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'The Buffalo Sabres have signed coach Don Granato to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. "Don's passion for the game and leadership skills have been on display since the moment we met," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "He is someone who the players have a tremendous amount of respect for, and he dedicates himself to bettering each individual … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Granato to multi-year extension

The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Mattias Samuelsson to a seven-year contract extension worth $30 million, the team announced Wednesday. Samuelsson, 22, tallied 10 assists in 42 games with the Sabres last season. He finished the year playing on the top defense pair alongside Rasmus Dahlin, a role he has maintained this fall. "I've taken huge jumps," Samuelsson said in … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Samuelsson to 7-year contract extension

'"If you think of a star player on the other team, he's the antidote," he continued. "He is an athletic beast. His mobility, agility, his size, his strength. He has a great feel for his position, a great feel for the game. So, he closes on people quick. He defends well. That'll make the other defensemen on our teams' jobs much easier."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s the antidote’ | Sabres see Samuelsson as part of long-term core

'"Now it burns a little bit differently," Okposo said recently. "The same fire is still in there for him, the stove just isn't at 700 degrees, it's at 350. And it's more of a slow burn where the meat's going to be cooked well, like it's going to be exactly the way it should be."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a slow burn’ | How Dahlin has emerged as a leader with Sabres

'Okposo and Girgensons - two frequent linemates through the years who play a hard-nosed, puck-hunting style - will be centered by Asplund, who spent recent seasons on the wing.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Sabres’ 23-man roster

'The Buffalo Sabres will produce 70 games on MSG this season with the remaining 12 games airing on ESPN+ and Hulu or TNT.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2022-23 broadcast schedule

'Crozier took over behind the Sabres bench after Punch Imlach had to step down due to health concerns in January 1972. Crozier made an immediate impact, putting Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin and Rene Robert together to form the French Connection, the greatest line in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hall of Famer Joe Crozier passes away at 93

'"We could've named him captain a long time ago," Granato said. "It's way better for all fans and for people to actually see what we saw was going to happen with him. Rather than try to appoint a guy right away, I think everybody now has seen enough of Kyle to realize that this is the right move for our organization. That I'm real proud of."' … [Read more...] about Okposo, newly appointed as captain, returns to practice

'Forward Riley Sheahan will start the season on injured reserve. Forward Matej Pekar has been placed on the non-roster injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2022-23 opening night roster

'"It's left a really special place in my heart where I want this place to succeed," Okposo said. "I want the Sabres to succeed. I know how difficult it's been at times for sports fans in this city and for the people in this city because so much of life is connected to the Bills and the Sabres. And I feel that every day, especially when I'm here in the summer and even in the … [Read more...] about Okposo named Sabres captain

'The Sabres did not ice their full roster for the game, playing without four of their top defensemen in Rasmus Dahlin, Henri Jokiharju, Owen Power, and Mattias Samuelsson as well as their top two returning goal scorers in Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner, among others.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop preseason finale in Pittsburgh

'Dryden joined the Sabres during the team's inaugural season in 1970-71. He went on to play 122 games over four seasons with the organization, including the first two playoff contests in franchise history against the Montreal Canadiens in 1973.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mourn the loss of former goaltender Dave Dryden

'"He's a real positive influence for other guys that makes our guys compete harder in practice, which helps them compete better in a game. And he pays attention to detail. So, beyond just the obvious we would see in an NHL game, there's much more depth to why he's a valuable player for us."' … [Read more...] about Practice Takeaways | Anderson’s outlook, Hinostroza’s energy and more

'Fitzgerald missed one practice and Tuesday's meeting with Carolina due to an injury.' … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald returns to practice with Sabres

'"It was awesome," Hinostroza said in regard to Thompson's response. "I think it just speaks on our team. Everyone on this team would do that for each other. I didn't see that guy coming, big hit, and Tommer jumps right in and fights him.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Cozens lead Sabres in preseason win over Carolina