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'“Well, I thought Clifton and Dahlin were very impressive out there,” said Granato. “Impressive in the sense they both read the play the same together. One is moving off the other and it showed the experience, obviously, of Connor to mesh so quickly in a practice. That’s a luxury to have based on where we were bringing guys along last season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Connor Clifton opens camp next to Rasmus Dahlin

'Sources confirmed to The Buffalo News that Savoie will be out at least a few weeks while the Sabres’ medical staff takes a conservative approach to treating the shoulder. Team doctors will then re-evaluate Savoie to see how the injury responded to rehab. Initial tests left the Sabres and their doctors optimistic that Savoie can avoid surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres optimistic Matt Savoie won’t need surgery on injured left shoulder

'Expectations are high now. Patience was already a tough sell to hockey fans in Buffalo. Now, the Sabres faithful have gone 12 years without experiencing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and their team is viewed as a contender.' … [Read more...] about Roster competition, high expectations among themes of Sabres’ training camp

'There is no more hoping. This is about expectation, and making the performance match the hype. There should be no more talk of playoff droughts. Forget meaningful games in March. Let's see meaningful games in May.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s time for Sabres to perform with swagger that’s been missing for too long

'Here is a player-by-player look at most of the Sabres that will be on the ice when practices begin Thursday...'. … [Read more...] about Position-by-position look at Sabres’ training camp roster

'Not only did Savoie suffer what Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert referred to as an upper-body injury, but the 5-foot-9 center might not be on the ice at the start of NHL training camp Thursday in Buffalo. "I don’t have a medical update yet, other than it’s upper body and he’s gonna get reevaluated here in the next day – tonight, tomorrow," said Appert. "Probably expected … [Read more...] about Observations: Matt Savoie’s injury might hurt prospect’s bid to make Sabres’ roster

'Gerry Meehan stands alone in Sabres history, as the only man to captain the team and then serve as its general manager. And his impact was huge on both fronts.' … [Read more...] about Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame: As captain and GM, Gerry Meehan was influential member of Sabres

'Rosen, whom the Sabres drafted 14th overall in 2021 with the draft pick acquired in the Rasmus Ristolainen traded, continued his impressive rookie camp with his second goal in as many nights. The Swedish winger collected a pass from Nikita Novikov and darted toward the net, where he snapped a shot past Poulter to give Buffalo a 3-1 lead at 16:08 into the second period.' … [Read more...] about Isak Rosen continues to impress as Sabres stay unbeaten at Prospects Challenge

'“When I’m here, my focus is on the Sabres and trying to do everything that our Rochester staff and player development staff can to put these players in the best position to show well in Sabres camp for the Sabres coaches and management,” Appert said. “Obviously, that’s their dream and that’s our goal to get them there. There’s going to be a good chunk of these guys that will … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres’ Prospect Challenge games are our first look at key parts of Amerks’ core

'"I thought a lot of guys did a good job tonight," said Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert. I thought (Savoie) and (Zach Benson) just got better and better as the game went on. I thought Rosen was excellent from the drop of the puck, was a real dominant player from the drop of the puck."' … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie, Isak Rosen impress in Sabres’ opening win at Prospects Challenge

'The breakthrough for Cederqvist began in 2020-21, when he produced nine goals and 36 points in 51 games with Tingsryds AIF in HockeyAllsvenskan, and it earned him a full-time role with Djurgardens IF in the SHL the following season. Bigger, stronger and carrying wisdom from multiple pro seasons, Cederqvist showed the Sabres in 2021-22 that he was deserving of a contract.' … [Read more...] about Filip Cederqvist persevered through brutal year to become key Sabres prospect

'Lots of players can score, of course. Kulich has to keep developing his game and find multiple ways to do it. His shot is so lethal that he should be able to eventually dent the net from the flank like we’re so used to seeing from Tage Thompson and Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jiri Kulich’s evolution might be most pressing item to watch at Sabres prospect games

'But as the 50th anniversary of the Tsujimoto selection approaches, the Sabres can do the right, hilarious and historic thing. Name this next official team canine after the 11th-round draft pick who could have become a star like fifth-round picks Ryan Miller or Alexander Mogilny … or a disappointment like first-round pick Marek Zagrapan.' … [Read more...] about Rachel Lenzi: Doggone it, the Sabres must name their new pup ‘Taro’!

'The NHL’s development agreement with the CHL prevents players with fewer than four full seasons in the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League or Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from playing in the AHL unless he is assigned by the NHL club for a conditioning assignment. Savoie also misses the age cutoff by one day because he doesn’t turn 20 until Jan. 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie unlikely to receive an exemption to start season in Rochester

'At forward, the Sabres will also have 2023 first-round draft pick Zach Benson, top prospect Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen, Tyson Kozak, Filip Cederqvist, Viktor Neuchev, Olivier Nadeau, Aleksandr Kisakov and Ethan Miedema. They also invited five forwards whom they didn’t draft: Riley Fiddler-Schultz, Graham Slaggert, Lawson Shrek, Damien Giroux and Dominick Mersch.' … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich headline Sabres’ roster for Prospects Challenge