'Through three preseason games, Lazar has shown a willingness to play a physical game and flashed skill in a checking-line role. The latter could separate him from other potential fourth-line players such as Zemgus Girgensons, Vladimir Sobotka, Johan Larsson and Remi Elie.' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar trying to get career ‘back on track’ with Sabres
Archives for September 2019
Jack Eichel is fan of Josh Allen but Boston-area native not sharing Bills-Pats pick
'“He’s got a lot of pressure on him with where the Bills have been,” Eichel, who is entering his fifth professional season, said of Allen, who is into his second. “I thought he did a good job stepping in last year. It was a bit of a learning experience for him, but I thought he got better as the year went on. I love watching him play. You can tell he wants to win so bad, and … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel is fan of Josh Allen but Boston-area native not sharing Bills-Pats pick
Colin Miller hopes to bring lessons learned with Golden Knights to Sabres
'“We kind of all had a chip on our shoulder,” Miller said Tuesday inside KeyBank Center. “We were all frustrated from … being let go by our former teams.”' … [Read more...] about Colin Miller hopes to bring lessons learned with Golden Knights to Sabres
Sabres’ Scott Wilson fighting for roster spot again
'“We’ve kept such a big roster because of how well everybody’s performed in training camp,” Krueger said. “We’d be comfortable with any mix of these 12 forwards starting for us.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott Wilson fighting for roster spot again
Coaching carousel: Sabres Krueger fine with being unknown
'“I’m not a smiley, friendly guy,” he said. “Positive isn’t always friendly. Positive is constructive. Positive is working toward solutions. So if a player gets sent down, there’s an opportunity for him, too. And we’ll be clear on why and what has to be worked on.”' … [Read more...] about Coaching carousel: Sabres Krueger fine with being unknown
Sabres' Nelson staying in the mix on defense
'Nelson knows that on defense it’s going to boil down to a numbers game. He said, “You can’t worry about the game or you’re two ahead or you’re halfway through the season or next year or anything like that. You’ve just got to take it day-by-day and even during the game, shift-by-shift, so it’s all about the little things and adding them up to more of a big piece.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nelson staying in the mix on defense
Ristolainen, Wilson return to practice
'Wilson had been absent since sustaining a lower-body injury in Toronto on Friday. Ristolainen missed practice on Monday due to an illness.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen, Wilson return to practice
Q&A: Vesey on getting to know Buffalo, his preseason debut and more
'I thought it was great. Obviously, Buffalo's known to have passionate fans. I definitely wanted to do something my first game here as a Sabre. I was lucky enough to get a great stretch pass from Sam and wanted to make sure I buried it."' … [Read more...] about Q&A: Vesey on getting to know Buffalo, his preseason debut and more
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks 2019 training camp - Day One notebook (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
After slow start to preseason, Casey Mittelstadt hoping to find middle ground for Sabres
'"Playing center anywhere in the NHL is tough. You have to play the whole rink and be responsible no matter what system you're in," Mittelstadt said after practice Monday in KeyBank Center. "Ralph has told us to rely on instincts a lot, make your own reads and I'm getting more comfortable with it."' … [Read more...] about After slow start to preseason, Casey Mittelstadt hoping to find middle ground for Sabres
Clarence native, Cup champ Kevyn Adams named Sabres senior VP of business
'Adams, 44, will be taking on a business role and he will not be involved in hockey operations. After an 11-year playing career in the NHL with six teams, Adams originally joined the Sabres in 2009 as player development coach and served as assistant coach from 2011-2013. He was named vice president and director of the Academy of Hockey at LECOM Harborcenter in October 2013, a … [Read more...] about Clarence native, Cup champ Kevyn Adams named Sabres senior VP of business
Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues confident after showcasing versatility last season
'“I have all the confidence in my ability, I have all the confidence in my defensive ability, I have all the confidence in my speed and my skill to play with everyone in this league,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues confident after showcasing versatility last season
Prospect Dylan Cozens still with Sabres, but for how long?
'“We love the way he’s involving himself in the group and looking for his opportunity here. Let’s let him continue to push the group for now."' … [Read more...] about Prospect Dylan Cozens still with Sabres, but for how long?
Sabres have renewed hopes with Krueger on board as coach
'“I talked to five or six guys after. Ralph talked for 15 or 20 minutes, and every single one of them said they wanted to run through a wall after he was done talking,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have renewed hopes with Krueger on board as coach
Sabres' Johansson is OK if they want him at center
'Johansson doesn’t know if playing center is permanent, but if it is, he said, “Yes, that’s fine, if that’s what Ralph wants me to do, I’m up for it because it’s whatever I can do to help this team win, that’s what I’m here for.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johansson is OK if they want him at center