'The Sabres didn’t cover the front of their net. Inaccurate passes led to turnovers and odd-man rushes. They were trying to out-skill the Blue Jackets, rather than earning scoring chances through hard work. Five of their top six defensemen were in the lineup, as well as Alex Tuch, Casey Mittelstadt, JJ Peterka and Victor Olofsson, among others, yet their performance showed how … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ struggles in front of UPL adds intrigue to goalie dilemma
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Sabres might lose burly winger Brett Murray on waivers, which could be his quickest path to NHL
'The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Murray has been trying to stick with the Sabres since first turning pro in 2019. At this point, he has been playing for the other 31 NHL teams as much as he is for Buffalo. Clearing waivers to get back to Rochester – where he collected a career-high 23 goals and 49 points last season – is far from a sure bet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres might lose burly winger Brett Murray on waivers, which could be his quickest path to NHL
After starring role as top center, Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt back in middle
'Mittelstadt, 24, had found a groove before top center Tage Thompson suffered a hip injury in March. But when he moved over from left wing to replace Thompson between Jeff Skinner and Alex Tuch, he took off.' … [Read more...] about After starring role as top center, Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt back in middle
Sabres roster: Brett Murray waived, two prospects sent to Amerks
'The 6-foot-5, 235-pound Murray, 25, could attract interest on the waiver wire, having scored a career-high 23 goals in 71 games for the Amerks last season. His former agent, Jeff Jackson, recently took over as the Edmonton Oilers’ CEO of hockey operations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roster: Brett Murray waived, two prospects sent to Amerks
Thursday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets pull out preseason win over Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets down Sabres to win second straight (Blue Jackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres drop preseason decision to Blue Jackets
'The Blue Jackets were off and running on this night, as they peppered Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen early and were rewarded twice in the first 10 minutes of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop preseason decision to Blue Jackets
Sabres have very poor effort in Columbus
'"It was a disjointed game," said Granato following Wednesday's loss in Columbus. "You could say it’s preseason or whatever, but we need to be better and we know that. That was below the standard that we want, and it was simple: We wanted to play a skill game before the foundation of work. We need to come out and play a work game, and we fell behind as a result."' … [Read more...] about Sabres have very poor effort in Columbus
Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen assigned to Rochester
'Kulich played a total of 62 games in his first professional season in North America last year for Rochester, scoring 24 goals and 46 points.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen assigned to Rochester
Benson continues to impress as Sabres fall to Columbus
'Benson scored his second goal in as many games, and registered his 5th point of the preseason as the Sabres lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets on 5-3 Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Benson continues to impress as Sabres fall to Columbus
Benson scores 3rd preseason goal in loss to Blue Jackets
'The Sabres iced lineups featuring a mix of NHL veterans, prospects, and players on AHL contracts through their first four preseason games. Wednesday marked a new phase of camp with a roster more resembling the group that will take the ice opening night, albeit without forwards Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner, and Dylan Cozens.' … [Read more...] about Benson scores 3rd preseason goal in loss to Blue Jackets
Sabres announce training camp roster update
'The Buffalo Sabres have assigned forwards Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen to the Rochester Americans, the team announced Wednesday. Additionally, the team has assigned forward Brett Murray to Rochester, pending waiver clearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce training camp roster update
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Mersch brothers ‘grateful to be together’ at Amerks Training Camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage