'"I just think his timing's really impeccable," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "He jumps into the play at the right time. When he beats a guy, he moves the puck right away and gets it up nice. Overall, I've just liked the way he's developed so far in this camp."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin nets a pair of goals in intra-squad scrimmage
Archives for 2018
Mike Harrington: If it's the last ride, Pominville is determined to enjoy it
'Pominville will turn 36 – and thus double Dahlin – when the Sabres are in Florida on Nov. 30.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: If it’s the last ride, Pominville is determined to enjoy it
Sabres Notebook: Sunday scrimmage will change pace of camp
'"I just want to see some competitive fire. I want to see some speed," coach Phil Housley said Saturday. "I want to see our checking come into play. We've been working on that the last couple days, just trying to squeeze off people in the neutral zone. They've done a good job of adjusting to that. It will be interesting."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Sunday scrimmage will change pace of camp
Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu motivated to prove last season was fluke
'If you need a refresher, the offensive-minded Beaulieu, 25, was downright awful last season, becoming the team’s biggest liability on defense. In 59 games – injuries and illnesses cost him playing time – he mustered just one goal, nine points and a wretched minus-19 rating. The Sabres, meanwhile, finished dead last.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu motivated to prove last season was fluke
Sabres’ Nick Baptiste on new season: ‘We’re sick and tired of losing’
'“The jump and the impact the coaches have put forth, and just the mood everywhere is we’re tired of losing, we’re sick and tired of losing,” Baptiste this afternoon following another session inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Baptiste on new season: ‘We’re sick and tired of losing’
Beaulieu determined to bounce back from 2017-18 season
'"I let it eat me up for a little bit. This is kind of new grounds for me, I've never really been in this situation. It's kind of my first year in the NHL that didn't go my way at all personally and from a team standpoint. It was a career-low for me. It's not something I want to define me or I want to see the fans fo Buffalo to know me that way."' … [Read more...] about Beaulieu determined to bounce back from 2017-18 season
Asplund looking to prove he belongs at Sabres camp
'"I want to make this team," Asplund said. "That's a good tournament to show that you really want to make the team and I think I really tried to bring my game out there. I think I did, too." … [Read more...] about Asplund looking to prove he belongs at Sabres camp
With big expectations swirling, Dahlin starts small at opening of Sabres camp
'"The guy is an incredible talent as we all know," McCabe said. "He's one of those guys that's going to push me and make me a lot better player. I'm going to try to help him along with the North American game, talk to him as much as I can to help develop his game on both ends of the rink."' … [Read more...] about With big expectations swirling, Dahlin starts small at opening of Sabres camp
New Sabre Conor Sheary's experience winning Stanley Cup: 'Invaluable'
'“He just kind of informed me that I was going to be a big part of the change around here,” Sheary said after reporting for the start of training camp at KeyBank Center. “I think we’ve got to just focus on moving up. He wants me to be a part of that and me to bring my experience from Pittsburgh over here and try to use that throughout the room and see what we can do.' … [Read more...] about New Sabre Conor Sheary’s experience winning Stanley Cup: ‘Invaluable’
Sabres Notebook: Housley picks up the pace, McCabe back from surgery
'"It was a tough go today, but I’m really pleased the way the guys responded," Housley said. "These guys are ready to go. They’ve trained hard throughout the whole summer. They know what’s at stake, there’s competition for places. Everybody’s trying to make a good first impression. ... They were very focused today. I was really pleased the way both groups went out and … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Housley picks up the pace, McCabe back from surgery
Humble approach should help Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin
'“I will do everything I can to make the team, and if I make it, I’m just going to play the best I can and enjoy,” Dahlin said between the first sessions of training camp inside HarborCenter. “Yeah, we’ll see after the camp how this goes. I’ll do my best.”' … [Read more...] about Humble approach should help Sabres rookie Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres focused on upping pace this training camp
'“I mean, it was a tough go,” Housley said. “Both sessions (had) a lot of skating after the play, which we’re trying to encourage our guys. Part of our identity is back pressure and reloading them from the offensive zone of the ice. You could see a lot of the drills the guys were bent over. We pushed them to the limit in the each drill and then we could see that the pace was … [Read more...] about Sabres focused on upping pace this training camp
Buffalo's new goaltending tandem ready to get to work
'"We had a team that was expected to win all the time," Hutton said with his meeting with the media on Thursday at KeyBank Center. "I think here we've established that we're growing and we're trying to get better all the time. But at the same time, I don't want to sit and and say - we're not setting the bar low by any means. We want to be in the playoffs or be a contender. We … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s new goaltending tandem ready to get to work
Sabres announce 2018 preseason broadcast schedule
'All seven games can be heard on WGR550 and the Buffalo Sabres Radio Network, while four of the seven games are being broadcast on television, including one game on NBCSN.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018 preseason broadcast schedule
5 Observations: Day One of Buffalo Sabres training camp
'To the surprise of no one, Sam Reinhart was not on the ice for the Sabres first practice of training camp. Reinhart is one of the final restricted free agents in the NHL without a deal and could choose not to skate until he's signed on the dotted line.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Day One of Buffalo Sabres training camp