'Right now, he might rank 13th on the depth chart. Every day is precious as he battles for ice time.' … [Read more...] about After signing contract, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs begins fight for ice time
The Sabres Report - Sep 21, 2024
Thompson thinks last year was well below his standards
'“You’re always hungry to get better and for me, I’ve already set a standard that is better than what I did last year, so anything short of that is just not good enough and I’m always trying to exceed expectations and goals and I didn’t even come close to those, so statistics weren’t good enough and other aspects of my game that you can’t put a finger on like consistent … [Read more...] about Thompson thinks last year was well below his standards
'He's got everything': Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff impressed with Zach Benson so far
'"He's got everything I see why they kept him," said Ruff. "I don't think they had him penciled in but he worked his way in and you look at today's scrimmage I thought he was really good in today's scrimmage."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s got everything’: Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff impressed with Zach Benson so far
Zach Benson sets high standard for second season with Sabres
'“I handle myself with a high standard and I have high expectations for myself," Benson said. "I just want to come in really push get to my game right away and overall compete.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson sets high standard for second season with Sabres
Sabres assign Miedema, Leenders to junior clubs
'Buffalo’s training camp roster now consists of 57 players, including 31 forwards, 20 defensemen, and six goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Miedema, Leenders to junior clubs
Day 3 Notebook | Benson impresses during intrasquad scrimmage
'“His motor is really good, his hockey IQ is really good, he’s got a lot of puck savvy,” Ruff said. “He’s got everything.”' … [Read more...] about Day 3 Notebook | Benson impresses during intrasquad scrimmage
The Sabres Report - Sep 20, 2024
Beck Malenstyn was 'shocked' he'd been traded to the Sabres. Now he's eager to get going. Here's why
'“I didn’t see it coming,” Malenstyn said Thursday following his second training camp practice with his new club. “I was kind of at a loss for words a little bit. I wasn’t excited, wasn’t disappointed. Just shocked at first. And after having some phone calls with the staff here, really got a grasp for what this team could look like in the future moving forward, knowing what my … [Read more...] about Beck Malenstyn was ‘shocked’ he’d been traded to the Sabres. Now he’s eager to get going. Here’s why
Former Sabres captain Kyle Okposo makes his retirement from the NHL official
'“All I wanted to do is win for you,” Okposo wrote in the letter. “It didn’t happen, obviously. I am sorry, and I take that personally. I can tell you I gave absolutely everything I had to the organization and the city. In return, the city took in my family and I with open arms. ... It was an honor and a privilege to put that uniform on for eight seasons.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Kyle Okposo makes his retirement from the NHL official
After trade to Sabres, shock turned to excitement for Beck Malenstyn
'As a restricted free agent, Malenstyn, 26, needed a new contract from the Washington Capitals. So when their assistant general manager called him during the NHL Draft on June 29, he initially thought little of it. Then after some chitchat, he informed the winger he had been dealt to the Sabres. “He had me stopped in my tracks,” Malenstyn said following Thursday’s session of … [Read more...] about After trade to Sabres, shock turned to excitement for Beck Malenstyn
Former Sabres captain Kyle Okposo retires from NHL
'On Thursday, Okposo, who played 516 games over eight seasons for the Sabres before they traded him to the Panthers on March 8, retired from the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Kyle Okposo retires from NHL
In Ruff's world, if you don't play hard, you pay the price
'"No bad habits. Whether that’s using your hand in the D-zone and hooking. I mean, if we’re going to see a penalty, I’m going to stop the play," said Ruff following Thursday's practice. "The one thing I don’t like is I don’t like careless penalties. It’s one thing that we get to control, so use your legs to backcheck, don’t use your stick."' … [Read more...] about In Ruff’s world, if you don’t play hard, you pay the price
Sabres’ Dahlin will miss 'a couple days of practice'
'This update is now coming after Dahlin sustained an injury at the start of practice on Wednesday morning. Dahlin left the first session and did not return to the ice for the rest of practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin will miss ‘a couple days of practice’
Sabres fans react to changes at KeyBank Center
'"I understand change is inevitable. It's the only constant so we've got new blood coming in. The new kids just started on Wednesday," Sabres fan Vinnie Padalino said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans react to changes at KeyBank Center
Dahlin to miss 'a few days' following injury
'“[He’s] doing well,” Ruff said. “Just will probably miss a couple days of practice. So, nothing too serious.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin to miss ‘a few days’ following injury
Day 2 Notebook | Cozens talks all-situations role, Malenstyn reflects on trade
'“He's got everything. He's got size. He's got a great shot. I watched a lot of the goals he scored last year. I think the ceiling is high for him when it comes to offense and defense. He's got the tools to get himself in the right place to score. And he's got great tools to help defend.”' … [Read more...] about Day 2 Notebook | Cozens talks all-situations role, Malenstyn reflects on trade