‘”You try to play to your strengths. Skating. Trying to get up in the play,” Bogosian said. “Even if you’re up in the play and you don’t get the puck, you’re still doing something. You’re drawing attention to you that might open up someone else. Anytime you can get at least four in the rush, I think it’s going to be good for us offensively.”‘
The Sabres Report - September 26, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Top lines taking shape ★
‘”I mean there’s still some opportunity for position,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “We’re still going to try to put guys in different spots these last two games.”‘
Depth defensemen fighting to stay with Sabres out of training camp ★
‘“Having to re-sign with the old regime and coming in with new faces, it would’ve been even more difficult to know where I stand,” Fedun said Monday following practice inside HarborCenter.’
Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues, Jake McCabe out with injuries ★
‘“I know it’s tough on those guys,” he said. “You come into camp and you want to make a good impression. You take a step back, it’s unfortunate.”’
New GM Jason Botterill off and running with Buffalo Sabres ★
‘“It’s great to have someone there who is so well put together and so professional,” Eichel told USA TODAY Sports recently. “Everyone around the organization thinks so highly of him already. He was known as a behind-the-scenes guy in Pittsburgh who had a big impact on their Stanley Cups.”’
2017-18 season preview: Buffalo Sabres ★
‘”I think Buffalo is going to make a step. I’m just not sure how big it’s going to be this year. It will be an adjustment with new management and a new coach coming in. They’re going to get a little jolt just by having new voices, but they still need a little more depth through their lineup to compete for a playoff spot.”‘
Gionta likely headed to the Olympics ★
‘When I confirmed with him that he’s going to play for the U.S. team he said “Yes, I’d love to be a part of it, but there’s still some things to get through, but as of right now, we’re still entertaining things, trying to weed through some things, but at this stage, things are tough and you’ve got to find the right fit for the family.”’
Rodrigues has hand injury ★
‘The head coach didn’t know if it’s long or short term.’
With two preseason games remaining, Sabres top lines taking shape ★
‘Jack Eichel was back between Evander Kane and Jason Pominville at practice on Monday, reuniting a line that was responsible for three goals against Pittsburgh last Tuesday, while Ryan O’Reilly returned to a line with Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo on his flanks.’
The Sabres Report - September 25, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Josefson could be key option in shootouts ★
‘Over the last three seasons, Josefson went 10 for 18 with four game-winners. Among players with at least 10 attempts, he’s fifth in the league in that stretch at 55.5 percent.’