'“We didn’t have this type of pressure two years ago because we weren’t good enough,” Sabres head coach Don Granato said. “We’re good enough to have this pressure now so it’s time to embrace it.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Pressure is a privilege’: Buffalo Sabres embracing increased expectations as they begin training camp
Archives for September 2023
Sabres ‘window’s open right now,’ GM Kevyn Adams says
'“We have to embrace expectations,” general manager Kevyn Adams said Wednesday as the Sabres opened training camp. “I look at pressure as a privilege.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘window’s open right now,’ GM Kevyn Adams says
4 check: Sabres training camp storylines
'It’s likely one of the three will be sent to Rochester to be the Americans’ starter or potentially even traded. However, Luukkonen or Comrie would have to go through waivers to reach the minors, meaning another NHL team could claim them.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres training camp storylines
Sabres GM Adams on contract negotiations with Dahlin and Power: 'I feel like we're in a good place'
'"This process started back around the combine, before the draft," Adams said Thursday before the team hit the ice to start training camp. "The key takeaways are that I've explained to their camps, and them individually, how important they are to this franchise, how we feel about them, and we want them here long-term."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams on contract negotiations with Dahlin and Power: ‘I feel like we’re in a good place’
Sabres trying to get long-term contracts done with Dahlin, Power
'Each defenseman has one season remaining on his contract and has been eligible to sign another contract since July 1. Dahlin, 23, signed a three-year contract ($6 million average annual value) on Sept. 22, 2021. Power, 20, signed a three-year, entry-level contract April 8, 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to get long-term contracts done with Dahlin, Power
Sabres season preview: Thompson scoring, emergence of Levi among keys
'The stakes are up with no playoff appearances in 12 seasons. Buffalo had 91 points in 2022-23, the most since 96 in 2010-11, the last time it made the postseason. Levi, Thompson, Skinner, Cozens, Rasmus Dahlin (73 points; 15 goals, 58 assists) and Owen Power (35 points; four goals, 31 assists), with continuity under Granato, are in place to end the longest active playoff … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Thompson scoring, emergence of Levi among keys
'Pressure as privilege' | Sabres embracing expectations entering 2023-24
'The Sabres were coming off a last-place finish when Granato took over in 2021. Tage Thompson had never scored 10 goals in a season, let alone 40. Rasmus Dahlin had not yet developed the confidence of a top defenseman. Alex Tuch was a member of the Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about ‘Pressure as privilege’ | Sabres embracing expectations entering 2023-24
Savoie considered week to week with upper-body injury
'“I think there’s a chance (he skates in training camp),” Adams said. “I don’t think this week is likely and then we’ll kind of re-evaluate. I know he’s begging, but we’ll have to kind of take it week by week here.”' … [Read more...] about Savoie considered week to week with upper-body injury
Camp Notebook | Talks on Dahlin, Power extensions intensifying
'“I mean, these guys are both elite, young defensemen in the league,” Adams said prior to the group’s first practice at training camp. “…They're both, to me, critically important pieces of the puzzle moving forward.”' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Talks on Dahlin, Power extensions intensifying
Sabres optimistic Matt Savoie won't need surgery on injured left shoulder
'Sources confirmed to The Buffalo News that Savoie will be out at least a few weeks while the Sabres’ medical staff takes a conservative approach to treating the shoulder. Team doctors will then re-evaluate Savoie to see how the injury responded to rehab. Initial tests left the Sabres and their doctors optimistic that Savoie can avoid surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres optimistic Matt Savoie won’t need surgery on injured left shoulder
Sabres begin training camp with Devon Levi, prospects and Victor Olofsson in spotlight
'They have a whopping 64 players on their camp roster: seven goalies, 21 defensemen and 36 forwards. Still, most of their opening night lineup was set months ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin training camp with Devon Levi, prospects and Victor Olofsson in spotlight
Sabres release 2023 training camp roster
'When it comes to some jersey numbers this upcoming season, free agent defensive signing Erik Johnson will wear No. 6, which is the same number he wore with the Colorado Avalanche. Fellow free agent defenseman Connor Clifton takes No. 75, which is the same number he wore with the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2023 training camp roster
Sabres announce 2023 training camp roster
'The Buffalo Sabres have announced their 2023 training camp roster which consists of 64 players, including 36 forwards, 21 defensemen and seven goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2023 training camp roster
Camp Preview | Familiar faces, added depth at goaltender
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie return after combining to start 51 games in 2022-23. They are joined by 21-year-old rookie Devon Levi, who joined the Sabres at the end of March and went 5-2-0 in seven starts.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | Familiar faces, added depth at goaltender
Roster competition, high expectations among themes of Sabres' training camp
'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