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'Girgensons, Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch are obvious candidates to be in the leadership group as alternate captains alongside Okposo. But the Sabres don’t want a hierarchy where only a few voices are heard. Coach Don Granato and his staff, along with Okposo and Girgensons, created an environment that allows others to assume leadership roles, no matter their … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Captain, leadership group to be announced closer to opener

'“We all know those guys are going to be given every chance to be here based on their performance and growth and performance last year,” coach Don Granato said of Quinn and Peterka in a recent interview with The Buffalo News. “Now, we're bringing them into something way more stable than one season ago. ... We have a greater familiarity as a staff and the players have a greater … [Read more...] about Prospects’ readiness, goalie battle among questions facing Sabres in camp

'Although the Sabres are still in the early stages of Adams’ plan to build a winner in Buffalo, his work as general manager in two-plus calendar years officially earned him a “multi-year” contract extension, the Sabres announced Wednesday at the official start of training camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign GM Kevyn Adams to ‘multi-year’ contract extension

'“I think I’ve grown,” said Cederqvist, who’s listed at 6-foot-3, 208 pounds after he weighed 187 at development camp in June 2018. “I’m a bigger guy. And I think when I was a junior, I had a tough time to crash the net. But I think that these last two years I’ve been working hard to like, do one cutback and then try to go to the net more. And I think that really has paid off … [Read more...] about Observations: Filip Cederqvist a ‘monster’ in Sabres’ sweep at Prospects Challenge

'Kulich, 18, was noticeable throughout the game. Centering a line with Lukas Rousek at left wing and Isak Rosen on the right side, Kulich skated around defenders and showed poise with the puck. But it’s his play without the puck that will help him with the transition to pro hockey in North America. Kulich is ferocious on the forecheck and works tirelessly to regain possession. … [Read more...] about Observations: Jiri Kulich returns, Matt Savoie scores first with Sabres in win

'There's zero panic coming from GM Kevyn Adams and coach Don Granato. Not since the Ruff-Regier days has this ship been so steady.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: This is an unusual Sabres training camp, with a mostly set roster but uncertain path

'“We’re super excited to play in front of these fans next year and for years to come and to continue to grow as a team,” he said. “We’re proud of what we did the final few months of last season, but we have higher expectations for ourselves. And we’re not even close to being done growing as a group. This is only the beginning. I’m really happy to see the excitement, but I hope … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch motivated to ‘prove himself,’ take Sabres to new heights

Alex Tuch: His arrival in the Jack Eichel trade invigorated the Sabres on and off the ice, as Tuch, a 26-year-old power forward, contributed 12 goals and 38 points while averaging a career-high 18:25 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Photos: A breakdown of the Sabres’ roster for Don Granato’s second training camp

'Kisakov has the skating and skill to succeed like Sabres prospects did in Rochester last season, but at 5-foot-10, 160 pounds, he must learn how to generate offense and play sound defense against bigger, stronger, older competition.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Aleksandr Kisakov adjusting on, off the ice

'“What a blocked shot," beamed Rochester coach Seth Appert. "That’s winning hockey. That’s a first-round pick, that’s a skilled player, that’s an offensive-minded player that did a lot of really good things tonight, yet he’s going out there with 15 seconds to go and he’s going to eat a puck to win a hockey game. I think that’s a great sign of what he stands for as a hockey … [Read more...] about Observations: Isak Rosen, Tyson Kozak lead Sabres to come-from-behind win

'“We all believe in the direction we’re heading,” said Appert. “We all know we still have a lot of work to do, so it’s a great opportunity for our young players and our prospects to show what they’re made of. For our young guys, it’s an introduction into our organization and they get to make those statements in their play against some other world-class players, which is … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie wants Prospects Challenge to be start of long stay in Buffalo

'When it comes to climbing back into playoff contention, the Sabres are taking a long-term view by building a large new core of young players taken through the draft to go with trade acquisitions such as Alex Tuch, Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner. The Sabres have tried it another way as well, drafting Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel and then going all-in on veteran acquisitions … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division reset: Detroit’s hopes are turned to today, while Montreal is banking on a brighter future

'Savoie, whom the Sabres drafted ninth overall in July, was announced Monday as part of the club’s roster for its Prospects Challenge, which will be held Sept. 15-19 in LECOM Harborcenter. The event will feature three Sabres games, all of which can be attended by ticket-purchasing fans: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 vs. Montreal; 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 vs. New Jersey; and 1:30 … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich among Sabres to watch at Prospects Challenge

'The Sabres' youth movement and Detroit's foray into free agency have both clubs thinking they can get into the mix as well, but it's the Senators who most observers peg as Boston's chief challenge to sneak into the No. 4 spot.' … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division reset: Bruins want to hold their spot, but surging Sens looking for breakthrough

'Which of these teams can the Sabres and fellow rebuilders like Ottawa and Detroit reasonably think they can jump ahead of any time soon?' … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division reset: Sabres have a long way to go to catch the elite trio