'"It's too early to tell. There's a lot of moving parts right now," Housley said when asked if this 23 was the real 23. "Jason and I are going to have some talks and see where that brings us tomorrow and the next day."' … [Read more...] about Sabres down to the roster limit at practice – but is it the final 23?
Archives for 2018
Zach Bogosian, Johan Larsson still possibility for Sabres’ season opener
'Meanwhile, Housley hasn’t ruled Bogosian and Larsson, who are both day-to-day with lower-body injuries, out for the opener. Housley said Bogosian skated on his own this morning.' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian, Johan Larsson still possibility for Sabres’ season opener
Sabres trade Nick Baptiste to Predators for Jack Dougherty
'While Baptiste earned regular duty the latter half of last season, he never developed into the scorer the Sabres envisioned when they drafted him in the third round, 69th overall, in 2013.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Nick Baptiste to Predators for Jack Dougherty
Fun-loving Patrik Berglund already one of Sabres’ leaders
'“This game’s about having fun,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said Monday inside KeyBank Center. “He enjoys coming to the rink and having some jabs at guys to try to get them off keel and try to get them on their toes.”' … [Read more...] about Fun-loving Patrik Berglund already one of Sabres’ leaders
Sabres forward Wilson to miss 8-10 weeks with broken ankle
'The Sabres provided the update Monday, a day after Wilson was hurt in practice. Wilson played a dependable checking-line role and had six goals and 14 points in 49 games after the Sabres acquired him in a trade with Detroit in December.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Wilson to miss 8-10 weeks with broken ankle
Sabres send Nick Baptiste to Predators
'Baptiste, 23, appeared in 47 games for Buffalo in his two seasons spent with the big club. He recorded 10 points in those games, with six of those points coming in 2017-18 where he set career-highs in goals (4) and points (6).' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Nick Baptiste to Predators
Sabres assign three skaters to Rochester, lose Wilson to surgery
'Guhle looked overmatched at times in the preseason after having a promising cup of coffee with Buffalo at the end of 2017-18, and Hickey appeared in only two preseason games this fall and did not fit into the crowded depth chart for the Sabres on defense at this point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign three skaters to Rochester, lose Wilson to surgery
Sabres send Nylander & Guhle to Rochester
'Nylander, a 2016 first round pick, had his strongest training camp as a Sabre, but just missed making the roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Nylander & Guhle to Rochester
Sabres Make Moves Monday, Acquire Dougherty From Predators
'The defenseman played for the Wisconsin Badgers in 2014-2015 where he finished with nine points in 33 games as a freshman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Make Moves Monday, Acquire Dougherty From Predators
Sabres acquire Dougherty from Predators
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has acquired defenseman Jack Dougherty from the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Nicholas Baptiste.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Dougherty from Predators
Sabres power play looks to build on strong finish to last season
'"I think with the change you saw right around the Winter Classic, we put that group back together, and before that our five-on-five game wasn't where it needed to be, and individuals' games weren't where they needed to be," Housley said. "We made that change and I think that group really took off from that point because their intent was getting pucks to the net and a good … [Read more...] about Sabres power play looks to build on strong finish to last season
Wilson undergoes successful ankle surgery
'Buffalo Sabres forward Scott Wilson is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks after undergoing successful surgery to repair an ankle fracture.' … [Read more...] about Wilson undergoes successful ankle surgery
Sabres assign three players to Rochester
'The Sabres assigned forward Alexander Nylander and defensemen Brendan Guhle and Brandon Hickey to the Rochester Americans on Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign three players to Rochester
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks reduce training camp roster by 10 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
As Sheary returns to practice, Sabres lose Wilson
'Regardless, Housley is excited to have Sheary with the team because he brings a "competitive fire," Housley said. "He's really strong in the battles and plays the game the right way, you know a 200-foot game, gets on the forecheck. He can play in all situations. I know he's been out for a little bit here, but it's good to have him back and he will have some quality practice … [Read more...] about As Sheary returns to practice, Sabres lose Wilson