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
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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
Confidence key for Tage Thompson to stay in Sabres lineup
'“Being able to adapt to new environments and new situations, it helps, especially with being traded,” said Thompson, a wing in the Buffalo Sabres’ training camp. “Being able to pick up and move, whenever you’re called to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Confidence key for Tage Thompson to stay in Sabres lineup
Sabres notebook: Phil Housley stays mum on when Dahlin will debut
'“We’re going to evaluate that shortly,” Housley, the second-year Sabres coach said after Sunday’s practice and scrimmage at HarborCenter. “We’ll have a roster coming out, but as you know (Zach Bogosian) and (Conor) Sheary were out for maintenance days so we’ve got to see where they’re at.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Phil Housley stays mum on when Dahlin will debut
Poor season forced Sabres’ Johan Larsson to change
'“Regardless of the first year, I see him now, I think he’s had three really good days (of training camp),” Housley said after the Sabres scrimmaged Sunday morning inside HarborCenter. “He’s come into camp in really good shape, probably the best shape that he’s been in. So it’s good to say he took the words in the right way at the end of the year. But he’s been really, really … [Read more...] about Poor season forced Sabres’ Johan Larsson to change
Sabres end first weekend of training camp with a strong outing in the scrimmage
'"I just like the competition," Housley said following the scrimmage. "Obviously it's the third day of camp - it's almost like that hump day, they've had really two tough practices. I think you can see they're a little tired at times, but [we're] just mainly getting them into game condition. You can prepare yourself, but once you get into the bump and grind it's just a … [Read more...] about Sabres end first weekend of training camp with a strong outing in the scrimmage
Sabres season preview: Dahlin heads revamped roster
'Center Tage Thompson, acquired from the Blues with Berglund and center Vladimir Sobotka in the O'Reilly trade, has the size (6-foot-5, 205 pounds) to have a big impact. The 20-year-old turned pro last season and had nine points (three goals, six assists) in 41 games with the Blues and 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) in 30 games with San Antonio of the American Hockey … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Dahlin heads revamped roster
Dahlin nets a pair of goals in intra-squad scrimmage
'"I just think his timing's really impeccable," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "He jumps into the play at the right time. When he beats a guy, he moves the puck right away and gets it up nice. Overall, I've just liked the way he's developed so far in this camp."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin nets a pair of goals in intra-squad scrimmage
Mike Harrington: If it's the last ride, Pominville is determined to enjoy it
'Pominville will turn 36 – and thus double Dahlin – when the Sabres are in Florida on Nov. 30.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: If it’s the last ride, Pominville is determined to enjoy it
Sabres Notebook: Sunday scrimmage will change pace of camp
'"I just want to see some competitive fire. I want to see some speed," coach Phil Housley said Saturday. "I want to see our checking come into play. We've been working on that the last couple days, just trying to squeeze off people in the neutral zone. They've done a good job of adjusting to that. It will be interesting."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Sunday scrimmage will change pace of camp
Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu motivated to prove last season was fluke
'If you need a refresher, the offensive-minded Beaulieu, 25, was downright awful last season, becoming the team’s biggest liability on defense. In 59 games – injuries and illnesses cost him playing time – he mustered just one goal, nine points and a wretched minus-19 rating. The Sabres, meanwhile, finished dead last.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu motivated to prove last season was fluke