'Fitzgerald missed one practice and Tuesday's meeting with Carolina due to an injury.' … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald returns to practice with Sabres
Archives for October 2022
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Appert On Amerks Roster This Year: ‘Talent is Not Going To Be An Issue’ (WHEC-TV) A well-deserved contract extension for an always grateful Mersch (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Tage Thompson's old-school first period leads Sabres past Canes
'Thompson didn't hesitate to determine whether the hit on Hinostroza was clean. He saw his teammate briefly laid out on the ice and sprang into action by raining a series of blows on Chatfield, who has played 34 games in the NHL, but has spent most of the last four years in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson’s old-school first period leads Sabres past Canes
Tage Thompson scores, fights in Sabres’ preseason win; Kyle Okposo injured
'Thompson, who scored on breakaway at 10:52 after assisting on Hinostroza’s goal at 6:59, earned an instigating penalty and a 10-minute misconduct in addition to the fighting major.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores, fights in Sabres’ preseason win; Kyle Okposo injured
Wednesday's Carolina Coverage
Hurricanes preseason update: Carolina ends exhibition schedule, lose 4-2 to Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Hurricanes drop final preseason game 4-2 (WRAL-TV) Preseason Recap: Canes Close Out Exhibition Slate With Defeat In Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage
Sabres down Carolina in home preseason finale
'The Buffalo Sabres scored three times in the opening period, and held on for a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down Carolina in home preseason finale
Opinion: Sabres Thompson shows up big time for his team
'Tage Thompson stole the show in the first period getting the Gordie Howe hat trick which is scoring a goal, getting an assist and engaging in a fight.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres Thompson shows up big time for his team
Sabres’ speed wraps up preseason home games with a 4-2 win over Carolina
'But Buffalo played with speed and came out to a fast start. Just over 7 minutes to go in the first period, Vinnie Hinostroza opened up the scoring on a breakaway, with Jeff Skinner setting him up for a 1-0 Sabres lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ speed wraps up preseason home games with a 4-2 win over Carolina
Hamilton Take 2: Buffalo Sabres ready for home opener against Ottawa
'There could be a few tweaks along the way as JJ Peterka has not had a good training camp nor has he looked good in any of the three preseason games he played. Buffalo will have to trim one forward and Peterka can go to the Rochester Americans without having to be exposed to NHL waivers.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Buffalo Sabres ready for home opener against Ottawa
Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres in preseason win over Carolina
'"It was awesome," Hinostroza said in regard to Thompson's response. "I think it just speaks on our team. Everyone on this team would do that for each other. I didn't see that guy coming, big hit, and Tommer jumps right in and fights him.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres in preseason win over Carolina
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Appert: 'We need to set a tone for what we stand for as an organization' (Amerks.com) Amerks 2022 Training Camp: Day one notebook (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres forge a real look in practice, will take lineup through final two exhibitions
'Granato said it was super from an organizational standpoint to have so many prospects and extra coaches around practice, as the staffs from Rochester and Cincinnati were also involved. But it's also closing in on time to get ready for the NHL season and Monday represented a new stage of camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forge a real look in practice, will take lineup through final two exhibitions
Versatile Peyton Krebs showcasing rapid growth with Sabres
'“I just try to be as versatile as possible,” he said following Monday’s session of camp at KeyBank Center. “You never know where you’re gonna play. I think at the end of the day, in the D-zone, it’s a group effort to make sure that … you can all play together and be good defensively."' … [Read more...] about Versatile Peyton Krebs showcasing rapid growth with Sabres
After weekend transactions, Sabres’ regular-season roster nearly set
'On Monday, 28 players – 15 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goalies – practiced inside KeyBank Center. The Sabres held one session for the first time in training camp. They must finalize their 23-man roster by 5 p.m. next Monday.' … [Read more...] about After weekend transactions, Sabres’ regular-season roster nearly set
Don Granato has Sabres' lines how he'd like them for 2022-23 season
'“We’d like to see the groups that are out here get the next few days of practice and the games together."' … [Read more...] about Don Granato has Sabres’ lines how he’d like them for 2022-23 season