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'I don’t know where to start because there are so many players that performed very well. Once again Tyson Kozak’s line was the best line on the ice. Kozak is a seventh-round pick, Filip Cederqvist is a fifth-round pick and Kohen Olischefski is a free agent signee by the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres dominated the Prospects Challenge

'In Saturday’s game against the New Jersey Devils, Cederqvist scored the type of dirty goal that Buffalo fans just love. He planted himself in front of the net screening Nico Daws and then was opportunistic when Oskari Laaksonen’s rebound was laying in the crease just waiting for Cederqvist to bang the puck home. Cederqvist said, “Last year most of my goals were like that, in … [Read more...] about Filip Cederqvist turning into good power forward

'Lukas Rousek was chosen the No. 1 star of Saturday’s game and it was richly deserved. The Czech winger was Buffalo’s sixth-round pick in 2019 and missed most of last season with knee surgery. Rousek made it back to play 19 regular season games with the Amerks scoring one goal and three assists for four points.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rousek and Savoie lead Buffalo past New Jersey

'Despite trailing 2-0 early, the Sabres responded well, as just 56 seconds after Mesar's goal, Buffalo got on the board as forward Linus Weissbach led a 2-on-1 rush with tournament invitee Josh Passolt, who tapped in a beautiful pass to cut the deficit to one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold off Canadiens to win opener at Prospects Challenge

'"Watching him out there, you'd think he went in the top-three rounds. The kid's impressive," said Peca. "He's quiet, he's unassuming, but he's a real hockey player. He does everything right on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Tyson Kozak excelled in Buffalo’s win over Montreal

'“He’s electric," said Appert following practice. "His pace of play is so high with and without the puck, and I was just incredibly impressed with how competitive he is on the puck, how smart he is. I told him I was excited to have him on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie loved being on ice for first time with Sabres

'“It really didn’t work out here, and I felt like, for me, it was the best thing to do for my development," said Pilut following Wednesday's skate. "I think it was two very good years for me in the KHL, but now, it’s best for me to come back here and I’m really excited.”' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut back in Buffalo, likes what he sees with Sabres

'Buffalo will play three games in the Prospects Challenge starting Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday against the New Jersey Devils and Monday vs the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Savoie and Kulich highlight the Sabres roster for the Prospects Challenge

'The Sabres' first nationally featured game will be their home contest on Wednesday, Nov. 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which will be televised on TNT.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play 12 times in national spotlight this season

'"I think Buffalo is a place that I want to be, and I know my wife loves it here," Thompson said.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson happy he’s staying in Buffalo for long time

'To just pick up a new position and to be one of the best players in the Championship is something the Sabres forward takes pride in, “It’s definitely a lot different than I’m used to picking up most passes on the backhand and attacking from the off-side, but I liked it a lot and it gave me the opportunity to open up for shots and be the guy that they kick the puck out to on … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens learned a lot from playing a position he had never played before

'Luukkonen was a second-round pick by the Sabres in the 2017 NHL Draft. The 23-year-old has played 13 NHL games, going 3-8-2 with a 3.08 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get Luukkonen under contract

'The team took to Twitter late Wednesday morning to break the news by posting a video panning the Buffalo locker room, beginning with the current logo in the center of the ceiling before panning down to a red locker room where the goat head logo replaces the current one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bringing back black, red ‘goathead’ jersey

'“I’ve known Tage and watched him since he was about 15," said Granato on WGR with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase. "It was in Buffalo at the USA Hockey Development Camp and I was coaching the national team, and we needed to bring in two players for our U-18 year. I walked in here and honestly within one scrimmage, right away saw Tage Thompson and Troy Terry (Anaheim Ducks), and … [Read more...] about Listen: Don Granato very comfortable with Thompson’s contract extension

'This is the same contract Kyle Connor signed with the Winnipeg Jets back in 2019 after netting 34 goals and 32 assists for 66 points. That was Connor’s second 30-goal season, but he is a winger.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson gets huge seven-year contract extension from Sabres