Blue Jackets' NHL lineup skates past Sabres in road exhibition (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets score early, often on way to win over Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
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Mittelstadt scores twice in Sabres' loss to Columbus
'The Blue Jackets would close the middle stanza with a 5-1 lead thanks to a pair of goals late in the second period. Laine and Oliver Bjorkstrand each scored even strength for Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt scores twice in Sabres’ loss to Columbus
Opinion: Too much standing around costs Sabres in preseason loss to Columbus
'The problem in my mind is the six defensemen dressed for this game could very well be the D on opening night and they were atrocious.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Too much standing around costs Sabres in preseason loss to Columbus
Tage Thompson getting first try at center in NHL
'Thompson said he's been working a lot at taking faceoffs. While this will be the first taste of playing center at the National Hockey League level, this isn’t the first time Thompson has moved to the middle of the ice.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson getting first try at center in NHL
Postgame Report | Mittelstadt, Peterka score during loss to Columbus
'Too often, Granato found the opposite to be true during a 5-3 preseason loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center on Monday. Hesitation led to wide-open looks for the Blue Jackets, who capitalized to build an insurmountable lead during the first 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Mittelstadt, Peterka score during loss to Columbus
Sabres claim Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers
'Fjallby, 23, was a fifth-round draft pick by the Capitals in 2016. He tallied 15 points (10+5) in 31 games with AHL Hershey last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers
Sharpen Up: October 5, 2021 | Sabres travel to Pittsburgh tonight
'Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. Fans can watch the AT&T Sports feed of the game on MSG or listen to Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray call the action on WGR 550.' … [Read more...] about Sharpen Up: October 5, 2021 | Sabres travel to Pittsburgh tonight
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2021-22 training camp roster (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel should assume some risk and go have his surgery
'Yes, he'll get suspended by the Sabres. But that might happen anyway when the season starts and Eichel isn't available to play because he has rejected the club's medical advice. Yes, he'll lose his salary in that timeframe and he'll be paying for a procedure to fix an injury that came during a game and not from some off-ice mishap. But if he is so sure this is the procedure … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel should assume some risk and go have his surgery
Sabres release 12, will join Amerks
'Each player in that group was signed by the organization to an American Hockey League contract and they will join the Rochester Americans, who begin training camp practices Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 12, will join Amerks
Trade to Sabres energized Robert Hagg: ‘I can’t wait to get to Buffalo’
'“The year we had last year was awful with Philly,” said Hagg, who was acquired July 23 in exchange for defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen and two high draft picks. “So we kind of knew that something was going to happen.”' … [Read more...] about Trade to Sabres energized Robert Hagg: ‘I can’t wait to get to Buffalo’
Sabres release 12 players from training camp tryouts
'The Sabres have 43 players left on their camp roster. Coach Don Granato said more moves will be made early next week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 12 players from training camp tryouts
Sabres release a dozen players from tryout
'The Buffalo Sabres will return to practice Sunday morning and continue their preseason on Monday when they host Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release a dozen players from tryout
Cozens, Ruotsalainen settling back in at center
'"My training camp last year was (World) Juniors, so it's been nice to come here for the past few weeks and have a full camp." Cozens said. "I'm just excited to get going here, and I'm anxious for the regular season to start. I think camp for me has been good so far… this is the best I've ever felt in my life. There's a lot of responsibility with playing center, and I want that … [Read more...] about Cozens, Ruotsalainen settling back in at center
Sabres release 12 players from tryout
'All 12 players will report to the Rochester Americans' training camp, which opens Monday at Blue Cross Arena for physicals and medical testing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 12 players from tryout