'The Sabres’ plan for Levi runs counter to how teams typically develop their goalie prospects. The traditional school of thought suggests that athletes at that position should have approximately 100 games in the AHL, ECHL or European professional leagues before they ascend to a full-time role in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi ‘learning how to manage’ challenges as a rookie goalie for the Sabres
Archives for December 30, 2023
With roster move needed, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie has uncertain future
'With the Sabres in win-now mode, Comrie, 28, has been dropped to a distant third on the depth chart. He hasn’t played in the last 10 games entering Saturday afternoon’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. He last dressed for a game Dec. 16.' … [Read more...] about With roster move needed, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie has uncertain future
Tyson Jost clears waivers, assigned to Amerks; Sabres send rookie to AHL
'Right now, the Sabres have a full 23-man roster. If they want to activate winger Zemgus Girgensons from injured reserve before Saturday afternoon’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center, they must make another move.' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost clears waivers, assigned to Amerks; Sabres send rookie to AHL
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets take on the Sabres following overtime win (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets hope to build momentum in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
The Sabres make a couple of big changes to the power play groups
'In Friday’s practice, Don Granato made a major change swapping the quarterbacks of the two units. Owen Power is now with Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Jeff Skinner and Casey Mittelstadt while Rasmus Dahlin will run the power play with Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka and Zach Benson, Granato said,' … [Read more...] about The Sabres make a couple of big changes to the power play groups
Sabres send F Tyson Jost to minors
'Jost has two goals and two assists in 29 games for the Sabres this season. Buffalo claimed the 25-year-old off waivers last November, and re-signed Jost for this season after he tallied 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 59 games. Drafted in the first round by Colorado in 2016, Jost has 138 points (56 goals, 82 assists) in 442 NHL games. He has seven points (five goals, … [Read more...] about Sabres send F Tyson Jost to minors
Olean fan cave shows off passion for Bills and Sabres
'He’s met some of his favorite defensive players for both hockey and football, including Rob Ray and Bruce Smith.' … [Read more...] about Olean fan cave shows off passion for Bills and Sabres
Thompson returns to practice as Sabres make changes to power-play units
'Tage Thompson was activated from the non-roster list and returned to practice with the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, putting him on track to be in the lineup Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returns to practice as Sabres make changes to power-play units
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Bears double up Amerks in Jost's debut (Amerks.com) Sabres assign Johnson, Jost to Amerks (Amerks.com) Late heroics from Vecchione gives Bears 4-2 win over Amerks (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage