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'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

'Buffalo still has 10 defensemen on the roster, as 2019 first-round pick Ryan Johnson has performed well enough in camp and in the preseason games to continue getting a look.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Zach Benson, Ryan Johnson remain as Sabres open final week of training camp

'Levi and the Sabres were able to hold off Columbus over the final two minutes to preserve the one-goal win. The strecth included an extra skater thanks to the Blue Jackets pulling Merzlikins from the goal.' … [Read more...] about Special teams lifts Sabres to win over Columbus

'"Honestly [Don Granato] asked, and I only wanted to play a couple. It was more productive for me to get into practice, get reps, and learn the systems before I jump out there for a little preseason live action," said Clifton following Friday's practice. "But yes, I’m itching. The more games you watch, the more you want to be in, but soon enough."' … [Read more...] about Clifton: Practicing at training camp has helped more than playing preseason games

'Most of them will go to Rochester Americans training camp on Monday.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres reduce their roster

'Tage Thompson had other ideas, as he got in behind the defense and tucked his breakaway past the leg of goalie Tristan Jarry to even the score at 1-1 with less than a minute remaining in the period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop second-straight preseason tilt Thursday against Penguins

'I don’t think there’s any question that Devon Levi is Buffalo’s No. 1 goalie heading into the regular season, but I think Comrie has taken the clear early lead to be his backup.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Eric Comrie shines in second preseason start

'The Buffalo Sabres lost their first preseason game on Wednesday night, as the Toronto Maple Leafs got the last laugh, 5-2, in the 2023 Kraft Hockeyville matchup at the Joe Thornton Community Centre in St. Thomas, Ontario.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop first preseason game against Maple Leafs