‘“You could see it right from the get-go,” said former Sabres winger Matt Moulson. “The first time you get on the ice with him you could see the skill set that not many people in this world possess. You could definitely see the potential of him becoming the player that he is now just from one skate with him.”’
Archives for September 18, 2020
Traikos: Addition of Staal should make Sabres a playoff contender
‘Like Pavelski, who scored 14 goals and 31 points this season, Staal can still play. He scored 42 goals two years ago and had 19 goals and 47 points in 66 games this season. In Buffalo, he slots in as the No. 2 centre, where he will reunite with Jeff Skinner, his former teammate in Carolina.’
Can Eric Staal be the second line centre upgrade Buffalo needs?
‘Still, things can go sideways quickly for a 36-year-old player. So, are there any signs that this trade isn’t the massive win it appears to be on the surface for Buffalo?’
A single step
‘With only four forwards under contract as of Thursday – Jack Eichel, Kyle Okposo, Jeff Skinner, and now Staal – there is an awful lot of flexibility for the new general manager.’
Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Ex-Sabres Adam Mair, Mike Weber ready for new challenge with Amerks (Olean Times Herald)
Buffalo Sabres hire Mair, Weber to coach in AHL Rochester (AP)
Amerks hire Mair and Weber as assistant coaches (WGR-AM)
Amerks add former Sabres to coaching staff (WROC-TV)
Amerks name Mair, Weber Assistant Coaches (Amerks.com)