'“Well, I thought Clifton and Dahlin were very impressive out there,” said Granato. “Impressive in the sense they both read the play the same together. One is moving off the other and it showed the experience, obviously, of Connor to mesh so quickly in a practice. That’s a luxury to have based on where we were bringing guys along last season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Connor Clifton opens camp next to Rasmus Dahlin
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Sabres open training camp with playoff expectations: ‘Our window’s open’
'“We have really high expectations on ourselves,” Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. “That’s the main thing. And to have the window open, it’s go time. I mean, we don’t have excuses anymore. We’ve shown that we can play against the best teams in this league. And at the end of last year, we were playing really good hockey when we had to.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open training camp with playoff expectations: ‘Our window’s open’
Injured Sabres prospect Matt Savoie week to week
'“We’re also going to be really patient and make sure that he’s full go before we let him out there,” Adams said this morning in KeyBank Center, where training camp opens today. “But good news overall.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres prospect Matt Savoie week to week
Contract talks intensifying for Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power
'“I was on the phone with both of their agents for a long time late last night,” Adams said prior to Thursday’s opening session in KeyBank Center. “… No update on where we’re at. I don’t think it’s necessarily healthy to get into details, especially when you’re talking about contract discussions, but we’re gonna keep working at it and I feel we’re in a good place.”' … [Read more...] about Contract talks intensifying for Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power
Adams: Sabres' championship window is open
'Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams spoke very highly of his group ahead of Thursday's opening practice of training camp. He put an emphasis on the team's expectations for the 2023-24 season, as well as what the rest of the league is expecting.' … [Read more...] about Adams: Sabres’ championship window is open
Granato excited by Sabres' youth this upcoming season
'"I think about it and I think about so many goalies, young goalies, who are rookie-type goalies - guys without a lot of experience that have won Stanley Cups in the last 10 years. Look at last year with Vegas. Was the goalie they used in the Final their first choice three or four months prior? He wasn't their first or second choice, from what I understand. Devon has that … [Read more...] about Granato excited by Sabres’ youth this upcoming season
Sabres' contract negotiations between Dahlin, Power progressing
'"I’ve explained to their camps and individually how important they are to this franchise, and how we feel about them," said Adams on Thursday. "We want them here long-term. They’ve clearly indicated back to me this is where they want to be, and they believe in this team and believe in the direction we’re headed. And that’s where we’re headed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ contract negotiations between Dahlin, Power progressing
'Pressure is a privilege': Buffalo Sabres embracing increased expectations as they begin training camp
'“We didn’t have this type of pressure two years ago because we weren’t good enough,” Sabres head coach Don Granato said. “We’re good enough to have this pressure now so it’s time to embrace it.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Pressure is a privilege’: Buffalo Sabres embracing increased expectations as they begin training camp
Sabres ‘window’s open right now,’ GM Kevyn Adams says
'“We have to embrace expectations,” general manager Kevyn Adams said Wednesday as the Sabres opened training camp. “I look at pressure as a privilege.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘window’s open right now,’ GM Kevyn Adams says
4 check: Sabres training camp storylines
'It’s likely one of the three will be sent to Rochester to be the Americans’ starter or potentially even traded. However, Luukkonen or Comrie would have to go through waivers to reach the minors, meaning another NHL team could claim them.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres training camp storylines
Sabres GM Adams on contract negotiations with Dahlin and Power: 'I feel like we're in a good place'
'"This process started back around the combine, before the draft," Adams said Thursday before the team hit the ice to start training camp. "The key takeaways are that I've explained to their camps, and them individually, how important they are to this franchise, how we feel about them, and we want them here long-term."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams on contract negotiations with Dahlin and Power: ‘I feel like we’re in a good place’
Sabres trying to get long-term contracts done with Dahlin, Power
'Each defenseman has one season remaining on his contract and has been eligible to sign another contract since July 1. Dahlin, 23, signed a three-year contract ($6 million average annual value) on Sept. 22, 2021. Power, 20, signed a three-year, entry-level contract April 8, 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to get long-term contracts done with Dahlin, Power
Sabres season preview: Thompson scoring, emergence of Levi among keys
'The stakes are up with no playoff appearances in 12 seasons. Buffalo had 91 points in 2022-23, the most since 96 in 2010-11, the last time it made the postseason. Levi, Thompson, Skinner, Cozens, Rasmus Dahlin (73 points; 15 goals, 58 assists) and Owen Power (35 points; four goals, 31 assists), with continuity under Granato, are in place to end the longest active playoff … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Thompson scoring, emergence of Levi among keys
'Pressure as privilege' | Sabres embracing expectations entering 2023-24
'The Sabres were coming off a last-place finish when Granato took over in 2021. Tage Thompson had never scored 10 goals in a season, let alone 40. Rasmus Dahlin had not yet developed the confidence of a top defenseman. Alex Tuch was a member of the Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about ‘Pressure as privilege’ | Sabres embracing expectations entering 2023-24
Savoie considered week to week with upper-body injury
'“I think there’s a chance (he skates in training camp),” Adams said. “I don’t think this week is likely and then we’ll kind of re-evaluate. I know he’s begging, but we’ll have to kind of take it week by week here.”' … [Read more...] about Savoie considered week to week with upper-body injury