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'“Probably his hunger for success,” Ruff said of what he’s learned about Dahlin as a person. “The fact that he wants this team to be a winner. He wants to be part of this team. I think sometimes it’s easy to say, ‘Well, I don’t want to be part of it anymore.’ He wants this group to be successful, and he wants to be the guy who helps lead.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named captain of the Buffalo Sabres for 2024-25

'“I’m going to be hard on them again,” a smiling Appert said last week during a break in camp. “They know my goal is to make them elite NHL players and help us win.”' … [Read more...] about From Amerks boss to Sabres assistant, Seth Appert fosters trust and hard truths with players

'Friday’s game is a 2:30 p.m. Eastern time start (8:30 in Munich), and will be televised live on MSG in the Sabres’ home markets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Main team opens practice in Germany, prospects prep for exhibition in Ottawa

'I’m told it is normal procedure for the teams in international games not to send their announcers. The same sources said the Devils aren’t expected to send their announcers to Czechia, either.' … [Read more...] about Dunleavy, Ray to call Sabres openers against the Devils in Prague from Buffalo

'“We’ve got to make sure we get something out of it every day,” said coach Lindy Ruff. “It’s great to be together because when you’re at home for a training camp, after the day’s done, you’re on your own and you go your own way. Now being together, we’re going to fly together, practice, we’ll be in the hotel together. Meals will be together. There’s a lot of really positive … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s wheels up for Sabres as Buffalo camp ends and European journey begins

'However, it was the final exhibition game in North America for most, if not all, of the Sabres in the lineup. The 23 players projected to be on the opening-day roster, and as many as four others, will board a plane Tuesday night for Munich, where they'll continue their training camp and play a German pro team Friday night. The team will then head to Prague to begin … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Lindy Ruff ‘loved the answer’ after ugly stretch in preseason win

'Alex Tuch, Jacob Bryson, Jiri Kulich and Lukas Rousek are not playing after skating Saturday in the win over the Penguins. The entire game day roster is McLeod, Zucker, Greenway, Gilbert, Clifton, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Peyton Krebs, Dylan Cozens, Zach Benson, Jack Quinn, Sam Lafferty, Beck Malenstyn, Tage Thompson, Bowen Byram, Owen Power, Henri Jokiharju and Mattias … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod set for Sabres preseason debut as Rasmus Dahlin continues to progress

'We start with the reality check: These were the Baby Penguins on the other side Saturday night, as the visitors from Pittsburgh left all of their star power home and fielded a lineup of mostly AHL players who are going to spend the season in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres explode in second, get Peterka hat trick in rout of Penguins

'McLeod, remember, played 105 games in a 2023-24 season that stretched for 9½ months – 81 in the regular season and 24 more in the playoffs. How has he looked so far? Not to worry. The speed has been there in practices. His role as the team’s No. 3 center is locked in ink and he feels ready to go.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Short summer after long playoff run with Oilers doesn’t faze Sabres center Ryan McLeod

'“You’re always following somebody,” he said during one of multiple interviews with The Buffalo News. “I’ve walked in after somebody and they don’t always leave under the best of circumstances. I felt I was uniquely qualified for this opportunity, so it didn’t concern me at all.”' … [Read more...] about How 9-hour interview told Pete Guelli dual role with Bills, Sabres was ‘dream job’

'“He seems like a special player. His motor is really good. His hockey IQ is really good,” said head coach Lindy Ruff. “He’s got a lot of puck savvy. He’s got everything. I see why they kept him.”' … [Read more...] about Even at 19, Zach Benson can give Sabres the ‘mature game’ needed up front

'“I was making sure it happened before camp,” Krebs said. “Obviously, I didn’t want to miss anything with (new head coach Lindy Ruff) being here, didn’t want to miss anything in general.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Peyton Krebs got his deal, now needs to find his role

'Saturday's opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins in KeyBank Center will be the only one on the seven-game schedule to be televised on MSG that will be using Sabres announcers Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray on the call. It starts at 7 p.m. and is also simulcast on WGR Radio.' … [Read more...] about How can you watch Sabres preseason games? Here’s your TV/streaming lineup

'“I didn’t see it coming,” Malenstyn said Thursday following his second training camp practice with his new club. “I was kind of at a loss for words a little bit. I wasn’t excited, wasn’t disappointed. Just shocked at first. And after having some phone calls with the staff here, really got a grasp for what this team could look like in the future moving forward, knowing what my … [Read more...] about Beck Malenstyn was ‘shocked’ he’d been traded to the Sabres. Now he’s eager to get going. Here’s why

'“All I wanted to do is win for you,” Okposo wrote in the letter. “It didn’t happen, obviously. I am sorry, and I take that personally. I can tell you I gave absolutely everything I had to the organization and the city. In return, the city took in my family and I with open arms. ... It was an honor and a privilege to put that uniform on for eight seasons.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Kyle Okposo makes his retirement from the NHL official