Buffalo News

'In his first start of the season, Ullmark made 40 saves and almost singlehandedly kept his team alive at times. Columbus dominated the shots on goal, 44-18, and the counts were one-sided in all three periods of regulation (14-6, 15-7, 14-5). Ullmark was up to the task.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get some responses in tough times, steal a point in OT loss thanks to Ullmark

'"We feel it's a good spot for Linus to come into," coach Ralph Krueger said. "He's worked hard all through camp and we feel confident about that change. There's no question that he's worked hard in his mind to understand what the National Hockey League means for somebody with his size and how he can use that. With (new goalie coach) Mike Bales working with him, you can see his … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark gets his first call of season in goal for Sabres

'The Sabres got even with 1:14 left in regulation while playing 6-on-4 as Victor Olofsson banged home a snapshot off a Rasmus Dahlin pass from the right circle for his third goal of the season. It came with Pierre Luc Dubois in the penalty box for a faceoff violation.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Buffalo Sabres 3 (OT)

'"If we're playing the way we're capable in our system, the points are going to come regardless," Reinhart said Sunday after off-ice workouts in KeyBank Center. "I'm just trying to keep playing that same way, really the way everyone has played early on. Those wins will come and those points will come."' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart in the thick of the action in Sabres’ fast start

'"I think we wanted to come out and show the fans what it’s going to be like this year and the type of product we want to put on the ice," Eichel said. "Get them excited for the season, and I think we did a pretty good job of that tonight. It’s all about consistency in this league. We just want to keep doing it every night and make this a hard place to try to come in and … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel joins circle of Sabres captains, delivers signature performance in win

'Old sure met new Saturday night. It was 5-1 through two periods and this baby was history. The Sabres had three power-play goals. They have 10 goals and 77 shots on goal while starting 2-0 for the first time since 2013. This isn't the French Connection or the Scary Goods but there were times they made you wonder.' … [Read more...] about Everything old and new was golden for Sabres in home opener

'The Sabres went almost four months last season without winning consecutive games.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 7, Devils 2

'"They have a long history there with the Thunderbirds and the Everett Silvertips just north of there," Barnes, who was hired as a pro scout by Seattle's expansion team last month, said. "It’s a good hockey state. Not one that probably pops to mind when you talk about hockey nationwide, but it is. There’s an interest there. They love their Seahawks, love their sports teams. I … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Stu Barnes, Gerry Meehan see bright future for NHL in Seattle

'"I look at it from the standpoint of knowing what a player might want to hear," Smith said. "I try to put myself in a position that if I am that player, what would I like to hear today? If he’s had a tough day, does that player need me to be hard on him? Or does he already know he’s made the mistakes and now we’re going to build him back up. ... There are times during the … [Read more...] about Getting better on defense is a must for the new-look Sabres

'Almost four months later, his vision for the Sabres was finally illustrated to the public during a 3-1 season-opening win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. Naturally, there is palpable excitement and confidence surrounding the Sabres entering their home opener Saturday against the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preparing to face ‘dangerous’ New Jersey Devils in home opener

'"Definitely last year was a learning process for him, and I think he took a lot from that," Sheary said of Mittelstadt. "Tonight what that turnover and that nice play to me, [that shows] he’s learned a lot about the game. He’s getting better defensively as well. It’s exciting to see."' … [Read more...] about Following slow start to camp, Casey Mittelstadt flashes ‘exciting’ potential in Sabres’ win

'"I'm keeping it pretty small with the picture, pretty simple," Krueger insisted in the morning, a few hours before his team's 3-1 stunner over the Pittsburgh Penguins in PPG Paints Arena. The World Cup "was an opportunity for me to taste it and since then it's always been on my mind if the right situation evolved. It's not a surprise to be here right now. I was never of the … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger waited 6 1/2 years for this moment and Sabres gave him his reward

'"I think with everything right now we’re really keeping the picture small and going one game at a time," Krueger said. "Let’s start with Carter Hutton today and go on tomorrow. That’s really the way we’re thinking."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger ‘going one game at a time’ on starting goalie

'Sheary scored two goals, including one on the power play in the second period, to help the Buffalo Sabres open their 50th season with a 3-1 win over the Penguins in PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night. He has scored four goals among six points in four games against his former team. More important, Sheary is making a strong first impression on Sabres coach Ralph Krueger and is … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Penguins 1

'"Just an excitement that we’re finally launching games that really matter," Krueger said following practice Wednesday in KeyBank Center. "I think the process has given us a lot of confidence for that. You would be nervous if you thought the team wasn’t prepared or uncertain of how they need to play. We feel like the process has gone as smoothly as possible. I have to tell you, … [Read more...] about ‘Enough with the dress rehearsals’: Sabres ready to start season under Ralph Krueger