'The line of Benson, Ostlund and Quinn have worked together through the duration of training camp, and Benson and Ostlund gave the Sabres a timely 1-2 punch, in a game in which the Sabres peppered Talbot with 26 shots in the first two periods. “We’re just trying to play our style,” Ostlund said. “We played a little bit together last year, and we’re trying to build on that.”' … [Read more...] about Noah Ostlund, Zach Benson team on second line to help Sabres break through against Blue Jackets
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How Ryan McLeod stays centered as Sabres shuffle forwards in training camp
'“You try to keep it pretty similar,” McLeod said. “I think we had some good success last year, and I’m not trying to change a whole ton. I’m trying to ramp up a little, get a little bit better every year and just keep building on that.”' … [Read more...] about How Ryan McLeod stays centered as Sabres shuffle forwards in training camp
Sabres lose Mattias Samuelsson, Olen Zellweger to injuries in preseason win
'Samuelsson, 26, blocked Luca Pinelli’s shot 4:36 into the second period before leaving the game around the halfway mark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Mattias Samuelsson, Olen Zellweger to injuries in preseason win
Before trade, Sabres’ Louis Crevier beat long odds and developed confidence to stick in NHL
'“He’s one of those guys that has earned his way, played pretty well for Chicago, and is such a big man (and) covers,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “He gets in the way a lot. I mean, I’ve watched a lot of film on him, watched the way he moves the puck. He can cover a lot of space in a very short period of time. So I think he can be a very valuable piece for us.”' … [Read more...] about Before trade, Sabres’ Louis Crevier beat long odds and developed confidence to stick in NHL
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets routed by Buffalo Sabres in uneven preseason tilt (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Dahlin-led Buffalo Sabres hungry for more a season after ending NHL-record 14-year playoff drought
'The not-so-good: Goaltending remains a question even though Luukkonen and Lyon capably split starting duties last year, with Colton Ellis providing the occasional assist. The concerns were enough for general manager Jarmo Kekalainen to open trade talks with Winnipeg in June to acquire Connor Hellebuyck in a deal that never materialized and still could be revisited. It remains … [Read more...] about Dahlin-led Buffalo Sabres hungry for more a season after ending NHL-record 14-year playoff drought
Sabres throttle Blue Jackets in first home preseason game
'Several players recorded multi-point games for the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, including Noah Östlund with two goals in a 5-1 preseason victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres throttle Blue Jackets in first home preseason game
Sabres focus on defensive improvements as preseason continues
'Head coach Lindy Ruff said the team has several areas to improve before the season begins, even with a limited number of preseason games. "There's a lot of things we can work on as a group that can help us when we hit game one," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres focus on defensive improvements as preseason continues
Samuelsson, Zellweger exit early in preseason win over Blue Jackets
'Coach Lindy Ruff had no updates postgame on either of the D-men, whose absences forced Buffalo to roll with just four blueliners in the third. Ruff said Zellweger entered concussion protocol, while Samuelsson will continue to be evaluated Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson, Zellweger exit early in preseason win over Blue Jackets