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Archives for July 2020

A thank-you note from Curtis Lazar

'The thing I have learned about Sabres fans is that they recognize those small details. I feel like all they want is hard work and effort. And that is the foundation of my game. I might not always be successful, but I'm always going to give it my all and it's going to be very hard to beat me. I'm going to be very physical and strong.' … [Read more...] about A thank-you note from Curtis Lazar

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Sabres captain Jack Eichel 'pretty happy' after leaving social media

'“I think it’s always a challenge,” said Eichel when asked about social media during ‘Captains Circle.’ “I think for every positive thing you read on social media you probably read four or five negative things. So I’ve actually been off social media for about a month and a half now. Just made the decision. I didn’t think there was a lot of good out of reading peoples’ minds … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel ‘pretty happy’ after leaving social media

Buffalo News |

Jack Eichel, Josh Allen to be featured in 'Captains Circle' series

'As announced on Monday, July 13, the Bills and Sabres have teamed up to bring Buffalo sports enthusiasts everywhere the content that they crave. Through "Captains Circle" - a new digital show - fans will watch as current and former Bills and Sabres captains open up about their leadership experiences as professional athletes. Presented by Labatt Blue Light, the first … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Josh Allen to be featured in ‘Captains Circle’ series

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Kevyn Adams' rise from fired assistant coach to Sabres general manager

'“Kevyn has always figured out a way to adapt,” Oates said. “He figured out a way to adapt to our business. He figured out a way to adapt to the Pegulas’ businesses. … He’s coming into something that’s new. Everything is challenging, but he’s always found a way. That’s what he’s going to need and that’s one of the reasons he’s been successful, whether that’s in a role in hockey … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams’ rise from fired assistant coach to Sabres general manager

Buffalo News |

Tom Fitzgerald, Kevyn Adams well-suited for the challenges they face

'To be sure Adams has a much bigger job ahead of him than Fitzgerald does. Unlike Fitzgerald, Adams has not been an assistant GM and he’s taking over an organization where the owners can’t get seem to be able to put out a tire fire that has been almost entirely of their own making. A flat salary cap, a lean organization, a lack of depth of talent and a long look up in the … [Read more...] about Tom Fitzgerald, Kevyn Adams well-suited for the challenges they face

The Hockey News |

Q&A: Val James, NHL's first U.S.-born Black player, on racism in hockey

'At this point, there aren’t enough people of color playing the game. That pool, so to speak, would have to be built almost from the ground up at this point. You do have more of these programs that are in the inner cities and, of course, if you have programs in the inner cities, then you’re going to need people in those cities to step up and help out. You can’t just have it be … [Read more...] about Q&A: Val James, NHL’s first U.S.-born Black player, on racism in hockey

Buffalo News |