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'"It's a long week," Housley said. "I thought it was a good time to push the pace yesterday, a little bit more compete in our practice which I like to implement more when it allows it because I think it's good to be competitive when there's points on the line.' … [Read more...] about Under Housley, Sabres are looking to practice like they play

'"I think his attitude is infectious, and he's got to play like he has the last two games," Housley said. "He's got to be up in the forecheck. Everybody can compete in their own way. I know he's a smaller guy but he gets on pucks and finds a way to win puck battles."' … [Read more...] about Griffith earned roster spot with strong showing against New York

'The team also announced that defenseman Cody Goloubef has been released from his professional tryout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim camp roster by 4 players

'"In the first two periods I just thought we passed up way too many opportunities to shoot the puck," Housley said. "We had that mindset last game and we got away from that. When you're playing a good, defensive team that collapses to their net, that's the only way we're going to change defenses and we addressed that after the game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres will look to clean up execution following loss in preseason finale

'The Sabres now have 31 players (18 forwards, 11 defensemen and two goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Ullmark to Rochester

'"He was pretty happy, pretty emotional," Nolan said. "[Buffalo] has kind of shaped our lives. My brother met his wife down in this area, I have my friends and family in this area. Buffalo's been nothing but good to our family and I guess the third time is the charm for the Nolan family here."' … [Read more...] about Nolan believes he has more to give with Sabres

'The Sabres now have 32 players (18 forwards, 11 defensemen and three goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Baptiste to Rochester

'"I just liked the way we competed tonight," Housley said. "We've been talking about shot mentality but 42 shots is a lot of rubber towards their net. I thought we took a big step forward tonight."' … [Read more...] about Housley sees plenty to build on in loss to Penguins

'"If I can play all three preseason games, I'll play them all," Deslauriers said. "I missed so much time last year from an injury and after, just being a healthy scratch, it was probably one of the worst feelings I've had."' … [Read more...] about Deslauriers seeking to prove himself against Penguins

'"We're happy to bring Jordan into the mix," said Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill. "His size and speed, along with his experience with such a successful organization like the Kings, make him an asset to the organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Nolan off waivers

'"I think Phil's done a really good job of keeping things open, keeping the dialogue open with everybody, keeping things short and sweet and to the point," Kane said. "I think that makes it real easy, when everybody understands what's going on and what the goal is."' … [Read more...] about Kane impressing with pace, work ethic at Sabres camp

'Jack Eichel was back between Evander Kane and Jason Pominville at practice on Monday, reuniting a line that was responsible for three goals against Pittsburgh last Tuesday, while Ryan O'Reilly returned to a line with Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo on his flanks.' … [Read more...] about With two preseason games remaining, Sabres top lines taking shape

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forwards Kyle Criscuolo , Hudson Fasching and C.J. Smith, as well as defenseman Brendan Guhle , to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 4 more players to Amerks

'"I thought our guys competed real hard," Housley said. "When you're implementing new systems, and I know we talked about it, it does take time. And I'm not giving anybody a break here, because they've got to be accountable to the work they put into it."' … [Read more...] about Housley looking for ‘shot mentality’ following loss to Leafs

' The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forwards Eric Cornel , Vaclav Karabacek , Stevie Moses and Kevin Porter , defensemen Brycen Martin , Casey Nelson and Devante Stephens , and goaltenders Jason Kasdorf , Jonas Johansson and Adam Wilcox to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 10 to Rochester