'“I think it shows that the work’s paying off, and I’m extremely grateful for everyone in the organization. I mean, even in Rochester, the coaching staff there,” said Samuelsson following Wednesday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson really wanted to commit long-term to Buffalo
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Buffalo Sabres sign head coach Don Granato to multi-year extension
'Granato will begin his second full season as Sabres head coach when the 2022-23 season begins on Thursday. He joined the organization as an assistant coach prior to the 2019-20 season and was promoted to interim head coach in March 2021 when the Sabres fired Ralph Kruger. He coached 28 games to finish out the season and the team went 9-16-3 but made strides in the right … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign head coach Don Granato to multi-year extension
Buffalo Sabres sign defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to 7-year contract extension
'The Sabres drafted the 22-year-old in the second round, 32 overall, of the 2018 NHL Draft. He has tallied 12 assists in 54 NHL games. He played 42 games during the 2021-22 season and finished the year playing on the team's top defense pairing with Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to 7-year contract extension
Will the Sabres make the playoffs this season?
'aking a jump from 75 points to 90 and giving the fans meaningful hockey to watch in the final month of the season would be a huge step in the right direction. When I look at the teams that finished ahead of them in the playoff standings last season I don’t think they have done enough to jump over them and take a postseason spot.' … [Read more...] about Will the Sabres make the playoffs this season?
Sabres sign Granato to multi-year extension
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed coach Don Granato to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. "Don's passion for the game and leadership skills have been on display since the moment we met," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "He is someone who the players have a tremendous amount of respect for, and he dedicates himself to bettering each individual … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Granato to multi-year extension
Sabres sign Samuelsson to 7-year contract extension
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to a seven-year contract extension worth $30 million, the team announced Wednesday. Samuelsson, 22, tallied 10 assists in 42 games with the Sabres last season. He finished the year playing on the top defense pair alongside Rasmus Dahlin, a role he has maintained this fall. "I've taken huge jumps," Samuelsson said in … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Samuelsson to 7-year contract extension
'He's the antidote' | Sabres see Samuelsson as part of long-term core
'"If you think of a star player on the other team, he's the antidote," he continued. "He is an athletic beast. His mobility, agility, his size, his strength. He has a great feel for his position, a great feel for the game. So, he closes on people quick. He defends well. That'll make the other defensemen on our teams' jobs much easier."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s the antidote’ | Sabres see Samuelsson as part of long-term core
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
'He got the best out of everybody.' Legendary Amerks coach Joe Crozier dies at 93 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Samuelsson's example: Embrace your time as an Amerk (Amerks.com) Amerks leave 'welcoming' impression on newcomer Priskie (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage