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'Tage Thompson headlines the 13 forwards, while Rasmus Dahlin, who signed an 8-year extension Monday, leads the seven defensemen. Three goalies are on the roster, while rookie forward Zach Benson is on the opening night roster after producing an impressive training camp and preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce opening night roster

'Defenseman Erik Johnson played his first game in Sabres blue and gold while the rookie Zach Benson appeared in his sixth preseason game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Pittsburgh in their final preseason game

'"It was definitely pretty devastating to not even get a chance to play in any preseason games or get to show myself in the games before the season," Savoie said. "I thought I came into camp in really good shape. I thought I had a big summer and got really strong and a lot faster, so yeah, it was definitely tough to not be able to showcase that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matthew Savoie returns to practice after suffering shoulder injury

'Benson scored his second goal in as many games, and registered his 5th point of the preseason as the Sabres lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets on 5-3 Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Benson continues to impress as Sabres fall to Columbus

'The Sabres put four unanswered goals past the Blue Jackets across the second and third periods, rallying for a 4-3 victory at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about NHL Preseason: Sabres rally from 3 goals down for victory over Blue Jackets

'On Saturday, Krebs centered Alex Tuch andRousek and it was that line in the third period that helped the Sabres dominate the rest of the way. They got in on a forecheck and hemmed the Blue Jackets into their zone. The Thompson line came over the boards and continued the domination and you could sense this young group knew they had this game.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Young players impressing in Sabres preseason

'The Sabres released 14 players from professional tryout offers: forwards Christopher Brown, Riley Fiddler-Schultz, Damien Giroux, Mason Jobst, Dominick Mersch, Michael Mersch, Graham Slaggert, and Brendan Warren; defensemen Brandon Fortunato, Chris Jandric, Zach Metsa, Ethan Prow, and Nicolas Savoie; and goaltender Michael Houser.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cut roster down to 39 players

'Eric Comrie was solid in net for Buffalo against a formidable Pens lineup that included Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Comrie stopped 27 of 29 shots.' … [Read more...] about NHL Preseason: Thompson scores; Penguins edge Sabres

'Luukkonen gave up three goals on 28 shots. Michael Houser gave up two goals on 13 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Leafs in Kraft Hockeyville game

'Ten different Sabres players found the scoresheet in the game on Tuesday, but only four found the back of the net and it all started with a slick backhanded pass from the rookie Zach Benson to Jeff Skinner for the one-timer that put Buffalo up 1-0 after the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Bruins in preseason home opener

'The game quickly ran into overtime and finished with a shootout where Sabres' Brandon Biro drilled the puck in the net with a backhanded shot to give Buffalo the 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Capitals in preseason opener

'Buffalo finished last season 26th in the NHL in goals against, meaning a renewed emphasis on the defensive side of the puck as this training camp began. That focus was evident, as Team Blue won a low-scoring affair 2-0 on a penalty shot from Tage Thompson and a smooth finish from Jiri Kulich, with both goals coming in the second of two 25-minute halves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show their defensive focus during the Blue and Gold Scrimmage

'"His presence, his leadership, his mentality each and everyday," Tuch said. "His drive and determination, I've seen just in a couple of weeks getting to know him, but he's also a real easy guy to be around. Happy go lucky guy, an awesome guy for the young guys to be around too."' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson’s immediate impact on young Sabres teammates

'Fans can stream the game on Sabres.com beginning at 2 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce roster for preseason opener in Washington

'They feature a mean looking Buffalo with chrome eyes, as well as lightsabres slicing Levi's number 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi’s mask unveiled