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'“It was huge. I wanted to pick up right where I left off. I had a really good summer and just wanted to continue building on that,” Savoie said. “I was playing with really good linemates, and the coaching staff gave me really good opportunities. So yeah, it was good.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Savoie taking things day by day as he returns to practice with Sabres

'Tuch deflected a Rasmus Dahlin shot to break a 4-4 tie with 7:12 remaining in the third period, then turned in a dominant effort on an end-to-end rush to score an empty-net goal and seal a 6-4 victory for the Sabres inside Scotiabank Arena.' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores twice in 3rd period as Sabres win back-and-forth affair in Toronto

'“We could have scored but let’s face it, we didn’t play the way we needed to play. It starts with playing faster and more direct and we were not direct enough, and that was the difference in the game,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome early deficit in loss to Flyers

'The Sabres are currently ranked fifth in the NHL in penalty-kill percentage (90.0) after killing off 36 penalties, the second-most in the league.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | A look at the Sabres’ top storylines 10 games into the season

'Rousek, 24, has six points (2+4) in eight games with Rochester this season. He played the first two games of his NHL career for the Sabres last season and tallied a goal and an assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Rousek from Amerks

'“It wasn’t our best game, but it’s tough to get two points in this league so any time you can get a win, you’re going to take it,” Biro said.' … [Read more...] about Biro scores 1st NHL goal, adds empty-netter in win over Flyers

'The 25-year-old was on the coaching staff’s radar for a call-up opportunity last season, but a lower-body injury Biro sustained prevented it from coming to fruition. Despite ending the 2022-23 campaign early due to the injury, the forward was voted the Most Valuable Player by his Rochester Americans teammates after tallying 51 points (16+35) in 49 games and representing … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres recall Biro from Amerks, Levi returns to practice

'“He’s a guy that you feel good when you call his name to put him out for a shift,” Rochester coach Seth Appert told reporters following Savoie’s season debut last Wednesday. “Because whether the shift is great or it’s just OK, he’s gonna play the right way, he’s gonna play fast, he’s gonna be competitive, he’s gonna hunt pucks and try to be an honest, winning hockey player.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Pipeline | Savoie has 3 points in 3 games during Rochester conditioning assignment

'“We needed to have a game like that, and it just happened to be against one of the top teams in the league,” Johnson said. "So, I think that’s a good measuring stick for us. I mean, that’s a team that knows how to win, that’s won, and it’s one of the top teams in the league. “So regardless of who we played, we needed to have a game like that but to have it against a team like … [Read more...] about ‘A new standard’ | Sabres play to identity as Luukkonen shuts out Avalanche

'“He had an MRI first thing this morning. Looks like he’s going to miss some time,” Adams said. “You know, you’ve got to see over the next couple days how it settles down and everything, but he’ll be in that situation where it’s probably at least a few weeks. But like I said, you won’t know until the first 48 hours and you kind of get more information. But that’s what it looks … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Comrie to miss time with lower-body injury, Clifton suspended two games

'The Sabres erased two deficits following the injury to Comrie before Erik Haula scored on a deflection for the Devils with 5:43 remaining in the third period, the final blow in what was an eventful game between two of the NHL’s highest-scoring teams from last season.' … [Read more...] about Comrie exits loss to Devils with lower-body injury

'“… When he’s free, his hockey sense combined with his compete, are the two striking attributes that factor into his good start. He’s got incredible hockey sense. … So, you see both hockey sense and compete and he’s in the flow now. He’s in a groove now and I don’t think he was in that through training camp.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Dahlin’s hockey sense on full display through first 7 games

'“It was a great effort. Very pleased with the game itself overall, but emotions got high late. I thought our guys fought very hard for each other and that was awesome to see,” Granato said. “I thought the effort was outstanding by us and the determination for a win was there.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson records 3 points in 6-4 win over Senators

'“This team and this group will score,” Granato said. “Yeah, it’s frustrating tonight. You had numerous chances that they didn’t convert on. But I do think, as I said, when you’re struggling to score, go to the net more. Be willing to score maybe the ugly one, the grittier one. And that’s how you resolve it.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores lone goal for Sabres in loss to Canadiens

'Savoie sustained an upper-body injury during the opening shift of Buffalo’s Prospects Challenge finale against Pittsburgh on Sept. 18. He started the regular season on injured reserve and has been practicing with the Sabres since Oct. 6.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Savoie to Rochester on conditioning loan