'Offensively, the top line of Conor Sheary, Eichel, and Jimmy Vesey tallied six points. Eichel had an assist to go with his game winning goal, Sheary racked up a goal and two assists, and Vesey added an assist as well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open preseason with 5-4 win over Penguins in Overtime
Archives for September 2019
Sabres Open Up Preseason With OT Win Over Penguins
'In OT, both teams had great chances, but with just eight seconds remaining, Sheary intercepted a pass and dished it off to Jack Eichel, who went on to score the overtime winner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Open Up Preseason With OT Win Over Penguins
Sabres earn OT win in Krueger's debut
'"We just had a lot of pace," Krueger said. "We played aggressive, everybody was on their toes, we managed the puck really well and pushed them on their heels. We were in their end most of the time. We had lots of long puck possession, which we were really striving for today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres earn OT win in Krueger’s debut
As preseason opens, Sabres will get lots of game action to test skills
'"We want to see the games settle the competition that we have but we have time," Krueger said after Sunday's two practices in the arena. "We're going to use these four games well to assess the group. We only have really one full practice day (this week) but I think we've done enough practicing and guys are ready to play."' … [Read more...] about As preseason opens, Sabres will get lots of game action to test skills
AHL star C.J. Smith intent on sticking with Sabres this season
'“The more experience I get, the more I learn from it,” Smith said Friday. “I’m really good at learning the game and learning to play at high levels. … I’ve always had to think the game, just being a smaller guy.”' … [Read more...] about AHL star C.J. Smith intent on sticking with Sabres this season
Sabres' Mittelstadt in better shape for season No. 2
'You can tell Mittelstadt is in better shape just by looking at him and watching him on the ice. In the first three days of training camp he’s looked quicker on the ice. Mittelstadt really put in the work in, “I’ve come in with a fresh mindset and it was a big summer for me. I focused on some conditioning stuff and getting stronger and leaning out a little bit, so I’ve come in … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt in better shape for season No. 2
Sabres season preview: New coach Krueger looks to end playoff drought
'The Sabres won 12 road games last season, third-fewest in the NHL and the fewest for Buffalo since winning nine in 2014-15. Eight of their first 14 games this season are on the road, and on Nov. 8 and 9 they'll play two games against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Stockholm, Sweden as part of the 2019 NHL Global Series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: New coach Krueger looks to end playoff drought
Veterans embracing internal competition at camp
'"I think me and Borgs feed well off each other," he said. "We play similar styles, rugged and physical and we both can skate pretty well. I like our intensity, especially in the D-zone. We talk a lot. I just really love the way he plays, and I feed off his energy."' … [Read more...] about Veterans embracing internal competition at camp
5,000-calorie diet helps Tage Thompson add weight, strength in attempt to make Sabres
'Thompson, 21, was not eating unhealthy prior to this offseason, but he had trouble adding weight to his 6-foot-6 frame. So, he elicited the help of his trainer, Pete Pulaski, who joined Thompson for weekly trips to the grocery store. After purchasing a haul that often included grass-fed beef, chicken, fish and rice, Thompson would return to his home to cook and package a … [Read more...] about 5,000-calorie diet helps Tage Thompson add weight, strength in attempt to make Sabres
As season looms, Sabres player rep Jake McCabe keeps close watch on opt-out decision
'"We have 700 players in the league and it's important for all of us to be on the same page and inform each other of our options," McCabe said. "That's how it's been the last week or so, getting everyone informed before we do make a decision."' … [Read more...] about As season looms, Sabres player rep Jake McCabe keeps close watch on opt-out decision
Kyle Olson trying to stick with Sabres after Ducks chose to not sign him
'"My goal was to be signed and have an NHL contract at the end of last year. I thought I had a pretty good year to do that, but at the end of the day it’s their decision," Olson told The Buffalo News following Saturday's practice. "I can only focus on what I can control."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Olson trying to stick with Sabres after Ducks chose to not sign him
'Tom saved hockey in Buffalo': How the Golisano years rescued the Sabres
'Golisano, who carries with him a ruler with a small magnifying glass in the middle, studied the figures, line by line, staying silent for about 15 minutes until he looked up and said, “This business is a disaster. All it does is lose money.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Tom saved hockey in Buffalo’: How the Golisano years rescued the Sabres
Sabres prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen battling to stick in NHL
'“I had a great feeling about the Sabres,” said Ruotsalainen, who compiled 21 goals and 42 points in 59 games last season. “That’s maybe the biggest reason, because they showed that they are truly interested.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen battling to stick in NHL
Sabres' Vesey enjoys having Eichel as a teammate
'Vesey is very good friends with Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues. All three train together in Boston. Vesey said he’s been teammates with another Sabre too, “It’s always good, I’m more of a quiet guy, but having a couple of familiar faces and me and Jake McCabe played World Juniors together, so I have some familiarity with those three that always makes things a little easier.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vesey enjoys having Eichel as a teammate
Krueger inspires Sabres, but knows he’s here to win
'“Positive isn’t always friendly,” he told reporters. “Positive is constructive. Positive is working toward solutions and if a player gets sent down, we’ll be really clear on why and what has to be worked on and how you get back here and be ‘number one’ in the slot to get the call."' … [Read more...] about Krueger inspires Sabres, but knows he’s here to win