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'“It’s so special, so exciting – home opener, season opener in front of a packed arena in Buffalo,” a smiling Levi said following practice in KeyBank Center. “So can’t really write a better story than that. Can’t ask for much more.”' … [Read more...] about In rookie Devon Levi, Sabres hope they have coveted franchise goalie

'In addition, the Sabres and Buffalo Common Council will be dedicating a trailblazing sign to Jeanneret at 4 p.m. outside Alumni Plaza prior to Thursday’s season opener against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center. The “RJ Way” sign will be located at the corner of Perry Street and Illinois Street.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to honor Rick Jeanneret with special uniform patch

'“What you rarely see out of 18-year-olds is the ability to play both sides of the puck and the ability to be defensively responsible,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said Monday.' … [Read more...] about Defense helped Sabres’ Zach Benson grab roster spot: ‘He earned it’

'The extension will kick in for the 2024-25 season. Dahlin, 23, has one year remaining on his three-year, $18 million deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to huge contract extension

'“One of the things that’s incredibly rewarding about this job is when you hear it in the player’s voice,” Adams said. “The feeling you get when that happens is hard to kind of sum up but I think it’s pretty special. I think part of the reason it’s so special to me is I believe in these guys so much. It’s hard to get there sometimes, but then when you do and you agree and that … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin always wanted long-term contract to stay in Buffalo: ‘This is the city I love’

'The Sabres waived Stillman, Clague and Biro on Saturday, leaving them with 25 players – 15 forwards, seven defensemen and three goalies – on their roster. They must finalize their 23-man regular-season roster by 5 p.m. Monday.' … [Read more...] about Three players clear waivers; Amerks have roster Sabres envisioned

'Still, his future here is unclear. The Sabres have their deepest blue line since the post-lockout days of the mid-2000s. Right now, he ranks seventh or eighth on the depth chart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jacob Bryson enjoying strong training camp after ‘tough season’

'“He’s been my favorite player growing up since I can remember, so definitely something I didn’t expect,” Krebs said following Saturday’s practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “But it was fun. Battling hard, two competitive guys who like to win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs never expected to fight Sidney Crosby: ‘It was fun’

'They must finalize their 23-man regular-season roster by 5 p.m. Monday. They can reach that number by placing winger Jack Quinn and center Matt Savoie, who just returned to practice, on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive three more players, close to finalizing 23-man roster

'Having been selected 13th overall this year, Benson, 18, figured to receive a long look during training camp. But the aggressive and talented winger quickly seized his chance and earned more action, playing in six of the Sabres’ seven preseason games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Benson scores again, caps terrific preseason: ‘Done very well’

'“It was definitely pretty devastating to not even get a chance to play in any preseason games or get to show myself in the games before the season,” Savoie said following Friday’s pregame skate in KeyBank Center, his first session since getting injured.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie thrilled to return to practice following injury

'“He doesn’t back down to a fight, and … a lot of guys nowadays are waiting,” Krebs said. “But he doesn’t wait and you can see that in his game. He’s not going to wait for someone else to do it; he’ll go get the puck and make the play. I think, obviously, he has the skill to make those plays, but I think from the start of it it’s that ability to hunt the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Prospect Zach Benson’s performance gives Sabres intriguing roster option

'Mittelstadt, 24, had found a groove before top center Tage Thompson suffered a hip injury in March. But when he moved over from left wing to replace Thompson between Jeff Skinner and Alex Tuch, he took off.' … [Read more...] about After starring role as top center, Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt back in middle

'The 6-foot-5, 235-pound Murray, 25, could attract interest on the waiver wire, having scored a career-high 23 goals in 71 games for the Amerks last season. His former agent, Jeff Jackson, recently took over as the Edmonton Oilers’ CEO of hockey operations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roster: Brett Murray waived, two prospects sent to Amerks

'“He does it better than anybody,” said Okposo, who will likely play on a line with Girgensons during Wednesday’s preseason road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. “He’s such a selfless teammate, selfless person, and we’re all lucky to have him. When he speaks, his voice carries a lot of weight. Just a phenomenal guy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons excited for 11th season: ‘Got to see things through’