'“I think when you’re injured it’s easy to kind of shy away and be on a little bit of an island, but I think I’ve done a good job and the other guys have done a good job with including me in everything,” Savoie told reporters Friday morning following his first skate with the Sabres since training camp began last month. “Me being in team meetings, learning lots about the system, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie clears another hurdle in recovery from ‘devastating’ injury
Archives for October 2023
Inside the NHL: A jump in the salary cap is well-timed for Sabres' needs
'Buffalo is going to open this season with around $8.7 million in cap space, according to Capfriendly.com, but that money is quickly soaked up for next season already when you consider what the Sabres are going to have to pay Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power. That duo is making about a combined $6.9 million this year – and will likely be looking at $18 million to $20 million for … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A jump in the salary cap is well-timed for Sabres’ needs
Sabres’ Zach Benson scores again, caps terrific preseason: ‘Done very well’
'Having been selected 13th overall this year, Benson, 18, figured to receive a long look during training camp. But the aggressive and talented winger quickly seized his chance and earned more action, playing in six of the Sabres’ seven preseason games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Benson scores again, caps terrific preseason: ‘Done very well’
Sabres prospect Matt Savoie thrilled to return to practice following injury
'“It was definitely pretty devastating to not even get a chance to play in any preseason games or get to show myself in the games before the season,” Savoie said following Friday’s pregame skate in KeyBank Center, his first session since getting injured.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie thrilled to return to practice following injury
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Drew O’Connor puts finishing touches on sensational preseason, proves worth on top line in Penguins win (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins defeat Sabres in preseason finale (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Sully Says: Penguins at Sabres (Final Preseason Game) (PittsburghPenguins.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres fall to Penguins in preseason finale
'The goal scoring came early and often to start the second period, as the two teams scored six total goals during the middle frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins in preseason finale
Opinion: Sabres have a lot to work on as they ready for season opener Thursday
'Rasmus Dahlin and Connor Clifton were on the ice for four goals-against, and Dahlin spent quite a bit of the night turning the puck over. Buffalo’s penalty killing was horrendous on Friday, as the Penguins went 2-for-3 with the extra man. If the penalty killing doesn’t improve from 28th in the league like it was last year, making the playoffs will be extremely difficult.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres have a lot to work on as they ready for season opener Thursday
4 check: Projecting Sabres lineup after preseason finale
'In many ways, Benson seized the opportunity from his junior hockey linemate Matt Savoie, the Sabres’ first-round pick the summer before. Savoie skated with the Sabres on Friday morning for the first time since injuring his shoulder in the final game of the prospects challenge.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Projecting Sabres lineup after preseason finale
Sabres fall to Pittsburgh in their final preseason game
'Defenseman Erik Johnson played his first game in Sabres blue and gold while the rookie Zach Benson appeared in his sixth preseason game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Pittsburgh in their final preseason game
Sabres prospect Matthew Savoie returns to practice after suffering shoulder injury
'"It was definitely pretty devastating to not even get a chance to play in any preseason games or get to show myself in the games before the season," Savoie said. "I thought I came into camp in really good shape. I thought I had a big summer and got really strong and a lot faster, so yeah, it was definitely tough to not be able to showcase that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matthew Savoie returns to practice after suffering shoulder injury
Mittelstadt tallies 3 points in preseason loss to Penguins
'Benson, JJ Peterka, and Victor Olofsson each had a goal and an assist for Buffalo while Devon Levi made 30 saves.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt tallies 3 points in preseason loss to Penguins
Savoie returns to practice with Sabres
'Savoie joined teammates on the ice for a heavily attended optional skate ahead of their preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He had previously been skating four to five times a week on his own, which helped him avoid any significant drop-off from a conditioning standpoint.' … [Read more...] about Savoie returns to practice with Sabres
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks top Comets in overtime in preseason finale (Amerks.com) Comets drop exhibition game to Americans, 4-3 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Notebook: Erik Johnson to make preseason debut in finale vs. Pens
'“Just had a nagging thing kind of pop up that I’ve dealt with before,” Johnson said after practice Thursday. “(If it was) regular season, I’m playing, but we just wanted to be smart about it and not have it linger into the season. And honestly, I really think you get a lot out of practice here the way we practice, so I’m not concerned at all. I’m ready to get to the real … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Erik Johnson to make preseason debut in finale vs. Pens
Prospect Zach Benson’s performance gives Sabres intriguing roster option
'“He doesn’t back down to a fight, and … a lot of guys nowadays are waiting,” Krebs said. “But he doesn’t wait and you can see that in his game. He’s not going to wait for someone else to do it; he’ll go get the puck and make the play. I think, obviously, he has the skill to make those plays, but I think from the start of it it’s that ability to hunt the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Prospect Zach Benson’s performance gives Sabres intriguing roster option