'Robin Lehner’s health was maybe the Sabres biggest question of the offseason, and on Tuesday, he looked just fine.' … [Read more...] about 5 observations from Sabres 3-2 win over Senators
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Grant's Three Points Lead Sabres In OT Win Over Sens
'"You've got to try to do what you can," Grant said after the win. "There's obviously not a long opportunity sometimes. You've got to take advantage of the chances you get and I just tried to go out there and work as hard as I could and good things happen."' … [Read more...] about Grant’s Three Points Lead Sabres In OT Win Over Sens
Quick hits: Wild 2, Sabres 1
'The Pegulas, who were among the 4,000 in attendance, received a partial standing ovation late in the first period after a tribute video featuring Penn State administrators, coaches, players and employees appeared on the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Wild 2, Sabres 1
Girgensons feels at home again with Sabres
'“It’s a preseason goal, but it’s still an opportunity for him to feel good about himself,” Bylsma said. “Zemgus is a heart-and-soul, gutsy player, a player that’s got to work hard in all areas of the rink and bring that to the offensive zone. He’s going to get plenty of opportunities to do it.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons feels at home again with Sabres
Sabres' next four exhibitions will be on TV
'Tuesday’s visit to KeyBank Center by Ottawa, Thursday’s meeting with Toronto in St. Catharines, Ont., and Friday’s game against the Maple Leafs in KeyBank Center will all be on MSG. The Sabres and Carolina meet next Tuesday for the “Kraft Hockeyville USA” game in Marquette, Mich., and that game will be broadcast by NBCSN.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ next four exhibitions will be on TV
Pegulas help build a winner at Penn State
'“When it was finally done and we saw how beautiful it was and how great it was for the student-athletes, it was awesome,” Gadowsky said in Pegula Ice Arena. “It’s a great place to watch a hockey game, and it’s a tremendous place for student-athletes to develop.”' … [Read more...] about Pegulas help build a winner at Penn State
Pegula Ice Arena ready for Sabres, Wild
'Like the Pegula-funded HarborCenter, Pegula Ice Arena is a dual-rink facility. There’s a main rink that seats more than 6,000 fans, plus a practice rink for the Division I hockey team and residents of Happy Valley.' … [Read more...] about Pegula Ice Arena ready for Sabres, Wild
Williamsville’s Cole Schneider impressing Sabres
'“He’s taking the opportunity right now to show he can make plays and he is a guy who can be counted on to put the puck in the net,” said coach Dan Bylsma, whose Sabres open their preseason home schedule tonight against the Ottawa Senators inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Williamsville’s Cole Schneider impressing Sabres
Tuesday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild defeats Sabres 2-1 in exhibition (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Minnesota Wild win preseason opener on Jason Zucker’s goal (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild defeat Sabres in preseason opener (Wild.com) Postgame Hat Trick: Wild 2, Sabres 1 (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Minnesota Coverage
NHL hits the Happy Valley ice
'When the Sabres scored their lone goal in the first period, the student section began their traditional taunting of Minnesota goalie Alex Stalock. And like other standard nights in the arena, the student section gave its “Hockey Valley!” and “We are …” chants. “Those types of things don’t happen in the NHL,” said Michael Cross, Penn State’s assistant athletic director for new … [Read more...] about NHL hits the Happy Valley ice
Wild Take Preseason Opener From Sabres 2-1
'Anders Nilsson played the first two periods for the Sabres while Linus Ullmark entered the crease for the final frame.' … [Read more...] about Wild Take Preseason Opener From Sabres 2-1
Sabres' Ristolainen does not report to camp
'All three players participate in the World Cup of Hockey. Ristolainen still doesn’t have a contract. Dan Bylsma didn’t seem too concerned, “I would love to have him with us right now, but I’m confident that will move to be getting done and he’ll be joining us at some point in time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen does not report to camp
Sabres return six to juniors
'The Sabres now have 29 forwards, 16 defensemen, and five goalies remaining on the training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return six to juniors
5 observations from Sabres 2-1 loss to Wild
'The Sabres scored halfway through the first period on a Zemgus Girgensons goal but couldn’t find the back of the net again. A late high-sticking penalty by Evander Kane ultimately cost the Sabres — Minnesota’s Jason Zucker scored on a rocket while on the power play with 4.6 seconds left. The score is one Sabres fans won’t be happy with, but there’s plenty of positives that can … [Read more...] about 5 observations from Sabres 2-1 loss to Wild
Sabres' Ristolainen hasn't reported to camp just yet
'The 21-year-old defenseman is a restricted free agent going into the 2016 season and is looking for a new deal. In 2015, Ristolainen had his best professional season with the Sabres -- at least offensively. He finished with nine goals, 32 assists, and 41 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen hasn’t reported to camp just yet