'We've learned from camp that Mittelstadt is clearly established as the No. 1 center with Eichel's looming departure, and his linemates appear to be Skinner and Hinostroza. Cozens is sort of where Mittelstadt was two years ago, trying to get his footing in the NHL at both ends of the ice, and has had a pedestrian camp even though he's the team's scoring leader with four points … [Read more...] about With one game left in preseason, where does Sabres’ roster stand?
Archives for October 7, 2021
After slow start to preseason, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens bounces back
'“After a long summer, I think I want to come in and dominate right away,” Cozens said on a Zoom call following Tuesday’s 5-4 preseason shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. “I want to step up and be a guy who can help lead this team.”' … [Read more...] about After slow start to preseason, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens bounces back
Sabres waive Aaron Dell, likely have goaltending set for opening night
'If Dell clears waivers, he could be assigned to the Rochester Americans. The Amerks, who opened training camp Tuesday, also have top goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, veteran Michael Houser and newcomer Mat Robson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive Aaron Dell, likely have goaltending set for opening night
After eight losing seasons in Buffalo, Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is ready to ‘turn a new page’
'Ristolainen played for six different head coaches in Buffalo — Ron Rolston, Ted Nolan, Dan Bylsma, Phil Housley, Ralph Krueger, and Don Granato — and four different general managers — Darcy Regier, Tim Murray, Jason Botterill, and Kevyn Adams. Although his experience in Buffalo lacked stability at the top and any degree of success, Ristolainen still found value in toiling at … [Read more...] about After eight losing seasons in Buffalo, Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is ready to ‘turn a new page’
Jake McCabe looks like shutdown defenseman Blackhawks have long needed
'And while McCabe was singlehandedly keeping Ristolainen afloat, he was simultaneously sinking other Eastern Conference stars — or at least faring far better against them than his teammates were.' … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe looks like shutdown defenseman Blackhawks have long needed
Is the Eichel saga starting to show signs of coming to an end?
'And a lot of that has to do with the reality that the interested parties do have the medical records specific to the case and the medical stalemate between and the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Is the Eichel saga starting to show signs of coming to an end?
Report: Sabres may be getting closer to Jack Eichel trade
'According to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger, it appears to be working. Dreger tweeted on Wednesday that talks are ongoing between the Buffalo Sabres and other teams around the NHL, and that both sides are hoping something can be worked out soon.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres may be getting closer to Jack Eichel trade
Hamilton Take2: Sabres' roster taking shape ahead of opening night
'The problem with the defense is they have six guys that belong on the third pair and will get into trouble if they’re in the top four. The injury to Mattias Samuelsson has hurt. He hasn’t resumed skating yet after getting hurt blocking a shot in Game 1 of the Prospects Challenge. I think Samuelsson is capable of being a second pair D.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres’ roster taking shape ahead of opening night
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Mersch's leadership being felt at Amerks training camp (Amerks.com) Amerks open training camp: Day One notebook (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage