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'The Sabres' road trip features four games spanning eight days on the West Coast. Following their meeting with the Oilers, the Sabres stay in Alberta to play the Flames on Thursday, then finish the Western Canada portion of the trip in Vancouver on Saturday. After that, it's back over the border to conclude the trip in Seattle on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres ready for season’s longest road trip

'Pekar did not participate in training camp due to an injury and was placed on the team's non-roster injured reserve at the start of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Pekar to Rochester

'The Sabres' comeback effort ultimately fell short, but the response to adversity was reason for encouragement. Buffalo weathered a first-period push from Florida, answered quickly after falling behind 2-1 and 4-2, and answered when the Panthers engaged physically.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Granato lauds Sabres’ response in loss to Panthers

'The numbers support that assessment. Shot attempts were 13-7 in favor of the Sabres when Bryson was on the ice at 5-on-5 - a 65-percent share, which led Sabres defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Bryson, Lyubushkin provided stability in season-opening win

'"You see that crowd and you just want to basically run through a wall," Rasmus Dahlin said. "We love having them here. We're gonna keep winning so they stay. We're very happy about it."' … [Read more...] about ‘Pure joy’ | Peterka nets 1st NHL goal in opening night victory

'He was drafted twice, claimed off waivers three times, and three times he found new homes via free agency.' … [Read more...] about Anderson set to embark on 20th NHL season

'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