'“It’s definitely really exciting to be back,” said Cozens on a video call with reporters. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been here. I’m so excited just to be back here, back on the ice in Buffalo. I feel good where I’m at right now, just coming off (world juniors) in game shape, so I just want to go out there and do my best and prove that I can play at this level.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn join Sabres for their first practice of camp
Archives for January 9, 2021
Jeanneret to work 20 Sabres games, including Thursday's season opener
'“I’m ready to roll,” said Jeanneret, 78, whose entire schedule consists of home games at Key Bank Center.' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret to work 20 Sabres games, including Thursday’s season opener
Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn focused on seizing opportunities with Sabres
'“We’ve gotten to become really good friends over the last two months,” Cozens said on a Zoom call Friday.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn focused on seizing opportunities with Sabres
Sabres switch up lines, move Tage Thompson up, Jeff Skinner down
'Tage Thompson was promoted to right wing on the No. 1 line beside center Jack Eichel and Taylor Hall, according to reports from KeyBank Center. Meanwhile, Victor Olofsson moved from right wing on Eichel’s line to left wing beside center Eric Staal and Sam Reinhart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres switch up lines, move Tage Thompson up, Jeff Skinner down
Sabres sign Riley Sheahan to one-year, $700,000 contract
'“(He’s) strong on faceoffs, (an) excellent penalty killer, does things right,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Friday. “He’s a pro off the ice, on the ice. … He plays the game the right way, he stays above the puck defensively, he’s somebody we could inject anywhere for stability and to top it off he’s an excellent character."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Riley Sheahan to one-year, $700,000 contract
Cozens and Quinn get in first practice of training camp on Friday
'"It's definitely really exciting to be back," Cozens said following Friday afternoon's session at KeyBank Center. "It's been so long since I've been here. I've been so excited just to be back here, back on the ice in Buffalo. I feel good with where I'm at right now. Just coming off that tournament in game shape, so I just want to go out there and do my best and prove that I … [Read more...] about Cozens and Quinn get in first practice of training camp on Friday
Sabres sign Riley Sheahan for 2020-21 season
'In 513 career games in the National Hockey League, Sheahan has scored 66 goals and picked up 98 assists for 164 points with the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. His career-year came with the Red Wings in the 2014-15 season, where he scored 13 goals and put up a career-high 23 assists for 36 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Riley Sheahan for 2020-21 season
Opinion: Where does Dylan Cozens fit in the Sabres lineup?
'One line makes the most sense for Cozens, and there may only be one spot left to earn a job on.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Where does Dylan Cozens fit in the Sabres lineup?
Day 7 Notebook | Cozens aims to prove he's ready for NHL
'"Dylan, quite clearly, has an advantage having had camp with us last year, having been in contact with our player development personnel for more than a year now, a year and a half. Dylan is way ahead when it comes to information. Jack (was) just recently drafted and he hasn't been in our hands as yet, so we will be spending more time with him."' … [Read more...] about Day 7 Notebook | Cozens aims to prove he’s ready for NHL
Coming this season: Rasmus Dahlin
'"Getting more mature, making the right decision out there, [playing in] both ends," he said at the start of training camp. "My main goal is the coaches can trust me everywhere on the ice. It takes time, but it's a fun process, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres sign Sheahan to 1-year contract
'Sheahan led Edmonton Oilers forwards with 2:21 of shorthanded ice time per game on the NHL's No. 2 penalty kill unit last year. With Zemgus Girgensons likely out for the season following successful hamstring surgery, Buffalo will look to players like Sheahan, Tobias Rieder and defenseman Matt Irwin to fill that void and help improve the PK.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Sheahan to 1-year contract