'We saw that on Sunday with Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn and Jacob Bryson joining the veteran Gold group, and Arttu Ruotsalainen and Brandon Davidson skating at LECOM Harborcenter with the Blue group, consisting of players likely headed for Rochester Americans training camp this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will balance experience and game reps in evaluating taxi squad
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Takeaways from the second Blue & Gold Scrimmage
'"What we're grabbing onto is the good things they did when they were fresh and they were able to cycle, but also all three - and Tage included - having the skillset to keep plays alive and to keep shifts alive," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "The goal and the chance shortly thereafter where he had also in the slot show how lethal he is when he gets opportunity - one of the … [Read more...] about Takeaways from the second Blue & Gold Scrimmage
Coming this season: Victor Olofsson
'"I feel like I just gained a lot of confidence over the year that I had," Olofsson said in May. "I feel like I can hopefully transfer that right into next year and build on it. I think I have a lot more work to do before I consider myself a really good NHL player. I'm just looking forward to the challenge and I'm really excited for next year."' … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Victor Olofsson
Day 7 Notebook | Cozens aims to prove he's ready for NHL
'"Dylan, quite clearly, has an advantage having had camp with us last year, having been in contact with our player development personnel for more than a year now, a year and a half. Dylan is way ahead when it comes to information. Jack (was) just recently drafted and he hasn't been in our hands as yet, so we will be spending more time with him."' … [Read more...] about Day 7 Notebook | Cozens aims to prove he’s ready for NHL
Coming this season: Rasmus Dahlin
'"Getting more mature, making the right decision out there, [playing in] both ends," he said at the start of training camp. "My main goal is the coaches can trust me everywhere on the ice. It takes time, but it's a fun process, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres sign Sheahan to 1-year contract
'Sheahan led Edmonton Oilers forwards with 2:21 of shorthanded ice time per game on the NHL's No. 2 penalty kill unit last year. With Zemgus Girgensons likely out for the season following successful hamstring surgery, Buffalo will look to players like Sheahan, Tobias Rieder and defenseman Matt Irwin to fill that void and help improve the PK.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Sheahan to 1-year contract
Day 6 Notebook | Sheahan seeks 'specialist' role with Sabres
'"… We need players to just do things right. We need pros that can lead by example, whether it's in practice or then during games. I knew in the research we did on Riley that number one, he's an excellent character. … It's important that we want people to treat each other right, but also they need to bring something on the ice because good guys aren't going to help us if they … [Read more...] about Day 6 Notebook | Sheahan seeks ‘specialist’ role with Sabres
Girgensons undergoes successful hamstring surgery
'The expected recovery time for this injury is approximately six months.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons undergoes successful hamstring surgery
Cozens, Quinn added to Sabres training camp roster
'Also, defenseman Ryan Jones has been added to the roster on a professional tryout contract and is expected to participate in the second practice session today.' … [Read more...] about Cozens, Quinn added to Sabres training camp roster
Day 5 Notebook | Eichel joins teammates for first practice
'"Jack is clearly our leader on the ice and so to have him back, his presence back, was excellent," Krueger said. "I did speak with him, the importance of him being patient now because he did miss those first four days of extremely intense practice and work."' … [Read more...] about Day 5 Notebook | Eichel joins teammates for first practice
Coming this season: Jeff Skinner
'"I think it's a combination of a lot of things," Skinner said in May. "It's almost like a recipe and you're sort of constantly tweaking ingredients. I think that a lot of things go into it for me and you take back what you can from the season and you work on individual skills. I think there's a lot of things I'd like to work on this summer, sort of on-ice, situational things. … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Jeff Skinner
Sabres hire Dan Girardi as development coach
'Ellis also sees in Girardi an ability to connect with individuals that will serve the organization well at a time when communication is paramount. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the development process as it has all things, from limiting in-person interaction to creating disproportionate situations for prospects in various leagues around the world.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Dan Girardi as development coach
Sabres at World Juniors | Johnson, USA win gold medal
'The Sabres prospect skated 16:14 in Team USA's 2-Sabres.com0 victory over Canada on Tuesday in the final game of the IIHF World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at World Juniors | Johnson, USA win gold medal
5 things we learned from Monday's Blue & Gold Scrimmage
'"There's multiple reasons why this game is good," he said. "One is, let's get used to playing in an empty rink. That's the first time a lot of these guys have experienced that. Two is, what is the length of a game and how much physically is that going to weigh on me? I think all the guys were able to measure themselves today. And, finally, the game and the habits."' … [Read more...] about 5 things we learned from Monday’s Blue & Gold Scrimmage
Dahlin used extended offseason to prepare for next step in his career
'Dahlin has been listed at 207 pounds, up from 193 at the start of last season.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin used extended offseason to prepare for next step in his career