'"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."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian ready to build on a fresh opportunity
Archives for September 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."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Top lines taking shape
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.' … [Read more...] about Depth defensemen fighting to stay with Sabres out of training camp
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.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues, Jake McCabe out with injuries
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.”' … [Read more...] about New GM Jason Botterill off and running with Buffalo Sabres
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."' … [Read more...] about 2017-18 season preview: Buffalo Sabres
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.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta likely headed to the Olympics
Rodrigues has hand injury
'The head coach didn’t know if it’s long or short term.' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues has hand injury
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.' … [Read more...] about With two preseason games remaining, Sabres top lines taking shape
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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Josefson could be key option in shootouts
Sabres send Hudson Fasching, Brendan Guhle to Amerks
'Meanwhile, Guhle, 20, hardly stood out in training camp like he did the past two seasons, when he almost forced his way onto the Sabres. Following a strong rookie camp, Guhle, who played three NHL games last season, went pointless in two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Hudson Fasching, Brendan Guhle to Amerks
The Sabres trim the roster by four
'In Guhle’s case, the 19-year-old was tentative in the two games he played and showed that the AHL will be a great place for him to learn the pro game.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres trim the roster by four
Sabres send Guhle and Fasching to Rochester
'Fasching scored the Sabres only goal last night against the Maple Leafs and after the game said he's had an up and down camp. Like Smith and Guhle, Fasching has been inconsistent and needs to mature at both ends of the ice. At times he's a physical force who can dominate along the boards but he needs to produce on a more consistent basis.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Guhle and Fasching to Rochester
Sabres send 4 players to Rochester
'The moves leaver the Sabres with 32 players on their training camp roster (18 forwards, 11 defenseman and 3 goalies).' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 4 players to Rochester
Sabres assign 4 more players to Amerks
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forwards Kyle Criscuolo , Hudson Fasching and C.J. Smith, as well as defenseman Brendan Guhle , to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 4 more players to Amerks