'The Islanders got on the board first thanks to Josh Bailey, but Zemgus Girgensons tipped a Brendan Guhle shot past Lehner 58 seconds later, tying the score 1-1. The teams combined for six goals in the middle frame with four of them coming courtesy of the Sabres. Casey Nelson opened things up, giving the Sabres a 2-1 lead. Shortly after, Dahlin let a wrist shot go from the … [Read more...] about Sabres close out preseason with 5-4 win over Islanders
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The Sabres get their last chance to impress before the regular season
'Of all the other young players, I think Nylander and Pilut are the guy that have taken jobs.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get their last chance to impress before the regular season
On the bubble: What Sabres veterans are in danger of being waived to Rochester?
'Beaulieu looks like a different and more confident player than the player that fans saw last season. Beaulieu has a cannon of a shot, something we did not see enough of last year, with only one goal last year while being rotated in and out of the lineup. But Beaulieu looks like he's steadied up his game and can be a solid 6th/7th defenseman for this team.' … [Read more...] about On the bubble: What Sabres veterans are in danger of being waived to Rochester?
Skinner, Dahlin lead Sabres to 5-4 win over Islanders in preseason finale
'Buffalo ends the preseason with a 3-4-0 record.' … [Read more...] about Skinner, Dahlin lead Sabres to 5-4 win over Islanders in preseason finale
Skinner scores twice as Sabres cap preseason with win over Isles
'"I'd like to have ended it 5-3, the way we came into the third period," Housley said. "But it's a valuable lesson. Not only for our young players, the whole team."' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice as Sabres cap preseason with win over Isles
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Powell eyeing Amerks roster spot out of camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Casey Nelson emerges as steady presence on Sabres defense
'“Casey’s had a strong camp,” Housley said Thursday at KeyBank Center. “Every game he’s played in, he’s brought something different. I just like his reliability. He’s someone you can trust and put in all situations. He faced that a lot last year. He was playing a lot minutes for us, was playing up in the lineup, so he brings that stability back there, that we need.”' … [Read more...] about Casey Nelson emerges as steady presence on Sabres defense
Matt Tennyson, Lawrence Pilut battling for spot on Sabres’ defense
'Entering Friday’s preseason finale against the New York Islanders in Oshawa, Ontario, Tennyson is one of 12 defensemen left on the Sabres’ camp roster. Nathan Beaulieu, Zach Bogosian, Rasmus Dahlin, Jake McCabe, Casey Nelson, Rasmus Ristolainen and Marco Scandella all have spots locked up.' … [Read more...] about Matt Tennyson, Lawrence Pilut battling for spot on Sabres’ defense
Jack Eichel, Rasmus Ristolainen and other Sabres day-to-day
'Housley said the players are all day-to-day. Center Johan Larsson, winger Conor Sheary and defensemen Zach Bogosian, Brandon Hickey and Marco Scandella also missed the session inside HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Rasmus Ristolainen and other Sabres day-to-day
Sabres preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances and more
'Worst-case scenario: Despite depth veteran improvements after the departure of Ryan O'Reilly -- and also despite the arrival of Dahlin -- the Sabres still aren't any good. They try to lose for [Jack] Hughes, but the lottery gods will have none of it, and the Sabres get hosed with a low pick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances and more
The Sabres practice without many injured players including Eichel
'There are still some young players up. Phil Housley said guys like Alex Nylander, Tage Thompson, Evan Rodrigues, Nick Baptiste Lawrence Pilut, Brendan Guhle and Justin Bailey are still fighting for jobs. The head coach said, “There’s a reason why guys are playing tomorrow and there are some evaluations going on.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres practice without many injured players including Eichel
Pilut continuing to push for roster spot as regular season nears
'"I'm just trying to play my game," he said. "Being the defenseman that I am, the two-way guy with … offensive qualities, I feel like I'm trying to develop my game every day and I feel like that's going good so far."' … [Read more...] about Pilut continuing to push for roster spot as regular season nears
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres assign 5 to Amerks (Sabres.com) Amerks double Marlies in preseason opener (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Scott Wilson gained 15 pounds and he's never felt better
'"Just eating. I’ve never been a huge eating guy, but I kind of took advantage of it this summer with having a longer summer than I normally have with some other years," Wilson said. "Really just nutrition. That’s the only thing. I did the same training. Maybe a little more running and biking this summer, but just the nutrition aspect of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott Wilson gained 15 pounds and he’s never felt better
The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 1
'Most of the Sabres' top players were held out of this one after playing Tuesday night in Clinton in the Hockeyville USA game against Columbus. Among the missing were Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Dahlin and Jake McCabe.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 1