‘”It was awesome,” Hinostroza said in regard to Thompson’s response. “I think it just speaks on our team. Everyone on this team would do that for each other. I didn’t see that guy coming, big hit, and Tommer jumps right in and fights him.’
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Sabres aim to develop consistent lines, pairings in final preseason games
‘”In line combinations, we’re starting to look at, ‘OK, these combinations we have here are in hopes that we don’t want to tweak things around much at this point.’ We know we can, but we’d like to see the groups that were out here get the next few days of practice and games together, for the most part.”‘
Luukkonen stops 32 shots in preseason win over Pittsburgh
‘Luukkonen showed why again on Saturday, posting 32 saves in the Sabres’ 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. The 23-year-old has now stopped 56 of 60 shots through two preseason appearances, playing at least the full 60 minutes and earning a win each time.’
Sabres trim training camp roster
‘Forward Matt Savoie has been loaned to the Winnipeg Ice of the WHL. Savoie was Buffalo’s top pick (ninth overall) at the 2022 NHL Draft.’
Camp Notebook | Savoie earning further evaluation with strong performance
‘”There’s so many things to be excited about,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I think the more experiences we can immerse him in while he is here, the better and faster he will acclimate. Yeah, the intention is got him into another game at least and evaluate again from that point.”‘
Camp Notebook | Malone returns seeking to build on career year
‘Despite being limited to 39 games, Malone set AHL career highs with 20 goals and 37 points while building his reputation as a dependable two-way centerman.’
Comrie ‘calm and confident’ in preseason debut
‘Comrie shut the door on Meyer, one of a trio of high-danger saves he made early in Buffalo’s 4-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The goaltender finished with 27 saves on 31 shots faced.’
Sabres return 4 players to junior clubs
‘The Buffalo Sabres have returned forward Josh Bloom and defensemen Mats Lindgren, Vsevolod Komarov and Spencer Sova to their respective junior teams.’
Biro, Rousek deliver on offense in victory over Flyers
‘Craig Anderson started for the Sabres and stopped seven of eight shots. Malcom Subban played the second half and stopped each of the 12 shots he faced.’
Camp Notebook | Mittelstadt’s mentality and more takeaways from Day 5
‘”I just want him to stay healthy. I think that he will, and we’ll all get to see a much, much better version of Casey Mittelstadt based on not only the work he’s gone through but the experience he’s gained, some of it just having to sit on the sidelines. You gain some experience, especially at that age.”‘