'Skinner’s contract, which runs for another four seasons after the 2022-23 campaign, may be one of the most difficult to move in the entire NHL, but for a team that’s desperate for positive playoff results – or one that’s desperate just to make the playoffs, period – Skinner’s deal could be more palatable if he’s as good at goal-scoring as he was last year.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner needs career-best season to make his contract palatable
Archives for October 2022
Sabres name Kyle Okposo 20th captain in team history
'The alternate captains are Zemgus Girgensons and Rasmus Dahlin. It’s obvious Adams wanted to make the announcement in front of the families, but none of the three players will be available to speak until Monday because the team has Sunday off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Kyle Okposo 20th captain in team history
Some Sabres players can't wait to get season started
'“Personally, I don’t remember having this long of a gap, but with the way we practice, it mimics a game. So I don’t have any issues for our team,” said forward Zemgus Girgensons on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Some Sabres players can’t wait to get season started
Kyle Okposo reflects on time in Buffalo as he becomes the newest Sabres captain
'In the years since his hospitalization, Okposo has become an advocate for mental health awareness in the community and inside the Sabres locker room.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo reflects on time in Buffalo as he becomes the newest Sabres captain
Buffalo Sabres select Kyle Okposo as captain
'The team revealed its captain group for the 2022-23 season, which includes forward Zemgus Girgensons and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin as alternates, in a social media graphic on Saturday. Okposo, Girgensons and Dahlin each wore the “A” on their sweaters last season, as the Sabres did not have a captain after stripping the “C” from Jack Eichel during training camp.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres select Kyle Okposo as captain
Dave Dryden's date with history nearly eluded late NHL goalie
'"I thought starting the brothers right off the bat would be a [heck] of a deal for the crowd," Imlach said after the game. "But MacNeil didn't want to give the fans a run for their money until he had to.' … [Read more...] about Dave Dryden’s date with history nearly eluded late NHL goalie
Okposo named Sabres captain
'"It's left a really special place in my heart where I want this place to succeed," Okposo said. "I want the Sabres to succeed. I know how difficult it's been at times for sports fans in this city and for the people in this city because so much of life is connected to the Bills and the Sabres. And I feel that every day, especially when I'm here in the summer and even in the … [Read more...] about Okposo named Sabres captain
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks doubled up by Crunch in preseason opener (Amerks.com) Crunch Top Amerks, 4-2, In Preseason Finale (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Eric Comrie receives little help in Sabres' preseason finale
'It was that kind of night for Comrie and his teammates. That the game didn’t count against the standings was the only solace the Sabres could take from their exhibition finale. The Penguins raced out to a 3-0 lead at the first intermission after three notable miscues by Buffalo in its defensive zone and added four consecutive goals over the final 30 minutes of the game.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Eric Comrie receives little help in Sabres’ preseason finale
Dave Dryden, former Sabres goalie and brother of Hall of Famer, dies at 81
'Acquired in a cash transaction with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 9, 1970, Dryden was a part of the first four seasons in Sabres history, serving behind Joe Daley and Roger Crozier before playing 53 games as Buffalo's starting goalie in 1973-74. He went 43-45-20 while playing 120 games for the Sabres, posting an NHL career-high 23 wins for Buffalo in '73-74. He is 11th in … [Read more...] about Dave Dryden, former Sabres goalie and brother of Hall of Famer, dies at 81
Lawrence Pilut, Chase Priskie and other D help Sabres upgrade depth
'“We have great depth,” Pilut said following this morning’s skate at KeyBank Center. “I feel like everybody in here can contribute in their way and it’s awesome to see."' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut, Chase Priskie and other D help Sabres upgrade depth
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins' stars shine, as they close preseason with convincing victory over Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Josh Archibald’s return supplies an intriguing piece of Penguins’ forward puzzle (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel lead Penguins past Sabres in preseason finale (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Sully Says: Insights from Coach Following the Preseason … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres close out preseason with blowout loss to Penguins
'The Sabres finally found the back of the net a little more than five minutes into the second period while playing shorthanded.' … [Read more...] about Sabres close out preseason with blowout loss to Penguins
Opinion: The Sabres end the preseason 4-2-0
'They were horrendous in the defensive zone in all areas as the defensemen would turn with the puck and had nowhere to go because the forwards had either blown the zone or were running around.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres end the preseason 4-2-0
Sabres drop preseason finale to Penguins 7-1
'Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored twice in the contest and Sabres center Vinnie Hinostroza tallied Buffalo's lone goal of the evening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop preseason finale to Penguins 7-1