'“All is under control. Jack’s day-to-day, he will be fine. We are being just cautious in the process but we expect Jack here in the next couple of days,” Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said after practice on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel misses first day of Sabres training camp with an upper-body injury
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Taylor Hall thinks Sabres are ‘poised to take a step’ after first practice of training camp
'“You know it’s a lot to take at times but I think the important thing is everyone is going through it together. The guys that were on the team last year have been off for a long time and guys like myself that played in the bubble, we’re on a new squad and we’re excited to be here.”' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall thinks Sabres are ‘poised to take a step’ after first practice of training camp
Taylor Hall and Ralph Krueger building off their relationship that started in Edmonton
'“It was excellent to have Taylor back on the ice at the same time. We had a nice chat yesterday already and you know his skill, his ability, his pace you know you could feel it already and it gives our whole group a confidence when you see somebody like Taylor,” Krueger said after practice on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall and Ralph Krueger building off their relationship that started in Edmonton
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams and Jack Eichel built a relationship during extended offseason
'“Honestly it’s been great. He’s super easy to connect with. For me I’ve had a lot of really, really good conversations with him. We’ve been able to sit down a few times and just get to know each other more than anything and he’s been tremendous so far. I’ve been lucky to have a lot of really, really productive conversations with him on sort of what he’s looking for and what … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams and Jack Eichel built a relationship during extended offseason
Sabres captain Jack Eichel excited to play with Taylor Hall
'“It was obviously an exciting moment for our franchise, for the city. He’s in the top caliber of players in our league and MVP for a reason so I think he’s gonna bring a lot to our group and someone that’s played in our league for a while and I think he can bring a lot of experience off the ice as well as on the ice,” Sabres captain Jack Eichel said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel excited to play with Taylor Hall
Sabres need to be creative in abnormal season, says Krueger
'“It’s important that we default to a team concept and a team game, because we’re going to need each other,” Krueger said. “Nobody will be able to play super high minutes right off the hop, we’re going to need depth up front, we’re going to need depth on defense, we’re going to need two goaltenders who are up to their A game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to be creative in abnormal season, says Krueger
Sabres announce training camp roster and start dates
'20 forwards, 12 defensemen and five goaltenders will show up for the team’s annual training camp. It starts December 31st with the first practice set for January 1st.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce training camp roster and start dates
Sabres sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year contract
'Mittlestadt split time between Buffalo and Rochester throughout the 2019-20 season. In his time as a Rochester American, Mittlestadt played 36 games and ranked third on the team with .69 points per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Casey Mittelstadt to one-year contract
NHL releases 2020-21 regular season schedule
'The Sabres will open up the season on Thursday, January 14th as they play host to the Capitals at the Key Bank Center.' … [Read more...] about NHL releases 2020-21 regular season schedule
Welcome Back: NHL announces agreement to 56-game schedule in 2021
'Buffalo’s division will now include New Jersey, the New York Islanders, the New York Rangers, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington In what will be known this season as the, “East” division. Boston will be the only constant, as they remain in the same division as the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Welcome Back: NHL announces agreement to 56-game schedule in 2021
Sabres sign first-round pick Jack Quinn
'Quinn was chosen with the Sabres’ top pick in this year’s NHL Draft, eighth overall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign first-round pick Jack Quinn
Sabres unveil Reverse Retro jersey
'Originally, the team wore these, but a black and red version, during the 2000 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil Reverse Retro jersey
Sabres forward Sam Reinhart feels ‘comfortable’ signing a short-term deal but wants to be here ‘long-term’
'“I think every player in the times right now would be open to a long-term deal. Unfortunately that’s not always the case and that’s not always available so I’m certainly comfortable playing on short-term deals like this, I always have so this is just another one,” Reinhart said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Sam Reinhart feels ‘comfortable’ signing a short-term deal but wants to be here ‘long-term’
Sabres sign Victor Olofsson to two-year contract
'In addition to his 20 goals, Olofsson also had 22 assists and totaled 42 points in the 2019-20 season with the Sabres. He became the first player in NHL history to score his first seven carer goals on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Victor Olofsson to two-year contract
Linus Ullmark is ready to prove the doubters wrong
'“Experience, first of all. The more experience you get, the easier everything else gets,” Ullmark said to reporters on Zoom on Thursday. “I’ve only played my second season with the Sabres, I’m fairly new to this NHL hockey, so with every game that goes by, not to say it’s certainly easier, but some things are going to fall into place both mentally and physically, and how to … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark is ready to prove the doubters wrong