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'"We're 0-2 to start, but I don't see it as any bad thing at all," said Granato during his Tuesday appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "We've shown massive growth since a year ago. I think it's just a matter of time before we get in sync here and get moving."' … [Read more...] about Granato looks to unlock offensive depth

'The Sabres opened against two very defensive teams that like to clog up the neutral zone. The veteran winger says there’s still a lot of hockey to be played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to get top-two lines going

'With 6:20 to go in regulation, the Islanders found the scoresheet again. A controversial play saw forward Casey Cizikas re-direct a point shot with what was a deflection dangerously close to being a high-stick. The Sabres challenged the play, but instead for offside. The call on the ice stood upon further review.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short against Islanders

'I’m not for one second saying the referees lost this game for the Sabres, but some bad mistakes by the refs could’ve changed the score.' … [Read more...] about A bad start and some missed calls led to another Sabres loss

'“Get the puck in deep, we’ve got to come with speed more because the neutral zone was a challenge yesterday, so we’ve just got to keep it more simple and we’ve got to play more north/south hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Dahlin knows how they can do better against the Islanders

'JJ Peterka was able to capitalize on a second chance opportunity in the offensive zone for the Sabres' first goal of the season to trim the deficit to 3-1. Peterka's goal came after Owen Power took the initial shot that was blocked and went right to the forward.' … [Read more...] about Rangers too much for Sabres on opening night

'Tage Thompson is a good example of how things went for Buffalo on Thursday. He had three shots on goal in the game, had three shot attempts blocked, and missed the net on another three shot attempts.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres run into shot blocking machine in Rangers

'"We want to have tough decisions," said Adams on Thursday after inking Power to his new contract extension. "You're putting a puzzle together, you're planning long-term, but you also have to look short-term and how you can win hockey games now. So to have those pillars in place, foundational pieces that are here for a long time is a big help as we plan this out."' … [Read more...] about Adams excited to lock in core pieces for long-term

'According to CapFriendly, Power will have a five-team no-trade list in Years 6 and 7 of his new contract that kicks in at the start of next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Owen Power with seven-year contract extension worth $58.45 million

'Getting back to Krebs and his role, he, once again, will be between Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons. That line was one of the best defensive lines in the National Hockey League last season, and they spent a lot of time in the offensive zone thanks to their forechecking abilities.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs knows, embraces role with Sabres

'Roth served as D’Angelo’s boss.' … [Read more...] about John Roth out as Sabres’, Bills’ executive vice president

'Devon Levi plays 60 games, finishes top-10 in goalie stats.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2023-24 Sabres season

'It’s amazing to watch Benson because at 18, he plays a 200-foot game. Granato said he has to if he wants to play here, “He would not be in the position he’s in on our roster if he, I mean he can be prolific as anybody offensively, but if he didn’t have it with defensive instincts and positionally pretty sound, he wouldn’t be on the roster right now and that’s usually why … [Read more...] about Zach Benson keeping things in perspective after making Sabres roster

'"Talking a couple of years ago about learning or growth. This now is more of evolving. I think we're good enough but that doesn't mean you're going to come out win you've got to evolve and learn how to win as a group. We've added new players, they're still getting on the same page. We have a lot of anxiety and our guys absolutely love Buffalo. They feel that they're on the … [Read more...] about Granato knows Buffalo is on cusp of something great

'With an average annual value (AAV) of $11 million per-season, it will make Dahlin, along with Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings, the second-highest paid defensemen in the NHL. Erik Karlsson of the Pittsburgh Penguins makes this highest AAV in the league at $11.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Rasmus Dahlin to eight-year, $88 million extension