'On the Sabres' reputation around the league in the wake of a nine-year playoff drought: "I'm not overly interested in what's gone on before. ... We're going to focus on us. We're going to work hard every day on improving our team. We know we have to get better, and we're going to focus on doing that. I'm just as excited as I was a couple months ago and looking forward to the … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams on his offseason focus and pending personnel moves
Archives for August 19, 2020
Former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk dies at 57
'"His son called me, and they were sitting in their living room," May said. "Of course, he probably wasn't doing very well, but he sounded as good as ever. You didn't even hear his voice being weak. We had a nice talk for 5-10 minutes, and less than 24 hours later, he's gone. It's crazy."' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk dies at 57
Sabres loan Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Finnish Elite League
'NHL teams are using loan provisions to get ice time for their top European prospects in the face of the pandemic. Neither the NHL nor the AHL are expected to play games before December and the AHL season would seem to be entirely in jeopardy unless teams are able to allow fans into arenas to generate revenue.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Finnish Elite League
Sabres loan prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Finnish team
'The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Luukkonen shuttled between the AHL and ECHL as a rookie in 2019-20, playing 33 total games before the pandemic forced the leagues to cancel their seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to Finnish team
Former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk passes away at 57
'The Sabres acquired Hawerchuk in blockbuster trade in 1990, dealing another future Hall of Famer, defenseman Phil Housley, to the Jets. Hawerchuk quietly enjoyed one of the greatest four-year runs in franchise history, compiling seasons of 89, 98, 96 and 86 points.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk passes away at 57
Sabres loan Luukkonen to TPS Turku in Finland
'According to the team, Luukkonen's addition was topical after goalie Rasmus Tirronen suffered an upper-body injury that will force him to miss up to 4-6 weeks of action. TPS also said in their statement that the loan agreement is valid during Tirronen's absence, after which the situation will be reviewed again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Luukkonen to TPS Turku in Finland
Former Sabres forward Dale Hawerchuk passes away at age 57
'Hawerchuk was first diagnosed with stomach cancer back in September of 2019 when he took a leave of absence from his head coaching duties of the Barrie Colts in the Ontario Hockey League. In April, Hawerchuk had finished his first round of chemotherapy, but more than three months later was back fighting cancer after, what his son called, "a resurgence of this terrible … [Read more...] about Former Sabres forward Dale Hawerchuk passes away at age 57
"We need to be better", Sabres GM Kevyn Adams talks moving forward as new season approaches
'"I'm not really interested in what's gone on before," Adams said. "What I'm focused on in this job is doing the best I can everyday, surrounding myself with the best people, and being myself."' … [Read more...] about “We need to be better”, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams talks moving forward as new season approaches
Former Buffalo Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk dies following cancer battle
'Dale's son, Eric, tweeted Tuesday "after an incredibly brave and difficult battle with cancer, our dad has passed away. My family is so proud of him and the way he fought."' … [Read more...] about Former Buffalo Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk dies following cancer battle
Former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk dies
'Hawerchuk spent five seasons with the Sabres, and scored 385 points in 342 games from 1990-95.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk dies
Former Buffalo Sabres' player Dale Hawerchuk dies
'Hawerchuk had been battling stomach cancer. He was 57 years old.' … [Read more...] about Former Buffalo Sabres’ player Dale Hawerchuk dies
Dahlin, Reinhart contracts among decisions facing new Sabres GM
'"For me, our team is about everybody's important," Adams said Tuesday. "I don't feel it's a great idea ever to talk publicly about specific individuals and their contract status or what you're going through. You named players who are very well-known and are very good players in the National Hockey League. But we're looking at our roster overall and we're working through each … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Reinhart contracts among decisions facing new Sabres GM
Sabres mourn loss of Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk
'With the Sabres, the 5-foot-11, 196-pound center averaged over a point per game, posting 385 points (110+275) in 342 games. Buffalo qualified for the playoffs in each of Hawerchuk's five seasons with the club. He was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in November 2011.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mourn loss of Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres hire Seth Appert as Amerks head coach (Buffalo News) Sabres announce Seth Appert is the new head coach of the Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Coach Seth Appert confident Amerks can develop talent for Sabres and win (Olean Times Herald) Sabres hire USA Hockey’s Seth Appert to coach AHL Rochester (AP) Amerks hire Seth Appert as next head coach … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage