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'The first of Foligno's two goals came late in the opening period. The Sabres forward redirected a Tyler Myers pass into the Columbus net with just five seconds remaining in the first. Following a tying goal by R.J. Umberger in the second period, Foligno put Buffalo back in front with his second of the evening. Mikhail Grigorenko added his first of the preseason at 9:23 of the … [Read more...] about Foligno Propels Sabres Past Blue Jackets 3-1

'The first time Armia touched the puck he tried to go one-on-one and was just easily stood up and stopped. Armia did a lot of that in Traverse City and Ron Rolston said, “He’s got to learn a lot of things offensively. He’s got a lot of tools, but to jump into the holes at the right time, how to use other players more effectively in this league. A lot of times with a lot of … [Read more...] about Sabres Armia plays his first game

'Mikhail Grigorenko added an insurance goal for Buffalo at 9:23 of the third period, and Matt Hackett stopped all nine shots he faced after relieving Miller.' … [Read more...] about Foligno’s pair leads Sabres past Blue Jackets

'"We've got a lot of young guys that are pushing to get in there," Rolston said on the eve of camp. "You look at our defense corps, there's 10 defensemen that can be in our lineup opening night."' … [Read more...] about Sabres to let camp battles determine roster

'"You start to see a situation here where you can build something good, something that's going to last," Miller said. "That's what I want to be a part of, whether this is the last season I can make a difference or it's going to continue forward. I just want to make sure that I'm a positive influence on this team moving forward and that Buffalo has a lot of success or a … [Read more...] about Future with Sabres in air for Miller, Vanek

'"I think in terms of our young guys is Mark Pysyk, who came up at the end of last year and showed up," Rolston said when asked about players who excite him heading into training camp. "I know he had a great summer and he's a really mature player and person. I think he's going to be real good for us."' … [Read more...] about Pysyk could be future of Sabres’ defense

'“Those are two great players and you have to elevate your game. Youwant the coaches to see you can keep up with those guys and play with them,” Foligno said. “So it was an honor to play with those guys and that’s how I feel. I feel like I can play with those guys and to be on a line with them is something I want for myself.”' … [Read more...] about Foligno’s drive gives Sabres another preseason win

'“I think I’m ready,” Ristolainen said Monday. “I think my style is the kind that I can play right away. That’s my goal. I set this goal at the start of summer, and I was working all summer to make the team.”' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen showing he might be NHL-ready

'Kaleta and Cody McCormick went after Montreal players who leveled big hits during the Sabres’ 5-4 victory Sunday night. The idea of seeking revenge for clean hits is debatable, but the Sabres’ logic for doing it draws little argument.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta delivers an early message to Habs

'“I was pretty happy with myself,” Girgensons, who scored short-handed earlier in the Sabres’ 5-4 shootout win, said Monday inside the First Niagara Center. “Probably at the start of last season, the second goal I would’ve put in the netting up there, given a souvenir to a fan.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Zemgus Girgensons finally adding offense to repertoire

'With the way last year’s number one pick performed in Rochester and the improvement he’s shown, he’s the type of forward Buffalo desperately needs. He’s very strong and solid, he agitates and rarely gets knocked off the puck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons is doing all he can to stick

'Grigorenko scored during the Sabres’ second attempt during the skills-competition portion of the game, while Matt Hackett denied all three Montreal shooters. Hackett stopped 11 of 12 shots in 35 minutes, 23 seconds of action. Jhonas Enroth started and yielded three goals on 13 shots. Coach Ron Rolston said before the game that both would play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open preseason with shootout victory

'"There is no doubt that I want to stay in Buffalo for the entire season, he said in very good English. My goal is simple, I want to make the team and play all the games this season. I have in mind to become an important player for this team. I will work hard to get there. "' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko seeking a permanent

Sabres edge Habs 5-4 in shootout (Montreal Gazette) Emotional, energetic start to Habs’ season (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs room (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Young defeated (Journal de Montreal) The fast, the veteran and the Colossus (Journal de Montreal) Preparatory math: the Canadian bowed 5-4 to Sabres (La Presse) The Canadian bowed 5-4 to … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage

'Buffalo, which never led in the game or overtime, erased four one-goal deficits in regulation. Colton Gillies drew the Sabres even at four when he backhanded his rebound past Fucale 15:36 into the third.' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko scores in shootout as Sabres overcome Canadiens in pre-season win