'The Sabres lost defenseman Henri Jokiharju during the first period of their game in Calgary on Thursday after the puck was shot off his mouth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Pilut from Rochester
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Postgame Report | Dahlin's goal streak hits record-setting 4 games in win
'Dahlin beat Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom and became the first defenseman in NHL history to record a season-opening, four-game goal streak during the first period of a 6-3 victory for the Sabres at Scotiabank Saddledome.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Dahlin’s goal streak hits record-setting 4 games in win
New Sabres Reverse Retro jersey for 2022-23 revealed
'The 1996 white buffalo head jersey will be remixed in the current royal blue and gold color scheme.' … [Read more...] about New Sabres Reverse Retro jersey for 2022-23 revealed
Practice Report | Lyubushkin day to day with injury
'Lyubushkin did not skate while the rest of the team practiced in Edmonton on Wednesday, prior to departing for Calgary and a meeting with the Flames on Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Lyubushkin day to day with injury
Comrie makes career-high 46 saves in win over Oilers
'Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka scored goals during the second period to give Buffalo a lead it would never relinquish. Alex Tuch also lit the lamp for Buffalo with an empty-net goal in the dying seconds of the game.' … [Read more...] about Comrie makes career-high 46 saves in win over Oilers
Practice Report | Sabres ready for season's longest road trip
'The Sabres' road trip features four games spanning eight days on the West Coast. Following their meeting with the Oilers, the Sabres stay in Alberta to play the Flames on Thursday, then finish the Western Canada portion of the trip in Vancouver on Saturday. After that, it's back over the border to conclude the trip in Seattle on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres ready for season’s longest road trip
Sabres loan Pekar to Rochester
'Pekar did not participate in training camp due to an injury and was placed on the team's non-roster injured reserve at the start of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Pekar to Rochester
Postgame Report | Granato lauds Sabres' response in loss to Panthers
'The Sabres' comeback effort ultimately fell short, but the response to adversity was reason for encouragement. Buffalo weathered a first-period push from Florida, answered quickly after falling behind 2-1 and 4-2, and answered when the Panthers engaged physically.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Granato lauds Sabres’ response in loss to Panthers
Bryson, Lyubushkin provided stability in season-opening win
'The numbers support that assessment. Shot attempts were 13-7 in favor of the Sabres when Bryson was on the ice at 5-on-5 - a 65-percent share, which led Sabres defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Bryson, Lyubushkin provided stability in season-opening win
'Pure joy' | Peterka nets 1st NHL goal in opening night victory
'"You see that crowd and you just want to basically run through a wall," Rasmus Dahlin said. "We love having them here. We're gonna keep winning so they stay. We're very happy about it."' … [Read more...] about ‘Pure joy’ | Peterka nets 1st NHL goal in opening night victory
Anderson set to embark on 20th NHL season
'He was drafted twice, claimed off waivers three times, and three times he found new homes via free agency.' … [Read more...] about Anderson set to embark on 20th NHL season
Sabres sign Granato to multi-year extension
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed coach Don Granato to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. "Don's passion for the game and leadership skills have been on display since the moment we met," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "He is someone who the players have a tremendous amount of respect for, and he dedicates himself to bettering each individual … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Granato to multi-year extension
Sabres sign Samuelsson to 7-year contract extension
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to a seven-year contract extension worth $30 million, the team announced Wednesday. Samuelsson, 22, tallied 10 assists in 42 games with the Sabres last season. He finished the year playing on the top defense pair alongside Rasmus Dahlin, a role he has maintained this fall. "I've taken huge jumps," Samuelsson said in … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Samuelsson to 7-year contract extension
'He's the antidote' | Sabres see Samuelsson as part of long-term core
'"If you think of a star player on the other team, he's the antidote," he continued. "He is an athletic beast. His mobility, agility, his size, his strength. He has a great feel for his position, a great feel for the game. So, he closes on people quick. He defends well. That'll make the other defensemen on our teams' jobs much easier."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s the antidote’ | Sabres see Samuelsson as part of long-term core
'It's a slow burn' | How Dahlin has emerged as a leader with Sabres
'"Now it burns a little bit differently," Okposo said recently. "The same fire is still in there for him, the stove just isn't at 700 degrees, it's at 350. And it's more of a slow burn where the meat's going to be cooked well, like it's going to be exactly the way it should be."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a slow burn’ | How Dahlin has emerged as a leader with Sabres