'They weren’t alone, either. Rasmus Dahlin, Jacob Bryson, Peyton Krebs and Alex Tuch were on the island with their significant others. The group threw a football around on the beach. They dined together. There was a pre-planned, 2-on-2 golf match – featuring matching outfits for the two teams – that had to be canceled because Dahlin replaced Thompson at All-Star Weekend in the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ bye-week fun another sign of ‘close’ team, from contract news to beach football
Archives for February 10, 2023
Mike Harrington: Sabres are in playoff race ahead of schedule, and Kevyn Adams is walking interesting line
'Adams could not have reasonably expected this in September. The Sabres are clearly a year ahead of schedule. And while it's paramount this franchise get in the playoffs sooner rather than later given all that's gone on here the last 12 years, the GM laid out Thursday what you can expect.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres are in playoff race ahead of schedule, and Kevyn Adams is walking interesting line
GM Kevyn Adams believes strongly in Sabres, won’t compromise future
'“We will not compromise short-term, today success for the vision in the longer-term, and the reason I believe in that so much is because we want to set this organization up for sustainable success year after year, giving yourself a chance to be there,” Adams said Thursday as the Sabres assembled for practice following their bye week. “You get in and anything can happen, but … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams believes strongly in Sabres, won’t compromise future
Sabres injury update: Tage Thompson progressing, expected to practice
'“The break came at a great time for him,” general manager Kevyn Adams said Thursday as the Sabres assembled for practice. “I was disappointed for him not to be able to play in the All-Star Game with the year he’s having but he needed it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Tage Thompson progressing, expected to practice
Adams knew Cozens was piece Sabres wanted to move forward with
'“I saw big steps in his play, and maybe it didn’t end up with the puck in the net, but you could see the process of his game was getting there. He was getting scoring chances,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Adams knew Cozens was piece Sabres wanted to move forward with
Sabres center Dylan Cozens reflects on extension, makes his commitment to Buffalo known
'"From the day I got drafted here I wanted to be a part of the solution, a part of the change. And I wanted to help turn this thing around, Cozens told reporters Thursday. We all believe what we have going here is something special."' … [Read more...] about Sabres center Dylan Cozens reflects on extension, makes his commitment to Buffalo known
Tage Thompson ready to play with Sabres back from break
'“Because of the break, the normal thing to do would put him through with the medical team and the skate, which he did today,” said Granato, adding that Thompson could’ve participated in Thursday’s practice but the team didn’t want to overload him. “And that skate was intense enough that we didn’t want him to do both.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ready to play with Sabres back from break
Sabres return from NHL All-Star Break
'Adams also mentioned that Thompson was back on the ice Thursday morning but they chose to have him sit out at practice with the rest of the guys. He said that if all continues to go well, Thompson will be fully back at practice on Friday and will be set to play in the game on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return from NHL All-Star Break
'It's a place I love to be' | Cozens looks ahead after signing extension
'"My vision is for this team to be a contender every single year," Cozens. "That's the goal we have, is to win Stanley Cups. I think we all believe that's what we can do."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a place I love to be’ | Cozens looks ahead after signing extension