Batavia Daily News

'As the first period expired, Zemgus Girgensons had a chance on a similar play play but Frederik Andersen (42 saves) made what might be the best save of the NHL season on the play with a pad save.' … [Read more...] about Leafs top Sabres at home for first time since 2013, 2-1

'Prior to the loss, Minnesota had three-straight shutouts from goaltender Devan Dubnyk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Wild, 2-1

'“Last game wasn’t a great game for me. In Philly I felt all right but we didn’t have the bounces for us. Today I think I felt good and the whole team played a very solid 60 minutes,” Nilsson said. “This was maybe the first or second game this year we played a complete 60 minute game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nilsson shuts out Florida after tough two-game stretch

'In the second period, Buffalo’s offense woke up early, holding a 16-1 shot advantage at one point in the frame. However, the team could not cut into the lead as the Wild’s lead.' … [Read more...] about Lackluster Sabres fall 4-0 to Minnesota

'“My confidence comes from the work I put in during the summer,” he said. “Worked a lot on my skating and some off-ice stuff. I think that’s where the confidence comes from, knowing what I have to bring all the time.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson’s opener goal (hopefully) a sign of better season to come

'During the first intermission, Murray spoke with media and thanked the organization for the opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Tim Murray talks injuries, Ristolainen deal

'All mixed together, including an offensive with a year-older Sam Reinhart, newly signed Kyle Okposo, with the leadership of Ryan O'Reilly, a prediction of 11th-place in the Eastern Conference sounds right for the 2016-17 Sabres, who open their season against the Montreal Canadiens today at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Defense will assist playoff miss

'Eichel was working with the power play unit during practice when he skated to the front of goal where his left leg buckled underneath him. He was not pushed or hit by a teammate before falling, however, his foot did get tanlged up with another defenders' skate. Eichel reportedly let out a scream upon being injured.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Eichel injured Wednesday in practice

'“We called up 14 different players last year,” Bylsma said. “We’re going to have 22 or 23 people on the roster at the start of the hockey season, but I see our team at 32, 34 players deep.”' … [Read more...] about Bylsma impressed with Baptiste’s strong start with Sabres

'“I was too focused on scoring (last season). Squeezing my stick too hard and trying to get on the score sheet,” he said. “I’m trying to focus on everything else but that and focus on my game defensively to make my game better.”' … [Read more...] about Bylsma impressed with Baptiste’s strong start with Sabres