'The Sabres had several stretches that met that criteria in their final tune up before they return to Pittsburgh for their regular-season opener next Thursday. They controlled the first period to the tune of a 20-12 edge in shot attempts and later overcame a 2-0 deficit to earn the win in their preseason finale.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt’s shootout goal clinches win in preseason finale
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Internal competition will continue in preseason finale
'"I'm still here," forward Rasmus Asplund said. "It's [18] forwards left, and I really think that I have a chance to be here next week. If I'm not, I still feel that I'm going to push myself to make the team."' … [Read more...] about Internal competition will continue in preseason finale
Skinner sees potential for growth alongside Johansson
'"Sometimes you don't realize until you play with someone how well they see the ice or how well they think the game," Skinner said after practice on Thursday. "It's tough to watch someone on another team or play against someone and pick that up. That's been a nice surprise."' … [Read more...] about Skinner sees potential for growth alongside Johansson
Sabres assign Cozens to Lethbridge
'The 18-year-old center dressed in three preseason games for Buffalo this year and will look to have another promising season in Lethbridge.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Cozens to Lethbridge
Johansson scores in OT to earn preseason win over Blue Jackets
'"I kind of wanted to throw it over there, but I knew they were tired, I knew there was a forward playing defenseman," Johansson said. "After a while, it felt like I couldn't wait anymore. It was good to see it go in."' … [Read more...] about Johansson scores in OT to earn preseason win over Blue Jackets
McCabe to miss remainder of preseason
'McCabe is expected to be available for the start of the regular season.' … [Read more...] about McCabe to miss remainder of preseason
Ristolainen, Wilson return to practice
'Wilson had been absent since sustaining a lower-body injury in Toronto on Friday. Ristolainen missed practice on Monday due to an illness.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen, Wilson return to practice
Q&A: Vesey on getting to know Buffalo, his preseason debut and more
'I thought it was great. Obviously, Buffalo's known to have passionate fans. I definitely wanted to do something my first game here as a Sabre. I was lucky enough to get a great stretch pass from Sam and wanted to make sure I buried it."' … [Read more...] about Q&A: Vesey on getting to know Buffalo, his preseason debut and more
Breaking down the Sabres' roster entering the final phase of camp
'Here's a positional breakdown of the team's camp roster with two preseason games remaining.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Sabres’ roster entering the final phase of camp
Sabres assign Dea to Rochester
'Dea signed a two-year deal with the Sabres on July 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Dea to Rochester
Sabres name Kevyn Adams Senior VP of Business Administration
'"Kevyn has been a valuable member of our leadership team since 2013 and is the perfect person to oversee the Buffalo Sabres' day-to-day business operations," Kim Pegula said. "Kevyn brings unsurpassed experience, perspective and vision to this position. He exemplifies our company values of teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, trust and success; and will further our … [Read more...] about Sabres name Kevyn Adams Senior VP of Business Administration
Sabres trim training camp roster by 15 players
'The team has also assigned forward Arttu Ruotsalainen to Ilves (Liiga).' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim training camp roster by 15 players
'Dangerous' Olofsson scores twice in preseason win over Leafs
'"Victor is just permanently dangerous," Krueger said. "He's a shooter, which we saw twice today. In practice we've been watching it. We've seen it in the other games already. He's a threat all the time."' … [Read more...] about ‘Dangerous’ Olofsson scores twice in preseason win over Leafs
Cozens continues to impress with maturity in Toronto
'"It's interesting how somebody with that much skill and personality is able to adjust in such a short period of time," Krueger said. "He started camp a little tentative and hesitant. The last few days, we noticed it already in practice, he was opening up a little bit and just playing his game. Tonight, we saw the confirmation of that."' … [Read more...] about Cozens continues to impress with maturity in Toronto
Sabres express confidence in defense depth following injury to Montour
'"I wouldn't expect him right off the hop but pretty soon thereafter," Krueger said when asked if Montour might be ready for opening night. "At the moment, we're going through camp with his situation. As you well know, it's upper-body and we'll work on it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres express confidence in defense depth following injury to Montour
