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'Devon Levi plays 60 games, finishes top-10 in goalie stats.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2023-24 Sabres season

'It’s amazing to watch Benson because at 18, he plays a 200-foot game. Granato said he has to if he wants to play here, “He would not be in the position he’s in on our roster if he, I mean he can be prolific as anybody offensively, but if he didn’t have it with defensive instincts and positionally pretty sound, he wouldn’t be on the roster right now and that’s usually why … [Read more...] about Zach Benson keeping things in perspective after making Sabres roster

'"Talking a couple of years ago about learning or growth. This now is more of evolving. I think we're good enough but that doesn't mean you're going to come out win you've got to evolve and learn how to win as a group. We've added new players, they're still getting on the same page. We have a lot of anxiety and our guys absolutely love Buffalo. They feel that they're on the … [Read more...] about Granato knows Buffalo is on cusp of something great

'With an average annual value (AAV) of $11 million per-season, it will make Dahlin, along with Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings, the second-highest paid defensemen in the NHL. Erik Karlsson of the Pittsburgh Penguins makes this highest AAV in the league at $11.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Rasmus Dahlin to eight-year, $88 million extension

'"You grow up in it, you have a special relationship to it, and every time my family comes to Buffalo, they absolutely love it. My brother pretty much wants to live here, but he can’t. It has a special place in my heart, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin couldn’t be happier to be member of Sabres, Buffalo community for nine more years

'"Rasmus Dahlin has a high character, high work ethic. All the things that we look for off the ice too, in terms of what are they doing to help themselves become better every day," said Adams before Monday's practice. "When you have the talent he has, and then you have the other things, in my mind, it was just a matter of time before Rasmus broke through and became the world … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams happy to lock up elite talent long-term

'2022 first-round pick Matt Savoie is also still in Buffalo, but I would think he will join Jack Quinn on injured reserve come Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down to 23 active players on Saturday

'The goal scoring came early and often to start the second period, as the two teams scored six total goals during the middle frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins in preseason finale

'Rasmus Dahlin and Connor Clifton were on the ice for four goals-against, and Dahlin spent quite a bit of the night turning the puck over. Buffalo’s penalty killing was horrendous on Friday, as the Penguins went 2-for-3 with the extra man. If the penalty killing doesn’t improve from 28th in the league like it was last year, making the playoffs will be extremely difficult.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres have a lot to work on as they ready for season opener Thursday

'"It’s very important," said Granato following Thursday's practice. "If you watched him practice today, he’s easy to pick out in practice because of his size and how hard he works. So to get into a game and to get around our players and our system is something we’re looking forward to."' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson feels one preseason game played will be enough

'The Blue Jackets were off and running on this night, as they peppered Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen early and were rewarded twice in the first 10 minutes of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop preseason decision to Blue Jackets

'"It was a disjointed game," said Granato following Wednesday's loss in Columbus. "You could say it’s preseason or whatever, but we need to be better and we know that. That was below the standard that we want, and it was simple: We wanted to play a skill game before the foundation of work. We need to come out and play a work game, and we fell behind as a result."' … [Read more...] about Sabres have very poor effort in Columbus

'Kulich played a total of 62 games in his first professional season in North America last year for Rochester, scoring 24 goals and 46 points.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen assigned to Rochester

'"I think a lot. I just wanted to compete as hard as I can, and do good for my country," said Peterka following Tuesday's practice session. "Getting that award felt good, but it even felt better when we placed second as a team, because it was unexpected. Just to have that experience is unreal."' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka looking to take big step in second NHL season

'While the players had a lot of fun, it was more than that for Sabres head coach Don Granato. "I know it’s more," said Granato following Monday's practice. "They love the comradery, they like doing things as a group as much as possible, and they love being in Buffalo. They take pride in it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres players enjoyed up-close look at Bills on game day