'Vladimir Sobotka, Jake McCabe and Jack Eichel scored goals for the Sabres, while Carter Hutton stopped all 14 of the shots he faced in two periods of action. Dahlin was on the ice for two of the Buffalo goals, his growing confidence apparent as the night progressed.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin makes debut in preseason win over Penguins
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Amid Sabres camp competition, Nicholas Baptiste stays true to his game
'"Whenever you finish in not a good position you want to improve for the next season and I think management has done a good job bringing guys in. So definitely that's competition, but it's something we all look forward to," Baptiste said Monday afternoon after another hard practice in HarborCenter. He was part of the group not making the trip to Columbus for the Sabres' … [Read more...] about Amid Sabres camp competition, Nicholas Baptiste stays true to his game
Mike Harrington: Nylander makes quite an opening statement
'"If I was Nylander, I would never try to pass that puck – because I could never make that play," a smiling Berglund said after the win in Nationwide Arena. "It was a great play by him. I came there back door, charged as hard as I could, hit the goal with it and it went in."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Nylander makes quite an opening statement
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1
'The Sabres took charge by scoring on their first three shots of the second period via goals by Patrik Berglund, Nathan Beaulieu and Kyle Criscuolo. Meanwhile, goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped 20 of 21 shots he faced while playing the first 40 minutes to keep the Jackets at bay.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres 4, Blue Jackets 1 | Anthony Duclair hits re-set button (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets | Notebook: Pierre-Luc Dubois says tired legs led to ‘frustrating’ preseason loss to Buffalo (Columbus Dispatch) Recap: Blue Jackets 1, Sabres 4 (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres open the preseason with a 4-1 win over Columbus
'The first period was scoreless, with Columbus outshooting the Sabres 9-7 in the opening period. However, Buffalo struck first with Berglund's goal just 22 seconds into the second period. Thompson and Nylander went behind the Blue Jackets net to retrieve the puck, then Nylander found Berglund in the slot for the one timer to open the scoring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open the preseason with a 4-1 win over Columbus
Sabres' Eichel dismisses rumors of friction with former teammate Ryan O'Reilly
'"There are kind of like rumors out there that me and him had problems which are kind of like ridiculous," Eichel said. "It's kind of crazy because we were actually really tight and he was one of my best buddies and I just kind of wanted to put those to rest."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel dismisses rumors of friction with former teammate Ryan O’Reilly
Sabres win preseason opener
'The Sabres and Blue Jackets were scoreless heading into the 2nd period when Patrik Berglund and Nathan Beaulieu scored goals for Buffalo. Columbus would cut the lead in half on a goal by David Savard but the Sabres would retake a two goal advantage on Kyle Criscuolo's goal. Andrew Oglevie would cap off the scoring with a 3rd period goal. Alex Nylander had a pair of assists in … [Read more...] about Sabres win preseason opener
Ullmark, Johansson spark Sabres past Blue Jackets
'Ullmark played the first two periods and made 20 saves on 21 shots. Johansson, a third-round pick (No. 61) at the 2014 NHL Draft, made 16 saves in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark, Johansson spark Sabres past Blue Jackets
Nylander continues to impress as Sabres win preseason opener
'Nylander's work ethic and attention to detail has stood out since the beginning of the Prospects Challenge, when he ranked second in the tournament with five points in three games but also proved to be dependable away from the puck and on the penalty kill.' … [Read more...] about Nylander continues to impress as Sabres win preseason opener
Confidence key for Tage Thompson to stay in Sabres lineup
'“Being able to adapt to new environments and new situations, it helps, especially with being traded,” said Thompson, a wing in the Buffalo Sabres’ training camp. “Being able to pick up and move, whenever you’re called to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Confidence key for Tage Thompson to stay in Sabres lineup
Sabres notebook: Phil Housley stays mum on when Dahlin will debut
'“We’re going to evaluate that shortly,” Housley, the second-year Sabres coach said after Sunday’s practice and scrimmage at HarborCenter. “We’ll have a roster coming out, but as you know (Zach Bogosian) and (Conor) Sheary were out for maintenance days so we’ve got to see where they’re at.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Phil Housley stays mum on when Dahlin will debut
Poor season forced Sabres’ Johan Larsson to change
'“Regardless of the first year, I see him now, I think he’s had three really good days (of training camp),” Housley said after the Sabres scrimmaged Sunday morning inside HarborCenter. “He’s come into camp in really good shape, probably the best shape that he’s been in. So it’s good to say he took the words in the right way at the end of the year. But he’s been really, really … [Read more...] about Poor season forced Sabres’ Johan Larsson to change
Sabres end first weekend of training camp with a strong outing in the scrimmage
'"I just like the competition," Housley said following the scrimmage. "Obviously it's the third day of camp - it's almost like that hump day, they've had really two tough practices. I think you can see they're a little tired at times, but [we're] just mainly getting them into game condition. You can prepare yourself, but once you get into the bump and grind it's just a … [Read more...] about Sabres end first weekend of training camp with a strong outing in the scrimmage
Sabres season preview: Dahlin heads revamped roster
'Center Tage Thompson, acquired from the Blues with Berglund and center Vladimir Sobotka in the O'Reilly trade, has the size (6-foot-5, 205 pounds) to have a big impact. The 20-year-old turned pro last season and had nine points (three goals, six assists) in 41 games with the Blues and 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) in 30 games with San Antonio of the American Hockey … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Dahlin heads revamped roster