'“I know they are both fast players and obviously very talented and offensively gifted,” Thompson said. “I think my job is just to play my game. I think I bring a lot of size and speed and I got a pretty good shot so I think my offensive instincts are along the same lines as theirs in terms of where to go on the ice, so I think just kind of getting open and winning puck battles … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson impressive during training camp
Archives for January 2021
Day 10 Notebook | Thompson set to enter season alongside Hall, Eichel
'"He's one of the bright lights of our training camp," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Day 10 Notebook | Thompson set to enter season alongside Hall, Eichel
Sabres assign 4 players to Amerks
'Forwards Andrew Oglevie and Arttu Ruotsalainen and defensemen Jacob Bryson and Mattias Samuelsson will join the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 4 players to Amerks
Coming this season: Eric Staal
'"Eric has just come into this responsibility and this challenge with an unbelievably hungry mindset," Krueger said following the second practice of camp. "You can feel he wants something to happen here and he believes something's gonna happen here, and he wants to be a part of it."' … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Eric Staal
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Captain Kevin Porter announces his retirement (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres offering fan cutouts in KeyBank Center
'The Sabres announced Monday night that fan cutouts will be available for $60 (or $150 for a cutout autographed by a player). The cutouts can be shipped after the season for an additional $25 or picked up for free. Season ticket-holders get a $10 discount. Proceeds benefit the Sabres Foundation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offering fan cutouts in KeyBank Center
Goalies Carter Hutton, Linus Ullmark could share Sabres’ net this season
'“We’re going to take it a game at a time,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Sunday. “If somebody gets hot here, they could get a few. We would like to avoid back-to-backs. I’m not going to say never. Generally, we would be sharing the back-to-backs. If you look at after our first two back-to-backs, we play 10 games in 19 days always having a day in between.' … [Read more...] about Goalies Carter Hutton, Linus Ullmark could share Sabres’ net this season
Ralph Krueger confident Jeff Skinner will bounce back for Sabres
'“He’s worked hard in the offseason,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Sunday. “He’s coming in here and for us, it’s important no matter your role, no matter your skill level is that in general you play within the principles. He’s continuing to work on that together with the coaching staff. I think once he lets that go and relaxes and trusts his instincts, he’s going to give us what … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger confident Jeff Skinner will bounce back for Sabres
Sabres send eight players to Amerks
'With Houser and Tokarski in Rochester, Jonas Johansson will likely be the Sabres’ goalie on the new taxi squad the NHL has implemented this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send eight players to Amerks
Buffalo Sabres 2021 season preview: Will Jack Eichel's playoff drought finally end?
'The Sabres' playoff drought has reached a league-high nine seasons, and ownership, players and fans are getting antsy. There's no question this team is heading in the right direction under coach Ralph Krueger (despite going through yet another offseason GM change) and the one-year Taylor Hall deal adds a level of urgency.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres 2021 season preview: Will Jack Eichel’s playoff drought finally end?
Olofsson feeling good ahead of 2020-21 season
'"I've been trying to prepare myself all summer, but I feel like even though you're working out and skating for 10 months, it's different coming into training camp and working out with the team again," said Olofsson following Sunday's practice at KeyBank Center. "It's been on a different level, for sure. So it's nice to be able to get a week, at least, before the season starts … [Read more...] about Olofsson feeling good ahead of 2020-21 season
Sabres assign eight players to Rochester
'Those eight players are forwards Brandon Biro, Steven Fogarty, Brett Murray and C.J. Smith, defensemen Casey Fitzgerald and Ryan Jones, and goalies Michael Houser and Dustin Tokarski.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign eight players to Rochester
Here's your chance to "have a seat" at a Buffalo Sabres game
'The cutouts cost $60 and support the Buffalo Sabres Foundation. Season ticket holders will receive $10 off.' … [Read more...] about Here’s your chance to “have a seat” at a Buffalo Sabres game
Sabres assign eight to Rochester Americans
'Defensemen Casey Fitzgerald and Ryan Jones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign eight to Rochester Americans
'Look, mom! I'm on TV!': Buffalo Sabres selling fan cutouts
'While the cutouts will not be visible during gameplay, the Sabres say the cutouts may be featured during other parts of the TV broadcast, as well as on the Sabres social media pages and on the Sabres official website.' … [Read more...] about ‘Look, mom! I’m on TV!’: Buffalo Sabres selling fan cutouts