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'"We weren't crisp, and I thought all year we've been really dialed in and really ready to go, everybody's been focused," Sabres forward Kyle Okposo said. "Tonight, it was just a little bit feeling a little bit good about ourselves I think."' … [Read more...] about MacKinnon scores twice in Avalanche win against Sabres

'"It's a credit to our guys," Housley said. "Obviously, there's a lot of things that we still need to clean up. But it's a credit to them. They've put the work in and now they're getting results, which is great for their confidence."' … [Read more...] about Eichel lifts Sabres past Golden Knights

'"I think we're coming together as a group," said Eichel, who was named captain Oct. 3. "We're not a finished product, by any means, but I think you can see the togetherness we're starting to play with. There are still a lot of things we can get better at and clean up, but there are a few things you can control, and one of them is your compete level. I thought we competed the … [Read more...] about Eichel says winning record shows Sabres finally are coming together

'"It's been a while since I scored going back to last year, so that one definitely felt good," said Sheary, who was acquired this offseason in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins. "To get your first one on a new team as well I feel is important and kind of let me relax the rest of the game."' … [Read more...] about Hutton, Sabres hold off Rangers for first win

'"Maybe at times we were thinking too much, sitting on our heels, not on our toes, not going after it," the center said. "It's our first time playing a game in a week and I thought at times we were on our heels, not on our toes and making the quick play. It's not the outcome we wanted on our home opener."' … [Read more...] about Bruins shut out Sabres, spoil Dahlin debut

'"I think we are getting our chances, which is good" Sabres center Jack Eichel said. "There's definitely some things we want to clean up. It's important over the next week we just keep working in practice."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets defeat Sabres at Kraft Hockeyville USA

'The majority of the crowd were cheering for the Buffalo Sabres, with Buffalo three hours west of Clinton.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets, Sabres enjoy Hockeyville USA experience

'Ullmark played the first two periods and made 20 saves on 21 shots. Johansson, a third-round pick (No. 61) at the 2014 NHL Draft, made 16 saves in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark, Johansson spark Sabres past Blue Jackets

'Center Tage Thompson, acquired from the Blues with Berglund and center Vladimir Sobotka in the O'Reilly trade, has the size (6-foot-5, 205 pounds) to have a big impact. The 20-year-old turned pro last season and had nine points (three goals, six assists) in 41 games with the Blues and 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) in 30 games with San Antonio of the American Hockey … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Dahlin heads revamped roster

'"The main camp is the next thing so I'm super excited," said the 18-year-old defenseman, who was the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. "This prospects tournament was good. It was nice to get to know all the guys in the locker room, and it was a great experience to get back to the real game again and be able to be on the small ice (in North America). I think the main thing was … [Read more...] about Dahlin ‘super excited’ for Sabres training camp

'"It's very important to be comfortable with your teammates so when the season starts, you enjoy playing together ... that's the biggest thing," Dahlin said. "On the ice, you talk a lot out there with your friends and you compete together, do something together, and that means a lot."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin bonds with fellow Sabres rookies Mittelstadt, Nylander

'"You're always optimistic [that a contract will be done], and that's what we're trying to be right now," Botterill said. "I think both sides are very complimentary and we're just trying to find a deal."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart contract talks progressing, Sabres GM says

'"His skating is so complete; he can go forwards, backwards and sideways so well and he has a good core," Bowman said of the Buffalo Sabres rookie defenseman after watching him at the Prospects Challenge. "He's got good size and strength and you can see he really likes to go.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin will be dynamic player for Sabres for years, Bowman says

'"Last season was all about finding a rhythm and playing more consistently," said Hutton, who signed a three-year, $8.25 million contract (average annual value of $2.75 million) on July 1. "Just kind of trimming the fat out a little bit. Every year there's that odd game where things don't go well or you let it snowball and over time, maybe it's maturity or experience, but being … [Read more...] about Hutton aiming to be No. 1 goalie for first time with Sabres

'"[Dahlin] knows when to go and when not to go, and those things are hard to teach; his instincts are amazing," said coach Chris Taylor, who coaches Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin impresses in debut, scores twice for Sabres