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'“He doesn’t carry that forward,” he said. “Even when I first got here a couple years ago, he would’ve carried that for a long time. He would’ve carried that through the game. So he was able to let that go, move on and refocus."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin maturing, responding to adversity within games

'“He’s reading where and when and how shots are coming,” Granato said on a Zoom call following Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. “… When you see a guy playing aggressively in net, confidently, you know he has that feel of it’s a six-man unit out there.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Dustin Tokarski establishes himself as trusted option for Sabres

'The 6-foot-5, 228-pound Murray, 23, played his first two NHL games late last season. He earned a long look from the Sabres during training camp and appeared in line to receive a recall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Brett Murray from Amerks

'The Sabres did not generate enough prime scoring chances around the net. And when they broke down defensively, the Bruins capitalized.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t convert early chances, lose to Bruins: ‘Could’ve won that game’

'“You come into camp, your body feels great, you’re ready to compete, show what you have and unlucky timing for that one,” Samuelsson said prior to Friday’s game against the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. “To sit out the whole camp, yeah, it was hard mentally. You obviously want to be out there competing and trying to build something for this team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson nearing return, focused on sticking in NHL

'“I made some phone calls to some of the persons that were close to (my) heart and really let them know how much they meant to me and what they’ve helped me through the years,” he said. “And I’m very thankful for their support."' … [Read more...] about Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark left mark with Sabres: ‘Like an older brother’

'Eakin, 30, has enjoyed a strong start, recording one goal and two points during the Sabres’ first 3-0 start since 2008.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Cody Eakin to injury; Mattias Samuelsson nearing return

'“The one thing that hasn’t been questioned about Aspy is he’s hungry,” Sabres assistant coach Matt Ellis said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “He’s hungry to attack the game, he’s hungry to attack practice. He’s grateful for every opportunity that he’s earned."' … [Read more...] about Confident Rasmus Asplund thriving in bigger role with Sabres

'Eakin, 30, skated to the bench on his own before leaving for the dressing room.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Eakin leaves practice after crashing into net

'“We know we have to earn everything,” said Sabres center Dylan Cozens, who recorded two assists. “We know it’s not going to be easy, but everyone on this team has something to prove. We want to prove all the doubters wrong. We want to go out there and show that we can be a really good team in this league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win again, improve to 3-0: ‘We want to prove all the doubters wrong’

'But in Buffalo, Caggiula believes he can rediscover his scoring touch. He feels comfortable playing for coach Don Granato, who was an assistant during his first season with the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Drake Caggiula focused on showcasing offensive side

'“It was a team, I think, that I fit well with, a bunch of guys that want to earn it every day, want to win, want to turn things around for this city,” said Wolanin, who will wear No. 86 with the Sabres. “And I want to be a part of it.”' … [Read more...] about Christian Wolanin thrilled to come to Buffalo, join Sabres: ‘It’s a hockey town’

'“(They said), ‘Jesus, I haven’t been seeing this for a long time,’” Hagg said Friday. “And guys were just laughing about it and having fun with it. I was actually sitting on the bench in the third period, having goosebumps when they start singing and clapping and all that, so it was a lot of fun. And I didn’t know it was 8,000. But it seemed like a lot more.”' … [Read more...] about Wild Buffalo crowd gave Sabres’ Robert Hagg ‘goosebumps’

'“I don’t believe it’s right to separate guys at this point,” he said. “I guess I look at my roster and I’m confident to spread ice time around. I think it’s a necessity. We need to play with a lot of energy. … They all have to play important situations."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato wants to spread around ice time: ‘It’s a necessity’

'“We are harder to play against,” Sabres center Cody Eakin said after scoring a power-play goal in Saturday afternoon’s 2-1 shootout win over the Arizona Coyotes. “We are always playing with speed on the forecheck, the backcheck, and it just kind of gets annoying, I think, to other teams."' … [Read more...] about Sabres win again, starting to establish identity: ‘We are harder to play against’