'"I just want him to stay healthy. I think that he will, and we'll all get to see a much, much better version of Casey Mittelstadt based on not only the work he's gone through but the experience he's gained, some of it just having to sit on the sidelines. You gain some experience, especially at that age."' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Mittelstadt’s mentality and more takeaways from Day 5
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Observations: Jack Quinn sparks rally, Sabres win preseason opener in OT
'Quinn needed only one preseason game to showcase that unteachable trait. Lobbying to make the roster out of training camp, the 21-year-old winger buried a pass from Brett Murray with under two minutes remaining in regulation to tie the score and help send the game to overtime.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Jack Quinn sparks rally, Sabres win preseason opener in OT
Monday's Washington Coverage
Anthony Mantha will need to deliver, and more from Caps’ preseason opener (Washington Post) 4 notable players from the Caps preseason opener (NBC Sports Washington) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage
Sabres open preseason with overtime win over Capitals
'After a late game-tying goal from forward Jack Quinn forced overtime at Capital One Arena, it was forward Vinnie Hinostroza who tapped in the game-winning goal to give Buffalo a 4-3 win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open preseason with overtime win over Capitals
Quinn's 'clutch' goal forces OT in Sabres' preseason win over Caps
'Quinn, with the Sabres on the power play and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen pulled for a 6-on-4 advantage, buried the tying goal short-side from the left of the net with 1:05 left in regulation. Vinnie Hinostroza scored in overtime to clinch a 4-3 victory for the Sabres over the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.' … [Read more...] about Quinn’s ‘clutch’ goal forces OT in Sabres’ preseason win over Caps
Observations: Zemgus Girgensons, Rasmus Aspund candidates to play center
'Girgensons’ worker-beelike approach to a checking-line role was a catalyst for the Sabres upon his return from injury in March. Over the final 22 games with Girgensons in the lineup, Buffalo went 12-7-3 for a .614 points percentage that ranked 14th in the NHL during that span.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Zemgus Girgensons, Rasmus Aspund candidates to play center
Mike Harrington: Dylan Cozens found his scoring touch with Team Canada and wants to keep it with Sabres
'Scoring goals is going to be no laughing matter for Cozens this season. In his third NHL campaign, it's going to be the 21-year-old's serious point of emphasis after a 13-goal season in 2021-22.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Dylan Cozens found his scoring touch with Team Canada and wants to keep it with Sabres
After starring for Team Canada, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens confident he can score
'“I just wanted to go there and find the back of the net after kind of a slump at end of last season,” Cozens said following Saturday’s scrimmage at LECOM Harborcenter. “I needed to go get a confidence boost going into this year."' … [Read more...] about After starring for Team Canada, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens confident he can score
Sabres held scrimmage ahead of first preseason game
'The lines for this scrimmage were all mixed up with young players playing with veterans. Rasmus Asplund centered a Swedish line with Victor Olofsson and Isak Rosen. Filip Cederqvist also worked in, at times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres held scrimmage ahead of first preseason game
Cozens built confidence at Worlds with goal-scoring mentality
'"I just wanted to go there and find the back of the net after kind of a slump at end of last season," he said. "I needed to go get a confidence boost going into this year. I just, I went there and, obviously, played left wing, which is new for me, but it was fun."' … [Read more...] about Cozens built confidence at Worlds with goal-scoring mentality
Eric Comrie and Craig Anderson kicking off process to form a tandem in Sabres' net
'"It was really good for me to come early, just to get to know everybody," the energetic Comrie said after practice Friday in KeyBank Center. "It's kind of weird to say, but you meet like 50 people and try to remember their names in one day and it's really hard. So I think I've almost gotten everything down from everyone top to bottom, so it's getting better. I've had a … [Read more...] about Eric Comrie and Craig Anderson kicking off process to form a tandem in Sabres’ net
Sabres Notebook: Camp schedule takes a sharp turn this weekend
'The Sabres haven't announced any official lineups for the exhibition opener against the Capitals. Their practice schedule, however, indicates the Gold team will form the core of the group traveling to Washington, because it's scheduled to be off on Monday while the Blue team skates. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen would likely be in line to get a look in goal and Gold veterans to choose … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Camp schedule takes a sharp turn this weekend
After signing big contract, Sabres’ Tage Thompson motivated to keep growing
'“It’s a huge leap of faith from the organization and management,” Thompson said Thursday following the first sessions of training camp at KeyBank Center. “I’ve said multiple times this is a place I want to be for a long time, so I’m excited.”' … [Read more...] about After signing big contract, Sabres’ Tage Thompson motivated to keep growing
Rasmus Dahlin expects even more improvement in his game
'“It seems like he’s matured three years in the last 12 months,” said veteran forward Kyle Okposo of the 22-year-old defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin expects even more improvement in his game
Anderson's return, Comrie's mindset & more takeaways from Day 2 of camp
'"I think going through some adversity in his career - like I went through a bunch - it teaches you to fight through the restrictions, fight through the naysayers, and say, hey, just because you don't have the repertoire, the history behind you, doesn't mean you can't do it," Anderson said.' … [Read more...] about Anderson’s return, Comrie’s mindset & more takeaways from Day 2 of camp