'Things happen fast in NHL games - and on social media - and they've moved at blazing speed in Cozens' career too. The 2019 first-round draft pick is just 22, but already played 201 NHL games, is opening a seven-year, $49.7 million contract and is coming off a 31-goal, 68-point season.' … [Read more...] about In skill, intensity and even emojis, Dylan Cozens packs a punch in middle for Sabres
Archives for October 3, 2023
Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson making strong impression: ‘Pretty talented kid’
'“I feel like I have not done that before in a long time,” the rookie said with a laugh following Monday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “… I like actually playing games closer together versus playing two then you got to wait. A week is a long time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson making strong impression: ‘Pretty talented kid’
Will B.C.'s Zach Benson stick with the Buffalo Sabres full-time as an 18-year-old?
'Benson, in fact, has been so good so far with the Sabres that he may not be back with Wenatchee any time soon. There are suggestions that the small, skilled winger will start the NHL regular season with Buffalo and get a chance to stick there all season.' … [Read more...] about Will B.C.’s Zach Benson stick with the Buffalo Sabres full-time as an 18-year-old?
Sabres embracing expectations of finally being in position to snap 12-season playoff drought
'Weaknesses: The Sabres can be scored upon. Goaltending inconsistencies combined with defensive zone breakdowns — a sign of the team’s youth — led to Buffalo finishing 26th in the NHL in allowing an average 3.62 goals per game. The goalie trio unraveled during a three-week stretch spanning Feb. 28 to March 21 in which the Sabres toppled from contention by going 2-8-2 before … [Read more...] about Sabres embracing expectations of finally being in position to snap 12-season playoff drought
Sabres players enjoyed up-close look at Bills on game day
'While the players had a lot of fun, it was more than that for Sabres head coach Don Granato. "I know it’s more," said Granato following Monday's practice. "They love the comradery, they like doing things as a group as much as possible, and they love being in Buffalo. They take pride in it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres players enjoyed up-close look at Bills on game day
'They love being in Buffalo' | Team trip to Bills game another example of Sabres' camaraderie
'Clifton – along with the rest of the Sabres players still at training camp – were in attendance for the Buffalo Bills’ 48-20 win over the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium. The team was welcomed on the field prior to kickoff and met quarterback Josh Allen, who personally greeted each Sabres player.' … [Read more...] about ‘They love being in Buffalo’ | Team trip to Bills game another example of Sabres’ camaraderie
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Open Training Camp: Day One Notebook (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage