'"Whenever you finish in not a good position you want to improve for the next season and I think management has done a good job bringing guys in. So definitely that's competition, but it's something we all look forward to," Baptiste said Monday afternoon after another hard practice in HarborCenter. He was part of the group not making the trip to Columbus for the Sabres' … [Read more...] about Amid Sabres camp competition, Nicholas Baptiste stays true to his game
Archives for September 18, 2018
Mike Harrington: Nylander makes quite an opening statement
'"If I was Nylander, I would never try to pass that puck – because I could never make that play," a smiling Berglund said after the win in Nationwide Arena. "It was a great play by him. I came there back door, charged as hard as I could, hit the goal with it and it went in."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Nylander makes quite an opening statement
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1
'The Sabres took charge by scoring on their first three shots of the second period via goals by Patrik Berglund, Nathan Beaulieu and Kyle Criscuolo. Meanwhile, goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped 20 of 21 shots he faced while playing the first 40 minutes to keep the Jackets at bay.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres 4, Blue Jackets 1 | Anthony Duclair hits re-set button (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets | Notebook: Pierre-Luc Dubois says tired legs led to ‘frustrating’ preseason loss to Buffalo (Columbus Dispatch) Recap: Blue Jackets 1, Sabres 4 (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres open the preseason with a 4-1 win over Columbus
'The first period was scoreless, with Columbus outshooting the Sabres 9-7 in the opening period. However, Buffalo struck first with Berglund's goal just 22 seconds into the second period. Thompson and Nylander went behind the Blue Jackets net to retrieve the puck, then Nylander found Berglund in the slot for the one timer to open the scoring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open the preseason with a 4-1 win over Columbus
Sabres' Eichel dismisses rumors of friction with former teammate Ryan O'Reilly
'"There are kind of like rumors out there that me and him had problems which are kind of like ridiculous," Eichel said. "It's kind of crazy because we were actually really tight and he was one of my best buddies and I just kind of wanted to put those to rest."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel dismisses rumors of friction with former teammate Ryan O’Reilly
Sabres win preseason opener
'The Sabres and Blue Jackets were scoreless heading into the 2nd period when Patrik Berglund and Nathan Beaulieu scored goals for Buffalo. Columbus would cut the lead in half on a goal by David Savard but the Sabres would retake a two goal advantage on Kyle Criscuolo's goal. Andrew Oglevie would cap off the scoring with a 3rd period goal. Alex Nylander had a pair of assists in … [Read more...] about Sabres win preseason opener
Ullmark, Johansson spark Sabres past Blue Jackets
'Ullmark played the first two periods and made 20 saves on 21 shots. Johansson, a third-round pick (No. 61) at the 2014 NHL Draft, made 16 saves in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark, Johansson spark Sabres past Blue Jackets
Nylander continues to impress as Sabres win preseason opener
'Nylander's work ethic and attention to detail has stood out since the beginning of the Prospects Challenge, when he ranked second in the tournament with five points in three games but also proved to be dependable away from the puck and on the penalty kill.' … [Read more...] about Nylander continues to impress as Sabres win preseason opener