'Expectations are high now. Patience was already a tough sell to hockey fans in Buffalo. Now, the Sabres faithful have gone 12 years without experiencing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and their team is viewed as a contender.' … [Read more...] about Roster competition, high expectations among themes of Sabres’ training camp
Archives for September 20, 2023
Mike Harrington: It's time for Sabres to perform with swagger that's been missing for too long
'There is no more hoping. This is about expectation, and making the performance match the hype. There should be no more talk of playoff droughts. Forget meaningful games in March. Let's see meaningful games in May.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s time for Sabres to perform with swagger that’s been missing for too long
Position-by-position look at Sabres' training camp roster
'Here is a player-by-player look at most of the Sabres that will be on the ice when practices begin Thursday...'. … [Read more...] about Position-by-position look at Sabres’ training camp roster
Sabres prospect Nikita Novikov turns heads in first games in Buffalo
'The Russian, 20, compiled three assists and five points in 62 games with the Kontinental Hockey League’s Moscow Dynamo all of last season. The 6-foot-4, 211-pound Novikov quickly emerged as the Sabres’ biggest surprise in the rookie tournament, showcasing an aggressive style all over the ice and adroit passing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Nikita Novikov turns heads in first games in Buffalo
Zach Metsa hopes to turn playing for Amerks into NHL contract
'Matt Savoie put on a good show for two sellout crowds before getting injured just 26 seconds into Monday’s game. The 2022 first-round pick scored two goals on Friday, and had a highlight reel goal as he took advantage of open ice, because of his speed and the way he reads plays.' … [Read more...] about Zach Metsa hopes to turn playing for Amerks into NHL contract
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres Prospects Challenge showcases future talent
'After last season, all the talk was about another 2022 first-round pick in Jiri Kulich. He started in Rochester as an 18-year-old and scored 24 goals in 62 games. He added seven more in 12 playoff games. He had a pair of goals in the Prospects Challenge and was often dangerous, but it was 2021 first-round pick Isak Rosen that caught my eye.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres Prospects Challenge showcases future talent
Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow on the blue line
'Last year, Samuelsson and Dahlin logged over 671 minutes in 52 games as a pair. In that time, Dahlin established new career highs in goals (15), assists (58), points (73) and plus/minus (plus-12). Power and Jokiharju became comfortable together as the usual second pair, playing just shy of 700 minutes together over the course of 60 games. Clifton and Johnson could take spots … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow on the blue line