'Tage Thompson headlines the 13 forwards, while Rasmus Dahlin, who signed an 8-year extension Monday, leads the seven defensemen. Three goalies are on the roster, while rookie forward Zach Benson is on the opening night roster after producing an impressive training camp and preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce opening night roster
Archives for October 2023
Sabres sign Dahlin to 8-year contract extension
'Dahlin, 23, joins forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson – all of whom signed seven-year contracts – as core members of the Sabres who have signed long-term extensions since the start of last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dahlin to 8-year contract extension
'This is the city I love' | Dahlin commits to Buffalo with max-term extension
'“I grew up here as a man,” Dahlin said. “I came here as an 18-year-old, didn’t know much about anything. Learned the language, learned the culture. Then from the beginning I loved the city. So, I’ve always wanted to be here for a long, long time, and now it’s going to happen. This is the city I love.”' … [Read more...] about ‘This is the city I love’ | Dahlin commits to Buffalo with max-term extension
Practice Notebook | How the Sabres roster is shaping up ahead of the NHL roster deadline
'Before the Sabres took the ice, Adams made it clear that he believes Zach Benson has earned an opportunity on the opening night roster. The staff will then monitor the situation over the next few weeks to decide what is best for both the team and Benson.' … [Read more...] about Practice Notebook | How the Sabres roster is shaping up ahead of the NHL roster deadline
Sabres must settle on a reliable second goalie to complement Devon Levi
'The Sabres decided not to trade Comrie this summer after they signed Tokarski and Devin Cooley to two-way contracts that pay a combined $850,000 for them to play in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must settle on a reliable second goalie to complement Devon Levi
Three players clear waivers; Amerks have roster Sabres envisioned
'The Sabres waived Stillman, Clague and Biro on Saturday, leaving them with 25 players – 15 forwards, seven defensemen and three goalies – on their roster. They must finalize their 23-man regular-season roster by 5 p.m. Monday.' … [Read more...] about Three players clear waivers; Amerks have roster Sabres envisioned
Sabres' latest cuts signal that Zach Benson, Jacob Bryson will be on roster
'Bryson is coming off his worst NHL season but possesses two important traits that separated him from the competition. He’s an exceptional skater, understands how to use his strengths to thwart rush chances and he breaks the puck out better than Stillman or Clague. The latter are is vital in Don Granato’s system because a smart first pass allows the Sabres to get to their … [Read more...] about Sabres’ latest cuts signal that Zach Benson, Jacob Bryson will be on roster
Sabres’ Jacob Bryson enjoying strong training camp after ‘tough season’
'Still, his future here is unclear. The Sabres have their deepest blue line since the post-lockout days of the mid-2000s. Right now, he ranks seventh or eighth on the depth chart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson enjoying strong training camp after ‘tough season’
Sabres’ Peyton Krebs never expected to fight Sidney Crosby: ‘It was fun’
'“He’s been my favorite player growing up since I can remember, so definitely something I didn’t expect,” Krebs said following Saturday’s practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “But it was fun. Battling hard, two competitive guys who like to win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs never expected to fight Sidney Crosby: ‘It was fun’
Sabres waive three more players, close to finalizing 23-man roster
'They must finalize their 23-man regular-season roster by 5 p.m. Monday. They can reach that number by placing winger Jack Quinn and center Matt Savoie, who just returned to practice, on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive three more players, close to finalizing 23-man roster
Sabres down to 23 active players on Saturday
'2022 first-round pick Matt Savoie is also still in Buffalo, but I would think he will join Jack Quinn on injured reserve come Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down to 23 active players on Saturday
4 check: Sabres lineup taking shape ahead of opening night
'At 18 years, five months, Benson could become the youngest Sabres skater since Pierre Turgeon in 1987. He is a month younger than April baby Rasmus Dahlin was on opening night in 2018. Jack Eichel turned 19 a few weeks after the start of his rookie season in 2015. Sam Reinhart was about that age the season before, same with Rasmus Ristolainen in 2013. Four of those players … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres lineup taking shape ahead of opening night
Krebs continued to show hardnosed identity in preseason finale
'“I’ve allowed myself to find a role where I want to be the guy that can shut down the top lines, can play PK, can win every faceoff I can,” Krebs said. “I want to be the guy that coach can rely on every shift to get the puck out, have a good stick, go gets some shots on net, put the next line out there."' … [Read more...] about Krebs continued to show hardnosed identity in preseason finale
Sabres assign 5 players to Amerks
'The Buffalo Sabres have assigned forward Lukas Rousek and defenseman Ryan Johnson to the Rochester Americans, the team announced Saturday. Forward Brandon Biro and defensemen Kale Clague and Riley Stillman have also been assigned to Rochester pending waiver clearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 5 players to Amerks
Sabres 'ready to go,' shift focus to opening night after challenging preseason finale
'Again, the Sabres were sloppy on defense around their goalie Friday night and allowed four goals in a span of 8:27 during the second period to the star-studded Pittsburgh Penguins in a 7-4 loss in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘ready to go,’ shift focus to opening night after challenging preseason finale