'Those who played in Sunday’s shootout victory over Washington were given the day off, leaving upwards of 30 players on the ice for a competitive practice inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Sabres brace for stretch of 4 games in 5 nights
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Zach Benson shows poise, dynamic ability as Sabres open preseason with OT win
'"It was awesome," Benson beamed. "It’s pretty surreal to be playing in Capital One Arena and playing against NHL guys and playing with NHL guys. I can’t thank Greener and Josty enough because they helped me a ton getting the system down and knowing what to do out there."' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson shows poise, dynamic ability as Sabres open preseason with OT win
Monday's Washington Coverage
In preseason debut, Caps show highs and lows of learning a new system (Washington Post) Caps Drop Exhibition Opener in Shootout, 4-3 (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage
Sabres open preseason with shootout win over Capitals
'After the Capitals failed to score on their next two attempts, Buffalo had a chance to end the game with a win in Round 3. It ended up being forward Brandon Biro coming up with the game-winning goal for the Sabres to help Buffalo to a 1-0-0 start in the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open preseason with shootout win over Capitals
JJ Peterka using past experiences to get himself ready for 2023-24 season
'"I think just the reps," Peterka said. "I went to Buffalo and started in September just to skate with the guys to get more speed in my game. From now on, it’s just getting game reps and practice reps, and I’m feeling better."' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka using past experiences to get himself ready for 2023-24 season
Sabres beat Capitals in preseason opener
'The game quickly ran into overtime and finished with a shootout where Sabres' Brandon Biro drilled the puck in the net with a backhanded shot to give Buffalo the 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Capitals in preseason opener
Sabres erase 2-0 deficit to win preseason opener in Washington
'Peyton Krebs and Zach Benson also scored goals for the Sabres, who overcame a 2-0 deficit. Peterka and Krebs were two of the veterans on a roster comprised mostly of prospects.' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase 2-0 deficit to win preseason opener in Washington
‘It’s what you dream of’ | Benson tallies goal in 1st NHL preseason game
'The 18-year-old logged three shots, 17:11 of ice time, and scored a goal after tipping a shot from Ryan Johnson to give the Sabres a 3-2 lead with 11:01 remaining.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s what you dream of’ | Benson tallies goal in 1st NHL preseason game
The Sabres Report - Sep 24, 2023
Sabres Notebook: Tage Thompson's penalty shot goal is a fun moment in scrimmage
'Thompson, coming off a 47-goal season that was the best by a Sabres player in 30 years, was impeded by Dylan Cozens while breaking in on the Gold net and received the free opportunity in the 50-minute game played without penalties. On his penalty shot, Thompson slowly approached the net before putting a backhander high over Dustin Tokarski.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Tage Thompson’s penalty shot goal is a fun moment in scrimmage
Inside the NHL: Don Granato feels Sabres now have necessary conviction to win and not just hope
'“From two years ago to now, the group itself has moved along quite a ways,” Granato said. “And built and learned and progressed to the point where even at the end of last season, we could start talking about playoffs as an expectation, as a legitimate goal. And that’s where we’re at. That’s where we wanted to be.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Don Granato feels Sabres now have necessary conviction to win and not just hope
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin ‘hated to play against’ new partner Connor Clifton
'“On the ice, you see his toughness,” Dahlin said. “I remember playing him in Boston; I was scared of him. I hated to play against him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin ‘hated to play against’ new partner Connor Clifton
Dahlin escaped injury blocking a shot in the Blue and Gold scrimmage
'“It’s all good, I did a stupid choice and blocked that shot, it’s all good now.” Don Granato added,' … [Read more...] about Dahlin escaped injury blocking a shot in the Blue and Gold scrimmage
Sabres show their defensive focus during the Blue and Gold Scrimmage
'Buffalo finished last season 26th in the NHL in goals against, meaning a renewed emphasis on the defensive side of the puck as this training camp began. That focus was evident, as Team Blue won a low-scoring affair 2-0 on a penalty shot from Tage Thompson and a smooth finish from Jiri Kulich, with both goals coming in the second of two 25-minute halves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show their defensive focus during the Blue and Gold Scrimmage
Erik Johnson's immediate impact on young Sabres teammates
'"His presence, his leadership, his mentality each and everyday," Tuch said. "His drive and determination, I've seen just in a couple of weeks getting to know him, but he's also a real easy guy to be around. Happy go lucky guy, an awesome guy for the young guys to be around too."' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson’s immediate impact on young Sabres teammates
Sabres announce roster for preseason opener in Washington
'Fans can stream the game on Sabres.com beginning at 2 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce roster for preseason opener in Washington