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'“We’ll be watching those guys. They should play, because their résumé says they’re the guys that can handle this. 'UPL' [Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen] absolutely has shown maturity and improvement. He’s elevated his self-expectation and it’s something we’ve seen in practice. But I will state the obvious - you’ve got Anderson and Dell, and if it started tomorrow, those two guys would … [Read more...] about Anderson, Dell lead race in Sabres’ goal crease

When they went to 3-on-3, Victor Olofsson took a turnover and roofed it on Luukkonen. Olofsson had some good chances throughout the evening. Don Granato thinks Olofsson is improving because of what he’s doing in practice, “With Victor he’s practicing with more intent.” … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson is showing improvement early in training camp

'“I really did enjoy coaching. It was a great experience, but I had spent five years in player development, and it’s something that I’m passionate about," Mair said last week at the Sabres Prospects Challenge. "I love helping young players. I love watching them grow and being a part of their success, so it felt like a natural fit."' … [Read more...] about Adam Mair back developing players in Buffalo

'Dahlin was the first overall pick in 2018. He said being the young kid is over with now. Head coach Don Granato said, “That’s all in the past and there’s a lot of baggage that comes with being a phenom and a lot of times it pulls you out of the moment because you feel like you’ve got to live up to something, but we’ve tried to distance him from that, let’s find out who you are … [Read more...] about Dahlin joins the Sabres in training camp

'"Until [the Sabres and Eichel] find common ground, I don't really know what the next step beyond that is, other than the obvious which would be a trade," Dreger said with Brian Duff and Martin Biron. "We know that Kevyn Adams and Pat Brisson of CAA Hockey, who now represents Jack Eichel, have been in constant communication. They have assembled a list of teams who have … [Read more...] about Dreger: No progress made in Jack Eichel trade talks

'"That's not something that we take lightly," he said. "There's rules within the [collective bargaining agreement], but we'll continue to look at everything moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel fails physical; stripped of captaincy by Sabres

'Rasmus Dahlin will get three more seasons to show that he’s worth the huge money an eight-year deal would normally bring. The two sides decided a three-year bridge deal would be best for the 21-year-old at an average of $6 million per-season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Rasmus Dahlin

'Also on the roster is unsigned restricted free agent Rasmus Dahlin. He is the only Sabre still looking for a contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is on the team’s training camp roster

'Despite a gritty effort, the Bruins ended up being more fresh and healthy than the Sabres, as they outlast Buffalo to earn a 5-2 win at Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fade away in loss to Bruins at Prospects Challenge

'Luukkonen didn’t play on Saturday, but he didn’t have to. He gave general manager Kevyn Adams and head coach Don Granato an eyeful on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen was one of many that played well in Sabres Prospects Challenge

'“I learned a lot from him, like how he prepared and after games he did some work to get his body feeling good," Peterka explained. "I was [also] practicing some things with him, so it was really good to have a guy like him there.”' … [Read more...] about J-J Peterka learned more about Buffalo from Derek Roy

'This will be the third NHL outdoor game the Sabres have taken part in since 2008. The first outdoor game was the inaugural NHL Winter Classic at, then, Ralph Wilson Stadium - home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills - in Orchard Park. Buffalo then played 10 years later at the 2018 NHL Winter Classic played at Citi Field - home of the MLB's New York Mets - in Queens, N.Y. against the … [Read more...] about Sabres to play in 2022 Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ont. against Maple Leafs

'MSG will carry the remaining 72 games throughout the 2021-22 regular season. It is expected that Rick Jeanneret will call around 20 games this year in his final season as the play-by-play voice of the Sabres. Dan Dunleavy will remain as part of the Sabres broadcast to call the other 62 games on the schedule.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to appear 10 times on ESPN+/Hulu, TNT in 2021-22 season

'Quinn has been moved to center for this week after playing a little center in Rochester last season. Amerks head coach Seth Appert said they think center could be Quinn’s best position, “We started that last year and if he didn’t have surgery to end it, the last 10 to 15 games he would’ve been a center for us. I think he played three at center and was very, very good at it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Quinn may be becoming a center

'“It was not an easy thing mentally, but what I took out of the injury is I have more of an appreciation for hockey," Girgensons said following the skate. "I had never missed that long of a period, and I really did miss hockey. So that made me work harder, and my excitement for camp this year is just way higher than it’s been before."' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons ready to go after missing 2020-21 season with hamstring injury