'Upon arriving in Buffalo, Cozens then must serve a mandatory seven-day quarantine, his agent Allain Roy confirmed to The Buffalo News. While Krueger expressed hope that Cozens and Canada teammate Jack Quinn, the Sabres’ recent first-round draft pick, can participate in the Sabres’ intrasquad scrimmage Jan. 9, it’s possible both players won’t arrive until a few days before the … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens’ late start to Sabres camp not a ‘negative,’ says GM Kevyn Adams
Archives for December 30, 2020
Three Sabres games to be televised by NBC, NBC Sports Network
'The NHL has yet to announce start times for most games this season. The Sabres open play at home with back-to-back games against the Washington Capitals on Jan. 14-15.' … [Read more...] about Three Sabres games to be televised by NBC, NBC Sports Network
Mike Harrington: Sabres forced to embrace challenge of daunting division
'Throw in Taylor Hall, Eric Staal and some depth additions and things started to make sense. Then the pandemic got in the way and the NHL had to call an audible. The divisions were scrambled. Bottom line from this view: The Sabres got a raw deal. Just when they're trying to avoid equaling the NHL record of 10 consecutive years out of the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres forced to embrace challenge of daunting division
Riley Sheahan joining Sabres on professional tryout for training camp
'He'll compete to be among the bottom-six forwards in the Sabres' lineup and could be an option for the taxi squad, a group of four-to-six players who will practice and travel with the team.' … [Read more...] about Riley Sheahan joining Sabres on professional tryout for training camp
Sabres’ Kevyn Adams, Ralph Krueger know season will present challenges
'“I’m just excited to get my eyes on the practices and just watch our players compete,” a smiling Adams said. “And as I’m looking at the screen here, it’s the 29th, so we’re almost there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kevyn Adams, Ralph Krueger know season will present challenges
Sabres could have time to evaluate Dylan Cozens during training camp
'Cozens’ rapid development could earn him a spot in the NHL next month. If Canada plays for a medal, the Yukon native, the seventh overall pick on 2019, will remain at the tournament until at least Jan. 5. So he will likely miss at least the first week of camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could have time to evaluate Dylan Cozens during training camp
Sabres sign Riley Sheahan to PTO
'“He’s a veteran … he has very good faceoff and penalty-kill numbers,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on a Zoom call this morning. “I think last year he led Edmonton in short-handed ice time, and they were top-10 penalty-kill team in the league."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Riley Sheahan to PTO
Sabres GM Adams, HC Krueger talk unique, challenging season ahead
'“You really have seven eight-game series that you want to win. The challenge, as we all know, will be big,” added Krueger. “I think the coaching staff will be challenged, the players will be challenged, and we will develop, through those eight games against each team, ways to gain an edge. From a coaching perspective, it’s an exciting (challenge) because it’s never happened … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams, HC Krueger talk unique, challenging season ahead
Sabres to play three times on national television in 2020-21 season
'Buffalo's first telecast on NBC comes on Sunday, March 7 when the team heads on the road to face the New York Islanders. The other NBC telecast featuring the Sabres comes on Saturday, April 17 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play three times on national television in 2020-21 season
Sabres need to be creative in abnormal season, says Krueger
'“It’s important that we default to a team concept and a team game, because we’re going to need each other,” Krueger said. “Nobody will be able to play super high minutes right off the hop, we’re going to need depth up front, we’re going to need depth on defense, we’re going to need two goaltenders who are up to their A game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to be creative in abnormal season, says Krueger
Sabres back on the ice for Friday practice
'"The reality is, with the pace that we're going to be on, we're going to need some depth. You never know the way testing will fall. All the different things we're learning from the Buffalo Bills, they're in a different world, of course, in football, but there are lessons for us to take into our group, and we will need depth."' … [Read more...] about Sabres back on the ice for Friday practice
Sabres ready to embark on season unlike any other
'“I don’t wake up every day thinking about the past. I don’t think about the nine years,” said Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams. “I am a Western New York native. I understand the DNA of this community, of this fanbase, of the passion, of what this town can and will be like when we get this team to where it needs to get to. It does drive me, it drives all of us every day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready to embark on season unlike any other
Sabres season preview: Add Hall, Staal to help end playoff drought
'This remains the Sabres' biggest question mark. They decided to not dip into the free agent goalie market, instead giving Linus Ullmark a vote of confidence as the starter. He was 17-14-3 with a 2.69 goals-against average and .915 save percentage last season, when he showed signs he's ready to take the next step. Ullmark and veteran Carter Hutton, who returns as the backup, … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Add Hall, Staal to help end playoff drought
'Iron sharpens iron' | Adams, Krueger look ahead to 2020-21
'"This is an amazing opportunity. We get to wake up every day and get to compete with the top teams in the league and challenge ourselves. You know the saying, 'Iron sharpens iron.' I think we're going to get better through this. That's something to embrace. That's the mindset the players want to have."' … [Read more...] about ‘Iron sharpens iron’ | Adams, Krueger look ahead to 2020-21
Camp Preview: Buffalo's new additions look to bolster forward group
'Staal and Eakin should help solidify the center position and provide some additional support for Eichel, who was on pace for a career year before the season was cut short due to the pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: Buffalo’s new additions look to bolster forward group