'“It’s going to take a few days for him,” Granato said following Wednesday’s session of training camp at KeyBank Center. “The issue he’s dealing with will resolve. … You’ll probably see him on the ice in a couple of days.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres veteran Kyle Okposo could be ready for season opener
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Tage Thompson scores, fights in Sabres’ preseason win; Kyle Okposo injured
'Thompson, who scored on breakaway at 10:52 after assisting on Hinostroza’s goal at 6:59, earned an instigating penalty and a 10-minute misconduct in addition to the fighting major.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores, fights in Sabres’ preseason win; Kyle Okposo injured
Versatile Peyton Krebs showcasing rapid growth with Sabres
'“I just try to be as versatile as possible,” he said following Monday’s session of camp at KeyBank Center. “You never know where you’re gonna play. I think at the end of the day, in the D-zone, it’s a group effort to make sure that … you can all play together and be good defensively."' … [Read more...] about Versatile Peyton Krebs showcasing rapid growth with Sabres
After weekend transactions, Sabres’ regular-season roster nearly set
'On Monday, 28 players – 15 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goalies – practiced inside KeyBank Center. The Sabres held one session for the first time in training camp. They must finalize their 23-man roster by 5 p.m. next Monday.' … [Read more...] about After weekend transactions, Sabres’ regular-season roster nearly set
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen happy with Sabres’ plan: ‘It’s about the starts’
'“It’s more about starts for him,” Adams said when camp opened Sept. 22. “It’s less about where he gets his minutes, more about him getting his minutes. And I truly believe that. Because he’s had some challenges with injuries and just getting himself into that rhythm of having that foundation to build on.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen happy with Sabres’ plan: ‘It’s about the starts’
Sabres trim roster, send Matt Savoie to junior, 21 players to Amerks
'They have 34 players left in training camp. They must finalize their 23-man regular-season roster by 5 p.m. on Oct. 10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim roster, send Matt Savoie to junior, 21 players to Amerks
After two years in KHL, Lawrence Pilut returns to Sabres mature defenseman
'“You kind of find that stability in your game that you can go out and show every night, day in and day out,” Pilut said following Wednesday’s session of training camp at KeyBank Center. “And I think that’s something I’ve worked on, especially these past two years. … I feel coming back now I’m more confident in my game and comfortable out there.”' … [Read more...] about After two years in KHL, Lawrence Pilut returns to Sabres mature defenseman
Sabres prospect Matt Savoie earning long look in Buffalo
'Savoie, 18, is the only junior player left on the Sabres’ 55-man training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie earning long look in Buffalo
Fresh off standout season in Rochester, Sean Malone could be in Sabres’ plans
'“I just want to be the best player I can be and be a leader for those guys down in Rochester and hopefully continue with the same success, advance my game and hopefully be here soon,” said Malone, who played one game for the Sabres after leaving Harvard in 2016-17 and another for the Nashville Predators in 2020-21.' … [Read more...] about Fresh off standout season in Rochester, Sean Malone could be in Sabres’ plans
At 41, Sabres goalie Craig Anderson still motivated to prove doubters wrong
'Right now, Anderson’s role this season is unclear. The Sabres likely plan to start the season with Anderson and newcomer Eric Comrie, 27, as their goalies.' … [Read more...] about At 41, Sabres goalie Craig Anderson still motivated to prove doubters wrong
Sabres prospects Brandon Biro, Lukas Rousek shine in preseason win
'Very quietly, Biro, 24, has established himself a strong prospect. A free agent out of Penn State, he played his first NHL game last season in the midst of a 41-point campaign with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Brandon Biro, Lukas Rousek shine in preseason win
Confident and healthy, Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt ready for breakout season
'“He’s a really intelligent, hardworking, self-aware player,” Adams said Thursday. “And I think those are the types of guys that have success. So I’m excited for Casey to be healthy, to get out there and be able to play his game."' … [Read more...] about Confident and healthy, Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt ready for breakout season
After starring for Team Canada, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens confident he can score
'“I just wanted to go there and find the back of the net after kind of a slump at end of last season,” Cozens said following Saturday’s scrimmage at LECOM Harborcenter. “I needed to go get a confidence boost going into this year."' … [Read more...] about After starring for Team Canada, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens confident he can score
After signing big contract, Sabres’ Tage Thompson motivated to keep growing
'“It’s a huge leap of faith from the organization and management,” Thompson said Thursday following the first sessions of training camp at KeyBank Center. “I’ve said multiple times this is a place I want to be for a long time, so I’m excited.”' … [Read more...] about After signing big contract, Sabres’ Tage Thompson motivated to keep growing
After season of growth, Sabres have intriguing candidates to be captain
'“We want to create an environment where the guys can come in and be themselves every day, and whether that’s a rookie or that’s a veteran, they get to be who they are,” Adams said inside KeyBank Center. “And I think when you do that, then you’re giving a chance for the players to be the best version of themselves. And some guys are quiet, some guys are loud, some guys lead by … [Read more...] about After season of growth, Sabres have intriguing candidates to be captain