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'“It’s very intimate,” said Sabres center Cody Eakin, who played in front of no fans while in the playoff bubble with the Winnipeg Jets. “In there you can hear the skates cracking, guys chirping. You don’t have the fan support to give you that momentum off the kill, the power play or some zone time, but you have to generate that off the bench. I think there are pros and cons. … [Read more...] about Sabres prepared for new ‘norm’ of playing in front of no fans

'Stanley Cup Final: Colorado over Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo News’ staff predictions for 2021 NHL season

'Cozens, a 19-year-old former first-round draft pick, appears ready to step into the lineup Thursday against the Capitals. He is already in game shape after leading Canada to the gold-medal game at the IIHF World Junior Championship and gained strength to prepare for the grind of an NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Projecting the Sabres’ roster, taxi squad for opening night against Washington

'The popular Hamilton worked at WGR for more than 25 years before he was released by the Entercom station last July due to economic conditions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. He was first put on furlough in April when the Sabres weren’t playing.' … [Read more...] about Bills-Colts is highest-rated Buffalo game in two decades; Hamilton returns to WGR

'The Sabres announced Monday night that fan cutouts will be available for $60 (or $150 for a cutout autographed by a player). The cutouts can be shipped after the season for an additional $25 or picked up for free. Season ticket-holders get a $10 discount. Proceeds benefit the Sabres Foundation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offering fan cutouts in KeyBank Center

'Though the people in charge have changed, the one common thread is no matter who is running the Sabres in the board room or on the bench, Okposo’s opinion is valued. He was among the first players new General Manager Kevyn Adams and coach Ralph Krueger spoke to upon each being hired to their respective job.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo wants to provide more offense, shutdown opponents for Sabres

'However, the Rochester Americans’ season will not begin until Feb. 5, and their schedule will also be shortened in response to the financial impact of the pandemic. As a result, the Sabres’ roster juggling will occur regularly throughout the season, as players are shuttled between Buffalo and Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ taxi-squad plan taking shape in final days of training camp

'"The experience in Nashville is hard to put into words. It's something that I look back on fondly although it wasn't the result we wanted (the Predators lost in six games to Pittsburgh). It's just remarkable to see a city come and rally around a sports team, and you don't really know what that feels like until you're experiencing it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Newcomer Matt Irwin learned about the grind of Cup runs

'“It’s definitely really exciting to be back,” said Cozens on a video call with reporters. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been here. I’m so excited just to be back here, back on the ice in Buffalo. I feel good where I’m at right now, just coming off (world juniors) in game shape, so I just want to go out there and do my best and prove that I can play at this level.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn join Sabres for their first practice of camp

'“I’m ready to roll,” said Jeanneret, 78, whose entire schedule consists of home games at Key Bank Center.' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret to work 20 Sabres games, including Thursday’s season opener

'"It's a tough role in that sometimes you don't get the glamour and the offensive opportunity that generates confidence and things like that," Sheahan said. "But you've got to have thick skin. You've got to do little things right for your team. And I think a lot of the time the teams that are willing to do that have a lot of success."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Riley Sheahan looking to convert tryout into contract

'"Today was a good test for me to go out there and be on the ice with a lot more bodies than I'm used to," Eichel said. "So I'm all right right now. ... It's been a while since I've been on the ice with that many guys. So I was a couple of steps behind today but hopefully it starts coming back and I start to feel like myself again."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel starts the path to quick buildup to the Sabres’ season

'“We all can feel the hole that Zemgus leaves with his injury,” said Krueger following practice Wednesday. “The character, the work ethic, the role that he has in our group is something that makes him unique. I challenged the group today to chip in and to take a piece of that hole. We’re going to keep Zemgus close, because how important he is in the organization, what a … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons’ season-ending injury a ‘big loss’ for the Sabres

'The Sabres have yet to decide where Quinn will play this season, but Ralph Krueger told reporters Wednesday that Cozens will immediately compete for a spot on the NHL roster.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn to practice with Sabres in ‘coming days’

'Behind the scenes, tension between Muckler and Nolan over player personnel and the coach's input spilled into a public feud that was the talk of the town during the 1996-97 season. Hasek backed Muckler over Nolan and the GM did an interview with the Toronto Star during Buffalo's first-round playoff series against Ottawa that was perceived to be highly critical of the coach, … [Read more...] about John Muckler, coach and GM of Sabres during tumultuous 1990s, dies at 86