Things to know: the heir to Sharks’ Erik Karlsson is eager to face his idol (San Jose Mercury News)
Sharks return home to take on Sabres (The Sports Xchange)
Sharks set to face new-look Sabres who made plenty of roster changes (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Sharks notes: Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl practice ahead of Sabres game (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Sabres at Sharks preview (NHL.com)
Gameday Blog: Sharks vs Sabres 10/18 (SJSharks.com)