Buffalo hosts New Jersey in conference matchup (AP) Sabres set to honor past, blaze new trail vs. Devils (Field Level Media) Devils at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Preview: Devils at Sabres (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage
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Sabres' Sheary looks like a different player
'In Game 1 he did that along with scoring two goals. Sheary was engaged in the battles and spent time in front of the net. Last season he spent a lot of time on the perimeter and that’s why he only had 14 goals in 78 games. In the game in Pittsburgh, I saw a different Conor Sheary, “I’m just going to take it game-by-game, I think it was a good start for myself and the team and … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sheary looks like a different player
'It's a complete honor': Eichel looks ahead to Captains' Night
'"It's a really, really special moment just to put that into perspective and think about the franchise and obviously what an honor it is to be the captain of this franchise," he said.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a complete honor’: Eichel looks ahead to Captains’ Night
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Thompson gets OT winner as Amerks win opener (Buffalo News) Tage Thompson, five other Amerks for Sabres fans to watch (Buffalo News) With 2 goals, including game winner, Thompson picks up where he left off for Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch sour after OT loss in opener: ‘We need gamers’ (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks top Crunch in overtime to … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Following slow start to camp, Casey Mittelstadt flashes 'exciting' potential in Sabres' win
'"Definitely last year was a learning process for him, and I think he took a lot from that," Sheary said of Mittelstadt. "Tonight what that turnover and that nice play to me, [that shows] he’s learned a lot about the game. He’s getting better defensively as well. It’s exciting to see."' … [Read more...] about Following slow start to camp, Casey Mittelstadt flashes ‘exciting’ potential in Sabres’ win
Ralph Krueger waited 6 1/2 years for this moment and Sabres gave him his reward
'"I'm keeping it pretty small with the picture, pretty simple," Krueger insisted in the morning, a few hours before his team's 3-1 stunner over the Pittsburgh Penguins in PPG Paints Arena. The World Cup "was an opportunity for me to taste it and since then it's always been on my mind if the right situation evolved. It's not a surprise to be here right now. I was never of the … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger waited 6 1/2 years for this moment and Sabres gave him his reward
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger 'going one game at a time' on starting goalie
'"I think with everything right now we’re really keeping the picture small and going one game at a time," Krueger said. "Let’s start with Carter Hutton today and go on tomorrow. That’s really the way we’re thinking."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger ‘going one game at a time’ on starting goalie
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Penguins 1
'Sheary scored two goals, including one on the power play in the second period, to help the Buffalo Sabres open their 50th season with a 3-1 win over the Penguins in PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night. He has scored four goals among six points in four games against his former team. More important, Sheary is making a strong first impression on Sabres coach Ralph Krueger and is … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Penguins 1
Sabres dominate Penguins early, win Ralph Krueger’s debut as coach
'“We began with a fury (in the) first 10 minutes dominating,” Krueger said. “For us to get the lead was good for our confidence, and the guys never left the foot off the gas. We stayed on our toes right to the finish line."' … [Read more...] about Sabres dominate Penguins early, win Ralph Krueger’s debut as coach
Sabres notes: Marcus Johansson honored by earning letter
'“I didn’t see it coming,” said Johansson, who signed a two-year, $9 million contract on July 9 after spending last season with the New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Marcus Johansson honored by earning letter
Ritzel: Sabres begin Golden Season, but franchise still lacks the silver trophy it covets
'The Sabres haven't been broke enough to relocate and they haven't been bad enough to fold. For the most part, Buffalo's hockey team is just there, a team for opposing franchises to play 82 times a year before someone else captures the sport's most coveted trophy.' … [Read more...] about Ritzel: Sabres begin Golden Season, but franchise still lacks the silver trophy it covets
Conor Sheary continues to torture Penguins
'“You just want to prove to people that you can still play,” Sheary said. “You kind of get the feeling that someone doesn’t want you when they trade you, and I think I took that to heart. Coming back here is always fun.”' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary continues to torture Penguins
Tim Benz: Sabres’ Conor Sheary proves to Penguins to that he ‘can still play’
'Buffalo looked like a team that was excited to start the season. Most of the Penguins looked as if they were asking each other when training camp starts.' … [Read more...] about Tim Benz: Sabres’ Conor Sheary proves to Penguins to that he ‘can still play’
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Old mistakes cost Penguins season opener against Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Evgeni Malkin frustrated with Penguins' performance on opening night (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Conor Sheary continues to torture Penguins (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins lose lackluster season opener at home to Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Kevin Gorman: Sleepwalking Penguins need to … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sheary scores twice against old team, Sabres beat Penguins
'“For me, personally, I said that I was going to have fun during this ride in the National Hockey League, and these guys helped the fun part with games like (Thursday),” Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Sheary scores twice against old team, Sabres beat Penguins