'"I definitely went into the summer looking to improve in areas and I came ready to camp. This is a big season. It's a great group of guys, it's a new coach, still a great situation. You have to embrace it."' … [Read more...] about After surgery, Marco Scandella looking to bounce back on Sabres blueline
Archives for September 2019
Strong training camp might’ve earned Sabres’ John Gilmour roster spot
'The slick Gilmour, 26, morphed into the Sabres’ biggest surprise this month, earning a long look from coach Ralph Krueger, who likes the way the newcomer plays within the team’s concepts.' … [Read more...] about Strong training camp might’ve earned Sabres’ John Gilmour roster spot
Buffalo Sabres 2019-20 season preview: It's Krueger Time
'Biggest weakness - Their forward depth. The Sabres don't really put a scare in anybody, outside of their top line, which may be one reason Krueger has flirted with putting Skinner and Eichel on different lines during the preseason. Marcus Johansson being used at center speaks volumes about this lineup's needs.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2019-20 season preview: It’s Krueger Time
'Confident' Girgensons made strong impression at camp
'"You could see in Pittsburgh, his goal was really one of passion and one of confidence," Krueger said after practice at KeyBank Center on Sunday morning. "So, he's in a good space."' … [Read more...] about ‘Confident’ Girgensons made strong impression at camp
Sabres assign Borgen to Rochester
'Borgen, 22, played in four NHL games with Buffalo at the end of the 2018-19 campaign, averaging 16:33 of ice time and three hits per game. He dressed in two preseason games this fall, where he registered one shot on goal, three hits, and five blocked shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Borgen to Rochester
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks stage late comeback to earn preseason sweep of Marlies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin uses Sabres' final preseason game to work on play without the puck
'"Rasmus did well," Miller said. "I thought he did great tonight. It’s those little habits that come from playing at a lower level or whatever that obviously you can’t get away with in the NHL. He’s done a great job. Obviously you see how gifted he is out there. He’s fun to play with."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin uses Sabres’ final preseason game to work on play without the puck
Curtis Lazar, John Gilmour among bubble players hoping to make Sabres' roster
'Even if the Sabres keep 13 forwards and send Thompson to Rochester, Lazar would have to make the team over Girgensons, Larsson, Vladimir Sobotka or Kyle Okposo. That doesn't seem likely at this point. The Sabres view Lazar as a valuable depth player, and he'll be among the first recalled from the Amerks if he clears waivers. Though Lazar has scored only 15 goals in 246 … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar, John Gilmour among bubble players hoping to make Sabres’ roster
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust both injured blocking shots in preseason finale (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Five observations from the Penguins' preseason finale (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) 'A Great Day for Our Ice': Youngsters make their rinks become part of PPG Paints Arena (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust injured in Penguins’ preseason loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres down Penguins 3-2 in a shootout
'Pittsburgh's Kris Letang scored the first goal of the shootout in the second round of attempts. The Penguins opted to shoot first, giving Tage Thompson the opportunity to keep the shootout going and the Sabres in the game, which he did with a goal in the bottom of the second round. Three scoreless rounds would go by until after a miss from Dominik Kahun in the top of the sixth … [Read more...] about Sabres down Penguins 3-2 in a shootout
Sabres finish the preseason in Pittsburgh with a pretty good effort
'I think Miller plays a very steady game and I think he would be good for Dahlin who struggled throughout the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish the preseason in Pittsburgh with a pretty good effort
Three Observations: Between the pipes, defensive pairings, and Evan Rodrigues
'The second goal he allowed was a soft one. There's no denying that. But Ullmark's rebound control looks improved compared to last season. And with the added talent in front of him, should Ullmark become a 50+ start player, he doesn't need to play like he did at the start of last season for the Sabres to win.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Between the pipes, defensive pairings, and Evan Rodrigues
Sabres rally past Pens, end preseason with 3-2 win
'Casey Mittelstadt, who had a chance to win the game in overtime, scored the final tally game-winner to lift the Sabres to victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally past Pens, end preseason with 3-2 win
Mittelstadt's shootout goal clinches win in preseason finale
'The Sabres had several stretches that met that criteria in their final tune up before they return to Pittsburgh for their regular-season opener next Thursday. They controlled the first period to the tune of a 20-12 edge in shot attempts and later overcame a 2-0 deficit to earn the win in their preseason finale.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt’s shootout goal clinches win in preseason finale
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks reduce training camp roster by 10 players (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage