'“It’s very intimate,” said Sabres center Cody Eakin, who played in front of no fans while in the playoff bubble with the Winnipeg Jets. “In there you can hear the skates cracking, guys chirping. You don’t have the fan support to give you that momentum off the kill, the power play or some zone time, but you have to generate that off the bench. I think there are pros and cons. … [Read more...] about Sabres prepared for new ‘norm’ of playing in front of no fans
Archives for 2021
Buffalo News' staff predictions for 2021 NHL season
'Stanley Cup Final: Colorado over Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo News’ staff predictions for 2021 NHL season
Sabres’ Tage Thompson showcasing talents of future star after long layoff
'“You see why he was drafted in the first round and why they’re so high on him here to play at a higher level,” Hall said on a recent Zoom call. “I think he can do it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson showcasing talents of future star after long layoff
Prospect Jack Quinn still with Sabres, will be assigned to taxi squad
'“We haven’t made a final decision yet on Jack,” Krueger said on a Zoom call Wednesday. “He’s done a really good job staying with us. He did skate with the taxi squad today, where we will have him positioned eventually.”' … [Read more...] about Prospect Jack Quinn still with Sabres, will be assigned to taxi squad
Casey Mittelstadt among five players assigned to Sabres’ taxi squad
'The Sabres also assigned center Rasmus Asplund, goalie Jonas Johansson and defensemen Will Borgen and Brandon Davidson to the taxi squad, which the NHL implemented this season because of the COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt among five players assigned to Sabres’ taxi squad
Five things to know about Sabres’ home opener vs Capitals
'“You know Hallsey brings a special dynamic part to his game where he can make a lot of things happen by himself. And he creates a lot, and he puts the defense on their toes a lot,” said Eichel of Hall. “So he’s a creative player who can make a lot of plays at a really high speed. So I’m really excited to get the opportunity to play with him. I think we’ll be able to push the … [Read more...] about Five things to know about Sabres’ home opener vs Capitals
Sabres Hope To Begin Turnaround Tonight
'The biggest surrounds Jeff Skinner. Just 10 months after trading for the high-scoring winger, then-general manager Jason Botterill signed him to an eight-year, $72 million extension. That was on the heels of a 40-goal season playing predominantly alongside Jack Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hope To Begin Turnaround Tonight
Thursday's Washington Coverage
Sabres begin season at home against the Capitals (AP) Caps Set for Season Opener (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage
Taylor Hall, Among NHL Players On Hot Seat, Starts His ‘Show-Me Deal’ With Buffalo Sabres
'The Sabres are at a more crucial point in their franchise rebuild (which has seemingly been going on for a decade) than Hall is in his career. They haven’t reached the Stanley Cup playoffs since 2011, haven’t won a playoff series since 2007. Franchise cornerstone Jack Eichel is 24 and he’s never been surrounded with enough talent to help Buffalo even sniff a postseason berth. … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall, Among NHL Players On Hot Seat, Starts His ‘Show-Me Deal’ With Buffalo Sabres
Sabres piece lineup together ahead of Thursday's season opener
'Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said Lazar is feeling good and ready to play, while adding that they will make an assessment on Okposo on Thursday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres piece lineup together ahead of Thursday’s season opener
Opinion: After 10 long months…
'It’s hard to rate the division, because there are some question marks.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: After 10 long months…
Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn make opening night roster for the Buffalo Sabres
'This announcement means Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn have made the Sabres opening night roster. Cozens and Quinn were selected by the team in the first round of the 2019 and 2020 NHL Drafts.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn make opening night roster for the Buffalo Sabres
Sabres stress importance of fast start this season
'“I think it’s just taking it a game at a time,” winger Tage Thompson said. Obviously our schedule is pretty compact and we’ve got a lot of games back to back and a lot of games in a short amount of days so I think not looking too far ahead, just focusing on the now and making sure we are taking it a a game at a time, day at a time is going to give us our best chance. And then … [Read more...] about Sabres stress importance of fast start this season
Sabres assign five to taxi squad
'The players will practice and travel with the team, but will earn the same salary they would make in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign five to taxi squad
Hamilton Take2: Keys to Sabres ending the playoff drought
'They must improve their special teams. Being ranked 30th on the penalty kill and 20th on the power play isn’t going to cut it.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Keys to Sabres ending the playoff drought