'“I think they were just surprised more than anything,” Eichel said in the Tim Hortons on Big Tree Road in Orchard Park. “Friendly, as Buffalo people always are. It was kind of cool. I had done this before, but I had done it behind the register at the one in the HarborCenter. Just to be in the drive-through was a little bit different, a little more hectic. Things happen … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s latest assist is to Tim Hortons on ‘Camp Day’
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Mike Harrington: Jason Botterill's impact a big factor in Penguins' run
'"He spent a lot of time in Wilkes-Barre keeping an eye on guys and making sure they were taken care of. It's something this organization is so good at, giving you every resource possible and getting anything you needed to be successful. 'Botts' is a huge part of that. Tough to see him go, but very happy he got a head job."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jason Botterill’s impact a big factor in Penguins’ run
Pens' Matt Murray on Jason Botterill: 'Buffalo made a pretty good decision'
'"He spent lot of time in Wilkes-Barre keeping an eye on guys and making sure they were taken care of. It's something this organization is so good at, giving you every resource possible and getting anything you needed to be successful. 'Botts' is a huge part of that. Tough to see him go but very happy he got a head job.' … [Read more...] about Pens’ Matt Murray on Jason Botterill: ‘Buffalo made a pretty good decision’
Net results from Lehner, Ullmark have Sabres solid in goal
'“We’ve obviously got really good goaltending or we probably would have been in the Colorado area in terms of points,” said left wing Evander Kane, referring to the dismal showing by the Avalanche, who at 48 points had 30 fewer than Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Net results from Lehner, Ullmark have Sabres solid in goal
Sabres agree to one-year deal with Victor Antipin
'The 5-foot-11, 179-pounder is expected to compete for a top-four role on the blue line. Antipin joins Jake McCabe, Josh Gorges, Justin Falk and prospect Brendan Guhle as the Sabres' left-handed shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to one-year deal with Victor Antipin
Sabres agree to ECHL affiliation with Cincinnati Cyclones
'“We’re excited to be able to partner with the Cyclones and fill an important part of our minor-league system,” said Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill. “The ECHL has proven to be a valuable training ground for prospects in the past, and we anticipate Cincinnati becoming an asset to our organization in terms of developing talent for the NHL and AHL levels.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to ECHL affiliation with Cincinnati Cyclones
Report: Changes coming to Sabres' uniform
'The NHL is switching manufacturers, from Reebok to Adidas, and SportsLogos.net reported Thursday that the sweaters of 12 teams will be altered. The Sabres are on the list.' … [Read more...] about Report: Changes coming to Sabres’ uniform
Sabres' next captain can expect help, open communication
'Captain Brian Gionta is 38 years old and scheduled for unrestricted free agency, so it’s possible the Sabres will have someone new wearing the “C” next season. O’Reilly and Eichel are the top candidates.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ next captain can expect help, open communication
Jason Botterill turns attention toward Sabres' coaching search
'“I don’t know who I want,” Botterill said. “I don’t have a specific name. I know there’s certainly people I want to talk to and have dialogue.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill turns attention toward Sabres’ coaching search
NCAA alums populate Pens' roster. Could that be the Sabres' future?
'The Penguins have the highest percentage of individual games played by college alums in NHL history according to College Hockey Inc. This season, 60 percent of the individual games played by the Penguins were by players with an NCAA background. That percentage jumped to 65 percent in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about NCAA alums populate Pens’ roster. Could that be the Sabres’ future?
Sabres Notebook: Botterill on scouting meetings; finding Antipin
'“There’s nervous people from both ends – myself trying to get to know them, scouts trying to figure out what I’m looking for – but we had some good discussions about that,” Botterill said Tuesday on “The Instigators,” the Sabres’ simulcast show. “It’s certainly going to take some time. I think it’s going to take almost up to a year to really get it all figured out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Botterill on scouting meetings; finding Antipin
Wraparound: O'Reilly shines like silver; Antipin to join Sabres
'The 24-year-old Antipin has spent the past five seasons with Magnitogorsk Metallurg of the Kontinental Hockey League. He had seven goals and 11 points in 18 playoff games this year, following a regular season that featured six goals and 24 points in 59 games.' … [Read more...] about Wraparound: O’Reilly shines like silver; Antipin to join Sabres
Botterill wants Sabres' prospects to win before getting to Buffalo
'“We want to build two teams – one in Buffalo, one in Rochester – that are highly competitive year in and year out,” he said. “One of the successes in the organization I’m coming from is the relationship between Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh. We want to restrengthen the relationship between Rochester and Buffalo because for us developing an organization that is going to be year … [Read more...] about Botterill wants Sabres’ prospects to win before getting to Buffalo
Sabres Notebook: Botterill backs Lehner; Leino's 'jail' with Buffalo; Drury promoted
'“I have no problem starting next season with him in goal,” the Sabres’ general manager told Sportsnet in an article published Tuesday. “There are more pressing needs. I liked what I saw from him when he won the Calder Cup.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Botterill backs Lehner; Leino’s ‘jail’ with Buffalo; Drury promoted
Botterill brings hiring knowledge to Sabres' coaching search
'“With so many young players in our organization, a developer, an educator is going to be very important, a communicator,” Botterill said. “In today’s world, today’s game, they have to have that strong communication with the players.' … [Read more...] about Botterill brings hiring knowledge to Sabres’ coaching search