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'When TSN did its preseason list of the game's top 50 players, Eichel was only No. 33. But a big reason he can break out is his line. In wingers Jeff Skinner and Sam Reinhart, Eichel has two scoring options at his side and that's something he's never really had. There should be far fewer missed opportunities than in the past.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s still about how far Jack Eichel can take Sabres

'Dahlin shrugged. He shrugs a lot, actually. He’ll shrug his shoulders if he’s unsure what to say, or shrug off a question – politely, as always – if he doesn’t want to say any more. Though Dahlin does have to grapple with something of a language barrier, you don’t get the sense that it’s the English he is still learning that holds him back in conversations. (His English is … [Read more...] about Sabres’ message to a green Dahlin: Relax, Rasmus

'“My optimism has returned, however. I am hoping it doesn’t turn into pessimism. I think they are a much-improved hockey club. Much improved. The only thing I might be concerned about is, boy, are they young. There will be some bumps along the way because of that."' … [Read more...] about A healthy and optimistic Rick Jeanneret expects the Sabres jokes to end

'Prices range from $40 to $190 for Tier I games, $34 to $140 for Tier II games, $28 to $102 for Tier III games and $20 to $97 for Tier IV games. The prices are a slight decrease from the initial starting point last season.' … [Read more...] about Fans’ guide to the Sabres’ 2018-19 season

'"It's too early to tell. There's a lot of moving parts right now," Housley said when asked if this 23 was the real 23. "Jason and I are going to have some talks and see where that brings us tomorrow and the next day."' … [Read more...] about Sabres down to the roster limit at practice – but is it the final 23?

'Regardless, Housley is excited to have Sheary with the team because he brings a "competitive fire," Housley said. "He's really strong in the battles and plays the game the right way, you know a 200-foot game, gets on the forecheck. He can play in all situations. I know he's been out for a little bit here, but it's good to have him back and he will have some quality practice … [Read more...] about As Sheary returns to practice, Sabres lose Wilson

'"He's already taught me a lot. He's a great coach," Dahlin said. "He really knows what hockey is about. We're talking a lot about the system and things going on right now. ... Of course, there are small things I need to improve on but we're working on it all the time. There's hundreds of things you can be better at."' … [Read more...] about 20 years later, Cup winner Steve Smith enjoying reunion with Housley

'"I've gotten like 600-700 messages from people suffering in the same ways, all looking for support," Lehner told The Buffalo News a few hours before starting in goal against the Sabres in the preseason finale at Tribute Communities Centre. "Most of these are people I don't know, whom I've never met saying they're having the same feelings, the same experiences.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s a new look and new way of life for Robin Lehner

'Jeff Skinner scored two of Buffalo's four second-period goals in a 90-second span Friday night as the Sabres outlasted the New York Islanders, 5-4, in their preseason finale at Tribute Communities Centre.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Islanders 4

'After singing the anthem, Byron would leave the penalty box, and try to find an open seat to watch the game. He never had a season ticket, and was never assigned a seat by the club. He’d wander the aisles, and on most occasions, a friendly fan would recognize him and invite him to sit.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo in the ’70s: Joe Byron’s anthems ring out at Sabres’ games

'“Casey’s had a strong camp,” Housley said Thursday at KeyBank Center. “Every game he’s played in, he’s brought something different. I just like his reliability. He’s someone you can trust and put in all situations. He faced that a lot last year. He was playing a lot minutes for us, was playing up in the lineup, so he brings that stability back there, that we need.”' … [Read more...] about Casey Nelson emerges as steady presence on Sabres defense

'"Just eating. I’ve never been a huge eating guy, but I kind of took advantage of it this summer with having a longer summer than I normally have with some other years," Wilson said. "Really just nutrition. That’s the only thing. I did the same training. Maybe a little more running and biking this summer, but just the nutrition aspect of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott Wilson gained 15 pounds and he’s never felt better

'Most of the Sabres' top players were held out of this one after playing Tuesday night in Clinton in the Hockeyville USA game against Columbus. Among the missing were Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Dahlin and Jake McCabe.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Penguins 5, Sabres 1

'Mittelstadt had no points in the first eight periods of the Prospects Challenge and has no points in his three preseason appearances. He was blanked again in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Columbus and the notion that Mittelstadt would start the season as the No. 2 man in the middle already seems to be flimsy.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt remains a work in progress

'"By all appearances, the team is on an upward spiral," Bettman said when asked by The Buffalo News during the first intermission of Tuesday night's Kraft Hockeyville exhibition against Columbus in Clinton Arena. "All of these things happen in cycles. You look at the young talent they have and the moves they made over the summer — among those acquiring Jeff Skinner — I think … [Read more...] about Bettman on Sabres: ‘I think the team is being rebuilt in the right way’