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'The one negative is faceoffs. He won just one-of-11 draws. Cozens really has a long ways to go when it comes to that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens shines in Toronto

'Ralph Krueger likes what he’s seen so far from the youngster, “I’ve talked about the aggressive defense that we’d like to play and it doesn’t mean always running over everybody wildly without any type of plan. It’s structured kind of pressure on the other team and players like Will are really helpful to bring that into fruition here and I think we’re way, way further ahead … [Read more...] about Borgen relishing his opportunity with the Sabres

'The team also announced on Thursday that forward Scott Wilson and Casey Fitzgerald are both day-to-day with lower body injuries suffered during Tuesday's game in Columbus. Wilson did not finish contest after just 7:13 of ice-time, while Fitzgerald was able to skate in 19:23 of action.' … [Read more...] about Montour to miss the remainder of the preseason

'Linus Ullmark thinks the mental part of the game takes more of a toll than the physical part Hutton said, “I think it can be a little bit of both. I think as you get older you do a good job of the physical side of it, but sometimes in the dog days of the season, there’s not a lot of light in the schedule and you’re going all the time, so that’s when you have to manage the … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ goalies strive to be better this season

'With 6:17 to play in the middle stanza, Jake McCabe got the Sabres on the scoreboard with his first goal of the preseason. His shot from the high slot beat Kivlenieks and the game was evened at a goal apiece courtesy of the defenseman's tally.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer first preseason loss to Blue Jackets, 4-1

'None of the youngsters made a statement in this game, but many will get more chances. The team has Wednesday off and lines will be different when they return on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about One bad preseason game doesn’t make or break a player

'Despite being out-shot 37-9 through two periods, and eventually 45-13 in regulation, Pittsburgh did not roll over in the third as they rallied for three unanswered goals on four third-period shots to force overtime. Sam Lafferty, Adam Johnson and Ryan Haggerty all scored goals against Johansson in succession in the final period of regulation as the Sabres suddenly had no … [Read more...] about Eichel plays hero in 5-4 preseason win over Penguins

'I thought the Sabres best player by far was Tage Thompson. He was around the net all night long and was using the size and strength he put on over the summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Thompson has shown early improvement

'You can tell Mittelstadt is in better shape just by looking at him and watching him on the ice. In the first three days of training camp he’s looked quicker on the ice. Mittelstadt really put in the work in, “I’ve come in with a fresh mindset and it was a big summer for me. I focused on some conditioning stuff and getting stronger and leaning out a little bit, so I’ve come in … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt in better shape for season No. 2

'Vesey is very good friends with Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues. All three train together in Boston. Vesey said he’s been teammates with another Sabre too, “It’s always good, I’m more of a quiet guy, but having a couple of familiar faces and me and Jake McCabe played World Juniors together, so I have some familiarity with those three that always makes things a little easier.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vesey enjoys having Eichel as a teammate

'Johansson played seven seasons in Washington before going to New Jersey for most of two years. He was traded to Boston for 10 games and a long playoff run. Johansson said it was new coach Ralph Krueger that convinced him to become a Sabre, “Especially talking to Ralph I felt like he’s got good ideas, good values and I think that was something that got me to sign here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson feels he can add veteran leadership

'However, a number of prospects for the Sabres put up strong efforts at this year's tournament that will still give people optimism for the future in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Still plenty of optimism within Sabres’ prospect depth

'It seems like the Sabres have added to their bottom nine forwards. It’s obvious they need more production from there and Eichel said, “It’s great, you add a guy like Marcus Johansson, he had a heck of a playoff, he’s a veteran in the league and you can say the same for Colin Miller, somebody who has been to the Cup Finals, he’s been on a couple of good runs with Vegas and he’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel thinks Krueger is being well received

'Ristolainen was asked if he expects to be here next week or next month and he said, “I can’t control that so I don’t need to really worry about it, I’m here now and I guess I will be here tomorrow. I’m ready to work.” Ristolainen added, “I’m not a guesser so I live in the moment and go day-by-day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen not worried about being traded

'A total of 52 players will take part in this year's training camp, with the first on-ice practice coming on Friday at KeyBank Center. The roster will need to be cut down to 23 players just before the start of the season on Thursday, October 3 when the Sabres take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce training camp roster