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'"I don’t think we’re thrilled with the way we’ve been playing," said Quinn following Friday's practice. "I know myself, personally, I feel like I’ve got another level, and I’m sure the whole line feels like that. We’ve had some chances and they haven’t gone in, but at the same time, we want to create a lot more. So I think we’re pretty hungry with ourselves to be a little bit … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn puts in extra work to try to get back on track

'Zach Benson nearly scored right at the end of the period, but slid the puck into an open net just after the first period expired. The play was reviewed and confirmed that the puck went into the net just after the clock hit zeros to end the opening 20 minutes of play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold on in defeat to Los Angeles

'Pretty much on a nightly basis, they make the opposing goalie look like Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres can’t score more than one goal, which costs them again

'Both said they felt good on the ice after practice, and it sounds like from what they said along with Ruff's post-practice comments, if there are no setbacks from practice, they’ll play the home opener on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get good news on injury front Wednesday

'Rasmus Dahlin is still going to be relied upon as the No. 1 defenseman, but Power will grow exponentially in his third full season with the Sabres as the No. 2 guy. And if Dahlin happens to struggle with injuries or his on-ice play, Ruff should be able to rely on a guy like Power to take some of those minutes and situations (not to say Dahlin is going to lose his edge or … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2024-25 Sabres season

'"Trying to generate a little more speed, and get connected on the entries, because we felt disconnected and didn’t make the next play," said Ruff following Tuesday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Power play was focus of Sabres’ practice on Tuesday

'"I don't think it was that big a challenge. Your practice schedule kind of stays the same. Obviously, you're not in your building, but that part of putting together a plan for the week was fairly normal," said Ruff during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "You go back to Game 1, and probably the part I would like to see better was we had some really … [Read more...] about Ruff looking to bring enthusiasm on home ice after leaving ‘too many big plays’ in Europe

'That means their starting goaltender in Rochester and No. 3 goalie in the organization is now Felix Sandstrom. After a tough career in the Philadelphia Flyers organization, Sandstrom didn’t look good at all in training camp or the preseason games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Reimer on waivers to Ducks

'The Buffalo Sabres scored first, but the New Jersey Devils were able to answer and win for the second straight day, this time 3-1 on Saturday afternoon at 02 Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to preserve lead against New Jersey

'New Jersey was faster, smarter, tougher and made Buffalo look like a team that is actually worse than last year’s squad.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get swept in Czechia

'Despite early pressure by the Sabres, New Jersey was able to score less than five minutes into the second period and extend their lead to three. Nico Hischier's first goal, and second point of the game allowed New Jersey to enjoy a 3-0 lead over Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop first game of season to New Jersey in Prague

'Your best players have to be your best players, and elevate to the situation of the game. However, the Sabres' two best players were close to their worst on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres used same formula they used last season, which resulted in loss on opening day

'If the Sabres are to eventually win the Stanley Cup, Dahlin has to elevate himself to be one of the top-two or three defensemen in the NHL. I think he’s totally capable of achieving that.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres are better, but how much better this season?

'"I look at this camp, we were able to get two real good practice days in before we left for Munich, and the practice and the system stuff we went through on Day 1 and Day 2. I think it's gone over well with both groups," said Ruff as he joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" for the first of his weekly appearances this season on WGR. "The group that's been playing back there and the … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘Tempo has been great’ as Sabres prepare for regular season

'The Buffalo Sabres erased a one-goal deficit late in the third period to force overtime and defeat the Detroit Red Wings, 4-3, on Monday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end preseason with overtime victory against Detroit