'Forward Matt Savoie has been loaned to the Winnipeg Ice of the WHL. Savoie was Buffalo's top pick (ninth overall) at the 2022 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim training camp roster
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Matt Savoie using extra time with Sabres to become 'best possible player'
'“I think my goal is to keep getting better every day,” Savoie said after practice. “Continuing to adjust to the pace and continuing to grow my confidence. I think I’ve done a good job so far, so I think I’m just going to continue with that.”' … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie using extra time with Sabres to become ‘best possible player’
After two years in KHL, Lawrence Pilut returns to Sabres mature defenseman
'“You kind of find that stability in your game that you can go out and show every night, day in and day out,” Pilut said following Wednesday’s session of training camp at KeyBank Center. “And I think that’s something I’ve worked on, especially these past two years. … I feel coming back now I’m more confident in my game and comfortable out there.”' … [Read more...] about After two years in KHL, Lawrence Pilut returns to Sabres mature defenseman
Sabres prospect Matt Savoie earning long look in Buffalo
'Savoie, 18, is the only junior player left on the Sabres’ 55-man training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie earning long look in Buffalo
Traikos: As he approaches his rookie season, Buffalo's Owen Power aims to be the next Cale Makar
'“Scoring has been kind of a struggle for me the last couple of years,” Power, who managed two goals in each of his two seasons at the University of Michigan, said in a 1-on-1 interview with Postmedia. “I’m getting chances, just not putting them in. So being more accurate with the shots, getting them off quicker, different skating patterns to kind of help mess up the goalies, … [Read more...] about Traikos: As he approaches his rookie season, Buffalo’s Owen Power aims to be the next Cale Makar
Jacob Bryson looking to continue consistency he had to end last season
'There are nuances to being a left handed shot on the right side. Bryson said, “When you’re breaking out the puck and in the neutral zone, you’re always catching it and your back is facing the play, so your first step always has to be up the ice.' … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson looking to continue consistency he had to end last season
Olofsson confident Sabres can carry over late success last season
'"We found a way to just go out and enjoy it and play some really good hockey," Olofsson said. "When we're at our best is when we don't think too much, we just go out and play and have fun. You've got to do that for a full season. "Like the team, my biggest problem has been staying on a high level for 82 games."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson confident Sabres can carry over late success last season
Camp Notebook | Savoie earning further evaluation with strong performance
'"There's so many things to be excited about," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "I think the more experiences we can immerse him in while he is here, the better and faster he will acclimate. Yeah, the intention is got him into another game at least and evaluate again from that point."' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Savoie earning further evaluation with strong performance