Buffalo News

'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

'Schneider and Catenacci need to clear waivers before they can report to the Amerks, who started training camp Saturday in HarborCenter. Nicholas Baptiste was also listed on the Amerks’ roster, but he suffered a back injury Friday and can’t be sent down until healthy.' … [Read more...] about Lines come into focus; 17 players demoted; Fedun skates

'The Leafs scored seven unanswered goals to rout the home team in a half-empty arena.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Maple Leafs 8, Sabres 1

'Mogliny and LaFontaine etched their names in Sabres lore during the early 1990s as one of the most dominant duos the city has ever seen. During Mogilny’s six seasons in Buffalo, he lifted fans out of their seats by streaking down the ice, stickhandling through defenders and scoring at a pace that has rarely been topped in NHL history. Mogilny recorded 211 goals and 444 points … [Read more...] about Mogilny’s story one of determination, skill

'Buffalo eked out a 1-0 shootout victory over Toronto on Thursday, getting the only goal when Matt Moulson scored on the Sabres' fourth attempt of the shootout. Buffalo has scored three regulation goals during its three preseason games.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 1, Maple Leafs 0 (SO)

'“In the end, this made sense to him, at least in the short term.”' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen reports to camp as ‘good will’ move

'“You always want to make a good impression, but what it comes down to is helping your team win games,” Nilsson said in Meridian Centre. “My job is to stop the puck, and I’m trying to do that every time I come to the rink no matter if it’s practice, a scrimmage or an exhibition game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nilsson making the perfect first impression

'“You just become more comfortable with things. I think you can say the same thing for both of us,” Eichel said, referring Reinhart. “Year One, there’s that little bit of shyness to start the year. I think we both obviously came along and I think for the most part it says a lot about the guys in the room. They made us feel comfortable from Day One and I think that’s what … [Read more...] about Jack is Back: Fresh off World Cup, Eichel oozes confidence for second season with the Sabres

'"He’s definitely hard to play against because he’s looking to hit," said Sabres forward Tyler Ennis. "He’s a left-handed shot, which we needed, and I'm looking forward to having him in the lineup. He was a good World Cup player and we're happy to have him."' … [Read more...] about No first-day jitters as Dmitry Kulikov joins Sabres camp

'The Sabres pulled into a 2-2 tie with 4:41 to play thanks to quality work from the three forwards on the ice. Hudson Fasching spun away from a defender behind the net to keep the puck before passing to Nicholas Baptiste. The winger quickly fired across the crease to center Derek Grant for a tap-in.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Senators 2 (OT)

'There is one forward spot open in Buffalo, and Grant is pushing hard to secure it.' … [Read more...] about As star of camp, Sabres’ Grant pushing hard to secure spot on roster

'"It does change your life, obviously for the good," Bogosian said in KeyBank Center Tuesday morning. "It was the best day of my life when she was born. It’s been a fun last four-and-a-half months. Everything that you read about or heard about being a parent – it’s challenging, it’s fun, it’s awesome. You don’t get much sleep but it’s still awesome. It’s been a great summer. … [Read more...] about Newcomer in family gives Bogosian new outlook

'The Pegulas, who were among the 4,000 in attendance, received a partial standing ovation late in the first period after a tribute video featuring Penn State administrators, coaches, players and employees appeared on the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Wild 2, Sabres 1