'Cozens tallied six points (3+3) and was named Canada's player of the game. Fellow Sabres prospects Jack Quinn (first round, 2020) and J-J Peterka (second round, 2020) also tallied points in the contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at World Juniors | Cozens tallies 6 points vs. Germany
Archives for December 2020
Sabres roundtable: Evaluating the newly formed East Division
'I think that the Sabres end up being one of the teams hurt the most by realignment. Because you look at the old Atlantic Division with Detroit and Ottawa, Montreal and Florida, the Sabres were certainly going to be pushing into the top half of that division. Now you essentially get thrust into the Metropolitan Division, plus Boston and minus Carolina. And you're going to need … [Read more...] about Sabres roundtable: Evaluating the newly formed East Division
Empire Sports Network: An oral history of WNY's long-lost TV sports hub
'"The Sabres won a lot back then and you had the premier goalie in the league (Dominik Hasek) standing on his head every night," said fellow Fan TV anchor Jim Brinson, now working in radio in Des Moines, Iowa. "We broadcast the games. We covered the Bills like crazy. We did the Big 4, Syracuse, national events. We grew to become a full-service operation."' … [Read more...] about Empire Sports Network: An oral history of WNY’s long-lost TV sports hub
Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens to fill in as Team Canada’s captain
'Cozens, a center the Sabres drafted seventh overall in 2019, is expected to compete for an NHL roster spot following the tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens to fill in as Team Canada’s captain
Sabres at World Juniors | Peterka notches assist in opener
'Peterka skated on the top line for shorthanded Germany, which was limited to nine forwards due to a COVID-19 outbreak that has relegated some of the team's players to quarantine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at World Juniors | Peterka notches assist in opener
Sabres upgraded in offseason, could hang around in NHL East Division
'Taking advantage of an economic climate that depressed the market for high-end talent, the Sabres were able to sign 2018 Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall to a one-year deal. The signing didn’t come a moment too soon, as talk was starting to circulate that franchise center Jack Eichel was beginning to get upset about the direction of the franchise. He should be happy now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres upgraded in offseason, could hang around in NHL East Division
What Sabres fans need to know about the World Junior Championship
'The Buffalo Sabres will be well-represented at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship, with three first-round picks set to participate: Dylan Cozens (2019), Ryan Johnson (2019), and Jack Quinn (2020).' … [Read more...] about What Sabres fans need to know about the World Junior Championship
Sabres to open shortened season at home with games against Washington
'With Covid-19 preventing travel between Canada and the United States, the NHL shifted to strictly intradivisional play this season. The Sabres were placed in the temporarily aligned East Division, which will also feature the Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers and Capitals. At this point, it's … [Read more...] about Sabres to open shortened season at home with games against Washington
Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year contract
'Mittelstadt found his game much more last season upon his trip to Rochester, collecting nine goals and 16 assists in 36 games for the Amerks. But he lost a chance to get his first professional postseason experience when the season was canceled by the pandemic. He had four goals and five assists in 31 games for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year contract
Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year contract
'It’s unclear where Mittelstadt will land this season. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the AHL to target Feb. 5 start date, although there are doubts the league can play this season. NHL teams will also have taxi squads they can utilize this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year contract
Sabres’ 2020-21 schedule features 25 two-game series in same city
'Their schedule, which the NHL released Wednesday, features 25 two-game series, including 14 at home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2020-21 schedule features 25 two-game series in same city
Sabres sign restricted free agent Mittelstadt to 1-year deal
'Mittelstadt managed 12 goals and 25 points in 77 games with the Sabres during his rookie season in 2018-19. He split last between Buffalo, where he had four goals and nine points in 31 games, and the minors to develop his game. He finished with nine goals and 25 points in 36 games with Rochester of the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign restricted free agent Mittelstadt to 1-year deal
Sabres sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year deal worth $874,125
'The 22-year-old has not quite lived up to the hype yet of being the Sabres' first round pick (eighth overall) in the 2017 NHL Draft. In 114 games played with the Sabres over parts of the last three seasons, Mittelstadt has scored 17 goals and registered 22 assists for 39 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year deal worth $874,125
Sabres release 56-game schedule for 2020-21 season
'The Sabres will face the other seven teams in their division a total of eight times this season, and, for the most part, will play each team in two-game increments in one city.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 56-game schedule for 2020-21 season
Buffalo Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year deal
'The Sabres announced on Wednesday that the 22-year-old signed a one-year deal worth $874,125.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year deal