'"We've been working on very high-pressure systems so you need to be in excellent shape, which all of these guys came into training camp in," head coach Ralph Krueger, who earned his first win with Buffalo, said. "We need to keep our feet moving and skating all the time."' … [Read more...] about Sheary scores twice to lead Sabres to season-opening victory
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At the Horn: Sabres 3 - Penguins 1
'Conor Sheary scored twice for the Sabres, giving him four goals and two assists in four games against his former team. Rasmus Dahlin also scored, while Casey Mittelstadt tallied a pair of helpers.' … [Read more...] about At the Horn: Sabres 3 – Penguins 1
Part of the plan: How Victor Olofsson carved his path to opening night
'His journey to this point has been an exercise in patience. It's been five years since the Sabres selected Olofsson with the 181st pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, each representing another checked box in a plan he trusted would ultimately lead him to this day.' … [Read more...] about Part of the plan: How Victor Olofsson carved his path to opening night
Johansson, McCabe named Sabres alternate captains to start 2019-20 season
'"Yeah, absolutely," Johansson said. "It feels like we're - just looking at practice - it feels like guys are ready. I mean, there's high intensity, guys look hungry. This is when the fun starts. Yeah, we're ready. This is what we worked for all summer. It's finally here."' … [Read more...] about Johansson, McCabe named Sabres alternate captains to start 2019-20 season
Bogosian, Montour, Luukkonen, Hunwick placed on IR
'The Buffalo Sabres have announced the following roster moves...'. … [Read more...] about Bogosian, Montour, Luukkonen, Hunwick placed on IR
Sabres announce coaching staff update
'Buffalo Sabres assistant coach Don Granato has been hospitalized with severe pneumonia and will be taking a medical leave from the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce coaching staff update
Sabres reduce roster to 26
'Buffalo now has 26 players on its roster, including defensemen Zach Bogosian (hip), Brandon Montour (hand) and Matt Hunwick (neck), and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (hip), who are dealing with injuries.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reduce roster to 26
'Confident' Girgensons made strong impression at camp
'"You could see in Pittsburgh, his goal was really one of passion and one of confidence," Krueger said after practice at KeyBank Center on Sunday morning. "So, he's in a good space."' … [Read more...] about ‘Confident’ Girgensons made strong impression at camp
Sabres assign Borgen to Rochester
'Borgen, 22, played in four NHL games with Buffalo at the end of the 2018-19 campaign, averaging 16:33 of ice time and three hits per game. He dressed in two preseason games this fall, where he registered one shot on goal, three hits, and five blocked shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Borgen to Rochester
Mittelstadt's shootout goal clinches win in preseason finale
'The Sabres had several stretches that met that criteria in their final tune up before they return to Pittsburgh for their regular-season opener next Thursday. They controlled the first period to the tune of a 20-12 edge in shot attempts and later overcame a 2-0 deficit to earn the win in their preseason finale.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt’s shootout goal clinches win in preseason finale
Internal competition will continue in preseason finale
'"I'm still here," forward Rasmus Asplund said. "It's [18] forwards left, and I really think that I have a chance to be here next week. If I'm not, I still feel that I'm going to push myself to make the team."' … [Read more...] about Internal competition will continue in preseason finale
Skinner sees potential for growth alongside Johansson
'"Sometimes you don't realize until you play with someone how well they see the ice or how well they think the game," Skinner said after practice on Thursday. "It's tough to watch someone on another team or play against someone and pick that up. That's been a nice surprise."' … [Read more...] about Skinner sees potential for growth alongside Johansson
Sabres assign Cozens to Lethbridge
'The 18-year-old center dressed in three preseason games for Buffalo this year and will look to have another promising season in Lethbridge.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Cozens to Lethbridge
Johansson scores in OT to earn preseason win over Blue Jackets
'"I kind of wanted to throw it over there, but I knew they were tired, I knew there was a forward playing defenseman," Johansson said. "After a while, it felt like I couldn't wait anymore. It was good to see it go in."' … [Read more...] about Johansson scores in OT to earn preseason win over Blue Jackets
McCabe to miss remainder of preseason
'McCabe is expected to be available for the start of the regular season.' … [Read more...] about McCabe to miss remainder of preseason