'There are a few ways this can shake out, so let's break it down by position.' … [Read more...] about Explaining the Sabres’ potential roster outcomes
Archives for October 2016
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Begin 61st Season This Weekend Against Pair Of Longtime Rivals (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Preseason injuries reveal a surprising depth in the Sabres organization
'“You look at the injuries we’re dealing with right now ... and we’ve still got a deep lineup,” Sabres captain Brian Gionta said on Sunday morning in KeyBank Center. “Add those pieces back into it and I really like our depth.' … [Read more...] about Preseason injuries reveal a surprising depth in the Sabres organization
10 elements vital to the Sabres' season
'Robin Lehner – The goaltender is aware fans still don’t know what to make of him. He couldn’t prove himself last season because of a concussion and bad ankle. During limited appearances, he showed he could stop the puck and fight opponents. It’s clear a fire burns inside him. A few hot streaks can show the city what he’s all about.' … [Read more...] about 10 elements vital to the Sabres’ season
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks, Entercom Rochester Announce Multi-Year Radio Partnership (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Nylander hoping for a permanent spot in the Sabres' Swedish corner
'“I’m not nervous,” Nylander said of the upcoming roster cuts which will determine where he begins the 2016-17 season. “I’m just thinking about working hard in practice and stuff like that. Just getting ready for the season. That’s what I’m thinking about.”' … [Read more...] about Nylander hoping for a permanent spot in the Sabres’ Swedish corner
Bogosian and Kulikov close to return for Sabres
'"Kulikov and Bogosian skated today as did Ryan O’Reilly," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "Some good progression on Bogosian and Kulikov. The rest has done Ryan well. Going to have rest for him tomorrow as well and see where he’s at come Tuesday for practice."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian and Kulikov close to return for Sabres
Sabres’ Derek Grant close to earning roster spot
'It’s hard to imagine Grant, 26, not at least being on roster when the Sabres open the season Thursday at home against the Montreal Canadiens. Rosters must be finalized by 5 p.m. Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Derek Grant close to earning roster spot
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 7 LW Tyler Ennis
'This season, Ennis needs to keep it simple. He’s playing with two incredibly talented players. If he doesn’t try to do too much offensively the goals and assists should come.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 7 LW Tyler Ennis
Sabres hoping to be closer to health come Tuesday
'"Today was one of the longer practices that you'll see," Bylsma said. "We have practice on Tuesday and Wednesday, we have certain aspects of our game we want to get into with [those practices]. We'll see a heavy dose of special teams. Hopefully we'll have a closer complement to our full special teams those days."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hoping to be closer to health come Tuesday
Sabres preview: Why the playoffs could be within reach
'In order for the Buffalo Sabres to make the leap from respectability to playoff contender, that confidence needs to permeate the dressing room. They need to know they can handle heavyweights such as Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and Chicago. They need to believe it every time they skate on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preview: Why the playoffs could be within reach
Parched: Buffalo sports fans yearn for a sip of playoff tonic
'The Sabres insist they're poised to get back there but they've done the easy part, tanking to 54 points to get Jack Eichel and improving in one year to 81. It's much tougher to go from 81 to, say, the 95 that coach Dan Bylsma openly spoke of over the summer as a goal for this club.' … [Read more...] about Parched: Buffalo sports fans yearn for a sip of playoff tonic
Why Sabres' goaltender Robin Lehner might be better than ever
'“I just told him, I want to get better cardio, I want to lose weight and I want to gain speed. And you know what, he built programs around that. I had my heart rate monitor on and did my stuff with him. I burned between 1,500 and 2,000 calories with him per session. I did all the different aspects that I wanted. Just got me good results and it’s really helped me.”' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres’ goaltender Robin Lehner might be better than ever
Ah, the memories: 20 years at the 'new' downtown arena
'Here's a look back at some of the big moments from the arena's 20 years.' … [Read more...] about Ah, the memories: 20 years at the ‘new’ downtown arena
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo has reaped benefits from changing approach
'“Once that happened, something just kind of clicked in my head, I figured out that I needed to dial in my nutrition, dial in my training and dial in some different things to try to be the best,” Okposo said. “The latter half of that year I started to play better, and then the playoffs I thought I played well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo has reaped benefits from changing approach