'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
Archives for January 2021
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
Sabres notebook: Riley Sheahan looking to convert tryout into contract
'"It's a tough role in that sometimes you don't get the glamour and the offensive opportunity that generates confidence and things like that," Sheahan said. "But you've got to have thick skin. You've got to do little things right for your team. And I think a lot of the time the teams that are willing to do that have a lot of success."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Riley Sheahan looking to convert tryout into contract
Riley Sheahan has ‘soft spot’ for Sabres, sees opportunity in Buffalo
'“I’ll be honest, I was a little bit of a (Toronto Maple) Leafs fan but Sabres tickets were more affordable and a little closer,” Sheahan said on a Zoom call Thursday. “I grew up coming here watching Mike Peca and Dominik Hasek and Chris Drury, Curtis Brown – all those guys. I really enjoyed the Sabres.”' … [Read more...] about Riley Sheahan has ‘soft spot’ for Sabres, sees opportunity in Buffalo
Prospects Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn could practice with Sabres on Friday
'Krueger said the 19-year-olds must pass testing and other medicals before they can join training camp at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn could practice with Sabres on Friday
With injury to Girgensons, newcomer Rieder ready for increased role with Sabres
'“It’s a great opportunity for myself,” added Rieder. “And you know, now I’ve got to showcase (my skills) and try to stay in that spot.”' … [Read more...] about With injury to Girgensons, newcomer Rieder ready for increased role with Sabres
Ruotsalainen playing 'better and better every day' in North America
'"I have that game pace and that game speed. I have used it," Ruotsalainen said following Thursday practice at KeyBank Center. "I have been playing pretty tough games, and we had a great start to the season back in Finland. I feel pretty confident right now. I think that was a good thing for me."' … [Read more...] about Ruotsalainen playing ‘better and better every day’ in North America
Sabres plan to have Cozens, Quinn at Friday practice
'Krueger said he was pretty confident Cozens and Quinn would be on the ice Friday. They’ll be around the team and must undergo testing before being cleared to practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres plan to have Cozens, Quinn at Friday practice
Day 6 Notebook | Sheahan seeks 'specialist' role with Sabres
'"… We need players to just do things right. We need pros that can lead by example, whether it's in practice or then during games. I knew in the research we did on Riley that number one, he's an excellent character. … It's important that we want people to treat each other right, but also they need to bring something on the ice because good guys aren't going to help us if they … [Read more...] about Day 6 Notebook | Sheahan seeks ‘specialist’ role with Sabres