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Archives for June 2024

Sabres promote Jerry Forton to assistant general manager

'After serving as an assistant coach for several years at the collegiate level, including at Niagara University, Forton first joined the Sabres organization in the 2013-14 season as an assistant coach. He then went on to be an amateur scout for a season, then became the assistant director of scouting, and eventually the director of collegiate scouting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Jerry Forton to assistant general manager

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Sabres promote Forton to assistant GM; hire Bergeron as amateur scout

'“I am thrilled to announce that Jerry Forton has been promoted to assistant general manager,” general manager Kevyn Adams said. “His steady commitment to the Sabres organization and exemplary work ethic have played a pivotal role in the success of our staff over the years. I know that the ongoing positive influence he will undoubtedly exert in his new role will continue to … [Read more...] about Sabres promote Forton to assistant GM; hire Bergeron as amateur scout

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Amerks coach Michael Leone eager to begin working with Sabres' prospects

'“It’s an exciting time for the organization looking at the prospects,” Leone said. “Obviously, being in hockey, you watch the draft and the players, and knowing some of the players just from my time at the national program and seeing them at international events. But going back to the relationship with the players, I think it’s really important now, especially all the young … [Read more...] about Amerks coach Michael Leone eager to begin working with Sabres’ prospects

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Jon Cooper, other NHL coaches helped Rochester Amerks’ Mike Leone grow: ‘People I lean on’

'For example, in watching the affable Cooper, who has won two Stanley Cups, Leone said he learned how to build relationships with players and approach tough conversations. “Him coming into the room of just caring about you as a person,” Leone said.' … [Read more...] about Jon Cooper, other NHL coaches helped Rochester Amerks’ Mike Leone grow: ‘People I lean on’

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Marek: Sabres know 'this drought has to end'

'"I think everybody in the organization understands if there's not playoffs next year for the Buffalo Sabres, it's going to be ugly. It's going to be a bloodletting, and a lot of people are going to be loading up the fax machine with pink paper. I think everybody understands that with the Buffalo Sabres organization. There is so much riding on next season, so many careers, so … [Read more...] about Marek: Sabres know ‘this drought has to end’

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'An exciting time for the organization' | Buffalo's talented prospects drew Leone to Amerks head coaching opportunity

'“Proud to see so many people really interested in this job,” Karmanos said during Leone’s introductory press conference on Monday. “We took a wide lens to the process. We didn’t pigeonhole ourselves into thinking that the next coach of the Amerks had to be someone with a certain background. Couldn’t be more excited about the person that we’re bringing in.”' … [Read more...] about ‘An exciting time for the organization’ | Buffalo’s talented prospects drew Leone to Amerks head coaching opportunity

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Another NHL Scouting Combine wraps up in downtown Buffalo

'The Buffalo Sabres, with eight total picks, will start their night at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas later this month with the 11th overall selection. Buffalo could certainly decide to trade its first-round pick or stick with the more traditional approach and seek out another top-rated prospect. In that case, Canadian junior hockey center for the Spokane Chiefs of the … [Read more...] about Another NHL Scouting Combine wraps up in downtown Buffalo

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