'The Sabres will play the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning at home on October 25.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres start 2021-22 season with four home games; first game on October 14 against Montreal
Archives for July 2021
Sabres discuss draft but all eyes still on possible trades leading up to Friday night
'“We’re willing to listen to every possible thing that’s going to get our franchise pointing in the right direction,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres discuss draft but all eyes still on possible trades leading up to Friday night
Sabres 2021-2022 season schedule released
'The Sabres will play four home games to start the season. The team will play on New Year’s Day in Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2021-2022 season schedule released
Sabres prepare for NHL draft
'“You’re looking to draft who is the top player but for us,” Adams said. “Also who is going to be the top player projecting out moving forward and that’s obviously challenging. This is an about who comes out of the gate and day one, is the best player. This is about where they go on in their career so development is never a straight line."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare for NHL draft
Sabres' 82-game schedule for next season is released
'Buffalo will play most Atlantic Division teams four times during the regular season. The exceptions will be when it faces Ottawa three times (once at home) and Tampa Bay three times (twice at home).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 82-game schedule for next season is released
'An unbelievable opportunity' | Front office looks ahead to NHL Draft
'"We're excited about the player we're going to get at No. 1," Adams said. "So, that's all I'll give you."' … [Read more...] about ‘An unbelievable opportunity’ | Front office looks ahead to NHL Draft
Sabres 2021-22 regular-season schedule announced
'Buffalo will open the new season with a four-game homestand at KeyBank Center against Montreal, Arizona, Vancouver and Boston. Five of Buffalo's first six games will be played at home, capped off with a visit from the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning on October 25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2021-22 regular-season schedule announced
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Two former Amerks selected by Seattle in NHL expansion draft (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
How the loss of Will Borgen to the Kraken impacts the Sabres' offseason plan
'Borgen’s departure, and Ristolainen’s potential exit, creates a significant need on defense for Buffalo. As of now, Miller and Henri Jokiharju are the only right-shot defensemen projected to be on Buffalo’s roster this season. The Sabres also have prospect Oskari Laaksonen in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about How the loss of Will Borgen to the Kraken impacts the Sabres’ offseason plan
Jack Eichel's neck surgery figures into his trade status. Here's why
'Far less has been made of this certainty: Unless the herniated disc in Eichel’s neck has completely healed, the star player, the team where he lands and its fans may have to deal with an injury that could keep him sidelined for more than half a year.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s neck surgery figures into his trade status. Here’s why
NHL Draft: Sabres could land Hedman-type defenseman with Owen Power
'Still, hulking defensemen in their teens – at 6-foot-6 and 213 pounds, Power already possesses a man’s body – are usually at least a little raw.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Sabres could land Hedman-type defenseman with Owen Power
Sabres notes: Kraken take Will Borgen in NHL Expansion Draft
'Borgen registered zero points and four penalty minutes in 14 career appearances with the Sabres. After leaving St. Cloud State following his junior season, Borgen compiled four goals, 25 points and 130 penalty minutes for the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Kraken take Will Borgen in NHL Expansion Draft
Moorhead graduate Will Borgen selected by Seattle Kraken in NHL Expansion Draft
'The former Spuds and Buffalo Sabres defenseman was selected by the Seattle Kraken in the NHL Expansion Draft on Wednesday. He was among 30 players selected by the first-year franchise.' … [Read more...] about Moorhead graduate Will Borgen selected by Seattle Kraken in NHL Expansion Draft
Whicker: Jack Eichel’s unhappiness could become the Kings’ delight
'By the end of 2021, Anze Kopitar will be 34, Drew Doughty 32 and Dustin Brown 37. Eichel turns 25 in October. He could bridge the Kings’ generation gap, bring back customers, and become a rallying point for the kids on the verge. It also would cheer up Doughty, who has made it clear that he’s tired of waiting for tomorrow.' … [Read more...] about Whicker: Jack Eichel’s unhappiness could become the Kings’ delight
Could the Wild or Avalanche Become Suitors for Eichel?
'The Sabres seek all futures from the Wild, which Russo believes could include top prospects Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy plus two first-round picks. Eichel's $10-million annual salary-cap hit through 2025-26 means the Sabres must take back a significant salary from the Wild or a third team gets involved as a third-party broker.' … [Read more...] about Could the Wild or Avalanche Become Suitors for Eichel?