Buffalo Sabres: 2014 training camp opens Sept. 18

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team will open its training camp Thursday, Sept. 18, when veteran players are expected to report for testing and physicals. Beginning Friday, Sept. 19, the team's practice sessions at First Niagara Center will be open to the public, with practices being broken down into multiple sessions throughout each day.

The Sabres will then open their preseason slate of games Sunday, Sept. 21, against the Capitals in Washington at 5 p.m.

Full training camp roster can be DOWNLOADED here.

Schedule for first week of camp: (all times are subject to change)

Thursday, Sept. 18

Players report for testing and physicals.

**Closed to public. Media may attend for select player availability.

Friday, Sept. 19

Session one: 11-11:45 a.m.

Session two: 1:15-2 p.m.

Session three: 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Session one: 10-11:15 a.m.

Session two: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Session three: 1-2:15 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 21

Pre-game skate (in Buffalo): 9:15-10 a.m.

Practice session (non-game group): 10:15-11:30 a.m.

Buffalo at Washington: 5 p.m., Verizon Center

Monday, Sept. 22

Session one: 10-11:15 a.m.

Session two: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Practice session (non-game group): 9-10:15 a.m.

Pre-game skate: 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Carolina at Buffalo: 7 p.m., First Niagara Center

Wednesday, Sept. 24

Session one: 10-11:15 a.m.

Session two: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 25

Off day