'Jake McCabe (shoulder) and Zach Bogosian (lower body), the club's likely No. 2 pair, were both missing due to injury and their status is murky at best for Thursday's season opener against Montreal. Meanwhile, newly acquired Marco Scandella went hard through the entire practice that took place on both rinks. Scandella did not play in any of Buffalo's six exhibition games on the … [Read more...] about With injuries on defense, Ristolainen’s workload could get pumped up again
Archives for October 2, 2017
Sabres Notebook: With goals at a premium, lines get a shuffle
'Free agent signee Seth Griffith, who has apparently beat out prospects Justin Bailey and Nick Baptiste to make the team, spent Sunday on the top line with Evander Kane and Jack Eichel. Ryan O'Reilly was centering Benoit Pouliot and Kyle Okposo while Sam Reinhart was between Zemgus Girgensons and Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: With goals at a premium, lines get a shuffle
Sabres hope to have healthy defense corps for opener
'Bogosian, who left Friday’s preseason finale with a lower-body injury, is day-to-day, Sabres coach Phil Housley said. He also said Bogosian’s injury isn’t as serious as the Sabres first believed and they’ll know more today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to have healthy defense corps for opener
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian day-to-day
'“Marco’s improving, made great strides,” Housley said. “That was a tough practice today. He pushed it to the limit.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian day-to-day
Bogosian misses practice on Sunday
'Dan Bylsma used to talk about keeping Rasmus Ristolainen's minutes down, but he couldn't resist in a game often getting him up to 27 to 30 minutes. Phil Housley is going to play a demanding style and he too wants to keep his top defenseman's minutes down, “It's a long season. I'd like to see him get 22, 23 to 24 minutes.”' … [Read more...] about Bogosian misses practice on Sunday
Sabres set to unveil new menu items
'Members of the media will be given samples during Monday morning's event inside the Lexus Club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set to unveil new menu items
Griffith earned roster spot with strong showing against New York
'"I think his attitude is infectious, and he's got to play like he has the last two games," Housley said. "He's got to be up in the forecheck. Everybody can compete in their own way. I know he's a smaller guy but he gets on pucks and finds a way to win puck battles."' … [Read more...] about Griffith earned roster spot with strong showing against New York