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'Alex Tuch, Jacob Bryson, Jiri Kulich and Lukas Rousek are not playing after skating Saturday in the win over the Penguins. The entire game day roster is McLeod, Zucker, Greenway, Gilbert, Clifton, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Peyton Krebs, Dylan Cozens, Zach Benson, Jack Quinn, Sam Lafferty, Beck Malenstyn, Tage Thompson, Bowen Byram, Owen Power, Henri Jokiharju and Mattias … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod set for Sabres preseason debut as Rasmus Dahlin continues to progress

'We start with the reality check: These were the Baby Penguins on the other side Saturday night, as the visitors from Pittsburgh left all of their star power home and fielded a lineup of mostly AHL players who are going to spend the season in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres explode in second, get Peterka hat trick in rout of Penguins

'McLeod, remember, played 105 games in a 2023-24 season that stretched for 9½ months – 81 in the regular season and 24 more in the playoffs. How has he looked so far? Not to worry. The speed has been there in practices. His role as the team’s No. 3 center is locked in ink and he feels ready to go.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Short summer after long playoff run with Oilers doesn’t faze Sabres center Ryan McLeod

'“You’re always following somebody,” he said during one of multiple interviews with The Buffalo News. “I’ve walked in after somebody and they don’t always leave under the best of circumstances. I felt I was uniquely qualified for this opportunity, so it didn’t concern me at all.”' … [Read more...] about How 9-hour interview told Pete Guelli dual role with Bills, Sabres was ‘dream job’

'“He seems like a special player. His motor is really good. His hockey IQ is really good,” said head coach Lindy Ruff. “He’s got a lot of puck savvy. He’s got everything. I see why they kept him.”' … [Read more...] about Even at 19, Zach Benson can give Sabres the ‘mature game’ needed up front

'“I was making sure it happened before camp,” Krebs said. “Obviously, I didn’t want to miss anything with (new head coach Lindy Ruff) being here, didn’t want to miss anything in general.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Peyton Krebs got his deal, now needs to find his role

'Saturday's opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins in KeyBank Center will be the only one on the seven-game schedule to be televised on MSG that will be using Sabres announcers Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray on the call. It starts at 7 p.m. and is also simulcast on WGR Radio.' … [Read more...] about How can you watch Sabres preseason games? Here’s your TV/streaming lineup

'“I didn’t see it coming,” Malenstyn said Thursday following his second training camp practice with his new club. “I was kind of at a loss for words a little bit. I wasn’t excited, wasn’t disappointed. Just shocked at first. And after having some phone calls with the staff here, really got a grasp for what this team could look like in the future moving forward, knowing what my … [Read more...] about Beck Malenstyn was ‘shocked’ he’d been traded to the Sabres. Now he’s eager to get going. Here’s why

'“All I wanted to do is win for you,” Okposo wrote in the letter. “It didn’t happen, obviously. I am sorry, and I take that personally. I can tell you I gave absolutely everything I had to the organization and the city. In return, the city took in my family and I with open arms. ... It was an honor and a privilege to put that uniform on for eight seasons.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Kyle Okposo makes his retirement from the NHL official

'“We are treating today as not day one of training camp, but basically as the season starting,” Adams shared during his news conference to open camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres encouraged after fast, physical first practice: ‘We have to be ready for day one’

'“I’m just thinking about let’s have one heck of a practice, really,” Ruff insisted. “I’m looking around at some of the speed, watching some of the speeds, even just those opening laps. ... It was a good feeling just getting back out there.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: We’ve spent the summer reminiscing, but Lindy Ruff is now fully looking ahead

'Dahlin experienced discomfort on a routine pass and did not return after being evaluated. The 24-year-old is headed into his seventh NHL season and is a candidate to be named captain before the Sabres open in Prague on Oct. 4, and after he produced a career-high 20 goals during a 59-point campaign in 2023-24.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Dahlin’s status uncertain after injury in first practice

'Krebs ensured Tuesday that he’ll remain part of the Sabres’ plans, as the restricted free agent agreed to a two-year contract worth $1.45 million per season to tether himself to Buffalo through at least 2025-26. A source familiar with the negotiations confirmed the news, which was first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs, Sabres agree to 2-year contract on eve of training camp

'Tage Thompson lamented that some players were too comfortable straying from Don Granato’s game plans. Alex Tuch told reporters the day after Granato was fired that he and his teammates needed a coach who holds players responsible for their mistakes. Rasmus Dahlin, an early favorite to be named their next captain, wanted to see more focus and intent in practices.' … [Read more...] about Accountability, structure come into focus as Sabres begin camp with Lindy Ruff

'Ruff commands the entire building. Forget about just KeyBank. I’ve heard The Voice when the Sabres needed to practice at places like Riverside and Cazenovia rinks and the Northtown Center of Amherst. Wonder what it will be like in LECOM Harborcenter, which was a bunch of steel beams when Ruff got fired Feb. 20, 2013.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With Lindy Ruff back in charge of Sabres, there will be no sounds of silence