‘If the league and PA move forward with this plan, the playoffs would shift to a conference format with the top 12 teams in each conference qualifying. The Sabres would be one of seven teams not participating and would be the first team shy of the cutoff in the East, nosed out of the final spot by Montreal on the basis of points percentage (.500 to .493). It would be their ninth consecutive year out of the playoffs, one shy of tying the NHL record of 10 consecutive seasons.’
Archives for May 23, 2020
Maiorana’s Memories: For the first time in their history, the Sabres win a Game 7
‘Hasek happened to cross paths with Kelley in the hallway outside the locker room, he yelled repeated obscenities, and then he grabbed Kelley by the shirt and got him into a headlock before Sabres winger Jason Dawe and others intervened.’
Former Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk passionate about helping veterans
‘“Clint’s relationship to people in uniform, and especially the wounded, disabled veterans, makes him understand, and he’s been through that with his PTSD,” Ryan said. “And so you’re coming from speaking the same language. There’s an understanding and appreciation of what and where you have been, and that makes the conversation that much more enriching and fulfilling.”’
Prospect Rewind: Ruotsalainen had career year in Finland
‘”I think he’s versatile in the sense that he can play wing or center, which we like,” Greeley said. “He’s very good at faceoffs. I think he’s capable of playing all types of special teams. He’s not just a power-play guy or just a PK guy. To us, he’s a guy who can play in multiple areas, multiple roles, and the versatility is a nice thing to have.”‘