'Cozens, a 19-year-old former first-round draft pick, appears ready to step into the lineup Thursday against the Capitals. He is already in game shape after leading Canada to the gold-medal game at the IIHF World Junior Championship and gained strength to prepare for the grind of an NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Projecting the Sabres’ roster, taxi squad for opening night against Washington
Archives for January 13, 2021
Bills-Colts is highest-rated Buffalo game in two decades; Hamilton returns to WGR
'The popular Hamilton worked at WGR for more than 25 years before he was released by the Entercom station last July due to economic conditions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. He was first put on furlough in April when the Sabres weren’t playing.' … [Read more...] about Bills-Colts is highest-rated Buffalo game in two decades; Hamilton returns to WGR
Tobias Rieder showcasing offensive skills, fitting in well with Sabres
'“Zemgus was a prime example of accepting the grinding, physical, penalty-killing, sacrificial kind of job and still chipping in on the offense,” Krueger said on a Zoom call last week following a session of training camp. “And we in Toby have that same kind of a player.”' … [Read more...] about Tobias Rieder showcasing offensive skills, fitting in well with Sabres
Sabres’ roster almost set; Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn to remain in Buffalo
'That means 19-year-old forward prospects Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn, Buffalo’s last two first-round picks, will remain in the NHL for now.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ roster almost set; Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn to remain in Buffalo
Sabres send four players to Amerks
'Ruotsalainen, 23, scored a league-leading 16 goals in 19 games for Ilves, a team in his native Finland, earlier this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send four players to Amerks
Buffalo Sabres sign Riley Sheahan to one-year deal as unrestricted free agent
'Unfortunately, with COVID-19 restrictions keeping arenas off-limits to spectators and the Canada-U.S. border closed to all but essential travel, no one from his hometown of St. Catharines will get to see the 29-year-old centre wear No. 38 for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Riley Sheahan to one-year deal as unrestricted free agent
Sabres roster for 2020-21 season is set
'Injuries are starting to creep in with this group as Curtis Lazar didn’t practice for the second straight day, and Kyle Okposo went about 40 minutes into Tuesday's practice before leaving. Both have lower-body injuries and both are day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roster for 2020-21 season is set
Sabres assign four more players to the Amerks
'Those four players are forwards Andrew Oglevie and Arttu Ruotsalainen, as well as defensemen Jacob Bryson and Mattias Samuelsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign four more players to the Amerks
Tage Thompson impressive during training camp
'“I know they are both fast players and obviously very talented and offensively gifted,” Thompson said. “I think my job is just to play my game. I think I bring a lot of size and speed and I got a pretty good shot so I think my offensive instincts are along the same lines as theirs in terms of where to go on the ice, so I think just kind of getting open and winning puck battles … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson impressive during training camp
Day 10 Notebook | Thompson set to enter season alongside Hall, Eichel
'"He's one of the bright lights of our training camp," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Day 10 Notebook | Thompson set to enter season alongside Hall, Eichel
Sabres assign 4 players to Amerks
'Forwards Andrew Oglevie and Arttu Ruotsalainen and defensemen Jacob Bryson and Mattias Samuelsson will join the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 4 players to Amerks
Coming this season: Eric Staal
'"Eric has just come into this responsibility and this challenge with an unbelievably hungry mindset," Krueger said following the second practice of camp. "You can feel he wants something to happen here and he believes something's gonna happen here, and he wants to be a part of it."' … [Read more...] about Coming this season: Eric Staal
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Captain Kevin Porter announces his retirement (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage