'The camp will feature current Sabres prospects, including players selected at the 2019 NHL Draft. Attendees will take part in both on-ice and off-ice workouts. All on-ice sessions will be held at Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2019 development camp schedule
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Sabres announce additions to coaching staff
'Granato spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach for the Chicago Blackhawks after serving as the associate head coach for the University of Wisconsin during the 2016-17 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce additions to coaching staff
Biron: Bales developed trust factor with prior coaches, goalies
'"Before Mike Bales, Marc-Andre Fleury was very erratic, very much an acrobatic type goaltender. When Mike Bales came in, he looked at Fleury and said, 'Look, I'm not going to take away your athleticism and the fact that you can do things that nobody else can do. But we are definitely going to dial it back and build a lot more of a structure in net.'"' … [Read more...] about Biron: Bales developed trust factor with prior coaches, goalies
Belief in roster, comfort in community kept Skinner in Buffalo
'"I love it here and I had a great time last year," he said. "Obviously, disappointed with the result, but when you're sort of looking at the overall picture, I had a great time and a great experience with everything - with teammates, with the fans, with the community, everyone in the organization."' … [Read more...] about Belief in roster, comfort in community kept Skinner in Buffalo
Botterill discusses Skinner contract, offseason goals
'"I think big picture, he came in and he scored goals," he said. "It's pretty much what the game's about, is scoring goals, and it's something that we struggled with. We understand that Jeff's goal total will probably fluctuate over his time in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Botterill discusses Skinner contract, offseason goals
Jeff Skinner's open letter to Sabres fans
'I've said it before, but as a visiting player, I never truly understood what the Sabres meant to the community of Buffalo. It's something I had to learn as last season went on.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s open letter to Sabres fans
Sabres sign Skinner to 8-year contract
'A native of Toronto, Ontario, Skinner has appeared in 661 games since entering the NHL in the 2010-11 season as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, totaling 442 points (244+198). Since joining the league, he is tied for 13th among all NHL skaters with 244 goals and ranks fifth with 191 even-strength markers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Skinner to 8-year contract
Krueger talks D-zone philosophy, Ristolainen and more on The Instigators
'"I'd rather start with a quality staff and possibly add later on as I see [fit]," he said. "As a head coach, I think, at the very beginning you need to be the primary voice and make sure that the culture is set in the first few months and then use your assistants all the time in special situations: [power play], [penalty kill] and so forth."' … [Read more...] about Krueger talks D-zone philosophy, Ristolainen and more on The Instigators
Krueger talks conversations with players, coaching staff and more
'"Many good things have been done here over the last few years. I really respect how hard everybody's been working at getting the players to where they are now. I'm happy to be stepping into a team that has a foundation, has a basis that I can build on. I could feel that in the conversations with both. I really look forward to going to work with both. I think all of us came out … [Read more...] about Krueger talks conversations with players, coaching staff and more
Botterill, Krueger discuss 'positive' discussions with Skinner
'"I'd say discussions continue to go very well, but as I've said before, you never have a deal completely done until there's a signature on there," Botterill said. "But I think, as I've said before, through the whole process both sides want to get a deal."' … [Read more...] about Botterill, Krueger discuss ‘positive’ discussions with Skinner
All on the table: What's next in the Sabres' pre-draft process
'"We can't let that other stuff override the hockey player, so we just have to be careful how we use it and how we adapt it, but it is good information to have. So, I think there's an equal weight between the personality side and the physical side and kind of blending it together."' … [Read more...] about All on the table: What’s next in the Sabres’ pre-draft process
Satan talks Krueger, Team Europe on The Instigators
'"Besides knowing hockey, he knows how players' minds works and how people in general work and how to unite them and make them play for the same cause. That's a big plus, I think, for Ralph. Hopefully he can show that and be the leader in Buffalo for quite some time."' … [Read more...] about Satan talks Krueger, Team Europe on The Instigators
Sabres unveil logos for 50th anniversary season
'"We did a lot of research," Cravotta said. "Simplicity for Kim and Terry is key. You see some of these [logos other teams have created] that have very complex designs. They wanted it kind of stripped down, clean, and simple."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil logos for 50th anniversary season
Montour diagnosed with MCL sprain
'"It was the first time Brandon had the opportunity to wear the maple leaf and represent his country," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill, who is part of Team Canada's management team for the tournament, said Wednesday. "I know he had a lot of excitement being over there and a lot of pride."' … [Read more...] about Montour diagnosed with MCL sprain
Sabres name Ralph Krueger head coach
'"Throughout his career, Ralph has shown the ability to adapt to a variety of high-pressure environments while leading some of the world's elite players," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said. "His strong communication skills, leadership and diverse background make him a uniquely qualified candidate to lead our team going forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Ralph Krueger head coach