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'Expectations for Dahlin will be high, as is the case with any No. 1 pick, but he's kept the same approach he had when he was fielding questions about being labeled a "generational talent" in the months leading up to the draft.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin to play first games as a Sabre at Prospects Challenge

'This season, the team will host 12 giveaway nights, 24 promotional nights and three theme nights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018-19 giveaways, promotional schedule

'"It's nice when you come to a team and you know somebody and sort of have a little bit of a relationship and your friends," he said. "That's always a bit of a comforting feeling when you're making a transition to a new team. That part's good."' … [Read more...] about Skinner arrives in Buffalo, eager for fresh start

'"I think it's certainly a possibility," Botterill said. "… We'll leave it up to [head coach] Phil [Housley] to see where that sort of all falls out come the start of the season. But what gets me excited as a general manager is we're at least giving our coach options."' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: Competition on defense

'"That stuff's all between us," Reinhart said when asked about negotiations. "Right now, my focus is being around the rink, being with the guys, practicing like I would for a normal season. That's the way it's going to turn out to be, so I'm just treating it like that."' … [Read more...] about With negotiations ongoing, Reinhart joins teammates at Harborcenter

'"I think it's certainly a possibility," Botterill said. "… We'll leave it up to [head coach] Phil [Housley] to see where that sort of all falls out come the start of the season. But what gets me excited as a general manager is we're at least giving our coach options."' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: Competition on the wing

'Botterill and Housley have both cited internal competition as a central ingredient in the recipe for a winning culture. With an influx of veteran players and a core of prospects looking to establish themselves as such, it's fair to expect competition for roster spots at every position in the weeks ahead.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: Internal competition at center

'We're obviously pretty locked in on what the Sabres have done this offseason, but let's take a moment to go around the Atlantic Division and check in on what the Bruins, Canadiens, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Red Wings and Senators have been up to.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: Atlantic Division rewind

'"We've got a lot of new faces and we've got a good list of players for the whole organization," Taylor said. "The roster will be a little bit different, but I think we've gotta build off of what we built from the beginning of last year. We brought a lot of key players back from the leadership group and that's the foundation you start from."' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: ‘Heavy’ internal competition expected in Rochester

'"I got to play last year, that's probably the easiest way to put it," Hutton said in July after signing a three-year deal with Buffalo. "…Last year, it got to a point where I was playing so well, I kind of forced their hand a bit and I was able to run with it a bit more, which I think really helped me to stay more in a rhythm and just play more important games."' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: Hutton and Ullmark form new goalie tandem

'"Wherever I am, I'll be happy to do my best and be happy to contribute to the team," Mittelstadt, the eighth-overall pick in 2017, said. "I have high expectations for myself. I'm hard on myself so I want to come in and prove I can play and make plays at the highest level."' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: Rookies aim to make an impact

'"We've got a ton of options, we've got a ton of figuring out who goes with who and what role are they going to play" Payne said. "Guys are going to have added responsibility they're going to get excited about. Guys are going to be new and playing with new linemates, a real fresh atmosphere that if I'm coming in trying to figure my way through it I'm excited because you're … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: How will additions impact even-strength scoring?

'The Sabres will play two games at KeyBank Center during the 2018 preseason, starting with a 7 p.m. meeting with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Later that week the team will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set prices for 2018 preseason games

'"I think what's impressed us on the ice is, you see some YouTube highlights that are impressive with his 1-on-1 skills, but just a simple [play] around the net. If one option is not there, he seems to be able to find number two and number three very quickly," beamed Sabres general manager Jason Botterill pre-draft.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview: Great expectations follow Dahlin into rookie season

'The full training camp roster and schedule will be announced at a later date. All practice times are subject to change.' … [Read more...] about Training camp set to open Sept. 13