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'Those eight players are forwards Brandon Biro, Steven Fogarty, Brett Murray and C.J. Smith, defensemen Casey Fitzgerald and Ryan Jones, and goalies Michael Houser and Dustin Tokarski.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign eight players to Rochester

'Both Cozens and Quinn got in their first simulated game action with the Sabres and appeared to have left off where they did just days ago at the IIHF World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres get in one more good showing with Blue and Gold Scrimmage

'"It's definitely really exciting to be back," Cozens said following Friday afternoon's session at KeyBank Center. "It's been so long since I've been here. I've been so excited just to be back here, back on the ice in Buffalo. I feel good with where I'm at right now. Just coming off that tournament in game shape, so I just want to go out there and do my best and prove that I … [Read more...] about Cozens and Quinn get in first practice of training camp on Friday

'In 513 career games in the National Hockey League, Sheahan has scored 66 goals and picked up 98 assists for 164 points with the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. His career-year came with the Red Wings in the 2014-15 season, where he scored 13 goals and put up a career-high 23 assists for 36 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Riley Sheahan for 2020-21 season

'One line makes the most sense for Cozens, and there may only be one spot left to earn a job on.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Where does Dylan Cozens fit in the Sabres lineup?

'"I have that game pace and that game speed. I have used it," Ruotsalainen said following Thursday practice at KeyBank Center. "I have been playing pretty tough games, and we had a great start to the season back in Finland. I feel pretty confident right now. I think that was a good thing for me."' … [Read more...] about Ruotsalainen playing ‘better and better every day’ in North America

'"I hurt myself a few weeks ago on the ice just training, so today was a good test for me to get out there and be out there on the ice with more bodies than I'm used to," Eichel said following practice. "It's been a while since I've been on the ice with that many guys, so I feel like I was a couple steps behind today. Hopefully that starts to come back and start feeling like … [Read more...] about Eichel practices for first time at Sabres training camp

'The Buffalo Sabres announced on Wednesday that Girgensons has undergone successful surgery to repair a hamstring injury suffered on Monday in the team's first scrimmage of training camp. His expected timeline for recovery is approximately six months, which would get him ready to return in early July.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons undergoes surgery to repair hamstring injury

'TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie reported Tuesday night that both Cozens and Quinn are taking a private charter flight back to Buffalo in order to reduce or eliminate the need for a seven-day quarantine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Cozens, Quinn to training camp roster

'Muckler joined the Sabres as the team's director of hockey operations after spending many years with the Edmonton Oilers' coaching staff. While in Edmonton, he won four Stanley Cups as an assistant coach on Glen Sather's staff, and won a fifth Stanley Cup in 1990 as the head coach of the Oilers.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres head coach John Muckler passes away at age 86

'"What I've learned from this business the last seven year, there's always going to be uncertainties and you never know where you're going to be tomorrow," Ristolainen said following Sunday's training camp practice at KeyBank Center. "I enjoy it here right now, the team looks good and ready to go, and it's going to be an exciting year."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen is all business as the 2020-21 season approaches

'Later in the second period, forward Zemgus Girgensons (Gold) attempted to stick check camp invitee Riley Sheahan just inside the Team Blue blue line, but ended up colliding awkwardly with Sheahan and sending him to the ice. Girgensons would stay down for a bit before requiring some help off the ice, while not putting any pressure on his left leg.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres set good pace in first scrimmage of training camp

'Early in Saturday's session at KeyBank Center, Olofsson was working against Rasmus Dahlin in a 1-on-1 drill when he lost his balance trying get around the defenseman as he headed to the net. After going down to the ice, the winger slid and crashed hard into the net occupied by goalie Carter Hutton, with his left arm making substantial contact with the goal post.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson out day-to-day with upper-body injury

'"I think every summer you go in and you try to evaluate where you're at and how you can get back to baseline after a long season," Skinner said following Saturday's practice at training camp. "This offseason, we had quite a bit of time. So once you get the chance to realize that, you could start to, with an indefinite timeline and a lot of uncertainty, start rebuilding and … [Read more...] about Skinner hoping for bounce back 2020-21 season in Buffalo

'Early in Saturday's session at KeyBank Center, forward Victor Olofsson was working against Rasmus Dahlin in a 1-on-1 drill when he lost his balance trying get around the defenseman as he headed to the net. After going down to the ice, the winger slid and crashed hard into the net occupied by goalie Carter Hutton, with his left arm making substantial contact with the goal … [Read more...] about Olofsson leaves practice with upper-body injury