'“He felt his time was right,” Pearson said of Mann last week during media day. “I think one of the issues there too is, we had to play -- we didn’t have to -- but Erik Portillo really made great strides last year. We had to find a way to get him more games, and I think Strauss was looking at the big picture and he probably wouldn’t have got as many games as he did the past … [Read more...] about Sabres draft pick Erik Portillo has big shoes to fill as Michigan’s starting goalie
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Jack Eichel's new agent Pat Brisson updates latest on Sabres star
'Brisson confirmed there are teams in the league willing to allow Eichel to go through with ADR, which will hopefully help facilitate a trade.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s new agent Pat Brisson updates latest on Sabres star
Dustin Tokarski comes out of nowhere to win job with Sabres
'Dustin Tokarski has been, by far, the best goalie the Sabres have had this preseason. The talk was surrounding Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and if he could win a starting job, but nobody was talking about Tokarski. The veteran goaltender took it as a challenge, and head coach Don Granato has been impressed.' … [Read more...] about Dustin Tokarski comes out of nowhere to win job with Sabres
Sabres' 2020 first round pick Jack Quinn sent down to Rochester
'Quinn, 20, played 15 games with Rochester in the 2020-21 season, scoring two goals and adding seven assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2020 first round pick Jack Quinn sent down to Rochester
ESPN forgets Sabres on graphic of New York sports futility
'New York’s collective championship drought in the four major professional sports is guaranteed to surpass 10 full years now that the Yankees have been eliminated from the playoffs. ESPN shared a graphic to its SportsCenter account Thursday to commemorate the, uh, milestone, but it came with an oversight: The Buffalo Sabres weren’t included.' … [Read more...] about ESPN forgets Sabres on graphic of New York sports futility
'Let's keep going' | Sabres embracing intense training camp
'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
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