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'“I think being a kid from Chilliwack, BC, you don’t have an appreciation for the dark, cold winters of Winnipeg. I think it was more so, for us, that if he was going to go out, which was pretty much every night, that’d he’d actually have a hat and knit and boots,” Travis said. “And you know, he’s a stubborn teenager. I think he fought us for the first year and by year two, he … [Read more...] about ‘The passion he has is contagious’ | Benson’s path to the NHL fueled by love for the game

'“It’s exciting to get the process going,” Granato said. “…When camp opens, you can’t replicate a regular season. Guys have had a lot of pent-up energy and excitement and adrenaline for the opener, and it’s a whole different animal in itself. But to get in a rhythm now, to finally get the season started and get back to a rhythm is something that is exciting – even beyond … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres prepare for season opener at home on Thursday

'Casey Mittelstadt is expected to be back at practice on Wednesday after missing Tuesday’s skate with a tweak in his upper body, Sabres coach Don Granato announced. “We expect him to be ok,” Granato said. “… He didn’t practice today, we expect him to practice tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | News and lineup info from Tuesday’s session at KeyBank Center

'Dahlin, 23, joins forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson – all of whom signed seven-year contracts – as core members of the Sabres who have signed long-term extensions since the start of last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dahlin to 8-year contract extension

'“I grew up here as a man,” Dahlin said. “I came here as an 18-year-old, didn’t know much about anything. Learned the language, learned the culture. Then from the beginning I loved the city. So, I’ve always wanted to be here for a long, long time, and now it’s going to happen. This is the city I love.”' … [Read more...] about ‘This is the city I love’ | Dahlin commits to Buffalo with max-term extension

'Before the Sabres took the ice, Adams made it clear that he believes Zach Benson has earned an opportunity on the opening night roster. The staff will then monitor the situation over the next few weeks to decide what is best for both the team and Benson.' … [Read more...] about Practice Notebook | How the Sabres roster is shaping up ahead of the NHL roster deadline

'“I’ve allowed myself to find a role where I want to be the guy that can shut down the top lines, can play PK, can win every faceoff I can,” Krebs said. “I want to be the guy that coach can rely on every shift to get the puck out, have a good stick, go gets some shots on net, put the next line out there."' … [Read more...] about Krebs continued to show hardnosed identity in preseason finale

'The Buffalo Sabres have assigned forward Lukas Rousek and defenseman Ryan Johnson to the Rochester Americans, the team announced Saturday. Forward Brandon Biro and defensemen Kale Clague and Riley Stillman have also been assigned to Rochester pending waiver clearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 5 players to Amerks

'Benson, JJ Peterka, and Victor Olofsson each had a goal and an assist for Buffalo while Devon Levi made 30 saves.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt tallies 3 points in preseason loss to Penguins

'Savoie joined teammates on the ice for a heavily attended optional skate ahead of their preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He had previously been skating four to five times a week on his own, which helped him avoid any significant drop-off from a conditioning standpoint.' … [Read more...] about Savoie returns to practice with Sabres

'Following practice, Granato shared that Savoie is making progress in his recovery and is expected to join the Sabres on the ice for their morning skate Friday. “[He’s] still recovering though from the injury, but he’ll be able to practice with us to better gauge where he’s at,” Granato said. “And obviously, he’s got to get back to pace and conditioning cause he’s been out as … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Sabres prepare for preseason finale Friday vs. Pittsburgh

'The Sabres iced lineups featuring a mix of NHL veterans, prospects, and players on AHL contracts through their first four preseason games. Wednesday marked a new phase of camp with a roster more resembling the group that will take the ice opening night, albeit without forwards Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner, and Dylan Cozens.' … [Read more...] about Benson scores 3rd preseason goal in loss to Blue Jackets

'The Buffalo Sabres have assigned forwards Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen to the Rochester Americans, the team announced Wednesday. Additionally, the team has assigned forward Brett Murray to Rochester, pending waiver clearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce training camp roster update

'“We’re going to go down to 23. We have 31 – I think it is – in camp now. We’re going to use probably 31 or more during the course of the season and they’re going to help us reach our goal. So, everybody is extremely important when you put it in perspective or that perspective.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Everybody in this room matters’ | Granato sends message to team as regular season approaches

'Defensemen Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson are expected to make their preseason debuts Wednesday as the Sabres visit Nationwide Arena for a 7 p.m. matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Clifton, Johnson set to make preseason debuts Wednesday in Columbus