'“He’s taking the opportunity right now to show he can make plays and he is a guy who can be counted on to put the puck in the net,” said coach Dan Bylsma, whose Sabres open their preseason home schedule tonight against the Ottawa Senators inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville’s Cole Schneider impressing Sabres
Archives for September 2016
Tuesday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild defeats Sabres 2-1 in exhibition (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Minnesota Wild win preseason opener on Jason Zucker’s goal (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild defeat Sabres in preseason opener (Wild.com) Postgame Hat Trick: Wild 2, Sabres 1 (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Minnesota Coverage
NHL hits the Happy Valley ice
'When the Sabres scored their lone goal in the first period, the student section began their traditional taunting of Minnesota goalie Alex Stalock. And like other standard nights in the arena, the student section gave its “Hockey Valley!” and “We are …” chants. “Those types of things don’t happen in the NHL,” said Michael Cross, Penn State’s assistant athletic director for new … [Read more...] about NHL hits the Happy Valley ice
Wild Take Preseason Opener From Sabres 2-1
'Anders Nilsson played the first two periods for the Sabres while Linus Ullmark entered the crease for the final frame.' … [Read more...] about Wild Take Preseason Opener From Sabres 2-1
Sabres' Ristolainen does not report to camp
'All three players participate in the World Cup of Hockey. Ristolainen still doesn’t have a contract. Dan Bylsma didn’t seem too concerned, “I would love to have him with us right now, but I’m confident that will move to be getting done and he’ll be joining us at some point in time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen does not report to camp
Sabres return six to juniors
'The Sabres now have 29 forwards, 16 defensemen, and five goalies remaining on the training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return six to juniors
5 observations from Sabres 2-1 loss to Wild
'The Sabres scored halfway through the first period on a Zemgus Girgensons goal but couldn’t find the back of the net again. A late high-sticking penalty by Evander Kane ultimately cost the Sabres — Minnesota’s Jason Zucker scored on a rocket while on the power play with 4.6 seconds left. The score is one Sabres fans won’t be happy with, but there’s plenty of positives that can … [Read more...] about 5 observations from Sabres 2-1 loss to Wild
Sabres' Ristolainen hasn't reported to camp just yet
'The 21-year-old defenseman is a restricted free agent going into the 2016 season and is looking for a new deal. In 2015, Ristolainen had his best professional season with the Sabres -- at least offensively. He finished with nine goals, 32 assists, and 41 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen hasn’t reported to camp just yet
Sabres Fall To Wild On Late Goal At Penn State
'Evander Kane took a penalty with 32.2 seconds remaining in a 1-1 tie to give the Wild a 4-on-3 power play, and Jason Zucker took advantage with a one-time goal to earn the win for Minnesota with 4.6 seconds left on the clock.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Wild On Late Goal At Penn State
Sabres Return 6 To Junior Clubs
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has returned forwards Vasily Glotov, Brandon Hagel and Cliff Pu, as well as defensemen Vojtech Budik, Austin Osmanski and Devante Stephens, to their respective junior clubs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Return 6 To Junior Clubs
After recovering from vision problem, Sabres' Franson hopes to open some eyes
'“Every time I’d turn I’d get lightheaded because my left eye was tracking a little slower than the right, so it was a very odd, very odd injury and tough to rehab,” Franson said in HarborCenter. “My rehab basically consisted of trying to retrain the muscles in my left eye to kind of speed back up with the way my right was going.”' … [Read more...] about After recovering from vision problem, Sabres’ Franson hopes to open some eyes
Sabres Notebook: Busy week with four preseason games; physical scrimmages
'The Sabres have not announced their lineup, but the Wild is going with a youth-laden squad. Former Buffalo forward Chris Stewart and Charlie Coyle, Jason Zucker and Matt Dumba are among the few established players who will play for Minnesota. Alex Stalock, who came over from San Jose, is expected to start in net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Busy week with four preseason games; physical scrimmages
Sabres' arena complex makes impression
'"Everything here is first class," Buffalo defenseman Mac Bennett, who is new to the organization, said Sunday. "I was with Montreal the last two years, and I didn’t think it was going to get much better than that. They’ve definitely outdone Montreal with the facilities and the way we’re treated and on top of that everything we have at our disposal. It’s pretty cool to see."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ arena complex makes impression
Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson used Russian job to jumpstart NHL career
'“You know, it’s always a risk,” Nilsson, who was acquired July 2, said Friday after training camp opened inside HarborCenter. “But I felt … I was kind of going in the same footsteps. I felt I needed an environment to continue my development, so I felt it was the right way to go for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson used Russian job to jumpstart NHL career
Penn State prepares to host its 1st NHL game at Pegula
'Tickets are still available and prices have ranged from $25 for students up to $175 for the general public, according to Ticketmaster.com. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Penn State prepares to host its 1st NHL game at Pegula