'The Sabres have assigned nine forwards to the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League, along with two defensemen and one goaltender. In addition, five more players were released from their professional tryouts with the Sabres and will report to training camp with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 12 players to Rochester
WGR
Maple Leafs throttle Sabres 8-1
'The good fortune continues for Derek Grant. He is standing at the side of the net and is able to backhand the puck home on a rebound chance off of Jhonas Enorth to tie the game. Grant had a hand in a couple of the goals here on Tuesday as well.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs throttle Sabres 8-1
Murray: No deadlines in Ristolainen negotiations
'"As long as the talks are ongoing, something good could happen," Murray said on WGR on Friday with Mike Schopp and the Bulldog. "If the talks ever break down and one side gets pissed off or doesn't think their being treated fairly or negotiations aren't going in the right direction that you have to worry, we're certainly not at that place yet nor do I expect to be. We've been … [Read more...] about Murray: No deadlines in Ristolainen negotiations
Sabres Top Leafs in Shootout 1-0
'Buffalo went 0 for 5 on the power play on Thursday and the team is now 0 for 16 with the man advantage during the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Leafs in Shootout 1-0
Sabres' Nylander hopes he faces his brother
'Will is older than Alex and has seen some NHL time. Alex said, “He’s helped me a lot, we’ve both been really competitive since we’ve played a lot of other sports too, so we really like to win and help each other get better each and every day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander hopes he faces his brother
Sabres' Ristolainen has shown up without a deal
'It looks like Ristolainen doesn’t want to sit home and wants to be working with his teammates. Bylsma said, “I think it’s great. The contract negotiation is between Tim and the agent and obviously Rasmus is involved, but he wants to be back on the ice with his teammates and that’s a good thing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen has shown up without a deal
Half a decade in the rearview
'This team has been built up. The talent they have, is the talent they have. There were other goalies, other defensemen, other trades to make along the way. If they’re not good enough on the back end, then that’s on the team for the way they’re constructed. Evaluation, in earnest, begins now.' … [Read more...] about Half a decade in the rearview
Sabres' Eichel is very clear on where this team should be
'Many players come to camp to work the kinks out. Eichel doesn’t have to do that and he’s glad, “It was nice and you start the season a little bit earlier and I think it was great. Now you’re stepping into camp and you’ve already played six real high end games against the World’s best and you’re ready to get going and hit the ground running."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is very clear on where this team should be
Sabres score 3-2 win over Ottawa in overtime
'Derek Grant did a very nice job of shielding the puck as he held onto it from the high slot near the blue line, that allowed Jake McCabe the chance to sneak in down low and he is able to get the game-winning goal by threading the needle. A nice comeback win for Buffalo on home ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 3-2 win over Ottawa in overtime
Sabres' Girgensons looking to show he has more
'Girgensons went from 15 goals down to seven last year and 30 points down to 18. He knows he needs to be better, “Definitely improvement from last season and show what I’m capable of like what I did the year before last, so I need to up my game by a lot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons looking to show he has more
Wild Take Preseason Opener From Sabres 2-1
'Anders Nilsson played the first two periods for the Sabres while Linus Ullmark entered the crease for the final frame.' … [Read more...] about Wild Take Preseason Opener From Sabres 2-1
Sabres' Ristolainen does not report to camp
'All three players participate in the World Cup of Hockey. Ristolainen still doesn’t have a contract. Dan Bylsma didn’t seem too concerned, “I would love to have him with us right now, but I’m confident that will move to be getting done and he’ll be joining us at some point in time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen does not report to camp
Sabres return six to juniors
'The Sabres now have 29 forwards, 16 defensemen, and five goalies remaining on the training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return six to juniors
Sabres' Moulson says he's put in the work
'So where did it go south for Matt Moulson? He said, “I think maybe there was a bunch of different things, but I can’t think about that, it’s just making sure that I’m going to be in the best possible physical shape, mental shape, to make sure I’m here to help this team win.” Moulson added, “When I’m a bit leaner and a little bit lighter, I feel better on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Moulson says he’s put in the work
Sabres hit the ice for training camp
'“I know what to expect this year," McCabe said f "I know where I’m at with being a regular NHL player. I want to continue to try to make strides and become a better player each and every day. We got the team in place to make a playoff push and that’s our expectation. I think going into this camp, we’re really chomping at the bit to get at it and improve every day."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit the ice for training camp