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'"I think he's beyond that," Granato said Tuesday. "This is a big separator now, just what has transpired in the last few weeks to that end."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s the intangibles’ | Cozens’ work pays off with Star of Week honor

'In four games last week, Cozens recorded nine points (4+5), trailing just Connor McDavid (11) and Leon Draisaitl (10). He's currently on a career-high four-game point streak.' … [Read more...] about Cozens named NHL’s 2nd Star of the Week

'Rasmus Dahlin conjured memories of Michael Peca and Brian Campbell as he lined up Matt Nieto on Sunday, donning the black and red colors worn for some of the great hits in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Dahlin delivers highlight-reel hit in win over Sharks

'"I'll talk to him now, but he looked good in practice," Granato said. "He had a skate prior, obviously, a couple, so I would expect he would be ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Bryson returns to practice, could play Sunday vs. Sharks

'"I thought we played really well 5-on-5," Tuch said. "We gave them too many opportunities obviously with the penalties we took. I thought we played a full 60 minutes other than the penalties and simple mistakes here or there that we just have to shore up because they have a lot of weapons over there."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres can’t hold off Avalanche attack in home loss

'"Relief," added Mattias Samuelsson. "It's good to get two points. The third period there wasn't really like we drew it up, but we got the win on the road and that's all that matters."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres earn shootout win in Detroit

'"The three of them together, they developed a chemistry on the ice," Granato said. "On the bench, they communicate really well. And Cozens is a leader, we know that. Now he's got two guys that unequivocally, he can lead. He's doing a great job of that."' … [Read more...] about ‘We’re going to have fun’ | Sabres’ young forward line showing promise

'Cozens and Jeff Skinner scored third-period goals to put the Sabres ahead 5-3 with 5:41 remaining in regulation. Steven Stamkos answered with a goal for the Lightning 16 seconds later, then Brandon Hagel deflected a Nikita Kucherov shot on the power play to tie the score with 2:02 on the clock.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres pick up point in overtime loss to Lightning

'Asplund participated in practice at KeyBank Center after missing the last two games with an upper-body injury. "I wasn't comfortable the other day putting him in with how he needs to play," Granato said. "Today's practice cleared that up for me."' … [Read more...] about Asplund cleared to play following 2-game absence

'The Buffalo Sabres have placed forward Riley Sheahan on unconditional waivers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Sheahan on unconditional waivers

'"I think the effort was good," Olofsson said. "We came out a little bit slow in the first and they did everything a little bit faster than us. And then we started skating a little bit more, getting pucks deep in the second and worked our way into the game. From there I think it was a tight game."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Anderson stops 41 shots in loss to Devils

'"We were looking forward to this game, to put these jerseys on," Dylan Cozens said. "Once we saw them, we were so excited to wear the black and red and just go out. We knew the fans were going to love it too. They came out and they showed up tonight. It was a great atmosphere."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Debuting new 3rd jerseys, Sabres top Blues on home ice

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen could not recall hearing his name ever being chanted the way it was on Wednesday, when each of his 34 saves were followed by a long, drawn-out "Luuuuuuu" from the 17,302 fans who filled the KeyBank Center stands - plus a few others in uniform. "We were joining in a little on the bench," Jack Quinn, his teammate for two seasons in Rochester and now in … [Read more...] about Luukkonen earns praise from fans, teammates with 34-save performance

'"I think the guys all fed off each other," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "But emotional energy was high, and we played to our identity. We can play to that identity on a consistent basis."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Skinner’s 5-point night helps Sabres snap skid

'"Watching these guys play, it's fun to watch. Their team is exciting," he said. "They've got a really good thing going on here and they're coming up. So, I'm excited to be part of this group and just kind of build with these guys and grow with these guys."' … [Read more...] about Jost joins Sabres at practice, excited to build and grow with team