'Staal and Eakin should help solidify the center position and provide some additional support for Eichel, who was on pace for a career year before the season was cut short due to the pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: Buffalo’s new additions look to bolster forward group
Archives for December 2020
Coming this season: Jack Eichel
'"I've already started preparing for next season now," Eichel said in May. "I'm already back on the ice. I'm already training. I'm already doing things to try and better myself for the start of next season, whenever that is."' … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Jack Eichel
Sheahan added to camp roster on PTO
'Sheahan, 29, spent last season with the Edmonton Oilers, tallying 15 points (8+7) in 66 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sheahan added to camp roster on PTO
Breaking down Sabres' roster for Ralph Krueger's second training camp as coach
'There won’t be exhibition games for fringe roster players to impress and, on paper, it appears few NHL spots are up for grabs, aside from the four-to-six-man taxi squad.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down Sabres’ roster for Ralph Krueger’s second training camp as coach
Sabres release training camp roster, schedule; 37 players to participate
'Thirty-seven players – 20 forwards, 12 defensemen and five goalies – comprise the camp roster the Sabres released Monday. They have 11 days of practices or scrimmages scheduled before their Jan. 14 season opener against the Washington Capitals, with the first session coming Saturday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release training camp roster, schedule; 37 players to participate
Traikos: Sabres hungry for success
'“The first conversation I had with Eric Staal after we acquired him, he said ‘I want to win so bad. I want to taste that again and feel what it’s like to go through the playoffs and have success.’ Obviously what Eric Staal’s done in his career in terms of winning a Stanley Cup and the Olympics and all those other things will help our room. But he’s also driven and hungry to … [Read more...] about Traikos: Sabres hungry for success
Sabres to hit the ice for Training Camp on January 1st, release camp roster
'The training camp schedule will consist of six days of split group practices, two scrimmages, and then three normal practices (most likely with the roster trimmed down). All practices and scrimmages will be held at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hit the ice for Training Camp on January 1st, release camp roster
Sabres announce training camp roster and start dates
'20 forwards, 12 defensemen and five goaltenders will show up for the team’s annual training camp. It starts December 31st with the first practice set for January 1st.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce training camp roster and start dates
Sharpen Up: December 28, 2020｜Sabres hockey returns this week
'The NHL announced its Return To Play plans last week. Opening Night for the league will be on Wednesday, January 13 and the last day of the regular season is slated for May 8.' … [Read more...] about Sharpen Up: December 28, 2020｜Sabres hockey returns this week
Sabres announce 2020-21 training camp roster, schedule
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the roster and schedule for the team's training camp, which begins Thursday, Dec. 31, when players are scheduled to report for testing and physicals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2020-21 training camp roster, schedule
Breaking down the Sabres' training camp roster
'During the regular season, the NHL roster limit will remain 23 players with a salary cap of $81.5 million. Each team will also carry a taxi squad of four to six players that can practice and travel with the NHL roster. Teams without three active goalies must carry at least one goaltender on the taxi squad.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Sabres’ training camp roster
Coming this season: Sam Reinhart
'"I think I've done a lot that I want to be recognized for and be here long-term, for sure," he said. "There's no question about it. Do I think I've proven everything? No, absolutely not. I don't think anyone can say that with the level or lack of success we've really had as a team."' … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Sam Reinhart
Report: Sabres defenseman Casey Nelson opts out of NHL season
'It's unclear why Nelson is opting out. Teams are responsible to pay any player who is opting out because of a pre-existing condition that could worsen as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Teams have the option of carrying the contract of a player who opts out over to the 2021-22 season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres defenseman Casey Nelson opts out of NHL season
Report: Sabres’ Casey Nelson opts out of NHL season
'He was scheduled to earn $700,000 in the NHL and $160,000 in the AHL, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres’ Casey Nelson opts out of NHL season
Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens records hat trick, three assists in Canada's 16-2 rout over Germany
'Buffalo Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens put on quite the show Saturday night at the World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton, Alberta.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens records hat trick, three assists in Canada’s 16-2 rout over Germany