'Sabres' long-time play-by-play broadcaster Rick Jeanneret will call the final two games of the preseason on September 27 and September 29. Dan Dunleavy will call the first four games of the preseason, beginning with Monday's game against Carolina. Rob Ray will provide the color commentary for all six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce preseason broadcast schedule
Archives for September 2017
5 Observations: Day 2 - Sabres training camp
'It was only one practice, but my goodness, it was obvious that Housley wants to see his defensemen involved in all aspects of the game. Just minutes into his first practice he lined his defenders up and told them that they need to focus on timing when they jump into the offensive zone. As the next drill followed Housley yelled "Go, go, go" as the defensemen followed the rush.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Day 2 – Sabres training camp
Sabres’ Reinhart, Eichel ride tandem bike to KeyBank Center
'Reinhart wrote a brief caption under the video, saying “Kids got some new wheels over the summer #letsgobuffalo“' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart, Eichel ride tandem bike to KeyBank Center
Sabres announce broadcast schedule for preseason games
'The Buffalo Sabres announced their 2017 preseason broadcast schedule on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce broadcast schedule for preseason games
Pominville, Scandella expect to be big contributors for Sabres
'"It's extremely exciting," Scandella said. "Coming to a new team, a lot of talent up front, a new coach. How could you not be excited right now?"' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Scandella expect to be big contributors for Sabres
Camp Notebook: Reinhart practices at center on Day 1
'"We've been talking about letting our play do the talking," Reinhart said. "We know we have a lot to prove. You can stand here and say, 'I had the best summer of my life, I'm ready,' but we're all going to let our play do the talking this year."' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook: Reinhart practices at center on Day 1
Sabres announce 2017 preseason broadcast schedule
'All six preseason games will be broadcast live on WGR 550 and the Sept. 27 and 29 games will be broadcast live on television with Rick Jeanneret providing play-by-play on MSG.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2017 preseason broadcast schedule
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign forward previously charged with 'revenge porn' (Buffalo News) Amerks sign Garret Ross to AHL deal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Camp notebook: Housley gets right to work on 5-man attack
'"There's just an excitement around the rink," McCabe said. "You guys can probably feel it in the stands. Everyone's geared up and ready to go, and he brings it in practice too. He's leading the charge, getting us amped up, so it was a fun day out there.' … [Read more...] about Camp notebook: Housley gets right to work on 5-man attack
Sabres see chance to do something special as they arrive at camp
'"We've talked about playing aggressive offensively, but we need to play aggressive defensively," Housley said. "The days are gone when a guy makes a breakout pass and the D just watches the rush go up and play. They have to get up in the play, not only to maybe join the rush and add to the attack, but be in the offensive zone being able to keep pucks in, or else you're going … [Read more...] about Sabres see chance to do something special as they arrive at camp
Sabres' Eichel eager to assert himself, says he has a 'lot to prove'
'"If you look at what I've done, it hasn't been a whole lot: two mediocre seasons on a losing team," Eichel said in KeyBank Center. "We just need to be better as a group this year, and I think everyone went home with the right mindset that we wanted to get better and head into this season, hit the ground running."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel eager to assert himself, says he has a ‘lot to prove’
Mike Harrington: Shifty eyes of Kane focus on a key year of his career
'"I'm excited for Evander Kane," said new coach Phil Housley. "He's a big piece to the puzzle here in Buffalo. Just like all the other players, I'm excited to see where they're going to be at starting tomorrow and into the first exhibition game."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Shifty eyes of Kane focus on a key year of his career
Sabres Notebook: Reinhart to play some center; Okposo says thanks
'"We are going to play guys that played wing and put them at center, and guys that played center put them at wing," Housley said Thursday in KeyBank Center. "We want to try different combinations, try to find the right mix.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Reinhart to play some center; Okposo says thanks
Five Things to Watch as Sabres open training camp
'But coach Phil Housley said he'll try Reinhart at center, which opens up a spot on Eichel's right wing. Since there wasn't a consistent left winger last season, it appears both positions are up for grabs.' … [Read more...] about Five Things to Watch as Sabres open training camp
Jeff Parker, former Sabre involved in concussion lawsuit, dies at 53
'Melina Miller, Parker’s partner of 10 years, told TSN his brain will be donated to researchers at Boston University. Miller said Parker died from a heart and lung infection. The BU clinic tests for chronic traumatic encephalopathy and has diagnosed CTE in two other former Sabres, enforcer Reggie Fleming and longtime star Rick Martin.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Parker, former Sabre involved in concussion lawsuit, dies at 53