Archives for October 12, 2023

'The Sabres now have five core players under the age of 26 on long-term contracts. In addition to Dahlin and Power, forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson all signed seven-year extensions last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Power to 7-year contract extension

'“I think being a kid from Chilliwack, BC, you don’t have an appreciation for the dark, cold winters of Winnipeg. I think it was more so, for us, that if he was going to go out, which was pretty much every night, that’d he’d actually have a hat and knit and boots,” Travis said. “And you know, he’s a stubborn teenager. I think he fought us for the first year and by year two, he … [Read more...] about ‘The passion he has is contagious’ | Benson’s path to the NHL fueled by love for the game

'“It’s exciting to get the process going,” Granato said. “…When camp opens, you can’t replicate a regular season. Guys have had a lot of pent-up energy and excitement and adrenaline for the opener, and it’s a whole different animal in itself. But to get in a rhythm now, to finally get the season started and get back to a rhythm is something that is exciting – even beyond … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres prepare for season opener at home on Thursday