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'Bryson is coming off his worst NHL season but possesses two important traits that separated him from the competition. He’s an exceptional skater, understands how to use his strengths to thwart rush chances and he breaks the puck out better than Stillman or Clague. The latter are is vital in Don Granato’s system because a smart first pass allows the Sabres to get to their … [Read more...] about Sabres’ latest cuts signal that Zach Benson, Jacob Bryson will be on roster

'Again, the Sabres were sloppy on defense around their goalie Friday night and allowed four goals in a span of 8:27 during the second period to the star-studded Pittsburgh Penguins in a 7-4 loss in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘ready to go,’ shift focus to opening night after challenging preseason finale

'“I think when you’re injured it’s easy to kind of shy away and be on a little bit of an island, but I think I’ve done a good job and the other guys have done a good job with including me in everything,” Savoie told reporters Friday morning following his first skate with the Sabres since training camp began last month. “Me being in team meetings, learning lots about the system, … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie clears another hurdle in recovery from ‘devastating’ injury

'Buffalo is going to open this season with around $8.7 million in cap space, according to Capfriendly.com, but that money is quickly soaked up for next season already when you consider what the Sabres are going to have to pay Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power. That duo is making about a combined $6.9 million this year – and will likely be looking at $18 million to $20 million for … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A jump in the salary cap is well-timed for Sabres’ needs

'“Just had a nagging thing kind of pop up that I’ve dealt with before,” Johnson said after practice Thursday. “(If it was) regular season, I’m playing, but we just wanted to be smart about it and not have it linger into the season. And honestly, I really think you get a lot out of practice here the way we practice, so I’m not concerned at all. I’m ready to get to the real … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Erik Johnson to make preseason debut in finale vs. Pens

'The Sabres didn’t cover the front of their net. Inaccurate passes led to turnovers and odd-man rushes. They were trying to out-skill the Blue Jackets, rather than earning scoring chances through hard work. Five of their top six defensemen were in the lineup, as well as Alex Tuch, Casey Mittelstadt, JJ Peterka and Victor Olofsson, among others, yet their performance showed how … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ struggles in front of UPL adds intrigue to goalie dilemma

'The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Murray has been trying to stick with the Sabres since first turning pro in 2019. At this point, he has been playing for the other 31 NHL teams as much as he is for Buffalo. Clearing waivers to get back to Rochester – where he collected a career-high 23 goals and 49 points last season – is far from a sure bet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres might lose burly winger Brett Murray on waivers, which could be his quickest path to NHL

'Ten years and 625 NHL games later, no one has seen more in KeyBank Center over the last decade than the player long dubbed the “Latvian Locomotive.” Drafted in the first round in 2012, Girgensons has played for six head coaches and four general managers during his time in Buffalo and never had a sniff of the playoffs until last season’s near-miss.' … [Read more...] about A crazy decade after his debut, Zemgus Girgensons is thrilled by Sabres’ path

'Things happen fast in NHL games - and on social media - and they've moved at blazing speed in Cozens' career too. The 2019 first-round draft pick is just 22, but already played 201 NHL games, is opening a seven-year, $49.7 million contract and is coming off a 31-goal, 68-point season.' … [Read more...] about In skill, intensity and even emojis, Dylan Cozens packs a punch in middle for Sabres

'One thing is plainly obvious already: Zach Benson should be on this team.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Zach Benson deserves his spot but how do Sabres answer other camp questions?

'Every shift matters for Biro as he tries to impress the Sabres’ coaches and management. He's one of several forwards vying for a spot on the opening-night roster. And one of his competitors made a statement of his own against the Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Zach Benson, Brandon Biro strengthen cases to make Sabres

'The playoff chances for the Sabres, Ottawa Senators and perhaps even the Detroit Red Wings grew in recent days and that had nothing to do with what’s up in their respective camps. The news that Vasilevskiy had microdiscectomy to address a lumbar disk herniation in his back and will miss the first two months of the season is serious trouble for Tampa and boosts hopes elsewhere … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Andrei Vasilevskiy’s back surgery opens Atlantic window wider for Sabres, Senators

'CCM Hockey, a Canadian equipment manufacturer worn by stars across the league, announced Friday that it has partnered with Thompson for the 2023-24 season. In addition to wearing full CCM equipment, he’ll be the face of their Tacks Protective line.' … [Read more...] about CCM makes Sabres’ Tage Thompson the face of its newest hockey equipment line

'Some of those players may end up with the Jacksonville Icemen, the Sabres' new affiliate in the ECHL. Buffalo now has 39 players in camp, with 21 forwards, 13 defensemen and five goalies.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send out 21 players to cut roster to 39 heading into game vs. Columbus

'“I’m just having fun and enjoying it,” the 21-year-old defenseman said in the visitors’ dressing room after he led the Sabres in ice time with 24:16. “That’s the big thing. I’m just trying to enjoy it and stay focused as well. I feel confident, which is great. I think I’m just enjoying it. That’s the major component. I’m not putting so much pressure on myself.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Ryan Johnson continues strong camp; Eric Comrie impresses in loss