'“I take that with a lot of pride and honor, to go there and represent us,” said Cozens, who was drafted seventh overall in 2019. “There’s obviously a lot of other guys who could have. I wanted the fans to know that we’re really excited about what we have here and what we’re building. I think we all see it, so that’s the message I wanted to get out there.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens embracing role as top-six center and a face of the Sabres
Archives for September 26, 2021
Inside the NHL: When it comes to media access, things are shuffled around the league
'The Sabres are in the relatively fair middle of the road, promising a hybrid model. The locker room is closed, a disappointment given its size and its ability to handle a relatively small media contingent, and players are being brought to the interview room for a group chat. Individual interviews that are socially distant are also being arranged. And video calls may be used … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: When it comes to media access, things are shuffled around the league
Doug Allen, iconic anthem singer, forgoing vaccine and stepping away from Sabres
'“I am not anti-vaccine,” Allen wrote in a letter to Sabres fans, which he shared with media outlets, including The Buffalo News. “There are many people at risk who should get it. But, I am old enough to understand the importance of choice and the freedom of being an American. I had Covid in January of 2021. I now have natural immunity, so I am choosing to not get vaccinated.”' … [Read more...] about Doug Allen, iconic anthem singer, forgoing vaccine and stepping away from Sabres
Adam Mair back developing players in Buffalo
'“I really did enjoy coaching. It was a great experience, but I had spent five years in player development, and it’s something that I’m passionate about," Mair said last week at the Sabres Prospects Challenge. "I love helping young players. I love watching them grow and being a part of their success, so it felt like a natural fit."' … [Read more...] about Adam Mair back developing players in Buffalo
Sabres National Anthem signer to step down over vaccine requirement
'Allen sent a letter to 7 Eyewitness News, as well as other news outlets, saying his choice is based on the fact that he has not and will not get a COVID-19 vaccine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres National Anthem signer to step down over vaccine requirement
Sabres national anthem signer Doug Allen won’t return over vaccine mandate
'“I have nothing but good things to say about them and the people that I’ve worked with down there have been great. This was just a personal decision that I think is very important for each of us and I choose not to get the vaccine,” said Allen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres national anthem signer Doug Allen won’t return over vaccine mandate
Citing COVID protocols, Doug Allen leaves national anthem role with Sabres
'Allen, who is widely recognized by Sabres fans as the man who has sung the "The Star-Spangled Banner" before games for more than 25 years, said he had COVID in January in a letter posted Saturday morning. He added that "I now have natural immunity, so I am choosing to not get vaccinated."' … [Read more...] about Citing COVID protocols, Doug Allen leaves national anthem role with Sabres
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Fitzgerald ready to embrace leadership role this season (Amerks.com) Peterka excited to get to work at Sabres training camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage