'Forwards Brandon Biro, Steven Fogarty, Brett Murray and C.J. Smith.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 8 players to Rochester
Archives for January 2021
Coming this season: Linus Ullmark
'"When you put together a lot of games in a row and just play a lot of games, everything just kind of happens naturally just because you're in the flow of it all and there's no thought process behind every save or so," Ullmark said after signing a one-year contract in October.' … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Linus Ullmark
Kyle Okposo wants to provide more offense, shutdown opponents for Sabres
'Though the people in charge have changed, the one common thread is no matter who is running the Sabres in the board room or on the bench, Okposo’s opinion is valued. He was among the first players new General Manager Kevyn Adams and coach Ralph Krueger spoke to upon each being hired to their respective job.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo wants to provide more offense, shutdown opponents for Sabres
Sabres' taxi-squad plan taking shape in final days of training camp
'However, the Rochester Americans’ season will not begin until Feb. 5, and their schedule will also be shortened in response to the financial impact of the pandemic. As a result, the Sabres’ roster juggling will occur regularly throughout the season, as players are shuttled between Buffalo and Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ taxi-squad plan taking shape in final days of training camp
Implementing new taxi squad will be challenge for Sabres
'“This is so much a new world, trying to figure out exactly how we’re going to integrate the taxi squad,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said on a Zoom call. “I’m going to be honest with you, this is a process nobody’s ever gone through before.”' … [Read more...] about Implementing new taxi squad will be challenge for Sabres
Opinion: Sabres get in one more good showing with Blue and Gold Scrimmage
'Both Cozens and Quinn got in their first simulated game action with the Sabres and appeared to have left off where they did just days ago at the IIHF World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres get in one more good showing with Blue and Gold Scrimmage
Sabres will balance experience and game reps in evaluating taxi squad
'We saw that on Sunday with Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn and Jacob Bryson joining the veteran Gold group, and Arttu Ruotsalainen and Brandon Davidson skating at LECOM Harborcenter with the Blue group, consisting of players likely headed for Rochester Americans training camp this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will balance experience and game reps in evaluating taxi squad
Takeaways from the second Blue & Gold Scrimmage
'"What we're grabbing onto is the good things they did when they were fresh and they were able to cycle, but also all three - and Tage included - having the skillset to keep plays alive and to keep shifts alive," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "The goal and the chance shortly thereafter where he had also in the slot show how lethal he is when he gets opportunity - one of the … [Read more...] about Takeaways from the second Blue & Gold Scrimmage
Coming this season: Victor Olofsson
'"I feel like I just gained a lot of confidence over the year that I had," Olofsson said in May. "I feel like I can hopefully transfer that right into next year and build on it. I think I have a lot more work to do before I consider myself a really good NHL player. I'm just looking forward to the challenge and I'm really excited for next year."' … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Victor Olofsson
Sabres notebook: Newcomer Matt Irwin learned about the grind of Cup runs
'"The experience in Nashville is hard to put into words. It's something that I look back on fondly although it wasn't the result we wanted (the Predators lost in six games to Pittsburgh). It's just remarkable to see a city come and rally around a sports team, and you don't really know what that feels like until you're experiencing it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Newcomer Matt Irwin learned about the grind of Cup runs
Sabres’ Ralph Krueger not surprised COVID-19 stymieing NHL teams
'“It wasn’t a matter of if, it was when,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said of COVID-19 stymieing teams. “It was a question of who and there’s no guarantees with this virus but we’re going to continue to stay on the very distinctive path that we’re on right now. This helps to confirm it for the players. You can just never let the guard down against the COVID or it will smack … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger not surprised COVID-19 stymieing NHL teams
Buffalo Sabres wearing Roswell Park, KeyBank logos on helmets
'The Sabres have teamed up with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and KeyBank to feature their logos on the team's helmets.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres wearing Roswell Park, KeyBank logos on helmets
Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn join Sabres for their first practice of camp
'“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
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