'“Work goes on for me,” he said, “but instead of doing it from a hotel room, or the Buffalo Sabres’ office, I’ll walk downstairs and have the opportunity to look over my girls’ shoulders as they’re doing homework, get to have lunch with them, do their projects and assignments with them. And I appreciated everything my wife did before this stretch, but now you see even more how … [Read more...] about Scituate native Steve Greeley monitoring Sabres’ development from home in Milton
Archives for April 2020
Dylan Cozens named Lethbridge Hurricanes’ MVP
'In his career, Cozens has appeared in 179 regular-season games with the Hurricanes, totalling 223 points (95g-128a) along with 88 penalty minutes and a plus-49 rating. He is 17th all-time in Hurricanes franchise goals, 19th all-time in franchise assists, and is 18th all-time in franchise points.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens named Lethbridge Hurricanes’ MVP
Biron: Sabres' depth pushed to limit in 2006 Eastern Conference Finals
'Teppo Numminen tried to play in Game 6, but only played about four minutes and was unable to contribute. We knew we had a big task ahead of us going into Carolina for Game Seven, but man, did we ever feel so confident that we were going to be able to get the job done.' … [Read more...] about Biron: Sabres’ depth pushed to limit in 2006 Eastern Conference Finals
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Taylor Leier's top five moments of the season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Call off the regular season and make plans for a bigger version of the playoffs
'The players need to play, too. They could be looking at escrow payments out of their paychecks as high as 34% if the season is lost and the league loses close to $1 billion in revenue. That point was made by former NHL goalie, TV analyst and Players Association executive Glenn Healy on a podcast Thursday with TSN's Darren Dreger and Ray Ferraro.' … [Read more...] about Call off the regular season and make plans for a bigger version of the playoffs
Milt remembers: A night of high hockey drama in Montreal
'Buffalo had its first taste of Stanley Cup playoff hockey and was ready for more. It didn't come, though, until 1975, but that's another story.' … [Read more...] about Milt remembers: A night of high hockey drama in Montreal
Prospect Rewind: Cozens had career year with Lethbridge
'"… He's such a humble kid and raised the right way. He was just excited to get back playing hockey and wanted to lead our team."' … [Read more...] about Prospect Rewind: Cozens had career year with Lethbridge
'Sabres Classics' reviews '06 Carolina showdown next week on MSG
'Five of the seven games from the 2006 Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes will be aired, with the first broadcast of each coming every weeknight at 8 p.m on MSG and the MSG Go app. The games will then be available the next day on the Sabres Classic Games video channel at NHL.com.' … [Read more...] about ‘Sabres Classics’ reviews ’06 Carolina showdown next week on MSG
Five ‘Sabres Classics’ from 2006 series against Hurricanes to air next week
'The contests will start at 8 p.m. and be uploaded to the Sabres’ YouTube channel the following day at noon. MSG will also play the games multiple times each night, the next day and over the weekend.' … [Read more...] about Five ‘Sabres Classics’ from 2006 series against Hurricanes to air next week
Sabres to air 2006 Eastern Conference Final against the Hurricanes
'Friday will broadcast Game 7 of the series back in Raleigh, where Buffalo ended up falling short of a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in a 4-2 loss. Buffalo took a 2-1 lead heading into the final 20 minutes of play, thanks to goals from Jochen Hecht and Doug Janik, but the Hurricanes stormed back to take the lead and eventually capture their first Stanley Cup title in franchise … [Read more...] about Sabres to air 2006 Eastern Conference Final against the Hurricanes
2006 Eastern Conference Finals to be featured on 'Sabres Classics'
'"Sabres Classics" will feature five of the seven games each weeknight at 8 p.m. The games will also be available on a special Sabres Classic Games video channel on NHL.com the next day.' … [Read more...] about 2006 Eastern Conference Finals to be featured on ‘Sabres Classics’
Ratings show 'Sabres Classics' games haven't been must-see TV
'The highest-rated classic game so far going into this week’s replays of the Sabres’ series with Ottawa in 2006 hasn’t even hit a 2 Nielsen rating.' … [Read more...] about Ratings show ‘Sabres Classics’ games haven’t been must-see TV
Pegula Sports and Entertainment turns to pay cuts, layoffs, furloughs to cut costs
'Among the 21 are three long-serving vice presidents: Chris Bandura, Sabres' VP of media relations; John Sinclair, Sabres' VP of tickets and service; and Jennifer van Rysdam, PSE VP of live events. Bandura confirmed the move and declined to comment. A source confirmed the other two dismissals.' … [Read more...] about Pegula Sports and Entertainment turns to pay cuts, layoffs, furloughs to cut costs
Former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk completes final round of chemo in cancer battle
'"We hope this is the end of a long journey but he’s ready for anything," Eric Hawerchuk wrote. "Thanks to everyone who has reached out. Means the world to us. Thinking of you all."' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk completes final round of chemo in cancer battle
Sabres let go media relations head Chris Bandura, two other VPs
'The affable Bandura was the Sabres’ primary contact for all media members.' … [Read more...] about Sabres let go media relations head Chris Bandura, two other VPs