Posts tagged with "Terry Pegula"
Sabres Welcome Botterill: The Anti-Murray
May 12th, 2017 “Today is truly a dream come true,” Jason Botterill told the media. “I truly understand, from my time as a player here in Western New York, both in Rochester and Buffalo, how passionate and loyal the fans in this region are towards the game of hockey. I know they deserve success.”Though some of Terry Pegula’s key...
Sabres Hire Jason Botterill as General Manager
May 11th, 2017 The Buffalo Sabres have hired Pittsburgh Penguins associate general manager Jason Botterill as the new general manager of the team today. Botterill was pegged as the front-runner for about a week. The reports were made official today by the club after the Penguins wrapped up their playoff series last night with the Washington...
Does Kane Factor into the Sabres' Future?
May 4th, 2017 While a Buffalo City Court judge dismissed charges against forward Evander Kane on Tuesday, the verdict regarding what role he plays in the Sabres' future is still in question.In two seasons with Buffalo, Kane has 78 points in 135 games. The Vancouver, British Columbia native has one year left on his contract, paying him $5.25...
Off the Crossbar: Pegula Sets New Sabres Hierarchy
May 3rd, 2017 During recent press conferences announcing the dismissal of the Buffalo Sabres' head coach and general manager, Terry Pegula said several times that he’s not interested in discussing the past. He only wants to look forward and talk about the future.Pegula owns the Sabres, so he can make his own decisions and hire whatever personnel...
Sabres Rebuild Still in Good Position
May 1st, 2017 The Buffalo Sabres stunned the sporting world when they dismissed both head coach Dan Bylsma and general manager Tim Murray on Thursday, April 20 of 2017.Clearly, owner Terry Pegula had expected more from his club than the 79-point team that finished last in the Atlantic Division: We are not happy with our season this year, and...
Tabula Rasa for the Buffalo Sabres
April 29th, 2017 Tabula Rasa, or “blank slate,” is a term most notably used by English philosopher John Locke in his most famous work, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. Locke believed that human beings are born with a blank slate and gain knowledge through experience. The Buffalo Sabres, yet again, after firing both general manager Tim Murray...