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'“You change lines to try to get other guys going. Maybe there is some chemistry you’re looking for,” Housley said prior to leaving for San Jose. “They could change (Thursday). We thought we’d try these combinations moving forward.”' … [Read more...] about Housley mixes up lines to find scoring solution

'Poor turnovers. Inexcusable shorthanded goals. A power play unit that was tops a year ago, looks anything but.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to “Sharpen their Swords” and show some fight

'“I think we let our foot off the gas and let them take it to us a little there,” Jack Eichel, who was named an assistant captain before the game said. “It’s a fluky goal and I bet we all want to have it back. It’s something we’re going to clean up and continue to work on and get better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fizzle out in season opening loss to the Canadiens

'Another disappointment for some fans Thursday was the designated Uber zone, which started after the game. Some Uber drivers and fans were confused on where the designated picc-up area was because they’re weren’t any signs. The Uber zone is located at Scott and Washington Street. Uber drivers will meet riders on Scott street, once a rider requests a ride through the app. There … [Read more...] about Sabres fans excited for season despite losing home opener

'“It’s a bit overwhelming. Not the contract itself. When you finally agree to a contract like that, it’s pretty emotional just thinking about everything you’ve gone through you’re whole life and everything your family has done for you.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel: “I wanted to be here as long as I could”

'Redmond split time between Montreal and the AHL’s St John’s Ice Caps last season. He had 5 assists in 16 games with the Canadiens and 18 points in 26 games with St John’s. He was originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers in the seventh round of the 2008 draft. Redmond has 38 points in 130 NHL games for Montreal, Colorado and Winnipeg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal for a defenseman

'“I don’t know what happened last year. I’m not concerned about that. I’m looking forward here. Those things, they’re going to change,” the head coach added. “They have to. You look at all the games we’ve played in the preseason, we’ve only scored the first goal once, so you know how important those starts are.”' … [Read more...] about Four Thoughts Ahead of the 2017-2018 Season

'Motorists are encouraged to park in city-owned parking ramps, with prices ranging from $2 to $10.' … [Read more...] about Parking tips for Sabres home opener

'Last season Eichel became the 4th player in franchise history to lead the team in points before turning 21.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Eichel Agree to 8-year Extension

'“Not in the immediate future,” the new bench boss told reporters on Monday. “We are still evaluating that part of who is going to wear a letter. We have a good leadership group in there and that is going to be something the coaches talk about today and (Tuesday).”' … [Read more...] about Housley won’t name captain, still “evaluating” who will wear a letter

'“I don’t know what happened last year. I’m not concerned about that. I’m looking forward here. Those things, they’re going to change,” the head coach added. “They have to. You look at all the games we’ve played in the preseason, we’ve only scored the first goal once, so you know how important those starts are.”' … [Read more...] about Will slow starts doom Sabres this season?

'The move signals that Seth Griffith could be in line for a spot on the opening night roster, when the Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens to start the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Bailey, Deslauriers and Fedun to Rochester

'The offense, which has struggled over the last week, scored one of fewer goals in three of their final four preseason games. They scored four in a loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, with two goals coming in the final minute of action.' … [Read more...] about Islanders top Sabres in preseason finale 3-1

'The moves leaver the Sabres with 32 players on their training camp roster (18 forwards, 11 defenseman and 3 goalies).' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 4 players to Rochester

'Despite some of their biggest names on the ice like Jack Eichel, Evander Kane, Sam Reinhart, Jason Pominville and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, the Sabres fell 3-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 10 back to Rochester, drop game against Toronto