'One of the other exciting young talents on the team is goaltender Devon Levi, who has started the Sabres first three games of the season, and Adams had this to say on the future and present for Levi. “I’m excited about Devon(Levi), where he’s at right now and obviously where we think he can continue to grow and get to.”' … [Read more...] about Adams excited at what the team has seen from Devon Levi
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Sabres have been much improved on penalty kill
'"It’s been a huge focus for us," said Tuch following Wednesday's practice. "We were terrible last year, it's plain and simple. We were a really bad penalty kill last year. It was something we really focused on during camp, because we wanted to improve on it. We couldn’t get any worse on it, in our eyes, so we thought it could be easy adjustments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have been much improved on penalty kill
Sabres able to top Tampa Bay in overtime
'Buffalo was able to control the puck for the entire overtime period and eventually were able to secure the game-winning goal. Dylan Cozens first goal of the season was the difference in the game and one-goal victory over Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres able to top Tampa Bay in overtime
The Sabres earn their first win of the season with an overtime victory
'The Sabres were the better team throughout, but they over passed the puck, declining to shoot on a struggling goaltender. That allowed Tampa Bay to hang around and get a point that Buffalo would’ve preferred they didn’t get.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres earn their first win of the season with an overtime victory
Granato looks to unlock offensive depth
'"We're 0-2 to start, but I don't see it as any bad thing at all," said Granato during his Tuesday appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "We've shown massive growth since a year ago. I think it's just a matter of time before we get in sync here and get moving."' … [Read more...] about Granato looks to unlock offensive depth
Sabres need to get top-two lines going
'The Sabres opened against two very defensive teams that like to clog up the neutral zone. The veteran winger says there’s still a lot of hockey to be played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to get top-two lines going
Sabres comeback falls short against Islanders
'With 6:20 to go in regulation, the Islanders found the scoresheet again. A controversial play saw forward Casey Cizikas re-direct a point shot with what was a deflection dangerously close to being a high-stick. The Sabres challenged the play, but instead for offside. The call on the ice stood upon further review.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short against Islanders
A bad start and some missed calls led to another Sabres loss
'I’m not for one second saying the referees lost this game for the Sabres, but some bad mistakes by the refs could’ve changed the score.' … [Read more...] about A bad start and some missed calls led to another Sabres loss
Sabres Dahlin knows how they can do better against the Islanders
'“Get the puck in deep, we’ve got to come with speed more because the neutral zone was a challenge yesterday, so we’ve just got to keep it more simple and we’ve got to play more north/south hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Dahlin knows how they can do better against the Islanders
Rangers too much for Sabres on opening night
'JJ Peterka was able to capitalize on a second chance opportunity in the offensive zone for the Sabres' first goal of the season to trim the deficit to 3-1. Peterka's goal came after Owen Power took the initial shot that was blocked and went right to the forward.' … [Read more...] about Rangers too much for Sabres on opening night
Opinion: Sabres run into shot blocking machine in Rangers
'Tage Thompson is a good example of how things went for Buffalo on Thursday. He had three shots on goal in the game, had three shot attempts blocked, and missed the net on another three shot attempts.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres run into shot blocking machine in Rangers
Adams excited to lock in core pieces for long-term
'"We want to have tough decisions," said Adams on Thursday after inking Power to his new contract extension. "You're putting a puzzle together, you're planning long-term, but you also have to look short-term and how you can win hockey games now. So to have those pillars in place, foundational pieces that are here for a long time is a big help as we plan this out."' … [Read more...] about Adams excited to lock in core pieces for long-term
Sabres lock up Owen Power with seven-year contract extension worth $58.45 million
'According to CapFriendly, Power will have a five-team no-trade list in Years 6 and 7 of his new contract that kicks in at the start of next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Owen Power with seven-year contract extension worth $58.45 million
Peyton Krebs knows, embraces role with Sabres
'Getting back to Krebs and his role, he, once again, will be between Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons. That line was one of the best defensive lines in the National Hockey League last season, and they spent a lot of time in the offensive zone thanks to their forechecking abilities.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs knows, embraces role with Sabres
John Roth out as Sabres', Bills' executive vice president
'Roth served as D’Angelo’s boss.' … [Read more...] about John Roth out as Sabres’, Bills’ executive vice president