'The new Sabres forward has a history with Granato. Hinostroza played for him in Chicago in 2017-18 when Granato was an assistant coach with the Blackhawks. That history and the chance to play for him again also factored into his decision.' … [Read more...] about History with Granato helped Hinostroza sign with Buffalo
Archives for August 2021
Anderson wants to prove he can 'still compete' for Sabres
'"I think there's a good opportunity there to kind of share some wisdom with the group that's there. I feel like I can still kind of give back to the game and give back to the organization, to the guys there, share my knowledge, and still compete."' … [Read more...] about Anderson wants to prove he can ‘still compete’ for Sabres
'Never be satisfied' | Anderson looks forward to mentor role in Buffalo
'"Never be satisfied," Anderson said. "It took me a while to figure that out, even down to summer workouts. Are you doing enough or are you doing more than enough to make sure you're ready to go? If you're doing the bare minimum, that's what you're going to get."' … [Read more...] about ‘Never be satisfied’ | Anderson looks forward to mentor role in Buffalo
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Peca’s love for the game continues into coaching (Amerks.com) Houser agrees to one-year AHL deal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres mailbag: Predicting Dylan Cozens' role, breakout player and more
'The Sabres need to find a way to unleash Cozens’ scoring ability because injuries and a steep learning curve prevented him from consistently generating offense as a rookie. He totaled four goals and 13 points in 41 games. It might be difficult to expect more offense from Cozens if he’s handed the most difficult assignments every night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Predicting Dylan Cozens’ role, breakout player and more
Ex-Sabre Michael Peca, former GM Jason Botterill sell million-dollar-plus mansions
'Former Sabres center Michael Peca on Friday sold his Clarence mansion for just under $2 million. That's one of the highest prices for a home sale in Erie County this year. And ex-General Manager Jason Botterill wasn't too far behind with the $1.44 million he earned for his residence near Delaware Park.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Michael Peca, former GM Jason Botterill sell million-dollar-plus mansions
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Mersch to multi-year deal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Ex-Sabre Michael Peca joining Rochester Americans' staff as assistant coach (Buffalo News) Michael Peca relishes opportunity to rejoin Sabres organization as coach (Olean Times Herald) Sabres hire ex-captain Peca as minor league assistant coach (AP) Amerks hire Michael Peca as assistant coach (WGR-AM) Former Buffalo Sabres captain Michael Peca named Rochester Americans … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Eichel's Agents Push For a Trade
'They also indicated they anticipated a trade for their client by the start of the free agent market on July 28. Sabres management declined to respond to the statement. Meanwhile, the rumor mill keeps churning over possible destinations for Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s Agents Push For a Trade
Makeover of Sabres' defense headlined by additions of Will Butcher, Mark Pysyk
'For the last five seasons, the Buffalo Sabres have been pushing to the brink of the NHL's salary cap. It's gotten them nowhere. So they're going with a different approach.' … [Read more...] about Makeover of Sabres’ defense headlined by additions of Will Butcher, Mark Pysyk
Doctor makes case for Sabres’ Jack Eichel having disc replacement surgery
'An active NHL player has never undergone disc replacement surgery. Prusmack said mixed-martial arts fighters and rugby players have had the procedure.' … [Read more...] about Doctor makes case for Sabres’ Jack Eichel having disc replacement surgery
Jack Eichel's doctor: Disk replacement surgery better for him now and later in life
'Prusmack said the ACDF surgery would have a three-month checkup and likely keep Eichel out of action for six months, and perhaps longer. The disk replacement would have Eichel on the ice training in six weeks and perhaps competing in practice in as few as eight weeks. In addition, the doctor said the fusion would carry a 25% chance of the need for more surgery after 10 years … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s doctor: Disk replacement surgery better for him now and later in life
Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel's agents are doing him no favors
'That weird, sent-at-9:45-p.m. statement to Buffalo media outlets Friday night did your client no favors. The Sabres are dug in hard and if you and your client want a deal out of town, that's not the way to get it done.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel’s agents are doing him no favors
Traikos: Sabres have already waited way too long to trade Jack Eichel
'With the Sabres’ preferred method of surgery, there is reportedly a 25% chance that Eichel will require additional corrective surgery within the next 10 years. The other form of surgery reportedly drops the chances of an additional surgery to 5%.' … [Read more...] about Traikos: Sabres have already waited way too long to trade Jack Eichel
Kaapo Kakko may become key to Rangers winning Jack Eichel sweepstakes
'But if the Rangers offer Kakko, two years removed from being not only the consensus second-overall pick in the draft, but also the unanimously rated top-two player on the board, that could be the clincher. Indeed, it should be the clincher.' … [Read more...] about Kaapo Kakko may become key to Rangers winning Jack Eichel sweepstakes