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'“I want our guys to be challenged," Granato said on Tuesday during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on WGR. "I just believe in them, and no reason not to believe in them. We’ve seen their growth, and still there’s a lot of growth potential.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: ‘I want our guys to be challenged’

'“I think just to get in and not complicate things," Thompson said of the power play struggles. "I think we’ve tried to do a little too much and over complicated it. I think we’ve just got to get back to being simple and maybe a little more direct, just having that focus to shoot pucks early and then seams and chances will open up from there. And on the entry too, maybe we have … [Read more...] about Sabres excited for first road trip of 2022-23 season

'The Panthers took advantage of an early power play chance in the second period to re-take the lead over Buffalo, 3-2, less than a minute in. Aaron Ekblad was able to wire a wrist shot into the net on the power play for his first goal of the season. Ex-Sabre Sam Reinhart was credited with an assist, along with Aleksander Barkov.' … [Read more...] about Special teams the difference in Sabres loss to Florida

'One of the things that maybe helped the Sabres lose the game was they couldn’t stay out of the penalty box. Florida had six power plays and scored on two of them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres showed grit, but couldn’t get past Florida

'Those in attendance on Thursday went wild when Allen was shown on the scoreboard. He was also wearing his new Alex Tuch sweater.' … [Read more...] about Josh Allen, Alex Tuch seem to have a jersey exchange going on

'Anderson made several key saves in the third period to preserve the Sabres' one-goal lead. That allowed Victor Olofsson to score a pair of empty net goals to seal the win. Olofsson's first two goals of the season came less than 20 seconds apart in the final moments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open season with victory against Ottawa

'JJ Peterka was one of the few Sabres that was on his game in the first period and he kept it up throughout. Peterka struggled in training camp and in the preseason games, but he really showed up to play and was rewarded with his first NHL goal.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Peterka and Anderson lead the Sabres to an opening night win

'While it's great to have good prospects, they have to be able to transition to the next level of the game, and so far they appear to be doing so.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres handle Senators in home opener

'It is quite clear that Dahlin is looked at as the Sabres' No. 1 defenseman, and him earning the "A" on his sweater this season also shows the leader he has become on and off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2022-23 Sabres season

'In his first full season as Sabres head coach, Buffalo went 32-39-11, but many of the young players took huge steps in their development. None more than Rasmus Dahlin, who was struggling mightily at the beginning of last season, and by the time the year ended, he was playing like a NHL All-Star.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Don Granato to reported two-year contract extension

'Samuelsson has become one of the Sabres' top defensemen playing primarily alongside Rasmus Dahlin. It is expected that the pair will start out the 2022-23 season together, with 2021 first-round pick Owen Power likely paired with Henri Jokiharju.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to seven-year contract extension

'“I think it shows that the work’s paying off, and I’m extremely grateful for everyone in the organization. I mean, even in Rochester, the coaching staff there,” said Samuelsson following Wednesday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson really wanted to commit long-term to Buffalo

'Peterka played with Peyton Krebs in Rochester, but this is the first time he’s gotten to play with Dylan Cozens. He’s enjoying playing with the ‘Old guy” who is 21-years-old, “You can see it that he’s played two years in the league already and even though he’s still young, he’s such a great leader in the locker-room and he’s helping me a lot with trying to figure things out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Quinn and Peterka are thrilled to have earned roster spots

'“This guy is unequivocally our number one leader. He sets himself apart just through what he does every day and what he's done in his career and how he carries himself like this is the role model we want mentoring our youth.” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: Okposo is unequivocally our No. 1 leader

'Crozier coached 192 games with the Sabres going 77-80-35. He also coached the Rochester Americans to three championships in the 60’s.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres head coach Joe Crozier dies at the age of 93