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'At times, Thursday’s highly anticipated season opener felt like a throwback to the Sabres’ dreary days of the not-so-distant past.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in early hole, lose opener; Zach Benson sharp in NHL debut

'“It just helps you build everything around that,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said prior to Thursday’s 5-1 opening night loss to the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center. “And that’s why I felt it was so important to be proactive with them, make sure they understood how important they are to us and what we’re building here. Make sure that we’re aligned and that they truly … [Read more...] about In locking up Owen Power and Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres put two ‘pillars in place’

'The extension will kick in for the 2024-25 season. Power, 20, has one year remaining on his three-year, entry-level contract worth $5.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Owen Power to long-term contract extension

'“It’s so special, so exciting – home opener, season opener in front of a packed arena in Buffalo,” a smiling Levi said following practice in KeyBank Center. “So can’t really write a better story than that. Can’t ask for much more.”' … [Read more...] about In rookie Devon Levi, Sabres hope they have coveted franchise goalie

'In addition, the Sabres and Buffalo Common Council will be dedicating a trailblazing sign to Jeanneret at 4 p.m. outside Alumni Plaza prior to Thursday’s season opener against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center. The “RJ Way” sign will be located at the corner of Perry Street and Illinois Street.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to honor Rick Jeanneret with special uniform patch

'“What you rarely see out of 18-year-olds is the ability to play both sides of the puck and the ability to be defensively responsible,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said Monday.' … [Read more...] about Defense helped Sabres’ Zach Benson grab roster spot: ‘He earned it’

'The extension will kick in for the 2024-25 season. Dahlin, 23, has one year remaining on his three-year, $18 million deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to huge contract extension

'“One of the things that’s incredibly rewarding about this job is when you hear it in the player’s voice,” Adams said. “The feeling you get when that happens is hard to kind of sum up but I think it’s pretty special. I think part of the reason it’s so special to me is I believe in these guys so much. It’s hard to get there sometimes, but then when you do and you agree and that … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin always wanted long-term contract to stay in Buffalo: ‘This is the city I love’

'The Sabres waived Stillman, Clague and Biro on Saturday, leaving them with 25 players – 15 forwards, seven defensemen and three goalies – on their roster. They must finalize their 23-man regular-season roster by 5 p.m. Monday.' … [Read more...] about Three players clear waivers; Amerks have roster Sabres envisioned

'Still, his future here is unclear. The Sabres have their deepest blue line since the post-lockout days of the mid-2000s. Right now, he ranks seventh or eighth on the depth chart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson enjoying strong training camp after ‘tough season’

'“He’s been my favorite player growing up since I can remember, so definitely something I didn’t expect,” Krebs said following Saturday’s practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “But it was fun. Battling hard, two competitive guys who like to win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs never expected to fight Sidney Crosby: ‘It was fun’

'They must finalize their 23-man regular-season roster by 5 p.m. Monday. They can reach that number by placing winger Jack Quinn and center Matt Savoie, who just returned to practice, on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive three more players, close to finalizing 23-man roster

'Having been selected 13th overall this year, Benson, 18, figured to receive a long look during training camp. But the aggressive and talented winger quickly seized his chance and earned more action, playing in six of the Sabres’ seven preseason games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Benson scores again, caps terrific preseason: ‘Done very well’

'“It was definitely pretty devastating to not even get a chance to play in any preseason games or get to show myself in the games before the season,” Savoie said following Friday’s pregame skate in KeyBank Center, his first session since getting injured.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie thrilled to return to practice following injury

'“He doesn’t back down to a fight, and … a lot of guys nowadays are waiting,” Krebs said. “But he doesn’t wait and you can see that in his game. He’s not going to wait for someone else to do it; he’ll go get the puck and make the play. I think, obviously, he has the skill to make those plays, but I think from the start of it it’s that ability to hunt the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Prospect Zach Benson’s performance gives Sabres intriguing roster option