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'"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

'The loss was Buffalo's eighth in a row. Toronto pulled ahead 3-0 during the first period and staved off comeback attempts in part on the strength of a 2-for-3 night on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres emphasize work following loss to Leafs

'Jost, 24, has three assists in 12 games this season. The Wild acquired the forward last March in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche, with whom Jost spent the first five-plus seasons of his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim forward Jost off waivers from Wild

'"There was a couple of games I was not too happy about," Luukkonen said of his season thus far. "But overall, I think I've been able to help the team win and that's the most important thing, and kind of, most of the games be the backbone of the team. So, I feel like it's been a good start to the season."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen joins Sabres with Comrie out multiple weeks

'Luukkonen is 6-3-0 with an .898 save percentage and 3.07 goals-against average in the AHL this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Luukkonen from Rochester

'Zemgus Girgensons also did not play in the third period due to an injury. Granato did not have an update on his status afterward.' … [Read more...] about Comrie, Girgensons exit loss to Senators early with injuries

'Goaltender Craig Anderson made 27 saves in net as Buffalo lost its sixth game in a row.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Buffalo closes out homestand with loss to Vancouver