‘Hayden is on a two-way deal and could be in line to go to Rochester (assuming he clears waivers). But he’s had some good moments in camp. He’s strong along the boards, dependable in his own zone and can do things with the puck, like when he turned a Columbus defenseman inside-out and fed Arttu Ruotsalainen in front for a goal in Buffalo’s preseason opener. And he can give the Sabres an edge they need, as evidenced by his five fights last year in Arizona.’
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Sabres center Zemgus Girgensons named one of Latvia’s first three Olympians
‘”It’s an unbelievable experience to have as a player and I’m just happy to be a part of it again,” Girgensons said after practice Friday in KeyBank Center. “Just being in an (Olympic) Village with all the other athletes, I think that was the coolest part about it. Just being surrounded by other world-class athletes and having a chat with other countries’ and your own country’s other players.”‘
John Hayden hoping ‘Swiss Army Knife’ style helps him crack Sabres’ lineup
‘“I feel fortunate to be here in Buffalo and help push this in the right direction,” Hayden said following Friday’s practice.’
Sabres notes: Zemgus Girgensons thrilled to represent Latvia at Olympics
‘“We’re celebrating like we won the (Stanley) Cup or something,” he said following Friday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “For the guys back home, it means a lot. I’m glad to be a part of something like that.”‘
All eyes on Eichel and ongoing stalemate with Sabres
‘The issue could come to a head should the Sabres suspend Eichel without pay. Such a move would almost surely lead to the NHLPA filing a grievance, which neither side prefers because of the precedent it could set in either affirming or negating the CBA language.’
Zemgus Girgensons honored to represent Latvia in 2022 Winter Olympics
‘“It’s definitely cool,” Girgensons said on Friday following practice at KeyBank Center. “I went in Sochi, it’s an unbelievable experience to have as a player and I’m just happy to be a part of it again.”’
Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons named to 2022 Latvia Olympic team
‘Girgensons, who was the Sabres lone All-Star in 2015, has played 489 games with the Sabres since 2013 and has scored 61 goals.’
Hayden hopes to be ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for Sabres
‘A quick glance at Hayden’s NHL fight card is all it takes to know that he plays with an edge. The winger comes to Buffalo with 16 fights during his five-year career, including a career-high five last season. His ledger includes bouts with former Sabres Marcus Foligno and Nicolas Deslauriers.’
Girgensons selected to Latvia roster for 2022 Olympics
‘Each country has been asked to announce three provisional NHL players who will be included on final rosters come January. In addition to Girgensons, Latvia selected San Jose forward Rudolfs Balcers and Toronto prospect Kristians Rubins.’
Sabres assign Davidson to Rochester
‘The 6-foot-2, left-shot defenseman has appeared in 180 games spanning seven NHL seasons. He has tallied 49 points (15+32) in 192 career AHL contests, including a career-high 20 points (3+7) in 34 games with the Stockton Heat (Calgary Flames affiliate) in 2019-20.’