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'“I just told him, I want to get better cardio, I want to lose weight and I want to gain speed. And you know what, he built programs around that. I had my heart rate monitor on and did my stuff with him. I burned between 1,500 and 2,000 calories with him per session. I did all the different aspects that I wanted. Just got me good results and it’s really helped me.”' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres’ goaltender Robin Lehner might be better than ever

'Here's a look back at some of the big moments from the arena's 20 years.' … [Read more...] about Ah, the memories: 20 years at the ‘new’ downtown arena

'"It's little bit different," Strachan said of signing an AHL deal, "but I think your mindset is still the same. You’re coming to work every day and anything can change. That’s been the story of my career. I’ve done that since day one -- come to work every day and do your best and at the end of the day you end up where you’re going to end up. All you can control is your play."' … [Read more...] about Sometimes in pro hockey it’s all about going where the jobs are

'Buffalo will finish its seven-game exhibition schedule in Ottawa (7:30 p.m., Radio WGR-AM 550), but the game will feature a makeshift roster. Ryan O’Reilly, Kyle Okposo, Dmitry Kulikov and Zach Bogosian will be out with injuries, while Rasmus Ristolainen remains unsigned.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres’ roster hit by injury, competition for jobs continues

'Here are the six new foods available at concession stands on the 100 and 300 levels of the arena, courtesy of Delaware North...'. … [Read more...] about New menu items for Sabres games feature twists on local fare

'O’Reilly left the Sabres’ 3-2 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes with what the hockey team called a lower body injury. O’Reilly missed his shifts late in the opening period and was not on the bench to start the second period of the preseason game at the Essar Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly hurt as Sabres fall to Hurricanes

'Along with winning money for renovations, the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest also brings two NHL teams to the small town for a preseason game. Fans jammed the arena for the morning skates and reportedly cheered for goals during power play drills.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 2, Hurricanes 0

'Forward Giorgio Estephan has returned to health following an injury, and he's been sent back to Lethbridge of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall five for road trip, including Bailey

'It didn't take much to make Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma smile when the subject of Ryan O'Reilly was brought up after practice Monday.' … [Read more...] about All’s well, O’Reilly in the house

'The Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes will be playing in a newly renovated rink in Marquette, Mich., on the state's Upper Peninsula. It was chosen last year as the winning city for the second annual Kraft Hockeyville USA contest, which provides $150,000 in arena upgrades and an NHL preseason game to the selected town. And the game will be nationally televised at 7 p.m. on NBC … [Read more...] about Preseason game with Canes will have ‘an old-time feel’

'Someone needs to blink in the Rasmus Ristolainen negotiations.' … [Read more...] about Eight observations from Sabres’ training camp

'Schneider and Catenacci need to clear waivers before they can report to the Amerks, who started training camp Saturday in HarborCenter. Nicholas Baptiste was also listed on the Amerks’ roster, but he suffered a back injury Friday and can’t be sent down until healthy.' … [Read more...] about Lines come into focus; 17 players demoted; Fedun skates

'The Leafs scored seven unanswered goals to rout the home team in a half-empty arena.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Maple Leafs 8, Sabres 1

'Mogliny and LaFontaine etched their names in Sabres lore during the early 1990s as one of the most dominant duos the city has ever seen. During Mogilny’s six seasons in Buffalo, he lifted fans out of their seats by streaking down the ice, stickhandling through defenders and scoring at a pace that has rarely been topped in NHL history. Mogilny recorded 211 goals and 444 points … [Read more...] about Mogilny’s story one of determination, skill

'Buffalo eked out a 1-0 shootout victory over Toronto on Thursday, getting the only goal when Matt Moulson scored on the Sabres' fourth attempt of the shootout. Buffalo has scored three regulation goals during its three preseason games.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 1, Maple Leafs 0 (SO)