'"Sometimes you've just got to keep the puck out of the net," Levi said, recalling the sequence late in the second period. "It wasn't pretty, but we were kind of five guys in the crease scramling it out. We found a way to keep it out. Those moments happen all the time and you don't see those during summer workouts."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Devon Levi stellar in preseason win, delivers 19 saves for Sabres
Archives for September 27, 2023
From Youngstown to KeyBank Center: Sabres debut is no mere exhibition for Joseph Cecconi
'“Every player’s goal is playing in the NHL,” Cecconi said. “And when I got traded, I knew I had a fresh start and just kind of took it from there. I’m just trying to learn, learn everything from different guys and now you think it’s a real possibility.”' … [Read more...] about From Youngstown to KeyBank Center: Sabres debut is no mere exhibition for Joseph Cecconi
Sabres goalie Devon Levi looks sharp in preseason debut
'Levi looked sharp throughout the night, making 13 saves in the first period and six in the second, including three during a late 20-second flurry. The final stop earned the rookie loud cheers from the announced crowd of 11,153 fans in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi looks sharp in preseason debut
Youngstown’s Joseph Cecconi grabbing Sabres’ attention
'“It was just a chance to start over,” Cecconi said. “… I got better as a hockey player and brought a lot of confidence over to the Sabres organization when I got traded. And then just being in Roch, the coaching staff and my teammates give me a lot of confidence to be myself, and ultimately I had a good playoff run.”' … [Read more...] about Youngstown’s Joseph Cecconi grabbing Sabres’ attention
Benson, Levi impressive in Sabres’ preseason win over Boston
'“He has a knack and a sense to read plays, make plays, steal and strip pucks from players that you shouldn’t in this league,” added the Sabres head coach. “And in two games, he has impressive equally both nights.”' … [Read more...] about Benson, Levi impressive in Sabres’ preseason win over Boston
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Boston Bruins prospect Mason Lohrei makes NHL debut vs. Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins notebook: Young Bruins drop 4-1 decision in Buffalo (Boston Herald) Ex-Northeastern star thwarts Bruins in preseason loss to Sabres (Springfield Republican) How Alex Chiasson, Danton Heinen Felt In First Bruins Preseason Appearance (NESN) Bruins Notes: Jim Montgomery Takes Positives From … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Devon Levi perfect, offense scores early in Sabres' preseason win over Bruins
'Buffalo was able to take advantage of an early power play chance to score the game's first goal and enjoy a 1-0 lead through the opening period. Tage Thompson made the initial pass, while 2023 first-round pick Zach Benson fed the puck to Jeff Skinner, who converted on a one-time opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi perfect, offense scores early in Sabres’ preseason win over Bruins
Brandon Biro getting good opportunity at Sabres training camp
'"Brandon’s a guy that I’ve watched quite a bit," said Granato on Tuesday following his team's win. "We had talked a lot last year about him being called up, and unfortunately, injuries took him out of it. But he’s a guy that I’ve become very familiar with, and there’s nothing he’s doing here that surprises me. It’s just that’s Brandon."' … [Read more...] about Brandon Biro getting good opportunity at Sabres training camp
Sabres beat Bruins in preseason home opener
'Ten different Sabres players found the scoresheet in the game on Tuesday, but only four found the back of the net and it all started with a slick backhanded pass from the rookie Zach Benson to Jeff Skinner for the one-timer that put Buffalo up 1-0 after the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Bruins in preseason home opener
Sabres defeat Bruins 4-1 in preseason home opener
'Jeff Skinner, Riley Stillman, Brandon Biro, and Filip Cederqvist all tallied goals in the win while Casey Mittelstadt added two assists as 10 different Sabres found their way on the scoresheet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Bruins 4-1 in preseason home opener