'Opponents’ strategy hasn’t been successful. Olofsson’s 20 power-play goals since his first game with the Sabres are tied for the ninth in the league during that span. He has more than Patrice Bergeron, Bo Horvat, Kyle Connor and Mike Hoffman, among others.' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Victor Olofsson taking aim at bigger 5-on-5 impact
Archives for September 2021
Confident Casey Mittelstadt sets big goals for himself, Sabres
'“Just to get the chance to get in, seven games you never know what can happen,” Mittelstadt said Friday inside KeyBank Center. “So, yeah, there’s definitely things that we look toward. Obviously, that’s a goal of ours.”' … [Read more...] about Confident Casey Mittelstadt sets big goals for himself, Sabres
Victor Olofsson is showing improvement early in training camp
When they went to 3-on-3, Victor Olofsson took a turnover and roofed it on Luukkonen. Olofsson had some good chances throughout the evening. Don Granato thinks Olofsson is improving because of what he’s doing in practice, “With Victor he’s practicing with more intent.” … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson is showing improvement early in training camp
Sabres prepping for game pace with Blue vs. Gold Scrimmage
'"Tonight was just a good night to get the rust out, get out there, and feel the game pace," he said. "Game pace is always a little bit different, a little bit tougher than the practices so it's good to get in there and get in that mindset of game mode."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepping for game pace with Blue vs. Gold Scrimmage
Sharpen Up: September 27, 2021 | Another week of training camp begins
'The Buffalo Sabres are in the midst of training camp and the team will be back on the ice today following last night's Blue vs. Gold Scrimmage.' … [Read more...] about Sharpen Up: September 27, 2021 | Another week of training camp begins
Dylan Cozens embracing role as top-six center and a face of the Sabres
'“I take that with a lot of pride and honor, to go there and represent us,” said Cozens, who was drafted seventh overall in 2019. “There’s obviously a lot of other guys who could have. I wanted the fans to know that we’re really excited about what we have here and what we’re building. I think we all see it, so that’s the message I wanted to get out there.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens embracing role as top-six center and a face of the Sabres
Inside the NHL: When it comes to media access, things are shuffled around the league
'The Sabres are in the relatively fair middle of the road, promising a hybrid model. The locker room is closed, a disappointment given its size and its ability to handle a relatively small media contingent, and players are being brought to the interview room for a group chat. Individual interviews that are socially distant are also being arranged. And video calls may be used … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: When it comes to media access, things are shuffled around the league
Doug Allen, iconic anthem singer, forgoing vaccine and stepping away from Sabres
'“I am not anti-vaccine,” Allen wrote in a letter to Sabres fans, which he shared with media outlets, including The Buffalo News. “There are many people at risk who should get it. But, I am old enough to understand the importance of choice and the freedom of being an American. I had Covid in January of 2021. I now have natural immunity, so I am choosing to not get vaccinated.”' … [Read more...] about Doug Allen, iconic anthem singer, forgoing vaccine and stepping away from Sabres
Adam Mair back developing players in Buffalo
'“I really did enjoy coaching. It was a great experience, but I had spent five years in player development, and it’s something that I’m passionate about," Mair said last week at the Sabres Prospects Challenge. "I love helping young players. I love watching them grow and being a part of their success, so it felt like a natural fit."' … [Read more...] about Adam Mair back developing players in Buffalo
Sabres National Anthem signer to step down over vaccine requirement
'Allen sent a letter to 7 Eyewitness News, as well as other news outlets, saying his choice is based on the fact that he has not and will not get a COVID-19 vaccine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres National Anthem signer to step down over vaccine requirement
Sabres national anthem signer Doug Allen won’t return over vaccine mandate
'“I have nothing but good things to say about them and the people that I’ve worked with down there have been great. This was just a personal decision that I think is very important for each of us and I choose not to get the vaccine,” said Allen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres national anthem signer Doug Allen won’t return over vaccine mandate
Citing COVID protocols, Doug Allen leaves national anthem role with Sabres
'Allen, who is widely recognized by Sabres fans as the man who has sung the "The Star-Spangled Banner" before games for more than 25 years, said he had COVID in January in a letter posted Saturday morning. He added that "I now have natural immunity, so I am choosing to not get vaccinated."' … [Read more...] about Citing COVID protocols, Doug Allen leaves national anthem role with Sabres
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Fitzgerald ready to embrace leadership role this season (Amerks.com) Peterka excited to get to work at Sabres training camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
New season, contract with Sabres help lift some of Rasmus Dahlin's burdens
'"First three years I was kind of here to see and learn but now that's done," Dahlin acknowledged. "I need to take more responsibility in the locker room and on the ice, too. I want to be more of a leader. I want to be a guy that you can trust in every single second I'm at the rink. I'm not a young talent anymore. I've got to step up and show what I can do."' … [Read more...] about New season, contract with Sabres help lift some of Rasmus Dahlin’s burdens
Sabres notebook: With arena booked, a quick day off starts the weekend
'"We might not have done it if there wasn't something in the venue here but it kind of forced us to think about it. And logic says it's not a bad idea. We push them hard for two days, we know they're sore on the third day. And it is harder. You have to run a different practice on the third day or you're going to get injured."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: With arena booked, a quick day off starts the weekend