'“He seems like a special player. His motor is really good. His hockey IQ is really good,” said head coach Lindy Ruff. “He’s got a lot of puck savvy. He’s got everything. I see why they kept him.”' … [Read more...] about Even at 19, Zach Benson can give Sabres the ‘mature game’ needed up front
Archives for September 21, 2024
Sabres notebook: Peyton Krebs got his deal, now needs to find his role
'“I was making sure it happened before camp,” Krebs said. “Obviously, I didn’t want to miss anything with (new head coach Lindy Ruff) being here, didn’t want to miss anything in general.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Peyton Krebs got his deal, now needs to find his role
How can you watch Sabres preseason games? Here's your TV/streaming lineup
'Saturday's opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins in KeyBank Center will be the only one on the seven-game schedule to be televised on MSG that will be using Sabres announcers Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray on the call. It starts at 7 p.m. and is also simulcast on WGR Radio.' … [Read more...] about How can you watch Sabres preseason games? Here’s your TV/streaming lineup
After signing contract, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs begins fight for ice time
'Right now, he might rank 13th on the depth chart. Every day is precious as he battles for ice time.' … [Read more...] about After signing contract, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs begins fight for ice time
Thompson thinks last year was well below his standards
'“You’re always hungry to get better and for me, I’ve already set a standard that is better than what I did last year, so anything short of that is just not good enough and I’m always trying to exceed expectations and goals and I didn’t even come close to those, so statistics weren’t good enough and other aspects of my game that you can’t put a finger on like consistent … [Read more...] about Thompson thinks last year was well below his standards
'He's got everything': Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff impressed with Zach Benson so far
'"He's got everything I see why they kept him," said Ruff. "I don't think they had him penciled in but he worked his way in and you look at today's scrimmage I thought he was really good in today's scrimmage."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s got everything’: Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff impressed with Zach Benson so far
Zach Benson sets high standard for second season with Sabres
'“I handle myself with a high standard and I have high expectations for myself," Benson said. "I just want to come in really push get to my game right away and overall compete.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson sets high standard for second season with Sabres
Sabres assign Miedema, Leenders to junior clubs
'Buffalo’s training camp roster now consists of 57 players, including 31 forwards, 20 defensemen, and six goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Miedema, Leenders to junior clubs
Day 3 Notebook | Benson impresses during intrasquad scrimmage
'“His motor is really good, his hockey IQ is really good, he’s got a lot of puck savvy,” Ruff said. “He’s got everything.”' … [Read more...] about Day 3 Notebook | Benson impresses during intrasquad scrimmage