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'“I thought they had a great night,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I mean, it's like a running game in football. They got the puck down low, they hung on to it. [The Penguins] couldn't take the puck away from them. They made five or six great plays for scoring opportunities. But the puck possession was, I think, something that can wear a team down.”' … [Read more...] about Peterka’s hat trick, the Lafferty line’s debut, and more takeaways from the preseason opener

'Buffalo’s training camp roster now consists of 57 players, including 31 forwards, 20 defensemen, and six goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Miedema, Leenders to junior clubs

'“His motor is really good, his hockey IQ is really good, he’s got a lot of puck savvy,” Ruff said. “He’s got everything.”' … [Read more...] about Day 3 Notebook | Benson impresses during intrasquad scrimmage

'“[He’s] doing well,” Ruff said. “Just will probably miss a couple days of practice. So, nothing too serious.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin to miss ‘a few days’ following injury

'“He's got everything. He's got size. He's got a great shot. I watched a lot of the goals he scored last year. I think the ceiling is high for him when it comes to offense and defense. He's got the tools to get himself in the right place to score. And he's got great tools to help defend.”' … [Read more...] about Day 2 Notebook | Cozens talks all-situations role, Malenstyn reflects on trade

'“It was just one of those things, he was passing the puck and something happened,” Ruff said. “So, you know, [as] precaution, got him off. He’s going to get looked at and then we’ll find out what’s going on.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin being evaluated after exiting Wednesday’s practice

'The Sabres went to work with a long, demanding practice session to open camp, making good on the message Ruff and general manager Kevyn Adams imparted on players when they reported for physicals and their first day of meetings on Tuesday. Players were told to view the first days of practice not as the start of camp, but as the start of the season.' … [Read more...] about Day 1 Notebook | Sabres set tone with competitive practice on Ruff’s first day

'"You put that together and I think we have a hungry group. I think we have a group that’s hungry to be challenged and pushed. I reminded them yesterday that when you use words like accountability, structure, looking for clarity and looking for more competitive, hard practices, they’re going to get it. It’s one thing to say it, now we have to back it up and do it.”' … [Read more...] about Top quotes from Day 1 of Sabres training camp

'“I love coming to the rink every day,” he said. “I love Buffalo, the city. I'm gonna have my first kid here and everything like that. Buffalo is home and it's exciting.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Krebs to 2-year contract

'“The third game was my best game,” Rosen said. “I think I did better in the decision-making with the puck. I think in the first two I was little bit lazy in making plays that I don’t want to do. It’s the first three games of the season and I wanted to get into it, and I think I did.”' … [Read more...] about Rosen, Kulich look to carry momentum from Prospects Challenge finale into camp

'“At the end of the day, I’m really happy to be here,” Tullio said. “It’s a new start for myself ... I’m looking to really get my foot in the door here and I really feel like this is a place where I can kickstart my career."' … [Read more...] about Tullio embracing opportunity with Sabres following offseason trade

'Kulich was an offensive standout with two goals and an assist in the Sabres’ 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, their first of three games at the annual Prospects Challenge inside LECOM Harborcenter. He also served as a tone-setter through his work ethic and relentlessness on the forecheck.' … [Read more...] about Kulich leads way with offense, tenacity in Prospects Challenge win

'The Buffalo Sabres’ preseason game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, Sept. 23 at KeyBank Center has been moved to a 5 p.m. start. The game was previously scheduled for 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preseason game vs. Blue Jackets moved to 5 p.m. start

'“We are proud to reignite our partnership with Tops Friendly Markets,” Buffalo Sabres Chief Operating Officer Pete Guelli said. “Our partnership extends far beyond business and it is a collaboration rooted in decades of shared history and community values. Tops is a vital part of Buffalo’s fabric and their unwavering commitment to our city perfectly complements the values of … [Read more...] about Tops Friendly Markets named Official Grocer of the Buffalo Sabres

'“It’s a process, it takes time,” Prospal said. “It’s very beneficial in my mind for each prospect to start in the American Hockey League because it’s a man’s game, it’s a fast league, it’s a heavy league.”' … [Read more...] about Kulich feeling benefits of added strength entering 3rd Sabres camp