‘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.’
Archives for June 26, 2020
Forget a Draft Lottery victory. It’s more important to Sabres for others to lose
‘The Sabres’ trouble is simple: Ottawa and Detroit, the two teams that finished behind them in the Atlantic Division, could collect all of the top three picks that are determined by the bouncing ping-pong balls and thus leave Buffalo at No. 7, the spot it’s placed by the odds. That would mean the Senators and Red Wings likely get instant help next season while the Sabres get futures.’
Ex-Sabres defenseman Lawrence Pilut: ‘I did what I felt is best’
‘Multiple sources familiar with the negotiations told The News that previous Sabres management, led by former General Manager Jason Botterill, declined to meet Pilut’s request for a one-way contract, which would pay Pilut the same amount if he was assigned to the AHL’s Rochester Americans. The sources added the Sabres did not present Pilut with a one-way offer until after the KHL deal was complete. Buffalo will retain Pilut’s NHL rights until he turns 27 years old, sources said.’
Sabres will have chance to take special prospect with first draft pick
‘The Sabres possess the lottery’s seventh-highest odds. In or around that spot – they grabbed center Dylan Cozens seventh overall last year – they should have an opportunity to draft a prospect who can fill their need, according to Marr.’
Double Team: Before winning with Penguins, Tom Barrasso starred for Sabres
‘Barrasso never lived up to the same standards in his next three seasons in Buffalo and by Nov. of 1988 he was dealt to the Penguins in a blockbuster trade. Rejuvenated by the transaction, Barrasso helped lead the Penguins to their first playoff appearance in seven years that spring.’
Dylan Cozens believes he’s ready to make jump to NHL
‘“I believe I am ready to make the jump to the NHL,” Cozens told WKBW. “I know it’s not going to be easy, I know I need to have a big summer, no matter how long it is I have to put the work in and I’m going to put the work in. Hopefully, I’ll be ready to make that jump but I believe I will be.”‘