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'Marcus Johansson and Jeff Skinner scored, and Ullmark made 40 saves in his first start of the season for Buffalo (2-0-1), which was trying to start 3-0-0 for the first time since 2008-09.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets defeat Sabres in OT for first victory of season

'"We know that those are huge opportunities in the League the way it is today and how tight these games are," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. "Our penalty kill, again, has been outstanding. But more than anything, the way we're moving the puck, the way we're staying in motion. We're not stuck anywhere in one spot, and the way everyone's filling the lanes, we're lethal there … [Read more...] about Sabres score seven, defeat Devils in home opener

'"It's great," Perreault told MSG before the game. "It's always great to see the boys and guys you played with for so many years in the early years of the franchise, and it's always nice to see them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome back 15 former captains to celebrate opening night

'It was Buffalo's first regulation win against Pittsburgh in 19 games dating to April 23, 2013 (the Penguins were 15-0-3).' … [Read more...] about Sheary scores twice, Sabres defeat Penguins in season opener

'The Sabres won 12 road games last season, third-fewest in the NHL and the fewest for Buffalo since winning nine in 2014-15. Eight of their first 14 games this season are on the road, and on Nov. 8 and 9 they'll play two games against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Stockholm, Sweden as part of the 2019 NHL Global Series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: New coach Krueger looks to end playoff drought

'"Losing is frustrating for sure, but the way I think, when you go through tough times and losing, I feel like it makes me and makes us stronger," he said. "It makes us respect to win more. We've got to earn it."' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen ready to go for Sabres following offseason trade rumors

'"Sometimes the young players, they hear you, but they don't listen to you. These guys heard us and listened to us. They put in a lot of work and that's showing not only in their test scores, but also in their on-ice and off-ice performance," assistant general manager Randy Sexton said.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson, Jokiharju among prospects seeking spots in Sabres lineup

'"It's not easy, for sure," Eichel said. "We had an expectation for ourselves, and I think you start talking about winning 10 games, you're first in the League, everything like that happens, it's tough, right? Because then I think everyone else's expectations grow so exponentially."' … [Read more...] about Eichel seeks consistency with Sabres after witnessing Blues win Cup

'"I want to be cleared for that (Prospects Challenge) and I'm optimistic for that. I feel like I have a good chance of being ready for that, but you never know. We'll see by then."' … [Read more...] about Cozens recovering from thumb surgery, still eyes spot with Sabres

'The Sabres have needs at right wing and center, and the 24-year-old defenseman has been mentioned in trade rumors as the player with the most value to fetch that help. Ristolainen this month reportedly did not commit to being with the Sabres when training camp opens.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen remains in Sabres’ plans with active trade rumors

'"I really respect how hard everybody's been working at getting the players to where they are now," Krueger said. "I'm happy to be stepping into a team that has a foundation, has a basis that I can build on."' … [Read more...] about Inside look at Buffalo Sabres

'"Talking to Ralph, he's got some really good ideas on how to play, and it's a really young and exciting team," said new forward Marcus Johansson, who signed a two-year contract July 6.' … [Read more...] about Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres

'"The way he plays, he pushes the pace quite a bit out there," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said. "Versatility, playing center, playing wing, his ability to play a two-way game. There were so many different attributes. ... There's a drive in him, a motivating factor in his work ethic and a knowledge of what he has to work on in his game. That really came across in the … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres

'Marcus Johansson had 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 58 games last season with the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils, and 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 22 Stanley Cup Playoff games for Boston. The forward, who has played mostly left wing in recent seasons, could shift back to center for the Sabres, where he potentially could skate on the second line with Jeff … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres key statistics

'"I've checked with a lot of Swedish players, how they feel, and I don't see anything bad with staying another year at home where you feel comfortable," Davidsson said during Sabres development camp in June. "Now I moved from my hometown to a new city. But I think it's easier and a better step to do it in Sweden rather than going 10 hours overseas."' … [Read more...] about Davidsson following path of fellow Sweden-born prospects with Sabres