'“He knows everything that a coach really can’t teach you. He knows it by heart,” Leksands coach Bjorn Hellkvist told the Times Herald. “He has a perfect vision of the ice and he can execute the small plays, find those seam passes and set those guys up. And he has a wrist shot that’s amazing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Isak Rosen possesses array of special talents: ‘Perfect vision’
Archives for August 2021
New Sabre Robert Hagg is settling in in his new city
'Hagg spent four years coming to Buffalo in the winter time with the Flyers and admitted how much different the city is in the summer and how nice it really is. He said he’s taken in many “Nice parks” and also has enjoyed being by the waterfront.' … [Read more...] about New Sabre Robert Hagg is settling in in his new city
Jeanneret: 'It's time' to step aside
'"The camaraderie, yeah, I'll miss that. That's a given" Jeanneret said. "I'm hoping that we're going to be back to a little more normalcy this year in that we can work in the same booth and we don't have to be spread out halfway across the press box trying to do a broadcast, which was the situation last season. I'm hoping that's going to happen, but I still don't know."' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret: ‘It’s time’ to step aside
Sabretooth ranked 2nd-best mascot in NHL
'The site said it asked 2,000 NHL fans in the U.S. and Canada to score each mascot on a scale of 1-5. The Toronto Maple Leafs mascot Carlton the Bear came in first at 3.81. Sabretooth was second at 3.74, followed by Arizona’s Howler the Coyote at 3.73.' … [Read more...] about Sabretooth ranked 2nd-best mascot in NHL
Inside the Sabres: Team must address void at center in any trade involving Jack Eichel
'Free-agent frenzy passed without the Sabres adding any high-priced free agents. Their most notable addition at forward was Vinnie Hinostroza, a fast, middle-six winger who totaled a career-high 16 goals with Arizona in 2018-19. Rather than using the club’s significant cap space – CapFriendly.com projects Buffalo with $28.06 million to spend, including Eichel’s $10 million hit … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Team must address void at center in any trade involving Jack Eichel
'Last call' for Rick Jeanneret: Legendary Sabres broadcaster will call 20 games and then retire
'Jeanneret’s 20-game schedule appears to have been a compromise between the announcers’ desire to do more games and the Sabres desire to give him a good send-off and also give Dan Dunleavy a larger role in his ninth season as the team’s play-by-play announcer.' … [Read more...] about ‘Last call’ for Rick Jeanneret: Legendary Sabres broadcaster will call 20 games and then retire
Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret to retire after upcoming season
'“To my Sabres family, to spend 50 years doing any one job is more than a person can ask for, let alone one as special as mine,” Jeanneret said in a statement. “My interactions with the fans at KeyBank Center have been one of the thrills of my career, one that was sorely missing over the past year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret to retire after upcoming season
Rick Jeanneret to retire following 2021-22 Sabres season
'Jeanneret is currently the longest-tenured play-by-play broadcaster with one single team in the league.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret to retire following 2021-22 Sabres season
Rick Jeanneret to retire at the end of the 2021-2022 season
'This year will mark Jeanneret's fifty-first calling Sabres games.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret to retire at the end of the 2021-2022 season
Sabres no. 1 overall pick Owen Power to return to Michigan for 2021-22 season
'The team announced the return of Power and two other 1st round draft picks on Twitter Friday evening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres no. 1 overall pick Owen Power to return to Michigan for 2021-22 season
Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret to retire after 2021-22 season
'The Sabres shared a message from Jeanneret, which read “To spend 50 years doing any one job is more than a person can ask for, let alone one as special as mine. My interactions with the fans at KeyBank Center have been one of the thrills of my career, one that was sorely missing over the past year. So, let’s make it 51. I look forward to seeing you at the rink for one last … [Read more...] about Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret to retire after 2021-22 season
Rick Jeanneret to retire after 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres season
'The Buffalo Sabres made the announcement Friday morning saying that Jeanneret plans on retiring after the 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres season. Jeanneret is wrapping up his Hall of Fame career after 51 years.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret to retire after 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres season
Jeanneret to retire following 2021-22 season
'Jeanneret announced through the team's social media platforms Friday that he will call a limited number of games during the 2021-22 campaign to close out an illustrious career. Jeanneret, the NHL's longest-tenured announcer, sat behind the Sabres microphone for the first time on the radio on October 10, 1971. He joined the team's TV broadcasts in 1995.' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret to retire following 2021-22 season
Sabres' No. 1 pick Owen Power to return to Michigan for sophomore season
'The Sabres are expected to sign Power to an entry-level contract at the end of the 2021-22 season. Neither the Sabres nor Michigan have announced Power's plan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ No. 1 pick Owen Power to return to Michigan for sophomore season
Report: Sabres prospect Owen Power to return to Michigan for sophomore year
'Power has said he will likely turn pro after his sophomore year. He could sign his entry-level contract with the Sabres late in the 2021-22 season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres prospect Owen Power to return to Michigan for sophomore year