'"The last bloody thing we needed was another guy who could score goals," Imlach wrote in his 1982 autobiography, "Heaven and Hell in the NHL." "What we needed was to make the team more defensive-minded. That's why I chose Ric Seiling over Bossy. Seiling had a checking ability and a willingness to mix it up."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports’ greatest what-ifs: What if Sabres had drafted Mike Bossy instead of Ric Seiling?
Archives for April 2020
Sabres’ Eichel says head coach Ralph Krueger is ‘somebody that I look up to’
'“His demeanour, the way that he handles himself in the locker room in front of everyone everyday,” Eichel said. “He’s somebody that I look up to a lot as a role model for leadership. There’s such a great respect there and I think that it’s mutual between the two of us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel says head coach Ralph Krueger is ‘somebody that I look up to’
MSG's 'Sabres Classics' will move to 2006 playoff series vs. Flyers
'All games air weeknights at 8 p.m. on MSG and the MSG Go app. They then will appear the next day on a special Sabres Classic Games video channel that has been created on NHL.com.' … [Read more...] about MSG’s ‘Sabres Classics’ will move to 2006 playoff series vs. Flyers
Buffalo sports' greatest what-ifs: What if Sabres kept Daniel Briere, Chris Drury?
'History shows it's not the pie-in-the-sky scenario some would lead you to believe. Briere reportedly would have accepted a five-year, $25 million offer if it was presented before or during the season and, in the fall of 2006, Drury agreed to terms with the Sabres on a four-year, $21.5 million offer. The combined average annual value: $10.375 million, a considerable discount to … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports’ greatest what-ifs: What if Sabres kept Daniel Briere, Chris Drury?
Four ‘Sabres Classics’ from 2006 series against Flyers to air next week on MSG
'Following a shaky ending to the regular season, the upstart Sabres quickly sent a strong message to the NHL they would be Stanley Cup contenders by disposing of the Flyers in six games.' … [Read more...] about Four ‘Sabres Classics’ from 2006 series against Flyers to air next week on MSG
Sabres to broadcast 2006 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Flyers
'On Friday, the Sabres will broadcast a "Beyond Blue and Gold" compilation on MSG, which will feature an hour-long showing the "Scary Good," "Return to Ground Zero" and "Wipper Snapper: Through the Lens of Bill Wippert" episodes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to broadcast 2006 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Flyers
'Sabres Classics' to feature 2006 playoff series against Flyers
'Starting Monday, April 6, the 2006 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals between the Buffalo Sabres and the Philadelphia Flyers will be featured on MSG. Games will air each weeknight at 8 p.m. and will stream live on the MSG Go app.' … [Read more...] about ‘Sabres Classics’ to feature 2006 playoff series against Flyers
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Relive Amerks top five moments from November (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner giving back to those affected by Covid-19 in Buffalo
'"I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe at home," Skinner said on an Instagram post Wednesday. "I know unfortunately not everyone is able to stay home during these difficult times. I want to say thank you to all of our hospital workers that are on the frontlines helping to care for all of those that have been affected by the virus. I'm proud to join my teammates in … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner giving back to those affected by Covid-19 in Buffalo
Sabres’ Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner make huge donations to COVID-19 response
'“I am so thankful to all those medical professionals that are on the front lines taking care of our community in the battle against this virus,” Eichel said in a statement. “The dedication to Western New York that they continue to show is incredible. I am happy to work with my friends at Bauer to purchase these masks. Hopefully, they will help play a part in keeping our … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner make huge donations to COVID-19 response
Brasky: Examples set by star athletes are vital during times of crisis
'Good for Eichel, Skinner and Allen, among others in our local community and beyond. Here’s to hoping more and more stars continue to step to the forefront and help quell this dreaded crisis.' … [Read more...] about Brasky: Examples set by star athletes are vital during times of crisis
Sabres star Jack Eichel donates 5,000 medical masks
'Eichel says he is thankful to the medical professionals “on the front lines taking care of our community.” Eichel’s mother is a nurse at Boston Medical Center, though she recently took time off to care for her husband, who is recovering from shoulder replacement surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Jack Eichel donates 5,000 medical masks
Sabres' Reinhart hasn't had much to do in quarantine
'“In Vancouver, I think we’re behind Toronto or Buffalo in the whole city lockdown, but for the most part, people are staying home and people are wanting to get through this.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart hasn’t had much to do in quarantine
Sabres' Jeff Skinner donating to help those fighting COVID-19
'Skinner said he wanted to help health care workers, as well as FeedMore WNY as the fight against the coronavirus rages on.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner donating to help those fighting COVID-19
The 2005-06 Sabres
'What has struck me for years about that season is how fond of it I am. Most of us are softest about sports teams from when we were little, but when it comes to the Sabres this '05-'06 team is easily my favorite. (2006-07 may come in second, but Dumont and McKee >>> Spacek and Novotny. Sorry.)' … [Read more...] about The 2005-06 Sabres