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Archives for October 2, 2022

Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's strong camp continues in Sabres win

'Luukkonen was the Sabres’ best player and kept the score at 0-0 until their lineup, which featured a blend of NHL regulars and soon-to-be Amerks, found a rhythm in the second period. Victor Olofsson scored a power-play goal, Tage Thompson added to the lead with a snapshot from the right circle and Jack Quinn secured a 3-1 preseason record for Buffalo with his empty-netter.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s strong camp continues in Sabres win

Buffalo News |

Mike Harrington: It's time for the nitty-gritty of Sabres training camp

'The Sabres are 3-1 in the preseason and have had no issues with goaltending thus far. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been excellent in both of his starts, and was easily the best player on the ice Saturday. The team giving up just nine goals in four games, no matter how weak opposing rosters have been built, is still a good sign.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s time for the nitty-gritty of Sabres training camp

Buffalo News |

Inside the NHL: Game behind the game is hit for Sabres mates Rasmus Dahlin and Casey Mittelstadt

'The machine passes a sequence of 16 pucks in short order and electronically calculates a score using variables of a player's shot after they receive the passes. Players can keep track of their own scores and follow their teammates' progress on a phone app, and that's where the one-upsmanship comes in.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Game behind the game is hit for Sabres mates Rasmus Dahlin and Casey Mittelstadt

Buffalo News |

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen happy with Sabres’ plan: ‘It’s about the starts’

'“It’s more about starts for him,” Adams said when camp opened Sept. 22. “It’s less about where he gets his minutes, more about him getting his minutes. And I truly believe that. Because he’s had some challenges with injuries and just getting himself into that rhythm of having that foundation to build on.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen happy with Sabres’ plan: ‘It’s about the starts’

Olean Times Herald |

Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage

Questions linger on Penguins blue line after young defensemen underwhelm again in preseason (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Tristan Jarry makes 32 saves as Penguins fall to Sabres in preseason (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Finally healthy, Penguins forward Drake Caggiula is showing he should stay in the NHL (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Mike Sullivan Shares His Thoughts From Preseason … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

SabreSpace.com |

Sabres' Luukkonen was dominant in win over the Penguins

'There seems to be a huge improvement in another thing that Luukkonen does. He now fights for his ice. Don Granato said Luukkonen went home this summer and got himself in much better condition and he can see it in his goalie’s practices. With that he moves around better, but he also worked on finding pucks through traffic. He gets into the high traffic areas around his crease … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Luukkonen was dominant in win over the Penguins

WGR-AM |