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'“… When he’s free, his hockey sense combined with his compete, are the two striking attributes that factor into his good start. He’s got incredible hockey sense. … So, you see both hockey sense and compete and he’s in the flow now. He’s in a groove now and I don’t think he was in that through training camp.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Dahlin’s hockey sense on full display through first 7 games

'“It was a great effort. Very pleased with the game itself overall, but emotions got high late. I thought our guys fought very hard for each other and that was awesome to see,” Granato said. “I thought the effort was outstanding by us and the determination for a win was there.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson records 3 points in 6-4 win over Senators

'“This team and this group will score,” Granato said. “Yeah, it’s frustrating tonight. You had numerous chances that they didn’t convert on. But I do think, as I said, when you’re struggling to score, go to the net more. Be willing to score maybe the ugly one, the grittier one. And that’s how you resolve it.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores lone goal for Sabres in loss to Canadiens

'Savoie sustained an upper-body injury during the opening shift of Buffalo’s Prospects Challenge finale against Pittsburgh on Sept. 18. He started the regular season on injured reserve and has been practicing with the Sabres since Oct. 6.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Savoie to Rochester on conditioning loan

'“Our guys were just working as hard as they could,” he said. “It was just fun to be a part of that. … I can’t say it enough, I’m proud to be a part of this group.”' … [Read more...] about Comrie makes 24 saves in season debut to lead Sabres to victory

'Levi has started all four of Buffalo’s games this season, including a 32-save performance against Calgary on Thursday. Benson has also appeared in all four games and has two assists after making the opening night roster on the strength of a productive preseason.' … [Read more...] about Levi, Benson considered day to day with lower-body injuries

'“The difference in the game, for me, was Calgary did a nice job playing a very direct game and they got their bounces. They made their breaks. I felt we didn’t play direct enough,” Granato said. “Five-on-five we wanted to play a little bit pretty at times and we didn’t play direct enough.”' … [Read more...] about Johnson tallies first goal as a Sabre in loss to Calgary

'Craig Anderson served as a dependable presence in net, a respected leader on the bench, and a mentor in the dressing room during his two seasons with the Buffalo Sabres. He will return to a mentorship role with the organization this season as hockey liaison, the team announced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Anderson to serve as hockey liaison for Sabres organization

'“You’re a hockey player, you want to play hockey games,” he said. “It’s hard when you’re kind of off for a week and a half, two weeks almost. You don’t want to lose that game speed and stuff like that and those touches. So yeah, I definitely want to be out there. I was hungry to get back in the lineup for sure. It just felt great to be back in yesterday.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Jost makes immediate impact in season debut

'“Those are the type of games we need to win,” Cozens said. “Low-scoring, gritty games and games where we just find a way.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens scores in OT to clinch Sabres’ 1st win of new season

'“But, yes, it was Game 2. There’s a foundation of some things when you have that many returning players there that you can really start building on more. I thought once our guys start feeling like themselves, it’s exciting as a coach. It’s a sign that we’re moving in the right direction. Based on that, the direction can accelerate at a better pace than it did maybe a year … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres finding their rhythm ahead of homestand

'The trio of Casey Mittelstadt, Jordan Greenway, and Zach Benson combined for a pair of goals for the Buffalo Sabres, but a tally late in the third period by the New York Islanders proved to be the difference as the Sabres fell 3-2 at UBS Arena on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Benson tallies first NHL points as Sabres fall to Islanders

'“… For game one, I was pretty happy,” Greenway said. “I feel I played hard, and I played pretty well defensively. Offensively, I think there’s more. We expect more as a line, as a team, as an individual. But yeah, overall, my game was alright.”' … [Read more...] about Greenway feeling healthy, confident as season kicks off

'The Rangers built a 3-0 lead before Peterka put the Sabres on the board with 1:30 remaining in the second period. The goal was the product of an Owen Power shot that was blocked by Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba but sent in Peterka’s direction, allowing him to send a quick shot past goaltender Igor Shesterkin.' … [Read more...] about Peterka scores lone goal in Sabres’ season-opening loss to Rangers

'The Sabres now have five core players under the age of 26 on long-term contracts. In addition to Dahlin and Power, forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson all signed seven-year extensions last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Power to 7-year contract extension