Archives for September 2014

'Sam Reinhart, Rasmus Ristolainen, Joel Armia and Nikita Zadorov head the list of 10 first- or second-round picks who will play this weekend. Buffalo is the only organization in the eight-team tournament that will send that many high selections.' … [Read more...] about Sabres gunning for Traverse City title

'“Sometimes you start to wonder if you’re going to get the break you need,” Benoit, who signed a one-year, $800,000 contract in July, said last week following a late-summer workout. “That’s not easy to come by all that time. But at the same time, you just have to keep motivated and keep plugging at it and never give up, because you never know when that opportunity’s going to … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Andre Benoit paid dues to earn regular NHL gig

'2014-15 prediction: The Sabres will achieve their unspoken mandate of finishing as close to the basement as possible with an eye toward drafting either Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel, both viewed as future franchise centres.' … [Read more...] about NHL 2014-15 preview: Buffalo Sabres

'The Sabres were the worst team in the NHL last season and still figure to be near the bottom this year. So why does it feel like there’s not going to be many competitions for jobs to watch at training camp?' … [Read more...] about Roster takes shape for Sabres

'The Sabres will have gumption in their game, but it won’t make up for the absence of experience and talent. Anything short of a 30th place finish and the first pick in the 2015 draft will be viewed as a failure this season.' … [Read more...] about THN’s 2014-15 NHL season preview: Buffalo Sabres