'An NHL audition is inevitable. The Sabres can play Savoie for as many as nine games without burning the first year of his entry-level contract. Ideally, they would be able to have the 19-year-old in Rochester for the duration of the regular season, but the NHL’s development agreement with Canada’s top junior leagues prevents him from skating in the AHL regular season unless … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie back with Sabres, preparing for NHL debut after strong showing with Amerks
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With Devon Levi healthy, Sabres will likely rotate goalies
'“There’s no need for that type of a grind and the benefit, quite honestly, would be less because he’s had the experience it,” Granato said of Levi. “Now, I think he’s ready for it need be if we were down and had to deal with injuries, but I think UPL has been good. Devon was good the other night.' … [Read more...] about With Devon Levi healthy, Sabres will likely rotate goalies
After strong stint with Rochester, Matt Savoie rejoins Sabres, could play soon; Dylan Cozens close to returning
'“It’s exciting,” Savoie said of returning to Buffalo. “It’s been a dream of mine to play in the NHL since, I mean, as long as I can remember. So to be back up here and practicing and back involved with the big club, it’s pretty special."' … [Read more...] about After strong stint with Rochester, Matt Savoie rejoins Sabres, could play soon; Dylan Cozens close to returning
Tuesday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres visit the Hurricanes after Tuch’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: November 7 vs. Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) Projected Lineup: November 7 vs. Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage
Savoie back with Sabres, won't play Tuesday against Hurricanes
'Savoie won’t play on Tuesday in Carolina against the Hurricanes, because head coach Don Granato would like to get him some practice time.' … [Read more...] about Savoie back with Sabres, won’t play Tuesday against Hurricanes
Sabres recall Matt Savoie, rookie won’t play Tuesday
'Savoie featured in six games during his 14-day stint with the Amerks, tallying two goals and five points. The 19-year-old suffered a shoulder injury during the prospect’s challenge in September, which kept him out for a few weeks and prompted the loan to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Matt Savoie, rookie won’t play Tuesday
Practice Report | Savoie taking things day by day as he returns to practice with Sabres
'“It was huge. I wanted to pick up right where I left off. I had a really good summer and just wanted to continue building on that,” Savoie said. “I was playing with really good linemates, and the coaching staff gave me really good opportunities. So yeah, it was good.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Savoie taking things day by day as he returns to practice with Sabres