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'There hasn't been much consternation over Sam Reinhart's unsigned contract all summer. The calendar has switched to September and HarborCenter is now full of hockey players. It's less than two weeks until veterans report for training camp. Still no undercurrent of concern.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Relaxed Reinhart focused on season, not contract

'“I’d have to say I’m the better player,” Liljegren said. “I’m pretty good at all video games. Rasmus, he’s got talent in hockey but not in PlayStation.”' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs prospect says Rasmus Dahlin can’t answer ‘Call of Duty’

'The Sabres host Pittsburgh on Sept. 18 and host Toronto on Sept. 22. Each game begins at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce preseason ticket prices

'"There's a lot of good things going on there. It's a great group of guys," O'Reilly said at camp on Tuesday. "It's very refreshing. Obviously in Buffalo there were a lot of good pieces but we couldn't seem to get it together. They have a new look now but it was tough not being close to making the playoffs. It just wears on you.' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly: Sabres in good hands moving forward

'If you're into good signs, I have never seen so many Sabres back skating so soon in the summer. The veterans are still more than two weeks away from opening camp.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Summer skates have Sabres in training camp mode

'Veteran players report for testing, physicals and media interviews on Thursday, Sept. 13. The public is invited the next day for the start of on-ice workouts, which will feature multiple sessions on both of HarborCenter's rinks. KeyBank Rink is the 2,000-seat main rink and New Wave Energy Rink is the smaller rink on Level 6 of the facility.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set schedule for start of training camp

'"I didn't have a really good year in the SHL," Asplund said. "I had it this year. The year before was good but not great. So I think I just needed to get a good year in the SHL to really prepare me for the NHL. I think that's the main key for it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Asplund eager to make impact in NHL

'“Just have to get ready for training camp now,” he said afterward. “I want to be owning these last couple of weeks and try to dial it in as much as possible and get ready for the year. We can have a good season.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel wants to ‘own’ final weeks before Sabres training camp

'“Every time he’s on the ice he shows the skill set he has,” said veteran center Zemgus Girgensons, who has spent ample time on and off ice with Dahlin this summer. “It’s definitely what you’d expect from a first overall pick. It’s pretty impressive what we can do out there. The division, the stickhandling, it’s all there. Off the ice, he’s a mature guy. You’d never think he’s … [Read more...] about As Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin settles in Buffalo, few teen traces remain

'Single-game tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Sept. 7. The Sabres will retain the dynamic pricing system introduced two years ago. That means the price the team is listing is the initial price for games and can fluctuate based on market conditions but can never fall less than the initial price.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce structure for individual ticket sales

'"I'm so excited to go in there. I'm ready," Smith said after a recent summer league game at Da Beauty League in Edina, Minn. "I have a chance to make the lineup. The way I look at it, I'm going in there to be with Buffalo. That's my goal. That's what every day this summer is about for me, what I'm working for."' … [Read more...] about C.J. Smith eyeing his chance to crack Sabres’ roster

'"Jeff is one of the purest goal scorers in close around the net," Boychuk said. "He’s had some up and down seasons but consistently puts up over 20 goals. He has a high ceiling and can create scoring chances by himself. In a few of his seasons he’s even putting up 20 goals from the third line, mixed in with a lot of power-play time ..."' … [Read more...] about Former teammate excited about Jeff Skinner’s potential in Buffalo

'"I'm aware of it certainly, but I'm not going to be thinking about the whole waiver thing," Nelson said recently after a summer league game here in Da Beauty League. "I know it's there, but I have to keep playing my game. I have to keep improving, keep playing confident on the ice and be a team guy to earn my spot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Nelson wants to earn roster spot with his play

'The Sabres aren’t scheduled to get any games on NBC and will make only five scheduled appearances on cable’s NBCSN during the 2018-19 season despite the two channels carrying 109 games, the most since NBC earned the rights to the games in 2005.' … [Read more...] about Despite buzz, Sabres get only five national broadcasts this season

'Dahlin, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NHL draft, and Guerrero Jr., the No. 1 MLB prospect, talked and took a photo together on the field before the Bison's game against Toledo at Coca-Cola Field.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin throws out first pitch before Bisons game