'LaMattina previously worked for the Sabres as corporate controller (1997-2000), director of business and administration (2004-11) and vice president of finance and business operations (2011-14). He also served as treasurer for the Buffalo Sabres Foundation and his latest position included the oversight of financial management and operations.' … [Read more...] about Chuck LaMattina out as executive VP of finance at Pegula Sports and Entertainment
Archives for June 2020
After selection to Hall, Jarome Iginla says he understands Jack Eichel's frustration
'"But at a certain point, yeah, there is that pressure to take that next step as a team and you want it as a player. So I can see that frustration. I've read the articles (about Eichel) and that's only natural and part of what we are as hockey players. We're in a team sport, we want to be playing and winning and it's our job to try to win."' … [Read more...] about After selection to Hall, Jarome Iginla says he understands Jack Eichel’s frustration
Sabres' possible targets with the No. 8 pick in the NHL draft
'Additionally, one of Perfetti’s assistant coaches with Saginaw, Jared Nightingale, is the brother of the Sabres’ newly-appointed assistant director of scouting, Jason Nightingale. NHL Central Scouting has Perfetti as this draft’s fifth-best North American skater and it’s possible he could be gone by the time the Sabres are on the clock.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ possible targets with the No. 8 pick in the NHL draft
Sabres enter key offseason with playoff drought at nine years
'However, there’s still plenty to work on. Secondary scoring, special teams, defensive composure in their own end and consistent goaltending all proved to be problems for the young Sabres. … [Read more...] about Sabres enter key offseason with playoff drought at nine years
Paul Hamilton: Sabres should trade first-round pick after another flawed NHL draft lottery
'The No. 1 pick has to be in play for a trade. If you combine the pick with Ristolainen, you may be able to get that player to make your team quite a bit better. Buffalo can’t play next season with Marcus Johansson at center. He was not good and it wasn’t his fault. He was asked to play out of position because Botterill got enamored with his players and didn’t get that player … [Read more...] about Paul Hamilton: Sabres should trade first-round pick after another flawed NHL draft lottery
Why Sharks shouldn't be ruled out if Sabres' Jack Eichel demands trade
'Factoring in both what Buffalo likely would demand as well as salaries, a Sharks' potential trade package for Eichel might look something like: Burns, Ryan Merkley, Jonathan Dahlen and a future first-round pick -- and even that might not be enough. Burns' talent surely would be attractive to the Sabres, but he's also 35 years old. Not to mention, he has a modified no-trade … [Read more...] about Why Sharks shouldn’t be ruled out if Sabres’ Jack Eichel demands trade
Sabres will select eighth overall when the NHL draft is held in 2020
'In a shocking turn of events, one of the eight teams that lose in the NHL's play-in round will own the No. 1 overall pick. Placeholders were used for those spots and a second lottery will be held following the play-in round, which is expected to end sometime in August.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will select eighth overall when the NHL draft is held in 2020
Sabres' GM Kevyn Adams should take a different approach by trading No. 8 pick
'This team needs help. Especially down the middle. See what's out there for a No. 2 center. You wonder if Brandon Montour can sweeten the pot. You don't know who might be willing to deal until you put up that "For Sale" sign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ GM Kevyn Adams should take a different approach by trading No. 8 pick
Sabres move back one spot in NHL Draft Lottery, set to pick eighth
'This is the eighth straight year the Sabres have a pick in the top eight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move back one spot in NHL Draft Lottery, set to pick eighth
Sabres name Kenmore’s Jeremiah Crowe director of scouting
'Crowe, a Kenmore native, spent the last three seasons as a pro scout with the Sabres. He joined them from the United States National Team Development Program, where he served as assistant director of player personnel and director of player personnel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Kenmore’s Jeremiah Crowe director of scouting
Sabres promote Crowe, Nightingale in scouting department
'Nightingale has served as the team's Director of Analytics for the past two seasons, and has been with the organization for the past seven seasons working in the analytics department.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Crowe, Nightingale in scouting department
Sabres land the 8th pick in 2020 NHL Draft
'This will be the third time the Sabres have owned the No. 8 pick in the last five years. In 2017, former Sabres GM Jason Botterill selected Casey Mittelstadt. In 2016, former Sabres GM Tim Murray selected Alex Nylander.' … [Read more...] about Sabres land the 8th pick in 2020 NHL Draft
Sabres to select 8th at 2020 NHL Draft
'The Sabres began the night with the seventh-best odds to win the No. 1 pick at 6.5 percent. The placeholder that won the lottery had the 12-best odds at 2.5 percent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 8th at 2020 NHL Draft
Crowe looking forward to new role as Sabres Director of Scouting
'"As we build our scouting department, [we want to] sync up our scouting and analytics to become seamless and work together," Adams said. "There's a process that we want to go through in our scouting - both from the amateur and the professional side - of how we measure players, where we see value, what certain traits are we measuring, and at what level. That, from the analytics … [Read more...] about Crowe looking forward to new role as Sabres Director of Scouting
Jeremiah Crowe, Jason Nightingale to lead Sabres' new approach to scouting
'Most recently, Crowe, 34, spent the past three seasons as a pro scout with the Sabres and previously worked as director of player personnel for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. Nightingale, meanwhile, will lead what Adams described as an expanded use of analytics.' … [Read more...] about Jeremiah Crowe, Jason Nightingale to lead Sabres’ new approach to scouting