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'I think Nylander will end up in Rochester this season. Over the summer he signed an entry-level contract with the Sabres but is eligible to play in the American Hockey League (AHL) because he was technically on loan to Mississauga (CHL) last season. I think Toronto has handled Alex’s brother Willie very well, and he’s become quite the hockey player. If the Sabres do something … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 10 Alex Nylander

'Anytime Eichel hits the net with his quick release there’s a chance the puck finds the back of the net. His most impressive play came late in the second, winning a battle in the corner while on one knee -- seconds later the Sabres scored and Eichel had himself an assist. Welcome back, Jack.' … [Read more...] about 5 observations from Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'Sabres coach Dan Bylsma tells WGR 550’s Paul Hamilton that Okposo was hit where there’s no padding and that he needs to see a doctor, but right now it appears to just be a bruise.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo takes puck to knee at practice

'I think Bogosian will be ready to go when the season starts and have a similar year to last season. Bogosian is one of those players – some people love him and others think he’s a liability. Personally, I think I’m right in the middle. I think Bogosian during the second half of last season showed a lot of promise but at times really struggled. If Bogosian plays in the second … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 11 D Zach Bogosian

'I think Bailey, Hudson Fasching, Derek Grant and Nick Baptiste are the front-runners when it comes to the young guys trying to make the roster. The last few weeks Baptiste has looked great but I think the Sabres would still lean towards Bailey or Fasching because of their size. Both showed flashes during their stints in Buffalo last season and can provide some physicality. … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 12 RW Justin Bailey

'Thursday against the Leafs, Hudson Fasching was the bear and the Leafs were the fish. He dominated possession behind the net and generated multiple scoring chances throughout the game.' … [Read more...] about 5 observations from Sabres 1-0 win over Leafs

'" I think it I was great. Now you're stepping into camp and you've already played six real high end games against the world's best," Eichel said. "You're in game shape, you know I feel good on the ice now so it's really nice."' … [Read more...] about Eichel expects Sabres to make the playoffs

'I think Bailey, Hudson Fasching, Derek Grant and Nick Baptiste are the front-runners when it comes to the young guys trying to make the roster. The last few weeks Baptiste has looked great but I think the Sabres would still lean towards Bailey or Fasching because of their size. Both showed flashes during their stints in Buffalo last season and can provide some physicality. … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 13 RW Justin Bailey

'Robin Lehner’s health was maybe the Sabres biggest question of the offseason, and on Tuesday, he looked just fine.' … [Read more...] about 5 observations from Sabres 3-2 win over Senators

'The Sabres scored halfway through the first period on a Zemgus Girgensons goal but couldn’t find the back of the net again. A late high-sticking penalty by Evander Kane ultimately cost the Sabres — Minnesota’s Jason Zucker scored on a rocket while on the power play with 4.6 seconds left. The score is one Sabres fans won’t be happy with, but there’s plenty of positives that can … [Read more...] about 5 observations from Sabres 2-1 loss to Wild

'The 21-year-old defenseman is a restricted free agent going into the 2016 season and is looking for a new deal. In 2015, Ristolainen had his best professional season with the Sabres -- at least offensively. He finished with nine goals, 32 assists, and 41 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen hasn’t reported to camp just yet

'With about 20 minutes left in the final session of Saturday’s practice Jake McCabe showed he’s for real.' … [Read more...] about 5 Sabres training camp observations: Day 2

'Cole Schneider: Day 1 MVP.' … [Read more...] about 5 Sabres training camp observations: Day 1

'"I would hope he wants to stay a little more low profile around things. You know on the ice, I think he can give us a certain dimension that we need and that we want -- for a teammate to come in and work hard, the way he does, and play the way he does."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane keeping focus on hockey

'“There is no new system, there is no new style of play, everybody knows it and everybody knows what’s expected of them,” Gionta said. “That’s where coming out of camp we kind of want to pick up -- where we left off the second half of last year. With the success we had down the stretch we want want to get back to that as quickly as we can.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres open camp with playoff or bust mindset