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'“I’m not nervous,” Nylander said of the upcoming roster cuts which will determine where he begins the 2016-17 season. “I’m just thinking about working hard in practice and stuff like that. Just getting ready for the season. That’s what I’m thinking about.”' … [Read more...] about Nylander hoping for a permanent spot in the Sabres’ Swedish corner

'"Kulikov and Bogosian skated today as did Ryan O’Reilly," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "Some good progression on Bogosian and Kulikov. The rest has done Ryan well. Going to have rest for him tomorrow as well and see where he’s at come Tuesday for practice."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian and Kulikov close to return for Sabres

'In order for the Buffalo Sabres to make the leap from respectability to playoff contender, that confidence needs to permeate the dressing room. They need to know they can handle heavyweights such as Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and Chicago. They need to believe it every time they skate on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preview: Why the playoffs could be within reach

'The Sabres insist they're poised to get back there but they've done the easy part, tanking to 54 points to get Jack Eichel and improving in one year to 81. It's much tougher to go from 81 to, say, the 95 that coach Dan Bylsma openly spoke of over the summer as a goal for this club.' … [Read more...] about Parched: Buffalo sports fans yearn for a sip of playoff tonic

'“I just told him, I want to get better cardio, I want to lose weight and I want to gain speed. And you know what, he built programs around that. I had my heart rate monitor on and did my stuff with him. I burned between 1,500 and 2,000 calories with him per session. I did all the different aspects that I wanted. Just got me good results and it’s really helped me.”' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres’ goaltender Robin Lehner might be better than ever

'Here's a look back at some of the big moments from the arena's 20 years.' … [Read more...] about Ah, the memories: 20 years at the ‘new’ downtown arena

'"It's little bit different," Strachan said of signing an AHL deal, "but I think your mindset is still the same. You’re coming to work every day and anything can change. That’s been the story of my career. I’ve done that since day one -- come to work every day and do your best and at the end of the day you end up where you’re going to end up. All you can control is your play."' … [Read more...] about Sometimes in pro hockey it’s all about going where the jobs are

'Buffalo will finish its seven-game exhibition schedule in Ottawa (7:30 p.m., Radio WGR-AM 550), but the game will feature a makeshift roster. Ryan O’Reilly, Kyle Okposo, Dmitry Kulikov and Zach Bogosian will be out with injuries, while Rasmus Ristolainen remains unsigned.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres’ roster hit by injury, competition for jobs continues

'Here are the six new foods available at concession stands on the 100 and 300 levels of the arena, courtesy of Delaware North...'. … [Read more...] about New menu items for Sabres games feature twists on local fare

'O’Reilly left the Sabres’ 3-2 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes with what the hockey team called a lower body injury. O’Reilly missed his shifts late in the opening period and was not on the bench to start the second period of the preseason game at the Essar Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly hurt as Sabres fall to Hurricanes

'Along with winning money for renovations, the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest also brings two NHL teams to the small town for a preseason game. Fans jammed the arena for the morning skates and reportedly cheered for goals during power play drills.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 2, Hurricanes 0

'Forward Giorgio Estephan has returned to health following an injury, and he's been sent back to Lethbridge of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall five for road trip, including Bailey

'It didn't take much to make Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma smile when the subject of Ryan O'Reilly was brought up after practice Monday.' … [Read more...] about All’s well, O’Reilly in the house

'The Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes will be playing in a newly renovated rink in Marquette, Mich., on the state's Upper Peninsula. It was chosen last year as the winning city for the second annual Kraft Hockeyville USA contest, which provides $150,000 in arena upgrades and an NHL preseason game to the selected town. And the game will be nationally televised at 7 p.m. on NBC … [Read more...] about Preseason game with Canes will have ‘an old-time feel’

'Someone needs to blink in the Rasmus Ristolainen negotiations.' … [Read more...] about Eight observations from Sabres’ training camp