'“I know the league is trying to go younger, but I think that you still need those older guys, the veteran guys, the guys that have been there and won. I think you need them in your locker room, first of all, and you need them on the ice. We’ve definitely been young. We’ve been in a transition for a few years now. There’s always young guys coming through the organization and … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel on Sabres’ offseason moves: ‘It’s so hard to win when you’re young’
Archives for 2020
Inside the NHL: Are players, cash-strapped owners heading for an ugly faceoff?
'We're approaching the time when a deal better be made in the next seven to 10 days if Jan. 1 is going to stay a target. If you figure a two-week training camp – and three weeks for the Sabres and six other teams that didn't take part in the Return to Play – players need to start coming back from Europe to serve their quarantines. And the Not So Magnificent Seven clubs need to … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Are players, cash-strapped owners heading for an ugly faceoff?
Datsyuk-style game earning Sabres prospect Matteo Costantini notice
'“The fifth round came around and Buffalo’s pick showed up,” said Costantini, a center the Sabres drafted 131st overall. “I saw my name pop up on the screen, I was like, ‘This is crazy, right?’ It was an unreal feeling, and I got to share that moment with those guys, and that is something I will remember for the rest of my life.”' … [Read more...] about Datsyuk-style game earning Sabres prospect Matteo Costantini notice
Memories of coaching camp team at Buffalo Sabres NHL training camp
'“Nice trade!” Rob Ray, veteran tough guy and member of the Reds said to me as if I had any say in the switch. Since Ray was drafted in 1988 we had an ongoing battle over his hometown. Rob, a native of Stirling, bristled when I reminded him he might as well say he’s from Peterborough because no one knows where Stirling is. Knowing his tough-guy reputation I always said it with … [Read more...] about Memories of coaching camp team at Buffalo Sabres NHL training camp
Sabres prospect Jack Quinn's journey from first cut to first round
'“I play with a chip on my shoulder,” Quinn said during a recent phone interview with The Buffalo News. “That’s a strength of my game. I think I do that because I’m a very competitive guy. … Part of my life I’ve dealt with proving people right or wrong, whether I’ve thought about it or not. It’s natural for me to continue to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jack Quinn’s journey from first cut to first round
Sabres' Jack Quinn is Ready to Prove Doubters Wrong
'"I was shocked he went before Rossi," an Ontario-based scout said. "He would have been good around, say, pick 11 or 12. But eight seemed like a stretch. But we know how good is he with the puck, it's all about pushing his game to the limit now. This camp should help."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn is Ready to Prove Doubters Wrong
Peterka selected to Germany's preliminary WJC roster
'Buffalo traded up to select Peterka with the 34th pick of the NHL Draft in October. The 18-year-old tallied six points (3+3) in seven games this season with EC Salzburg in the Austrian Hockey League before the league suspended its campaign in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Peterka selected to Germany’s preliminary WJC roster
Sabres prospect JJ Peterka selected to Germany's roster for world juniors
'Peterka, who the Sabres traded up to select with pick No. 34, has not played recently because his team in Austria, EC Red Bull Salzburg, had its season paused in response to a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect JJ Peterka selected to Germany’s roster for world juniors
Peterka named to Germany's World Juniors roster
'Peterka will participate in his second-consecutive World Juniors tournament for Germany after playing very well in the 2020 World Junior Championship in the Czech Republic. As a 17-year-old, Peterka went on to score four goals and pick up two assists for six points in seven games. He played extremely well on Germany's top line along with 2020 first round picks Tim Stützle … [Read more...] about Peterka named to Germany’s World Juniors roster
Inside look at Buffalo Sabres
'"We know that we haven't been good enough," general manager Kevyn Adams said. "We have to go and get better every day and work to become the team that all of us want to become."' … [Read more...] about Inside look at Buffalo Sabres
Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres
'The Sabres are hoping Staal, a center and Skinner's former teammate with the Carolina Hurricanes who was acquired in a trade from the Minnesota Wild on Sept. 16, can help him regain his scoring touch.' … [Read more...] about Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres
Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres
'"We don't want to put Dylan Cozens in a position he's not ready for," general manager Kevyn Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres key statistics
'Linus Ullmark was tied for sixth in the NHL last season among goalies who played at least 30 games in even-strength save percentage (.926). Ullmark's performance was impressive considering the Sabres were tied with the New Jersey Devils for 25th in points percentage (.493). Buffalo was 11th in the League in 5-on-5 save percentage (92.2 percent), and each team that finished … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres key statistics
Why I Chose Buffalo
'When I looked at Buffalo, I saw a coach whom I respect and who knows how to get the most out of his players. I saw young, elite talent that will only get better. I saw owners in Terry and Kim Pegula and a general manager in Kevyn Adams who are committed to success.' … [Read more...] about Why I Chose Buffalo
‘Officially official’: Cobden’s Jack Quinn signs entry-level deal with Buffalo Sabres
'“When I think of Buffalo, I think of a great sports town and a great hockey town,” Quinn said after the draft. “I think I was very excited just because of that, first of all. And also, I think it was just a great spot. Right away, I thought I'm very excited to be able to try to make this team and be a part of it.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Officially official’: Cobden’s Jack Quinn signs entry-level deal with Buffalo Sabres