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'“I sensed the same type of urgency last game (a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday),” Ruff said. “You could get frustrated, you could deviate, but I thought our guys were pretty locked in to trying to play the right way, and, for the most part, I thought for 60 minutes we did. We got rewarded. I thought a couple goals, maybe, they wouldn't like going in. We still … [Read more...] about Ruff, Sabres defeat Panthers for 1st win of season

'Tuch scored on a short-handed breakaway to give Buffalo a 1-0 lead at 16:55 of the second period. Kuemper got a piece of the initial shot with his glove but, Tuch stayed with it and lifted the rebound over the goalie’s left pad.' … [Read more...] about Kopitar gets natural hat trick in 3rd, Kings open with win against Sabres

'Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau got things started at KeyBank Center, firing up the crowd before a game against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Bills player hits Sabres drum for opener, football team makes predictions

'"You've got to give them credit, they played hard," Thompson said. "They didn't make it easy on us. We just got to find a way to bear down and get another one. For the most part, one goal is not going to win you a game. We know that and we've got to find a way to score more."' … [Read more...] about Devils complete 2-game Global Series sweep of Sabres in Prague

'The forward took a hit from Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon at 6:02 of the first period and was helped off the ice by teammates. He was ruled out prior to the start of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Peterka of Sabres leaves Global Series game with concussion

'"I think we're going to find out more and more about the group," coach Lindy Ruff said after the loss Saturday. "Dealing with adversity is something that can make your team a lot stronger and we're going to deal with some adversity. Obviously, we're not happy. We've had some struggles. We had some power-play units that got changed around with Peterka going out, and we didn't … [Read more...] about Sabres have ‘a lot of work ahead’ following back-to-back losses at Global Series

'"They scored on their chances and took advantage of their chances," Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin said. "We had a couple early (chances) too, so the start could have gone either way, but it's a good learning lesson for us. We've just got to continue to build. We've got some stuff to work on."' … [Read more...] about Markstrom, Devils top Sabres in Global Series opener in Prague

'Smart thinking by Kovacevic to try to plant that seed, but it's not likely the Sabres local fan club will just switch allegiances because the home/road split turns in the Devils' favor Saturday. If anything, they'll be louder. "We know who those guys are," Buffalo captain Rasmus Dahlin said. "They're unbelievable, so tomorrow we owe them a win."' … [Read more...] about Atmosphere ‘tons of fun’ for players, fans in NHL Global Series Czechia

'The one catch, they were put on a strict budget of 3,000 Czech crowns or about $131.' … [Read more...] about Benson, Levi buy Sabres teammates souvenirs in Prague

'There were 350 Czech coaches watching Buffalo practice, all taking part in the NHL Coaching Clinic held Thursday with special guest coaches Todd McLellan and Jay Woodcroft.' … [Read more...] about Devils, Sabres eager to begin season in 2024 NHL Global Series Czechia

'"It's paying off," Luukkonen said after practice Wednesday. "I'm nowhere done yet. I'm still getting better. But I feel the steps I've been taking, they've been big and I've been working to this point to earn the starting position."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen eager to prove he can be No. 1 goalie for Sabres

'"I feel like I have a lot to prove," Quinn said. "With the injuries and everything I just haven't been able to take the steps I've wanted as a player yet. I feel like last year I would have been able to if I wasn't injured, so I'm on a mission to do that this year."' … [Read more...] about Quinn ‘super excited’ for healthy start with Sabres in NHL Global Series

'"It's a relatively new rink and the rink is smaller, as well," Kulich said. "I've worked out here with forward Matej Blumel from the Dallas Stars and we practice with our skills coach. We just love it here."' … [Read more...] about Kulich enjoying return to Prague ahead of Global Series

'Rousek, one of Buffalo's extra forwards on this trip, has lived in Prague since he was a baby. Guided by a few tips from mom, he knew where to go after practice Monday to show some teammates a little bit of his city and one of his favorite places in it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take in sights of Prague as part of Global Series

'"Even after the game against Red Bull we're sitting there and we're saying, 'We've still got a week,'" forward Alex Tuch said. "Now it's five days. Tomorrow will make it four. You're just like ready to go, ready to go, and I think this group is the most ready we've been going into a season. I think not only myself but just watching the group and how we played the preseason … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘ready to go’ with regular season set to start Friday against Devils