‘”We want to see the games settle the competition that we have but we have time,” Krueger said after Sunday’s two practices in the arena. “We’re going to use these four games well to assess the group. We only have really one full practice day (this week) but I think we’ve done enough practicing and guys are ready to play.”‘
Archives for September 16, 2019
AHL star C.J. Smith intent on sticking with Sabres this season
‘“The more experience I get, the more I learn from it,” Smith said Friday. “I’m really good at learning the game and learning to play at high levels. … I’ve always had to think the game, just being a smaller guy.”’
Sabres’ Mittelstadt in better shape for season No. 2
‘You can tell Mittelstadt is in better shape just by looking at him and watching him on the ice. In the first three days of training camp he’s looked quicker on the ice. Mittelstadt really put in the work in, “I’ve come in with a fresh mindset and it was a big summer for me. I focused on some conditioning stuff and getting stronger and leaning out a little bit, so I’ve come in here in shape to show I’m ready to go.”’
Sabres season preview: New coach Krueger looks to end playoff drought
‘The Sabres won 12 road games last season, third-fewest in the NHL and the fewest for Buffalo since winning nine in 2014-15. Eight of their first 14 games this season are on the road, and on Nov. 8 and 9 they’ll play two games against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Stockholm, Sweden as part of the 2019 NHL Global Series.’
Veterans embracing internal competition at camp
‘”I think me and Borgs feed well off each other,” he said. “We play similar styles, rugged and physical and we both can skate pretty well. I like our intensity, especially in the D-zone. We talk a lot. I just really love the way he plays, and I feed off his energy.”‘