'Zemgus Girgensons, the longest-tenured Sabres player, said following the opening practice that it was the highest pace he had seen to begin a camp. Goaltender Craig Anderson echoed that sentiment, admitting the intensity has been a notch above what he's grown accustomed to during an 18-year career.' … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s keep going’ | Sabres embracing intense training camp
Archives for October 2021
Sabres assign Dell, Schuldt to Amerks
'The Buffalo Sabres have assigned goaltender Aaron Dell and defenseman Jimmy Schuldt to the Rochester Americans, the team announced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Dell, Schuldt to Amerks
Sabres assign Murray, Quinn to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres have assigned forwards Brett Murray and Jack Quinn to the Rochester Americans, the team announced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Murray, Quinn to Rochester
With one game left in preseason, where does Sabres' roster stand?
'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?
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
Observations: Dustin Tokarski standing tall in Sabres' goalie competition
'Tokarski, a 32-year-old who went nearly four years between NHL games, stopped 15 of 16 shots in the Sabres’ 5-4 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night. Through three preseason appearances, Tokarski has compiled a .965 save percentage, allowing only two goals on 37 shots.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Dustin Tokarski standing tall in Sabres’ goalie competition
Sabres Notebook: After two games in NHL camp, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen sent to Rochester
'Luukkonen lost both of his starts in the preseason, posting a 5.08 goals against average and .836 save percentage. He had one solid period in each game, stopping all 18 shots he faced in the first period of a 6-2 loss to Detroit and all nine shots against him in the third period of Monday's 5-3 loss to Columbus in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: After two games in NHL camp, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen sent to Rochester
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby thrilled to join Sabres, sees opportunities
'“I’m trying to bring speed to the game,” he said. “I don’t see myself as a half-wall power-play guy. I’m just trying to bring the speed and good defense, good penalty kill.”' … [Read more...] about Axel Jonsson-Fjallby thrilled to join Sabres, sees opportunities