'If the Sabres are going to have any success this season, they're going to need some very young players to step up into roles they aren't quite ready for right now.' … [Read more...] about Success from young Sabres imperative in preseason
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Weissbach, Peterka fuel late comeback in SO win over Blue Jackets
'Arttu Ruotsalainen and Michael Mersch also scored goals for the Sabres. Goaltender Aaron Dell stopped 12 of 15 shots before giving way to Dustin Tokarski, who turned away all but one of the 17 shots he faced and was perfect on three shootout attempts.' … [Read more...] about Weissbach, Peterka fuel late comeback in SO win over Blue Jackets
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Breaking down the Amerks 2021-22 home schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' top pick Owen Power doing his best to downplay the hype at Michigan
'"For me, it's no different, really, I don't think, or at least the way I think about it," Power said Monday night as Michigan held a preseason media day via video call. "I've just kind of been going about it the same way, just continuing to try to get better every day and worrying about myself, my own game and the team. Just kind of letting myself play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top pick Owen Power doing his best to downplay the hype at Michigan
Sabres notebook: Preseason opens Tuesday, and what's with Aaron Dell's number?
'"It's a great feeling to play games again against a team, with fans and all that," Sabres forward Rasmus Asplund said Monday in KeyBank Center. "It's going to be great to just be back on the ice. You're just trying to get back in your game shape and the timing and all that. It's a little bit off in the beginning of the season. So you're just trying to get in the rhythm and get … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Preseason opens Tuesday, and what’s with Aaron Dell’s number?
Sabres goalie Aaron Dell excited for fresh chance, happy to change number
'“I hit every rung on the ladder,” Dell said following Monday’s sessions of training camp inside KeyBank Center. “I just kind of stuck with it and I was prepared for the chances that I got and I got rewarded with the next step.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Aaron Dell excited for fresh chance, happy to change number
Sabres notes: Why did Victor Olofsson change his number again?
'Why did Olofsson pick new digits? When he broke into the NHL, No. 71, one of his favorite numbers, was worn by Evan Rodrigues, a forward the Sabres traded in 2020.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Why did Victor Olofsson change his number again?
Anderson, Dell lead race in Sabres' goal crease
'“We’ll be watching those guys. They should play, because their résumé says they’re the guys that can handle this. 'UPL' [Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen] absolutely has shown maturity and improvement. He’s elevated his self-expectation and it’s something we’ve seen in practice. But I will state the obvious - you’ve got Anderson and Dell, and if it started tomorrow, those two guys would … [Read more...] about Anderson, Dell lead race in Sabres’ goal crease
Anderson, Dell to get 'first opportunity' in goalie competition
'"If it started tomorrow, those two guys would be one and two," Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Anderson, Dell to get ‘first opportunity’ in goalie competition
Sabres return 3 players to junior clubs
'The Buffalo Sabres have returned forwards Josh Bloom, Viljami Marjala, and Olivier Nadeau to their junior clubs, the team announced Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return 3 players to junior clubs
Sharpen Up: September 28, 2021 | Sabres open preseason slate tonight
'The Blue Jackets' feed of the game will stream live in the Sabres' broadcast market on Sabres.com. Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray will have the call on WGR 550.' … [Read more...] about Sharpen Up: September 28, 2021 | Sabres open preseason slate tonight
Sabres observations: Victor Olofsson taking aim at bigger 5-on-5 impact
'Opponents’ strategy hasn’t been successful. Olofsson’s 20 power-play goals since his first game with the Sabres are tied for the ninth in the league during that span. He has more than Patrice Bergeron, Bo Horvat, Kyle Connor and Mike Hoffman, among others.' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Victor Olofsson taking aim at bigger 5-on-5 impact
Confident Casey Mittelstadt sets big goals for himself, Sabres
'“Just to get the chance to get in, seven games you never know what can happen,” Mittelstadt said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “So, yeah, there’s definitely things that we look toward. Obviously, that’s a goal of ours.”' … [Read more...] about Confident Casey Mittelstadt sets big goals for himself, Sabres
Victor Olofsson is showing improvement early in training camp
When they went to 3-on-3, Victor Olofsson took a turnover and roofed it on Luukkonen. Olofsson had some good chances throughout the evening. Don Granato thinks Olofsson is improving because of what he’s doing in practice, “With Victor he’s practicing with more intent.” … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson is showing improvement early in training camp
Sabres prepping for game pace with Blue vs. Gold Scrimmage
'"Tonight was just a good night to get the rust out, get out there, and feel the game pace," he said. "Game pace is always a little bit different, a little bit tougher than the practices so it's good to get in there and get in that mindset of game mode."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepping for game pace with Blue vs. Gold Scrimmage