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'“We just sat back a little bit,” said Okposo, who had the primary assists on goals scored by Johan Larsson and defenseman Marco Scandella. “We just have to find a way to continue to play our game and continue to stay aggressive.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt seals Sabres 3-2 shootout win over Panthers

'“He can be so dominant. He can take over the game,” Johansson said of Eichel. “What he can do with the puck with the size he’s got, it’s impressive to watch. It’s fun to watch up close.”' … [Read more...] about Johansson scores 1:30 into OT; Sabres beat Canadiens 5-4

'“After a couple of games where everything went our way, we struggled to find our game, especially in the first period,” coach Ralph Krueger said. “Linus gave us a chance. We still showed character tonight to come back from two down, thanks to Linus buying us some time.”' … [Read more...] about Texier scores in OT, Blue Jackets beat Sabres 4-3

'“It was good that we came out and had a good start,” he added. “It sparked the crowd and I think they were tremendous from there. I thought we used them to our advantage.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson scores 2 in Sabres home-opening 7-2 win over Devils

'Perreault joked about how tight-fitting his No. 11 jersey was by saying it’s been a while since he was at his playing weight.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captains help kick off franchise’s 50th season

'“For me, personally, I said that I was going to have fun during this ride in the National Hockey League, and these guys helped the fun part with games like (Thursday),” Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Sheary scores twice against old team, Sabres beat Penguins

'The 52-year-old Granato joined the Sabres in June as part of newly hired coach Ralph Krueger’s staff. Granato spent the past two years as an assistant with the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant coach Granato hospitalized with pneumonia

'The rookie first-round draft pick was assigned to Lethbridge of the Western Hockey League on Thursday after the 18-year-old center had no points in three preseason games with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return top prospect Cozens to Canadian junior team

'“I’m not a smiley, friendly guy,” he said. “Positive isn’t always friendly. Positive is constructive. Positive is working toward solutions. So if a player gets sent down, there’s an opportunity for him, too. And we’ll be clear on why and what has to be worked on.”' … [Read more...] about Coaching carousel: Sabres Krueger fine with being unknown

'“I talked to five or six guys after. Ralph talked for 15 or 20 minutes, and every single one of them said they wanted to run through a wall after he was done talking,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have renewed hopes with Krueger on board as coach

'The 21-year-old Ruotsalainen was an undrafted free agent who signed an entry-level contract with Buffalo in March after spending the past two years playing for Ilves. He is a promising prospect who had a team-leading 21 goals and 42 points last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote 14 to minors, assign Ruotsalainen to Finland

'The team said it will provide an update on his status at the end camp. It’s unclear when Montour was hurt after he logged more than 17 minutes in a 4-1 preseason loss at Columbus on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Brandon Montour out with hand injury

'“Things get rough and you get (angry),” he said. “I was just telling them that year wasn’t easy for me. And I wasn’t blaming anyone else than, you know, myself. I’m hard on myself, and that’s about it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen happy to be in Buffalo – for now

'The Sabres are expected to place Hunwick on the long-term injured list, which will allow the team to free up space under the salary cap. Buffalo was projected to be about $1 million over the $81.5 million salary cap after re-signing defenseman Jake McCabe and goalie Linus Ullmark earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick expected to miss season

'“I feel more prepared. I feel more mature,” said Dahlin, who turned 19 in April. “Like that one year of experience, I know what’s coming this season. I feel more comfortable in my position.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Dahlin tells AP he’s better prepared for 2nd season