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'The Sabres looked to be back in sync to start the third period, scoring less than a minute into the third period. Jake McCabe's first goal of the season came 20 seconds into the third and brought Buffalo within a goal, 4-3. However, Eric Staal turned the pick over in the defensive zone seconds later that led to a Jakub Vrana goal and 5-3 Capitals lead.' … [Read more...] about Slow start: Sabres drop season opener to Washington

'The Sabres looked as rusty as you could possibly look after 10 months off and no preseason games. Washington got on the Sabres at every turn taking away their space and controlling the puck. Buffalo couldn’t get the puck away from the line of Nick Backstrom, Alex Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie and they totaled seven points.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have a rough first game in 10 months

'Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger said Lazar is feeling good and ready to play, while adding that they will make an assessment on Okposo on Thursday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres piece lineup together ahead of Thursday’s season opener

'It’s hard to rate the division, because there are some question marks.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: After 10 long months…

'Injuries are starting to creep in with this group as Curtis Lazar didn’t practice for the second straight day, and Kyle Okposo went about 40 minutes into Tuesday's practice before leaving. Both have lower-body injuries and both are day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roster for 2020-21 season is set

'Those four players are forwards Andrew Oglevie and Arttu Ruotsalainen, as well as defensemen Jacob Bryson and Mattias Samuelsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign four more players to the Amerks

'"I've been trying to prepare myself all summer, but I feel like even though you're working out and skating for 10 months, it's different coming into training camp and working out with the team again," said Olofsson following Sunday's practice at KeyBank Center. "It's been on a different level, for sure. So it's nice to be able to get a week, at least, before the season starts … [Read more...] about Olofsson feeling good ahead of 2020-21 season

'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