'“It’s actually crazy how much it increases it,” said Benson, who skated at left wing on a line with Noah Ostlund at center and Jack Quinn at right wing on the first day of training camp Thursday at LECOM Harborcenter. “That’s really all I could think about, all summer. You just want to get back there. It truly is the best time of your life when you’re playing in the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Benson yearns for more after a taste of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Archives for September 18, 2026
Tage Thompson has big goals for himself and his team | Mike Harrington
'"I think it's just consistency. It's hard to score in this league, for sure. The one thing I've learned is the the longer you play, and the more seasons you play, you've got to find new ways to score. The other teams pre-scout you and find ways to shut you down or take away time and space."' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson has big goals for himself and his team | Mike Harrington
Sabres begin season confident they’re better than last year: ‘We’re not the old Sabres anymore’
'“We have a lot of that with our group right now,” Thompson said of confidence players developed last season following Thursday’s opening session of training camp in LECOM Harborcenter. “We’ve been battle tested. We faced adversity last year, and I think when you come out on the other side of adversity, it teaches you a lesson."' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin season confident they’re better than last year: ‘We’re not the old Sabres anymore’
Ruff encouraged by Sabres’ first day of training camp
'"We’ve got a lot of belief in how we need to play and how we need to execute, but we also need an understanding of how hard it’s going to be, and the work we need to put in, and the areas we still need to improve," said Ruff on Thursday after practice. "I think when you watch just this first practice, I think our level of fitness is even way ahead of where we were at the start … [Read more...] about Ruff encouraged by Sabres’ first day of training camp
Sabres open training camp with higher expectations after playoff run
'Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson said the shorter offseason did not change the team's approach. Instead, it meant getting back to work a little sooner. "Yeah, you're just kind of back to the grind a little quicker than normal," said Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open training camp with higher expectations after playoff run
‘I wanted to be here for a long time’ | Benson discusses contract, winning in Buffalo
'“I think everyone’s fired up for that. … It’s nice to see your teammates sign and get the money that they deserve,” said Tage Thompson, who at times shared the ice with Benson, particularly last spring. “It’s a lot of hard work that goes in that not everyone sees, and Benny in particular is just one of those guys that loves the game. I’ve always said if you love the game, … [Read more...] about ‘I wanted to be here for a long time’ | Benson discusses contract, winning in Buffalo
Camp notebook | Practice lines, Thompson’s position, Dahlin’s normal summer
'“When you watch just this first practice, I think our level of fitness is even way ahead of where we were at the start of last year – and especially the start of two years ago,” coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Camp notebook | Practice lines, Thompson’s position, Dahlin’s normal summer