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'"We just have to come to a fair deal," Botterill said. "I'm very excited to see Sam and it's evident he's worked very hard this summer, just like a lot of our other players. ... For him to be here and start to interact, I think that's a great sign.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Reinhart saga the big blemish on wild Prospects weekend

'Buffalo broke to a 3-0 lead after two periods and exploded in the third period for seven goals while outshooting the Penguins 20-4.' … [Read more...] about Observations from the Sabres’ 10-2 win over Pittsburgh

'The top four spots on the big club are pretty set with Marco Scandella, Rasmus Ristolainen, Dahlin and Zach Bogosian. But things get a little tricky after that. The bottom pair could be any combination of Brendan Guhle, Jake McCabe, Casey Nelson, Nathan Beaulieu and Matt Hunwick, with another of the group being the extra defenseman.' … [Read more...] about With Will Borgen, new additions, Amerks defensive corps deep and talented

'Luukkonen's development will continue this year in the Canadian Hockey League after Sudbury selected him in June's import draft. The Sabres will be able to more closely monitor his progress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects Challenge: Observations from Saturday night

'"Last year was really unfortunate what happened," Nylander said. "It's fortunate that I'm here now and I can show the player that I am in this camp and get ready for the season."' … [Read more...] about Alex Nylander kicks off big weekend, important training camp with a goal

'Dahlin jumped up on the play from his first shift and never stopped. He was physical, obliterating Devils forward and former Canisius College captain Ryan Schmelzer with one crushing first-period check. He generated offense with two goals, including the go-ahead tally to snap a 4-4 tie early in the third period. He was dominant with the puck, both in the defensive zone and … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Exactly as advertised, Dahlin is dynamic

'Dahlin scored twice, had an assist and was probably the best player on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects Challenge: Observations from Friday night as Rasmus Dahlin shines

'Mittelstadt is obviously a shoo-in for the big club while Thompson and Olofsson have a shot come training camp, which begins next week. They get their first chance at making a good impression before their veteran counterparts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans get first look at ‘different’ Rasmus Dahlin on Friday night

'The team announced its promotional schedule for the year Thursday and it includes t-shirts, koozies and bobbleheads.' … [Read more...] about Complete Sabres promo schedule: giveaways, theme nights and more

'Skinner and former Stanley Cup champion Conor Sheary, acquired from Pittsburgh, give the Sabres immediate credibility on the wing that they were sorely lacking last season. It's safe to say Skinner is getting penciled directly in on the left side of Jack Eichel's top line.' … [Read more...] about Skinner hits town, hits ice with new Sabres teammates

'There hasn't been much consternation over Sam Reinhart's unsigned contract all summer. The calendar has switched to September and HarborCenter is now full of hockey players. It's less than two weeks until veterans report for training camp. Still no undercurrent of concern.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Relaxed Reinhart focused on season, not contract

'“I’d have to say I’m the better player,” Liljegren said. “I’m pretty good at all video games. Rasmus, he’s got talent in hockey but not in PlayStation.”' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs prospect says Rasmus Dahlin can’t answer ‘Call of Duty’

'The Sabres host Pittsburgh on Sept. 18 and host Toronto on Sept. 22. Each game begins at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce preseason ticket prices

'"There's a lot of good things going on there. It's a great group of guys," O'Reilly said at camp on Tuesday. "It's very refreshing. Obviously in Buffalo there were a lot of good pieces but we couldn't seem to get it together. They have a new look now but it was tough not being close to making the playoffs. It just wears on you.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly: Sabres in good hands moving forward

'If you're into good signs, I have never seen so many Sabres back skating so soon in the summer. The veterans are still more than two weeks away from opening camp.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Summer skates have Sabres in training camp mode