'“That would be nice for him, to play some games,” Granato said. “It’s hard that he hasn’t played games. He’s done a good job to keep himself in great condition and work hard and be a positive member of the team without, unfortunately, getting the ice time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Bryson to Rochester
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Quinn could make season debut Tuesday vs. Columbus
'“He looks ready to go,” Granato said. “So now, it could be as soon as tomorrow. … Today was a real good test for him in a way we weren’t able to test him much in the last month, really. And he was real good with it. So, I’ll have another conversation with him and medical, and we’ll see where we’re at. But if it’s not tomorrow, it’s very close.”' … [Read more...] about Quinn could make season debut Tuesday vs. Columbus
Sabres fall to Coyotes in finale of road trip
'“We just couldn’t find the back of the net,” Thompson said. “Had our chances. We outplayed them, so I think in a way you’ve got to be happy with that, but that just doesn’t really feel right. It just sucks losing, especially when you outplay someone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Coyotes in finale of road trip
Sabres bounce back with win over NHL-leading Golden Knights
'“We’ve got a lot of skill in this room so, you’re down by one, we’re not too scared. We’ve got a lot of weapons in this room, and we saw that tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back with win over NHL-leading Golden Knights
Sabres place Skinner on IR, recall Murray from Amerks
'Murray, 25, made his season debut for the Sabres during their win over Arizona on Monday, accounting for three hits in 10:47. He was loaned to Rochester on Wednesday to clear room on the roster for forward Alex Tuch, who was activated from injured reserve prior to the game against Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Skinner on IR, recall Murray from Amerks
Benson scores Sabres' lone goal in loss to Avalanche
'“We didn’t work hard enough,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Period.”' … [Read more...] about Benson scores Sabres’ lone goal in loss to Avalanche
Savoie, Ratzlaff named to Canada's roster for WJC
'Savoie and Ratzlaff join forwards Jiri Kulich (Czechia), Noah Ostlund (Sweden), and Anton Wahlberg (Sweden) as Sabres prospects who have been officially named to their countries’ rosters.' … [Read more...] about Savoie, Ratzlaff named to Canada’s roster for WJC
Practice Report | Johnson readies for return to Colorado against former team
'“We built that thing from the bottom all the way to the top, so it'll be extra special to be there with all my old teammates and the fans and as much as it'll be kind of my return, it's also me wanting to give thanks to that fan base and that organization for all they did for me over the past almost 15 years.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Johnson readies for return to Colorado against former team
Robinson tallies 3-point night in Sabres' win over Coyotes
'“It’s been a whirlwind, obviously, but really exciting and getting to play with Okie and Krebsy has made it easy,” Robinson said. “They’ve been playing hard and straightaway and talking to me all night, so that’s made the transition for me a lot easier.”' … [Read more...] about Robinson tallies 3-point night in Sabres’ win over Coyotes
Sabres battle back to earn point in SO loss to Habs
'“It hurts not to get the win, but I think that we can agree that the last two games have looked a little bit different than the previous 25 or whatever we played,” he said. “It’s more how we want to play, and I think if we keep doing that on a nightly basis, we’re going to put ourselves in a pretty good spot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle back to earn point in SO loss to Habs
Samuelsson, Power stepped up in Dahlin's absence vs. Bruins
'Dahlin has averaged over 25 minutes of ice time per game and has logged heavy minutes on the Sabres’ top power-play unit. The group collectively came together to make up for loss, led by Samuelsson and Owen Power.' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson, Power stepped up in Dahlin’s absence vs. Bruins
'It was special' | Levi makes 29 saves in Sabres' statement win over Bruins
'“I just looked up when I was out there, just looked at the banner that we put up there last year. You know, it was so special that day winning the Beanpot in this rink,” Levi said. “So, it felt like home, and it was great to come back here tonight.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It was special’ | Levi makes 29 saves in Sabres’ statement win over Bruins
Luukkonen to miss game in Boston due to illness
'Devon Levi was recalled from Rochester to serve as back up to Eric Comrie against the Red Wings and will remain with the team in Boston.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen to miss game in Boston due to illness
Sabres acquire Robinson from Blue Jackets
'Robinson, 28, has 82 points (38+44) in 266 career NHL games spanning seven seasons with Columbus, including 24 points (12+12) in 72 contests last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Robinson from Blue Jackets
Sabres' late surge falls short in loss to Red Wings
'"Lately we've been on our heels after that first goal against," Skinner said. "And yeah, I mean, if you're on your heels, it's tough to defend. It's tough to get back on offense and then teams take advantage and they've been capitalizing on opportunities early in games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late surge falls short in loss to Red Wings