‘”I definitely went into the summer looking to improve in areas and I came ready to camp. This is a big season. It’s a great group of guys, it’s a new coach, still a great situation. You have to embrace it.”‘
Archives for September 30, 2019
Strong training camp might’ve earned Sabres’ John Gilmour roster spot
‘The slick Gilmour, 26, morphed into the Sabres’ biggest surprise this month, earning a long look from coach Ralph Krueger, who likes the way the newcomer plays within the team’s concepts.’
Buffalo Sabres 2019-20 season preview: It’s Krueger Time
‘Biggest weakness – Their forward depth. The Sabres don’t really put a scare in anybody, outside of their top line, which may be one reason Krueger has flirted with putting Skinner and Eichel on different lines during the preseason. Marcus Johansson being used at center speaks volumes about this lineup’s needs.’
‘Confident’ Girgensons made strong impression at camp
‘”You could see in Pittsburgh, his goal was really one of passion and one of confidence,” Krueger said after practice at KeyBank Center on Sunday morning. “So, he’s in a good space.”‘
Sabres assign Borgen to Rochester
‘Borgen, 22, played in four NHL games with Buffalo at the end of the 2018-19 campaign, averaging 16:33 of ice time and three hits per game. He dressed in two preseason games this fall, where he registered one shot on goal, three hits, and five blocked shots.’