‘The 34-page complaint says the agency acted made an “unlawful, arbitrary” decision to deny the team’s petition for permanent residency on behalf of Gannon, who is from Great Britain and has worked for the team since 2015. The team based its petition by classifying Gannon “as an individual of extraordinary ability.”‘
Archives for May 21, 2020
Sabres could be faced with decision on Casey Mittelstadt. What the numbers say
‘At any rate, there is enough to be concerned about whether Mittelstadt will live up to his draft pedigree. This puts Buffalo in an interesting position this summer – one where they might have their last shot at dangling that draft pedigree for real value to upgrade elsewhere. The other option, of course, is to continue pressing his development through his second contract and hope his game materializes.’
Sabres sue US over denial of strength coach’s green card
‘Gannon was hired by the Sabres in 2015 while the team was beefing up its player development staff. He previously spent 10 years as the lead strength and conditioning coach of a professional rugby club, the Leicester Tigers.’
Sabres sue on behalf of strength and conditioning coach
‘The Sabres say the denial means that Gannon could have to leave the country and that if that happens, “it impairs their ability to conduct operations in the USA and it could subject them to serious financial harm. Gannon’s leaving would also disrupt their ability to develop athletes.”‘
Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Victor Olofsson’s brother to one-year AHL deal (Buffalo News)
Amerks sign Jesper Olofsson, Victor’s brother, to one-year AHL contract (Olean Times Herald)
Olofsson to the AHL club – hope for reunion: “Be a dream” (Varmland’s People’s Paper)
Swedish free agent Jesper Olofsson signs one-year deal with the Amerks (WGR-AM)
Rochester Americans sign Jesper Olofsson (WGRZ-TV)
Amerks agree to 1-year, AHL deal with Jesper Olofsson (Sabres.com)
Amerks sign Jesper Olofsson to AHL deal (Amerks.com)