'"It feels like yesterday when I came here," Laaksonen said following the first session of camp. "I was so nervous. Just stepping in this room brings back a lot of memories. I was just talking about it … When I first got here, I was so nervous with everything. Now, everything feels normal."' … [Read more...] about Laaksonen enters camp confident following strong season in Finland
Archives for June 2019
What to watch for at Sabres development camp
'Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said Saturday that Laaksonen is further ahead than anticipated in his development.' … [Read more...] about What to watch for at Sabres development camp
Sabres 2019 development camp - Day One notebook
'For many, Wednesday’s two-hour practice session served as an unofficial introduction to the organization. The players were divided up into two groups and were put through a series of drills that emphasized skill development and further exposed them to NHL rules. Most importantly, though, it was an opportunity to acclimate themselves with the Sabres specific style of play and … [Read more...] about Sabres 2019 development camp – Day One notebook
'Buffalo got 35,000 new fans': Whitehorse, Yukon, celebrates Sabres picking Dylan Cozens
'"The whole city erupted," Curtis said Tuesday by phone from Whitehorse. "Social media went nuts. People were calling everybody. Everybody felt like it was their own son, own brother, blood relative who was taken. It's absolutely huge for everyone. People have been watching Dylan for a long time. We're so proud of him and his family for the sacrifices they've made to this … [Read more...] about ‘Buffalo got 35,000 new fans’: Whitehorse, Yukon, celebrates Sabres picking Dylan Cozens
Tage Thompson among four players with NHL time at Sabres' camp
'Thompson has played in 106 NHL games the last two years between the Sabres and St. Louis Blues. He had seven goals and five assists in 65 games for the Sabres but then hit his stride in Rochester with six goals and nine points in eight games for the Amerks. He then had two goals in the three-game playoff sweep Rochester endured against the Toronto Marlies.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson among four players with NHL time at Sabres’ camp
Sabres' 2019-20 schedule has long break to accommodate Sweden trip
'The Sabres have not played outside North America since opening the 2011-12 season in Helsinki and Berlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2019-20 schedule has long break to accommodate Sweden trip
Former Sabres winger Alexander Mogilny snubbed again by Hockey Hall of Fame
'The sharp-shooting winger who defected from Russia in 1989 and scored a franchise-record 76 goals for the Buffalo Sabres during the 1992-93 season was snubbed again in voting announced Tuesday for the Class of 2019. Mogilny, 50, has been eligible for induction since 2009.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres winger Alexander Mogilny snubbed again by Hockey Hall of Fame
2019-20 Sabres schedule features early trip to Sweden, long winter break
'They have 14 back-to-back games, two fewer than last season.' … [Read more...] about 2019-20 Sabres schedule features early trip to Sweden, long winter break
Sabres notes: Sean Malone signs AHL contract with Amerks
'Injuries limited Malone to only 38 appearances during a frustrating campaign. The Harvard product never seemed to find a groove, scoring four goals and 13 points and occasionally sitting out games while healthy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sean Malone signs AHL contract with Amerks
Cozens and Johnson eager to get to work with the Sabres
'"Lots of people [are> saying how Buffalo just got 35,000 new fans," Cozens said. "Everyone is supporting, and [the Sabres are> going to be most of Whitehorse's new favorite team. It's pretty cool."' … [Read more...] about Cozens and Johnson eager to get to work with the Sabres
Sabres announce qualifying offers for seven RFAs
'Players not qualified include former Sabre draft picks Eric Cornel, Brycen Martin, and Sean Malone. Although, Malone has already signed a 1-year AHL contract to stay in Rochester. He played one game for the Sabres in 2017. Also not qualified was defenseman Jack Dougherty. He was acquired from the Predators last season in exchange for Nick Baptiste.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce qualifying offers for seven RFAs
Sabres release 2019-2020 regular season schedule
'The month of October will feature 13 games, which includes the team's annual three-game road trip to California to play the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks. Following the matchup with the Sharks in San Jose on Saturday, October 19, the Sabres return home for the second half of the home-and-home series with the Sharks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2019-2020 regular season schedule
Sabres announce 2019 Development Camp Roster
'Will Borgen, Victor Olofsson and Tage Thompson are the only three healthy participants with NHL games under their belt. Some other familiar names that will be returning to camp include Rasmus Asplund, Marcus Davidsson, Matej Pekar, Casey Fitzgerald and Mattias Samuelsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2019 Development Camp Roster
Sabres issue qualifying offers to seven restricted free agents
'Elie, 24, played in 16 games with the Sabres last season recording just one assist. He was mostly a healthy scratch and was later waived by the Sabres. Upon clearing, he was reassigned to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres issue qualifying offers to seven restricted free agents
Buffalo Sabres unveil 2019-20 regular season schedule
'The Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues and former Sabres player Ryan O'Reilly will be in Buffalo Tuesday, November 10.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres unveil 2019-20 regular season schedule