'The estimate is a $1 billion loss – with a B – if the entire thing is just called off. Neither the players nor the owners want that. It could send the league into chaos in terms of areas such as the salary cap, escrow from players' paychecks and the financial stability of some franchises.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: League pushing hard to complete regular season
Archives for April 24, 2020
MSG's 'Sabres Classics' to spend two weeks on run to '99 Cup final
'Most of the replays will be the CBC telecasts of the games. Monday's and Wednesday's replays will feature the Empire Sports Network broadcast.' … [Read more...] about MSG’s ‘Sabres Classics’ to spend two weeks on run to ’99 Cup final
Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named to USHL All-Star Team
'Portillo, 19, went 19-5-1 for Dubuque and led USHL goaltenders with a 2.11 goals-against average while also posting a .915 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named to USHL All-Star Team
10 ‘Sabres Classics’ from 1999 playoffs to air over next two weeks
'Before falling to the Dallas Stars in the final, the Dominik Hasek-led Sabres roared through the Eastern Conference, needing only 15 games to reach the final.' … [Read more...] about 10 ‘Sabres Classics’ from 1999 playoffs to air over next two weeks
Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named USHL All-Star
'Portillo, 19, is set to play college hockey at Michigan next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named USHL All-Star
Portillo named a First-Team All-Star in the USHL
'Prior to being drafted by the Sabres, Portillo led Sweden's SuperElit junior league in both goals-against average (1.99) and save percentage (.931) in the 2018-19 season.' … [Read more...] about Portillo named a First-Team All-Star in the USHL
Portillo named First Team All-Star by USHL
'Portillo, 19, led USHL goaltenders with a 2.11 goals-against average to go along with a .915 save percentage and a 19-5-1 record with the Dubuque Fighting Saints. It was the first North American season for the native of Gothenburg, Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Portillo named First Team All-Star by USHL
'Sabres Classics' to celebrate 1999 team that reached Stanley Cup Final
'As Prince once wrote, "If you didn't come to party, don't bother knockin' on my door." For the next two weeks, "Sabres Classics" is going back to 1999 to have some fun and feature the Buffalo Sabres' run to the Stanley Cup Final.' … [Read more...] about ‘Sabres Classics’ to celebrate 1999 team that reached Stanley Cup Final