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'Bylsma said the Sabres will recall at least one player from Rochester of the American Hockey League after Rochester plays its season opener Friday.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane out ‘weeks’ with cracked ribs

'"I think more than anything, it's just disappointing," Eichel, 19, said Friday, when he spoke about the injury for the first time. "You train all summer and you're just so excited for the season to get going, and a bad bounce, a little step back. But it's part of the game. It's something you've got to deal with and deal with the right way, and that's something I've got to do … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel tries to be patient after ankle sprain

'The Canadiens have won three straight season-opening games. The Sabres have lost four straight openers.' … [Read more...] about Brendan Gallagher helps Canadiens win opener

'"Very, because you make changes in the offseason and a lot of them are based on him and our young guys," Murray said. "You make a trade for [Dmitry] Kulikov, for example, you give up a pretty good young player in [Mark] Pysyk, and it could be a short-term move because Kulikov is at the end of his deal that's here, but you're confident that if you add a guy like that and you've … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel could miss 6-8 weeks with injury

'"I think yesterday there was a little bit of shock and awe with the situation, having it happen on the ice, and the injury right before the start of the season," Bylsma said. "I think there was that. I also think every team and every group has to go through some adversity and some injuries and some injury situations. You've got to learn how to play with the guys that are on … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to move forward without Jack Eichel

'"It's a multiyear extension. I have this year left on my deal and it's going forward after this year," Murray said. "[There's been] a little bit of talk about it, but nothing that we've been meeting on or anything like that. Just a couple casual conversations, and something that I thought for the past couple weeks that was going to get done, but maybe a little longer than a … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Tim Murray signs extension

'"I remember the last time I played in a smaller rink like this that was packed, and it's fun," said Sabres forward Nicolas Deslauriers, who scored to make it 1-0 1:39 into the second period. "It proves how hockey everywhere is important. It's a great setup. We were all happy to come here. The city has been great to us and we are happy to come here and win the game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Hurricanes enjoy Hockeyville USA experience

'Defensive problems suppress the offense more than their opponents do because they're often unable to get the puck out of trouble. If Eichel and Reinhart don't progress as expected, the Sabres may not be ready to return to the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Season Preview: Buffalo Sabres

'While it seemed to be a given that Eichel would pile up goals and points in his first NHL season, Reinhart's performance caught some by surprise. The rookie forwards, who played on the same line for most of the season, led the Sabres in goals; Eichel had 24 and Reinhart 23. The Sabres can't afford to have either player go through a sophomore slump if they are to end their … [Read more...] about 5 Questions: Buffalo Sabres

'Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson made stopped four shots in the shootout and made 23 saves in regulation for the shutout.' … [Read more...] about Matt Moulson gives Sabres win in shootout

'"I think it was great," said Eichel, who had a goal and an assist in three games at the tournament. "Now you're stepping into camp and you've already played six real high-end games against the world's best and you're ready to get going and hit the ground running. I think that you're in game shape and you feel good; I feel good on the ice now. It's really nice."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel ‘in game shape’ for Sabres

'"It's a big year for me personally, but I think it's another big year for our team," Lehner said. "It's a season where we can start putting our mark in and do everything we can to try and make the playoffs and take our first step."' … [Read more...] about Fit Robin Lehner ready to ‘perform better’

'After consecutive 20-goal, 40-point seasons, Ennis missed most of last season with a concussion. He had three goals and eight assists in 23 games.' … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis says Sabres can ‘be a real threat’

'"I think for me, it starts right now," Bailey said during the Sabres Prospects Challenge last weekend. "They saw me in July [at development camp] and now they'll see me … in preseason games and so on. For me, it's just keeping consistent.' … [Read more...] about Justin Bailey eager to take next career step to NHL