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'"I didn't have a really good year in the SHL," Asplund said. "I had it this year. The year before was good but not great. So I think I just needed to get a good year in the SHL to really prepare me for the NHL. I think that's the main key for it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Asplund eager to make impact in NHL

'“Just have to get ready for training camp now,” he said afterward. “I want to be owning these last couple of weeks and try to dial it in as much as possible and get ready for the year. We can have a good season.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel wants to ‘own’ final weeks before Sabres training camp

'“Every time he’s on the ice he shows the skill set he has,” said veteran center Zemgus Girgensons, who has spent ample time on and off ice with Dahlin this summer. “It’s definitely what you’d expect from a first overall pick. It’s pretty impressive what we can do out there. The division, the stickhandling, it’s all there. Off the ice, he’s a mature guy. You’d never think he’s … [Read more...] about As Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin settles in Buffalo, few teen traces remain

'Single-game tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Sept. 7. The Sabres will retain the dynamic pricing system introduced two years ago. That means the price the team is listing is the initial price for games and can fluctuate based on market conditions but can never fall less than the initial price.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce structure for individual ticket sales

'"I'm so excited to go in there. I'm ready," Smith said after a recent summer league game at Da Beauty League in Edina, Minn. "I have a chance to make the lineup. The way I look at it, I'm going in there to be with Buffalo. That's my goal. That's what every day this summer is about for me, what I'm working for."' … [Read more...] about C.J. Smith eyeing his chance to crack Sabres’ roster

'"Jeff is one of the purest goal scorers in close around the net," Boychuk said. "He’s had some up and down seasons but consistently puts up over 20 goals. He has a high ceiling and can create scoring chances by himself. In a few of his seasons he’s even putting up 20 goals from the third line, mixed in with a lot of power-play time ..."' … [Read more...] about Former teammate excited about Jeff Skinner’s potential in Buffalo

'"I'm aware of it certainly, but I'm not going to be thinking about the whole waiver thing," Nelson said recently after a summer league game here in Da Beauty League. "I know it's there, but I have to keep playing my game. I have to keep improving, keep playing confident on the ice and be a team guy to earn my spot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Nelson wants to earn roster spot with his play

'The Sabres aren’t scheduled to get any games on NBC and will make only five scheduled appearances on cable’s NBCSN during the 2018-19 season despite the two channels carrying 109 games, the most since NBC earned the rights to the games in 2005.' … [Read more...] about Despite buzz, Sabres get only five national broadcasts this season

'Dahlin, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NHL draft, and Guerrero Jr., the No. 1 MLB prospect, talked and took a photo together on the field before the Bison's game against Toledo at Coca-Cola Field.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin throws out first pitch before Bisons game

'It really did feel like home. Maybe one day it will be, but until then I’ll continue making that two hour drive as often as possible, faithful to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Your Sabres Story: This Torontonian found hockey heaven in Buffalo

'"A year and a half ago, he's playing high school hockey," marveled John, whose blonde hair and facial features make him a dead ringer for his older brother. "I started in high school hockey last year. It's unbelievable really."' … [Read more...] about Casey brings the ‘Team Mittelstadt’ competitive spirit to Sabres

'"I always call them locker-room trades," said Maureen Flavin, an agent with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services who has helped a good number of Sabres players buy and sell homes here.' … [Read more...] about It’s all about teamwork when Bills and Sabres buy homes

'"I haven't signed any papers, but it is done," Gaenzler confirmed Monday morning. "I'm pumped and I can't wait. This is a huge opportunity for me. Just by virtue of the team being better, the atmosphere in the building will be even better."' … [Read more...] about Rich Gaenzler, 97’s Rock’s ‘Bull,’ adds Sabres in-arena host to duties

'Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel has given up No. 15 for No. 9 when it comes to his jersey number, but he is No. 15 when it comes to the NHL Network's ranking of the top 20 centers in the league.' … [Read more...] about Where Sabres’ Eichel ranks on NHL Network’s list of top 20 centers

'Skinner, who is 26 but already an eight-year veteran, heaped praise on Eichel, whom he doesn't know personally but has heard plenty about from Eichel's good friend, Carolina defenseman Noah Hanifin. While a pairing of the two players isn't a lock, the newest Sabre is penciled in on Eichel's left wing in most line projections. If that ends up being coach Phil Housley's move, … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner excited to join Sabres ‘and be a piece of the puzzle’