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'Something will get done before Eichel's no-movement clause officially kicks in next offseason.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2021-22 Sabres season

'“We’re younger. It’s a great group of guys that love to hang out with each other," the Swedish defenseman said following Wednesday's session. "We’re having a lot of fun, we like to compete with each other and it’s fun to come to the rink every day and hang out with those guys.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin believes in his Sabres teammates

'“They have homes here, they enjoy their time here, they spend a lot of their offseason here and they do a great job in that locker room, as well as on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Okposo, Girgensons as team captains

'In addition, Buffalo lost forward Axel Jonsson-Fjallby as the Washington Capitals, who re-claimed him off waivers.' … [Read more...] about Peterka, Fitzgerald assigned to Rochester as Sabres finalize roster

'We got a little insight on Sunday when only Axel Jonsson-Fjallby was waived by the 2 p.m. ET deadline. That means Cody Eakin and John Hayden have not been waived and have made the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive Axel Jonsson-Fjallby

'Buffalo outchanged and outshot the Red Wings in the opening 20 minutes. Craig Anderson turned away all six Detroit shots on goal, while the Sabres failed to score on their 17 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end 2021 preseason with win over Detroit

'With teams now getting a clearer picture of Eichel's medical situation, that should allow for more meaningful trade talks to progress. The next issue at hand is the price that Adams is asking for from other teams in a return for Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres willing to include conditional picks in any Jack Eichel trade

'“It’s definitely cool," Girgensons said on Friday following practice at KeyBank Center. "I went in Sochi, it’s an unbelievable experience to have as a player and I’m just happy to be a part of it again.”' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons honored to represent Latvia in 2022 Winter Olympics

'Dustin Tokarski has been, by far, the best goalie the Sabres have had this preseason. The talk was surrounding Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and if he could win a starting job, but nobody was talking about Tokarski. The veteran goaltender took it as a challenge, and head coach Don Granato has been impressed.' … [Read more...] about Dustin Tokarski comes out of nowhere to win job with Sabres

'According to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger, it appears to be working. Dreger tweeted on Wednesday that talks are ongoing between the Buffalo Sabres and other teams around the NHL, and that both sides are hoping something can be worked out soon.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres may be getting closer to Jack Eichel trade

'Mark Pysyk and Will Butcher and a very rough time in this game and had numerous turnovers and lost numerous battles. I think it’s very evident they can’t play together and I’ve seen nothing in the preseason that tells me they should even be in the opening night lineup.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres couldn’t manage the puck and lost in Pittsburgh

'The Blue Jackets would close the middle stanza with a 5-1 lead thanks to a pair of goals late in the second period. Laine and Oliver Bjorkstrand each scored even strength for Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt scores twice in Sabres’ loss to Columbus

'The problem in my mind is the six defensemen dressed for this game could very well be the D on opening night and they were atrocious.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Too much standing around costs Sabres in preseason loss to Columbus

'Thompson said he's been working a lot at taking faceoffs. While this will be the first taste of playing center at the National Hockey League level, this isn’t the first time Thompson has moved to the middle of the ice.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson getting first try at center in NHL

'Buffalo was able to equalize on a Tage Thompson power play goal at 15:40. The Sabres were able to win the faceoff inside the Pittsburgh zone, with Rasmus Dahlin and Casey Mittelstadt able to maintain possession and get the puck to Thompson, who had placed himself below the near post. Thompson got the puck on net with the help from an unfortunately placed Penguins defenseman, … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Penguins 2-1