'Defensemen Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson are expected to make their preseason debuts Wednesday as the Sabres visit Nationwide Arena for a 7 p.m. matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Clifton, Johnson set to make preseason debuts Wednesday in Columbus
The Sabres Report - Oct 4, 2023
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
For Amerks, building team culture, identity starts at Training Camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 3, 2023
In skill, intensity and even emojis, Dylan Cozens packs a punch in middle for Sabres
'Things happen fast in NHL games - and on social media - and they've moved at blazing speed in Cozens' career too. The 2019 first-round draft pick is just 22, but already played 201 NHL games, is opening a seven-year, $49.7 million contract and is coming off a 31-goal, 68-point season.' … [Read more...] about In skill, intensity and even emojis, Dylan Cozens packs a punch in middle for Sabres
Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson making strong impression: ‘Pretty talented kid’
'“I feel like I have not done that before in a long time,” the rookie said with a laugh following Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “… I like actually playing games closer together versus playing two then you got to wait. A week is a long time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson making strong impression: ‘Pretty talented kid’
Will B.C.'s Zach Benson stick with the Buffalo Sabres full-time as an 18-year-old?
'Benson, in fact, has been so good so far with the Sabres that he may not be back with Wenatchee any time soon. There are suggestions that the small, skilled winger will start the NHL regular season with Buffalo and get a chance to stick there all season.' … [Read more...] about Will B.C.’s Zach Benson stick with the Buffalo Sabres full-time as an 18-year-old?
Sabres embracing expectations of finally being in position to snap 12-season playoff drought
'Weaknesses: The Sabres can be scored upon. Goaltending inconsistencies combined with defensive zone breakdowns — a sign of the team’s youth — led to Buffalo finishing 26th in the NHL in allowing an average 3.62 goals per game. The goalie trio unraveled during a three-week stretch spanning Feb. 28 to March 21 in which the Sabres toppled from contention by going 2-8-2 before … [Read more...] about Sabres embracing expectations of finally being in position to snap 12-season playoff drought
Sabres players enjoyed up-close look at Bills on game day
'While the players had a lot of fun, it was more than that for Sabres head coach Don Granato. "I know it’s more," said Granato following Monday's practice. "They love the comradery, they like doing things as a group as much as possible, and they love being in Buffalo. They take pride in it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres players enjoyed up-close look at Bills on game day
'They love being in Buffalo' | Team trip to Bills game another example of Sabres' camaraderie
'Clifton – along with the rest of the Sabres players still at training camp – were in attendance for the Buffalo Bills’ 48-20 win over the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. The team was welcomed on the field prior to kickoff and met quarterback Josh Allen, who personally greeted each Sabres player.' … [Read more...] about ‘They love being in Buffalo’ | Team trip to Bills game another example of Sabres’ camaraderie
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Open Training Camp: Day One Notebook (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 2, 2023
Mike Harrington: Zach Benson deserves his spot but how do Sabres answer other camp questions?
'One thing is plainly obvious already: Zach Benson should be on this team.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Zach Benson deserves his spot but how do Sabres answer other camp questions?
Sabres cut roster down again by waiving two defensemen
'Buffalo has 33 players – 20 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goalies – left on its training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cut roster down again by waiving two defensemen
Opinion: Zach Benson, Ryan Johnson remain as Sabres open final week of training camp
'Buffalo still has 10 defensemen on the roster, as 2019 first-round pick Ryan Johnson has performed well enough in camp and in the preseason games to continue getting a look.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Zach Benson, Ryan Johnson remain as Sabres open final week of training camp
Sabres loan Cecconi, Davies to Rochester pending waiver clearance
'The Buffalo Sabres have loaned defensemen Joseph Cecconi and Jeremy Davies to the Rochester Americans pending waiver clearance, the team announced Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Cecconi, Davies to Rochester pending waiver clearance
The Sabres Report - Oct 1, 2023
Observations: Zach Benson, Brandon Biro strengthen cases to make Sabres
'Every shift matters for Biro as he tries to impress the Sabres’ coaches and management. He's one of several forwards vying for a spot on the opening-night roster. And one of his competitors made a statement of his own against the Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Zach Benson, Brandon Biro strengthen cases to make Sabres
Inside the NHL: Andrei Vasilevskiy's back surgery opens Atlantic window wider for Sabres, Senators
'The playoff chances for the Sabres, Ottawa Senators and perhaps even the Detroit Red Wings grew in recent days and that had nothing to do with what’s up in their respective camps. The news that Vasilevskiy had microdiscectomy to address a lumbar disk herniation in his back and will miss the first two months of the season is serious trouble for Tampa and boosts hopes elsewhere … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Andrei Vasilevskiy’s back surgery opens Atlantic window wider for Sabres, Senators