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'“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

'“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