'Peyton Krebs and Zach Benson also scored goals for the Sabres, who overcame a 2-0 deficit. Peterka and Krebs were two of the veterans on a roster comprised mostly of prospects.' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase 2-0 deficit to win preseason opener in Washington
Archives for September 2023
‘It’s what you dream of’ | Benson tallies goal in 1st NHL preseason game
'The 18-year-old logged three shots, 17:11 of ice time, and scored a goal after tipping a shot from Ryan Johnson to give the Sabres a 3-2 lead with 11:01 remaining.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s what you dream of’ | Benson tallies goal in 1st NHL preseason game
Sabres Notebook: Tage Thompson's penalty shot goal is a fun moment in scrimmage
'Thompson, coming off a 47-goal season that was the best by a Sabres player in 30 years, was impeded by Dylan Cozens while breaking in on the Gold net and received the free opportunity in the 50-minute game played without penalties. On his penalty shot, Thompson slowly approached the net before putting a backhander high over Dustin Tokarski.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Tage Thompson’s penalty shot goal is a fun moment in scrimmage
Inside the NHL: Don Granato feels Sabres now have necessary conviction to win and not just hope
'“From two years ago to now, the group itself has moved along quite a ways,” Granato said. “And built and learned and progressed to the point where even at the end of last season, we could start talking about playoffs as an expectation, as a legitimate goal. And that’s where we’re at. That’s where we wanted to be.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Don Granato feels Sabres now have necessary conviction to win and not just hope
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin ‘hated to play against’ new partner Connor Clifton
'“On the ice, you see his toughness,” Dahlin said. “I remember playing him in Boston; I was scared of him. I hated to play against him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin ‘hated to play against’ new partner Connor Clifton
Dahlin escaped injury blocking a shot in the Blue and Gold scrimmage
'“It’s all good, I did a stupid choice and blocked that shot, it’s all good now.” Don Granato added,' … [Read more...] about Dahlin escaped injury blocking a shot in the Blue and Gold scrimmage
Sabres show their defensive focus during the Blue and Gold Scrimmage
'Buffalo finished last season 26th in the NHL in goals against, meaning a renewed emphasis on the defensive side of the puck as this training camp began. That focus was evident, as Team Blue won a low-scoring affair 2-0 on a penalty shot from Tage Thompson and a smooth finish from Jiri Kulich, with both goals coming in the second of two 25-minute halves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show their defensive focus during the Blue and Gold Scrimmage
Erik Johnson's immediate impact on young Sabres teammates
'"His presence, his leadership, his mentality each and everyday," Tuch said. "His drive and determination, I've seen just in a couple of weeks getting to know him, but he's also a real easy guy to be around. Happy go lucky guy, an awesome guy for the young guys to be around too."' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson’s immediate impact on young Sabres teammates
Sabres announce roster for preseason opener in Washington
'Fans can stream the game on Sabres.com beginning at 2 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce roster for preseason opener in Washington
Sabres enter next phase of camp following Blue and Gold Scrimmage
'Tage Thompson and Jiri Kulich each scored after two 25-minute periods of play to lift Team Blue to a 2-0 win over Team Gold. Team Gold held a 3-2 advantage in the shootout portion of the afternoon with goals from Isak Rosen, Aleksandr Kisakov, and Tyson Kozak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres enter next phase of camp following Blue and Gold Scrimmage
Miedema, Ratzlaff returned to junior clubs
'The Sabres now have 62 players on their training camp roster, consisting of 35 forwards, 21 defensemen, and six goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Miedema, Ratzlaff returned to junior clubs
'Forge a path forward' | Okposo speaks at 'Unstoppable Africa' conference in New York City
'Okposo’s father was born and raised in Nigeria, so the mission of the Global Africa Business Initiative – to capitalize on Africa’s potential as a global destination for business, trade, and investment – had a personal connection.' … [Read more...] about ‘Forge a path forward’ | Okposo speaks at ‘Unstoppable Africa’ conference in New York City
Erik Johnson making immediate impact on Sabres teammates: 'Whatever he says'
'“He’s won a Cup,” said Sabres winger Alex Tuch, who reached the Stanley Cup final with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2018. “Immediately, you walk into a room, none of us have, I guess. … Immediately that it goes into leadership. I mean, what is this, his 17th year in the NHL? He’s going to be closing in on 1,000 games. He’s been captain of the Colorado Avalanche, assistant … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson making immediate impact on Sabres teammates: ‘Whatever he says’
No better time than now for Delaware North to prove itself at KeyBank Center
'Delaware North has hosted tastings for team leadership in the off season and committed to refocusing on its core food items in the arena for this season – products that make up most of the game day sales at KeyBank Center. The company has also brought a seasoned general manager to KeyBank Center in John DonVito, a Rochester native who worked for five years leading the food and … [Read more...] about No better time than now for Delaware North to prove itself at KeyBank Center
Erik Johnson excited to be in Buffalo, give Sabres missing element
'Johnson’s still an asset on the ice, mind you. He averaged more than 17 minutes on it each game last season. In the first two days of training camp, he practiced beside Mattias Samuelsson, a plum assignment.' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson excited to be in Buffalo, give Sabres missing element