'“I think it’s coming together nice,” said Sabres forward Jeff Skinner. “Obviously today’s the first time we got together with one group. I think that’s nice. There’s some of the guys who I hadn’t been on the ice with. I think it’s a process. We’re going in the right direction, that’s the big thing. We’ve still got some work to do but it’s going in the right direction which is … [Read more...] about Sabres Coming Together Ahead of Final Preseason Matchups
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Olofsson’s two goals powers Sabres past Leafs
'The two fan bases were also in the spirit, trying to over power one another with their “Let’s Go Buffalo!” and “Go Leafs Go!” chants.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson’s two goals powers Sabres past Leafs
4 Storylines to watch as the Sabres wrap up the preseason
'Pressed again on whether Johansson will see more time at center before the regular season, Krueger responded, “I believe we’ll be looking at another game of that. It gives us an exciting option to put the lineup in a different color. I think we all know that the depth through the center helps us and we’re leaning towards giving him another look that way.”' … [Read more...] about 4 Storylines to watch as the Sabres wrap up the preseason
Sabres blanked in 3-0 preseason loss to Leafs
'Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens continued to have strong preseason showings, but it wasn’t enough Friday night in a 3-0 loss to the Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked in 3-0 preseason loss to Leafs
Montour could miss start of regular season with hand injury
'Brandon Montour exited in the third period of Tuesday’s loss against Columbus and will now miss the remainder of the preseason with a hand injury.' … [Read more...] about Montour could miss start of regular season with hand injury
Sabres fall to Blue Jackets
'Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner, and Rasmus Dahlin were among the Sabres players who did not play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blue Jackets
Sabres Open Up Preseason With OT Win Over Penguins
'In OT, both teams had great chances, but with just eight seconds remaining, Sheary intercepted a pass and dished it off to Jack Eichel, who went on to score the overtime winner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Open Up Preseason With OT Win Over Penguins
Krueger inspires Sabres, but knows he’s here to win
'“Positive isn’t always friendly,” he told reporters. “Positive is constructive. Positive is working toward solutions and if a player gets sent down, we’ll be really clear on why and what has to be worked on and how you get back here and be ‘number one’ in the slot to get the call."' … [Read more...] about Krueger inspires Sabres, but knows he’s here to win
Mittelstadt eyes bounce-back season after struggling his rookie year
'“You know, I love what I’m seeing from him already though camp, so I’m excited to see how he progresses through training camp and into the season,” said Sam Reinhart who skating with the center in Friday’s first session. “I can only imagine the opportunity he’s going to get and we’re going to need him to step up.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt eyes bounce-back season after struggling his rookie year
Sabres Open Training Camp; Ristolainen: “I’m here now, and I’m ready to work.”
'“I think a little bit in the second half we got a little bit fragile obviously we struggled at times,” said Jack Eichel. “It was tough to string wins together. For us, it’s important if we don’t play well, if things don’t go well, just to move on and try and prepare for that next game, prepare for the next day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Open Training Camp; Ristolainen: “I’m here now, and I’m ready to work.”
Sabres ready for the Ralph Krueger era
'“We haven’t really talked about hockey yet,” Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. “He’s a really good man, he’s a lot about really getting to know you as a person, so that’s basically what we’ve done in the last couple of days.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for the Ralph Krueger era
Sabres announce training camp roster
'After strong showings in the Prospects Challenge this past weekend both forward Dylan Cozens and Matej Pekar, who signed their entry level contracts this offseason, will be in attendance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce training camp roster
4 Storylines to Watch: Sabres Training Camp
'I think the way we saw the team play during the Prospects Challenge will be how the big club plays when the puck drops on their 50th Anniversary Season: with pace, physicality and a level of aggressiveness with and without the puck.' … [Read more...] about 4 Storylines to Watch: Sabres Training Camp
Pekar Nets A Pair as Sabres Best Bruins 4-3
'“In front of the net, he causes a lot of disturbances,” said Taylor “I like that. He’s right in front of the goalie and he gets everyone bothered by him and obviously he gets our fans going too.”' … [Read more...] about Pekar Nets A Pair as Sabres Best Bruins 4-3
4 Observations: Sabres top Devils 4-3
'From the opening puck drop the Sabres set the tone against New Jersey, putting pressure on the Devils with their forecheck and back-check and, it was clear after laying a few big hits, New Jersey’s prospects didn’t want much of any of it.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres top Devils 4-3