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'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

'The injury is behind Greenway now. He showed during his preseason debut Sunday against the Washington Capitals how he can do more than help the Sabres keep the puck out of their net. He won puck battles along the wall to set up teammates for scoring chances, screened the goalie to create chaos and, most importantly, looked healthier than at any point last season. Greenway … [Read more...] about Jordan Greenway is healthy again and determined to help the Sabres

'Luukkonen made 25 saves in two periods, but didn't distinguish himself on the three goals he allowed in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-2 win over the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Quick strikes in second against Luukkonen send Leafs past Sabres

'“I didn’t sign for any of the Leafs fans,” joked Sabres defenseman and London native Jacob Bryson. “It was awesome. A lot of kids out there. I think I went down the whole line. We had time and it was fun to do that. Not every day you get to walk down the red carpet like that. So it was a fun experience, a first for me.”' … [Read more...] about It’s a change-of-pace preseason game for Sabres in rural Ontario vs. Leafs

'With all due respect to Tim Horton, Rick Martin, René Robert, Ted Darling and all former Sabres players, broadcasters and personnel that have since passed on, Rick Jeanneret’s passing is the most significant in the history of this franchise to date. No one person exemplifies what Buffalo Sabres hockey is more than Jeanneret. He brought you out of your seat when you were just … [Read more...] about My View: No one person exemplifies Buffalo Sabres hockey more than Rick Jeanneret

'"Sometimes you've just got to keep the puck out of the net," Levi said, recalling the sequence late in the second period. "It wasn't pretty, but we were kind of five guys in the crease scramling it out. We found a way to keep it out. Those moments happen all the time and you don't see those during summer workouts."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Devon Levi stellar in preseason win, delivers 19 saves for Sabres