'“Emotional but super excited,” McLeod told reporters during a video conference call Wednesday afternoon. “A little bit of a whirlwind. You really don’t know what’s going on or anything. I think it’s a great opportunity. They have a great group there and it seems like a great group of guys. I’m excited to get down there and meet everyone.” ==; … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod’s ‘whirlwind’ trade has new Sabres center ‘excited’ to get to Buffalo
Archives for July 11, 2024
Excited Ryan McLeod ready for ‘great opportunity’ after trade to Sabres
'Eleven days after his marathon nine-month, 105-game season ended, Ryan McLeod was posing for pictures at his friend’s wedding when he learned the Edmonton Oilers had traded him to the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Excited Ryan McLeod ready for ‘great opportunity’ after trade to Sabres
McLeod wasn't expecting to be traded when he got the call
'“They look great, there’s a lot of skill on that team and they’ve got a lot of skill in the back-end too, so it’ll be fun to play with that, and they’ve got a lot of good puck movers that can skate, and they’re a younger team than I had in Edmonton, so I’m excited, it should be a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about McLeod wasn’t expecting to be traded when he got the call
McLeod aiming to bring winning attitude, experience to Sabres
'“It’s a tough league to win in," McLeod said, "and the margin of error is so small that those little things really do matter. And over 82 games, if you do it the right way, it’s going to balance out.”' … [Read more...] about McLeod aiming to bring winning attitude, experience to Sabres
Sabres impressed by Helenius' competitive nature
'“That’s something you don’t see very often,” Buffalo general manager Kevyn Adams said. “Just that production at that age is very unique. But there’s just a lot to like. He’s a very competitive player that’s got a skill set that we think will translate really well to the National Hockey League.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres impressed by Helenius’ competitive nature
Sabres add McLeod, Zucker seeking to end playoff drought in Ruff's return as coach
'They could potentially add a top-six winger but believe they can rebound offensively internally. The Sabres are banking on bounce-back seasons from Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and Dylan Cozens after each dropped off following career seasons in 2022-23 and for young forwards JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn and Zach Benson to take the next step.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add McLeod, Zucker seeking to end playoff drought in Ruff’s return as coach
“Do it the right way” | Takeaways from Wednesday’s pressers with McLeod and Aube-Kubel
'“It’s a tough league to win in and the margin of error is so small that those little things really do matter,” McLeod said. “And over 82 games, if you do it the right way, it’s gonna balance out.”' … [Read more...] about “Do it the right way” | Takeaways from Wednesday’s pressers with McLeod and Aube-Kubel
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks to open 2024-25 season at home against Belleville on Friday, October 11 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage