'Someone needs to blink in the Rasmus Ristolainen negotiations.' … [Read more...] about Eight observations from Sabres’ training camp
Archives for 2016
Lines come into focus; 17 players demoted; Fedun skates
'Schneider and Catenacci need to clear waivers before they can report to the Amerks, who started training camp Saturday in HarborCenter. Nicholas Baptiste was also listed on the Amerks’ roster, but he suffered a back injury Friday and can’t be sent down until healthy.' … [Read more...] about Lines come into focus; 17 players demoted; Fedun skates
Bailey surprised by early camp demotion to Amerks
'"Obviously it hurts a lot," Bailey said. "I thought I was relatively close, and when you think that, it hurts that much more. I didn't have the best start to camp but I thought I had a great finish."' … [Read more...] about Bailey surprised by early camp demotion to Amerks
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons positive after rough season
'“I don’t think I had that bad a season besides the 18 points,” Girgensons said. “My plus-minus was 16 better than the previous year. That was a positive, of course, in my year. But there was definitely a lot of bounces that didn’t go in for me. I had plenty of chances to have the same amount of points."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons positive after rough season
Zach Bogosian, Dmitry Kulikov sidelined from Sabres practice
'Bogosian hurt his groin in Thursday’s 1-0 shootout win against Toronto. He left the game as a precaution and is being examined by a doctor, Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian, Dmitry Kulikov sidelined from Sabres practice
Sabres trim training camp roster by 17
'Catenacci and Schneider, a Williamsville native, must clear waivers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim training camp roster by 17
Justin Falk, Casey Nelson battling for Sabres’ last defense spot
'Right now, journeyman Justin Falk and rookie Casey Nelson, who played seven games after leaving college in March, are battling for the final spot. Coach Dan Bylsma has said it’s unlikely the Sabres will carry eight defensemen like they did last season.' … [Read more...] about Justin Falk, Casey Nelson battling for Sabres’ last defense spot
Sabres assign 12 players to Rochester
'The Sabres have assigned nine forwards to the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League, along with two defensemen and one goaltender. In addition, five more players were released from their professional tryouts with the Sabres and will report to training camp with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 12 players to Rochester
Fasching Remains At Camp After Sabres Trim Roster
'Fasching and Nylander are both young players that were in the conversation to make the roster out of camp. Nylander is admittedly still working towards adjusting to the speed of the game after being selected by the Sabres in the first round of this year's draft. Fasching came into camp having already played seven NHL games at the end of last season, and he's picked up right … [Read more...] about Fasching Remains At Camp After Sabres Trim Roster
Sabres Trim Camp Roster To 33
'The Sabres now have 33 players (18 forwards, 12 defensemen and three goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trim Camp Roster To 33
Quick hits: Maple Leafs 8, Sabres 1
'The Leafs scored seven unanswered goals to rout the home team in a half-empty arena.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Maple Leafs 8, Sabres 1
Sabres putting performance to forget out of their minds
'The Sabres were in a 4-1 hole after one period and 7-1 deficit after two. It’s just preseason, but it was in stark contrast to Buffalo’s first three exhibitions. The team had limited opponents’ quality chances, but the Maple Leafs had to feel like they won the lottery with the majority of their 40 shots on goaltenders Jason Kasdorf and John Muse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres putting performance to forget out of their minds
Mogilny’s story one of determination, skill
'Mogliny and LaFontaine etched their names in Sabres lore during the early 1990s as one of the most dominant duos the city has ever seen. During Mogilny’s six seasons in Buffalo, he lifted fans out of their seats by streaking down the ice, stickhandling through defenders and scoring at a pace that has rarely been topped in NHL history. Mogilny recorded 211 goals and 444 points … [Read more...] about Mogilny’s story one of determination, skill
Justin Falk, Casey Nelson battling for Sabres’ last defense spot
'“He looks like kind of a commanding guy back on the blue line,” Bylsma said Friday morning. “He’s shown he can defend well with his skating and his presence, also kind of a quarterback, kind of a puck-moving guy that controls the play.' … [Read more...] about Justin Falk, Casey Nelson battling for Sabres’ last defense spot
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs beat Sabres by a touchdown in exhibition play (Toronto Sun) Leafs thump Sabres in NHL pre-season test (Toronto Star) Key Takeaways: Leafs Vs. Sabres - 9/30/2016 (MapleLeafs.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage