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'Games on Sabres.com can be streamed throughout the United States. Games on MSG will be televised locally in the Buffalo broadcast market.' … [Read more...] about How to watch the Sabres’ 2023 preseason games

'The Sabres were coming off a last-place finish when Granato took over in 2021. Tage Thompson had never scored 10 goals in a season, let alone 40. Rasmus Dahlin had not yet developed the confidence of a top defenseman. Alex Tuch was a member of the Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about ‘Pressure as privilege’ | Sabres embracing expectations entering 2023-24

'“I think there’s a chance (he skates in training camp),” Adams said. “I don’t think this week is likely and then we’ll kind of re-evaluate. I know he’s begging, but we’ll have to kind of take it week by week here.”' … [Read more...] about Savoie considered week to week with upper-body injury

'“I mean, these guys are both elite, young defensemen in the league,” Adams said prior to the group’s first practice at training camp. “…They're both, to me, critically important pieces of the puzzle moving forward.”' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Talks on Dahlin, Power extensions intensifying

'The Buffalo Sabres have announced their 2023 training camp roster which consists of 64 players, including 36 forwards, 21 defensemen and seven goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2023 training camp roster

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie return after combining to start 51 games in 2022-23. They are joined by 21-year-old rookie Devon Levi, who joined the Sabres at the end of March and went 5-2-0 in seven starts.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | Familiar faces, added depth at goaltender

'Last year, Samuelsson and Dahlin logged over 671 minutes in 52 games as a pair. In that time, Dahlin established new career highs in goals (15), assists (58), points (73) and plus/minus (plus-12). Power and Jokiharju became comfortable together as the usual second pair, playing just shy of 700 minutes together over the course of 60 games. Clifton and Johnson could take spots … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow on the blue line

'“He had a really good year in the American Hockey League,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said. “He got better and better as the season went on. He played huge, valuable minutes for us on a playoff run. One of our most trusted defensive players and penalty killers and physical presences. And now, the shoulder’s a little higher because he’s earned that. He knows what he did, and now … [Read more...] about Kozak a physical presence in Prospects Challenge finale

'But just as Quinn and JJ Peterka used training camp to earn NHL roster spots last fall, the coming weeks will see a crop of young players looking to make the jump – including a trio of first-round picks who made their AHL debuts last season in Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen, and Matt Savoie.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow at forward

'Rosen had a goal and an assist in Buffalo’s 4-2 Prospects Challenge win over the New Jersey Devils, which came on the heels of a one-goal, two-assist performance against Montreal on Friday. But for all his offensive exploits, it’s Rosen’s play away from the puck that has earned the attention of his coach.' … [Read more...] about Rosen’s all-around game translating to offensive success at Prospects Challenge

'Savoie and Benson excelled in transition, putting their speed and ability to capitalize on Montreal’s mistakes on full display. Filip Cederqvist complemented the duo by getting them the puck in open space, which was coach Seth Appert’s goal when putting the line together.' … [Read more...] about “Elite competitor” | Savoie scores pair of highlight-reel goals in win over Canadiens

'“You know, obviously you’re still a little nervous for the first practice, but to have a guy like Matt to play with, we kind of know how to read off each other,” Benson said. “It’s definitely helped.”' … [Read more...] about Prospects Notebook | Benson, Savoie showcasing chemistry at Sabres rookie camp

'“This Trailblazing Sign will stand as an enduring tribute to Rick Jeanneret and all that he has done for the Buffalo Sabres organization, our fans and the city of Buffalo as a whole,” said Buffalo Sabres Chief Operating Officer John Roth. “RJ forged an unbreakable bond with the city and the people of Buffalo. This gesture is one of many ways we can express our gratitude for … [Read more...] about Sabres, Buffalo Common Council to dedicate Trailblazing Sign to Rick Jeanneret

'Kulich identified added strength as an ingredient that could help him take the next step. He felt the physicality of the AHL early as a rookie and adjusted as the year wore on, scoring 17 of his 24 regular-season goals after the start of February. Rochester’s final playoff series, against a veteran and physically imposing Hershey team, only reinforced his desire to round out … [Read more...] about Prospects Notebook | Kulich embracing camp following ‘explosive’ summer

'Buffalo’s roster includes five first-round draft picks, 12 players who have signed entry-level NHL contracts with the Sabres, and seven who were part of the Rochester Americans team that made a run to the AHL’s Eastern Conference Finals last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2023 Prospects Challenge roster