'“They both spoke very highly of it,” Lyon said on a video conference on Tuesday. “They said it’s a great spot to be for a goalie, and I’m pretty close with both of those guys, so I have a lot of trust in their opinion. They both really enjoyed their experience and their time there, and that was big for me.”' … [Read more...] about New Sabres signee Alex Lyon: ‘Goalies have to support goalies’
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Four years ago, Sabres goalie Alex Lyon ignited NHL career by evolving: ‘Found another level of desperation’
'“I just found another level of desperation that I needed to play with, that I needed to train with, that I needed to have in my attitude,” Lyon said on a Zoom call Tuesday. “You kind of just understand that you’re fighting for your life every day.”' … [Read more...] about Four years ago, Sabres goalie Alex Lyon ignited NHL career by evolving: ‘Found another level of desperation’
Series: Buffalo Sabres offseason recap
'The Sabres shipped off one of their best young offensive talents JJ Peterka in a puzzling trade with the Utah Mammoth. This came reportedly after Peterka did not wish to play in Buffalo anymore due to the losing culture. This keeps the Buffalo track record going of drafting talented players just to move them before they hit their primes.' … [Read more...] about Series: Buffalo Sabres offseason recap
Lyon got advice from two former Sabres before signing
'“What actually swayed my decision the most was I had spoken to James Reimer and Dustin Tokarski who were there the last two years and they both spoke very highly of it and they said it’s a great spot to be for a goalie and they both really enjoyed their experience, so that was big for me."' … [Read more...] about Lyon got advice from two former Sabres before signing
Lyon on opportunity in Buffalo: 'I'm going to be the best version of myself'
'“I’m going to be the best version of myself I possibly can be, I’m going to be the most competitive version of myself I possibly can be,” Lyon said Tuesday, one week after joining Buffalo on a two-year deal. “And we’re gonna see where the chips fall after that.”' … [Read more...] about Lyon on opportunity in Buffalo: ‘I’m going to be the best version of myself’
Thoughts on goal: Sabres set expectation for Ryan McLeod, while NHL free agency fizzles
'He scored a career-best 20 goals, so expect McLeod, 25, to pick up more offensive responsibility as he enters his prime. He’s six years into his pro career, and is a two-way center who can play at all three forward positions and in all situations.' … [Read more...] about Thoughts on goal: Sabres set expectation for Ryan McLeod, while NHL free agency fizzles
WNY natives Geary and McCarthy are glad to be part of the Sabres organization
'Geary had a disappointing end to the season at Michigan State where the Spartans were upset in the first round of the NCAA tournament by Cornell. Michigan State was either ranked first or second for 14-of-16 weeks in the national polls.' … [Read more...] about WNY natives Geary and McCarthy are glad to be part of the Sabres organization
Sabres elect for salary arbitration with Bowen Byram
'The NHL’s deadline for teams to elect for salary arbitration with players was 5 p.m. Sunday, 24 hours after players could file for arbitration. The NHL Players' Association announced Saturday that defenseman Conor Timmins filed for arbitration, a move that means Timmins has essentially filed paperwork to ensure he receives a raise over the Sabres’ original qualifying offer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres elect for salary arbitration with Bowen Byram
The burden of development: Laberge and others battle growing pains at Sabres camp
'“We want toughness,” he said over and over Wednesday, as if each reporter were pressing a button for his scripted, emotionless prompt. Moments later, he’d repeat: “Toughness. That’s what we look for.”' … [Read more...] about The burden of development: Laberge and others battle growing pains at Sabres camp
Sabres choose to take Bowen Byram to salary arbitration
'In team-elected arbitration, the player picks the term of the award. For example, Byram could chose a two-year contract and become an unrestricted free agent when the deal expires. The sides, of course, could complete a new contract before their hearing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres choose to take Bowen Byram to salary arbitration
Report: Sabres taking Bo Byram to arbitration
'The arbitrator can award Byram a one or a two-year contract and Byram gets to decide the term of the award. He needs to play two more seasons before he's an unrestricted free agent. Byram can still be traded or the two sides could agree to a contract before the hearing.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres taking Bo Byram to arbitration
Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen pursues a pro hockey career – like his trailblazing mom, Manon Rheaume
'“I just learned about it, going on,” Rheaume-Mullen said of how he learned about his mother’s role in hockey history. “She was always taking me to tournaments when I was younger, and she was coaching girls and going to speaking engagements. I picked up on it as I got older, and it’s great for me. She can use experiences throughout her career and setbacks and wins for her that … [Read more...] about Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen pursues a pro hockey career – like his trailblazing mom, Manon Rheaume
Inside the NHL: In wake of big deal, new Vegas star Mitch Marner will get roasted in Toronto return
'Whenever the Sabres’ home opener is, my sense is Adams won’t line up on the bench to get introduced with the coaching staff . Remember how he got booed vociferously before last season’s opener against Los Angeles? Adams sure read the room at the close of development camp Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In wake of big deal, new Vegas star Mitch Marner will get roasted in Toronto return
Sabres newcomer Conor Timmins files for salary arbitration
'Timmins, 26, is one of the Sabres’ three unsigned restricted free agents. Defenseman Bowen Byram and goalie Devon Levi also need new contracts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Conor Timmins files for salary arbitration
Patrick Geary and Gavin McCarthy return for Sabres dev camp, a mix of college orientation and homecoming
'Geary has often been described as lacking control by developmental coaches, including Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone, who is leading Sabres development camp this week. McCarthy, who typically likes to take a more offensive edge, is still shifting into a backseat position to BU star defender Cole Hutson this year.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Geary and Gavin McCarthy return for Sabres dev camp, a mix of college orientation and homecoming