Buffalo Sabres 2023-2024 Training Camp Thread

[Dingo44]

Just wanted to get this going as the Summer Speculation will be turning into actual Training Camp in less than a couple of weeks.

Roster: Sabres announce 2023 training camp roster | Buffalo Sabres
Line Combos: Buffalo Sabres 2023-2024 Training Camp Thread
Practice Schedule: Calendar Print Preview
Preseason Schedule: Sabres announce 2023-24 preseason schedule
FanFest 2023: What to expect at Sabres Fan Fest on Saturday, Sept. 16
Blue and Gold Scrimmage 9/23 at 12 noon at KBC: Sabres to host Blue and Gold Scrimmage at KeyBank Center | NHL.com
Injuries: Matt Savoie, unknown (shoulder?), week to week, Jack Quinn (December), Vsevolod Komarov (day to day), Viktor Neuchev (skating)
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[Dingo44]

Want to add that they normally split the team into two squads - so line combinations in the first couple of weeks do NOT mean that is what is going to happen the entire season.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Want to add that they normally split the team into two squads - so line combinations in the first couple of weeks do NOT mean that is what is going to happen the entire season.

Pfft. It is a rite of passage to overreact to everything about camp from the line combos, to who is playing in each preseason game, to what jersey numbers the Rochester guys are wearing. Don't you dare take that away from me!

 

[Jacob582]

Want to add that they normally split the team into two squads - so line combinations in the first couple of weeks do NOT mean that is what is going to happen the entire season.

This is true, but if Matthew Savoie starts on a line with 1-way contracted players it means he's made the team.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

This is true, but if Matthew Savoie starts on a line with 1-way contracted players it means he's made the team.

When Brett Murray does that, this forum will lose its shit

 

[cybresabre]

so... are we getting a team together for the street hockey tourney or what?

(my buddies all got old and forgot that this is the most fun that a human can possibly have)

 

[TageGod]

so... are we getting a team together for the street hockey tourney or what?

(my buddies all got old and forgot that this is the most fun that a human can possibly have)

I agree, there is nothing better than street hockey.

 

[Dingo44]

I agree, there is nothing better than street hockey.

Playing ice hockey. I rather skate than run around. But both are fun.

 

[TageGod]

Playing ice hockey. I rather skate than run around. But both are fun.

Being a kid on your street playing hockey growing up...there is nothing like it. That was my life outside of school. I....can't really skate I can stand and glide while doing filthy dangles though.

 

[jimmysheva]

Erik Johnson reportedly are still in Denver watching his former teammates skate

 

[Jacob582]

Erik Johnson reportedly are still in Denver watching his former teammates skate

Get to Buffalo!



(PS yes, the avalanche have an Olofsson too)

 

[Jacob582]

Interesting. They list three practice groups the first two days. Must be a big training camp. They started with two practice groups last year.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Interesting. They list three practice groups the first two days. Must be a big training camp. They started with two practice groups last year.

Probably the AHL guys/prospects get to join to experience the organization.

 

[Jacob582]

Probably the AHL guys/prospects get to join to experience the organization.

Yeah, I bet they'll have 60 on the roster this year - 20 per practice group.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[Dingo44]

Boys are taking in a Bisons game!

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Erik Johnson reportedly are still in Denver watching his former teammates skate

Ain't watching.... He' skating with them.

But at least he's wearing his Buffalo practice gear.....

Disappointing nonetheless...

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Get to Buffalo!



(PS yes, the avalanche have an Olofsson too)

I coached this guy (Evan Rawal).... Or maybe he coached me......?

Terrible season. We tried to play AA and didn't have enough AA level players. One line of AA, 1 D and a AAA level goaltender. Wasn't enough.

Evan was one of the really good ones. And he's turned into a heck of a beat writer type. Here's his on line Hockey Magazine...

Captain’s Skate: EJ Still The Man, Manson Under Heavy Surveillance

Well, I figured the day after Labor Day, more players would start trickling in. After all, the Colorado Avalanche had over two hours of the ice blocked off at Family Sports on Tuesday. Turns out, they only needed one of those hours. And while there wasn’t much to report, there were a few things...

coloradohockeynow.com

I received no compensation or anything else from passing this on......

 

[5 Minute Major]

@Dingo thanks for this thread. I pumped in “when does Sabres trading camp open” and this thread was near the top.

 

[Fezzy126]

A nice little update to CF

 

[Dingo44]

Get a bracelet from JJ at FanFest

 

[Dingo44]

Blue & Gold Training Camp Scrimmage is set for Saturday, September 23 at 12 noon at the Key Bank Center. Doors open at 11. Tickets are free but you need to claim them. Link is in the story.

Sabres to host Blue and Gold Scrimmage at KeyBank Center | Buffalo Sabres

Event is open to the public with faceoff scheduled for noon

www.nhl.com

 

[Dingo44]

 

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