‘With fans and media gawking at Peterka’s elite skating stride and Quinn’s switch to center, it was Murray who was the standout of the Buffalo Sabres’ two Prospects Challenge games. He scored a goal in both exhibitions, capped by his power-play redirect in the first period of a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday.’
Archives for 2021
Mike Harrington: The pest-to-pro transition continues for Sabres prospect Matej Pekar
‘The Sabres don’t want Pekar to tone down his game. They need him to refine it, to become a mature pro. They need a lot more players who are tough to play against.’
The Editorial Board: Vaccination requirements at football stadium, hockey arena serve the public
‘Later in the fall, the same rules will apply at KeyBank Center, home of the Sabres and, as with Highmark Stadium, not just for hockey or football games. The rule applies to all events in those facilities. And, on Friday, Shea’s Performing Arts Center adopted a similar rule for all its theaters.’
Sabres prospect Brett Murray develops into intriguing talent
‘“I came in 6-5, lanky, not a whole lot muscle on me,” said Murray, who played his first two NHL games late last season. “But over the years, I think I’ve been able to improve every aspect of my game – speed, skill, hockey IQ. I think a lot of that just comes with experience and confidence.”’
Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Bruins prospects open with win over Sabres hopefuls in Buffalo (Boston Globe)
These Bruins Skaters Helped Beat Sabres In Prospects Challenge Opener (NESN)
Froden Scores Two in Bruins Win Over Buffalo at Prospects Challenge (BostonBruins.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
AP Source: Eichel to report for Sabres’ pre-camp physical
‘Sabres captain Jack Eichel will travel to Buffalo for his pre-training camp physical this week amid questions of whether he’ll be cleared to play, and his future with the team in limbo, a person with direct knowledge of the player’s plans told The Associated Press on Saturday.’
Sabres fade away in loss to Bruins at Prospects Challenge
‘Despite a gritty effort, the Bruins ended up being more fresh and healthy than the Sabres, as they outlast Buffalo to earn a 5-2 win at Harborcenter.’
Opinion: Luukkonen was one of many that played well in Sabres Prospects Challenge
‘Luukkonen didn’t play on Saturday, but he didn’t have to. He gave general manager Kevyn Adams and head coach Don Granato an eyeful on Friday.’
Peterka impresses with 2 goals at Prospects Challenge
‘”J-J is one of those rare guys that has the speed and the skill and explosiveness of elite, dynamic offensive players, but also has the lurking goal-scoring ability that more of the intelligent offensive players have,” Appert said. “He’s shown at the younger age groups to have that really good combination of speed mixed with the cerebral goal-scoring ability that all special goal scorers have.”‘
Sabres observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Brett Murray spark shutout of Devils
‘All eyes were on the Sabres’ net as Luukkonen, their top goaltending prospect, looked crisp in his first action since his 2021 season ended prematurely with a high ankle sprain May 1 in Boston.’