'Buffalo still has 10 defensemen on the roster, as 2019 first-round pick Ryan Johnson has performed well enough in camp and in the preseason games to continue getting a look.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Zach Benson, Ryan Johnson remain as Sabres open final week of training camp
Archives for October 2023
Sabres loan Cecconi, Davies to Rochester pending waiver clearance
'The Buffalo Sabres have loaned defensemen Joseph Cecconi and Jeremy Davies to the Rochester Americans pending waiver clearance, the team announced Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Cecconi, Davies to Rochester pending waiver clearance
Observations: Zach Benson, Brandon Biro strengthen cases to make Sabres
'Every shift matters for Biro as he tries to impress the Sabres’ coaches and management. He's one of several forwards vying for a spot on the opening-night roster. And one of his competitors made a statement of his own against the Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Zach Benson, Brandon Biro strengthen cases to make Sabres
Inside the NHL: Andrei Vasilevskiy's back surgery opens Atlantic window wider for Sabres, Senators
'The playoff chances for the Sabres, Ottawa Senators and perhaps even the Detroit Red Wings grew in recent days and that had nothing to do with what’s up in their respective camps. The news that Vasilevskiy had microdiscectomy to address a lumbar disk herniation in his back and will miss the first two months of the season is serious trouble for Tampa and boosts hopes elsewhere … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Andrei Vasilevskiy’s back surgery opens Atlantic window wider for Sabres, Senators
Sabres’ Zach Benson scores late winner, making push to stay in Buffalo
'Barely a week ago, it felt like Zach Benson might receive a long look during training camp before the Sabres returned him to junior hockey. But four games, two goals and four points later, the prospect is fighting to earn an NHL roster spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Benson scores late winner, making push to stay in Buffalo
Sabres trim roster by loaning goalies to Amerks, pending waivers
'Tokarski and Cooley, both of whom played one period for the Sabres during the preseason, are expected to be the Amerks’ goaltending tandem this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim roster by loaning goalies to Amerks, pending waivers
Sunday's Columbus Coverage
Buffalo Sabres overwhelm Columbus Blue Jackets in third period, notch comeback win (Columbus Dispatch) Laine scores twice but Blue Jackets lose at Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage
Special teams lifts Sabres to win over Columbus
'Levi and the Sabres were able to hold off Columbus over the final two minutes to preserve the one-goal win. The strecth included an extra skater thanks to the Blue Jackets pulling Merzlikins from the goal.' … [Read more...] about Special teams lifts Sabres to win over Columbus
NHL Preseason: Sabres rally from 3 goals down for victory over Blue Jackets
'The Sabres put four unanswered goals past the Blue Jackets across the second and third periods, rallying for a 4-3 victory at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about NHL Preseason: Sabres rally from 3 goals down for victory over Blue Jackets
Hamilton Take 2: Young players impressing in Sabres preseason
'On Saturday, Krebs centered Alex Tuch andRousek and it was that line in the third period that helped the Sabres dominate the rest of the way. They got in on a forecheck and hemmed the Blue Jackets into their zone. The Thompson line came over the boards and continued the domination and you could sense this young group knew they had this game.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Young players impressing in Sabres preseason
'It's special to watch' | Benson continues dynamic preseason with game-winning goal vs. Columbus
'Jeff Skinner added a pair of power-play goals and Henri Jokiharju also scored for the Sabres, who fought back after falling behind 3-0 early in the second period. Devon Levi played the full game in goal and made 26 saves.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s special to watch’ | Benson continues dynamic preseason with game-winning goal vs. Columbus
Sabres return Komarov to juniors, loan 3 players to Rochester
'The Sabres’ training camp roster now consists of 35 players, including 20 forwards, 12 defensemen, and three goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return Komarov to juniors, loan 3 players to Rochester