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'The team revealed its captain group for the 2022-23 season, which includes forward Zemgus Girgensons and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin as alternates, in a social media graphic on Saturday. Okposo, Girgensons and Dahlin each wore the “A” on their sweaters last season, as the Sabres did not have a captain after stripping the “C” from Jack Eichel during training camp.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres select Kyle Okposo as captain

'In 1971, Dryden had a memorable matchup with the Montreal Canadiens, as Dave and Ken became the first brothers to play in goal for opposing teams. Dave wore his Sabres sweater during the on-ice ceremony for Ken’s number retirement at the Belle Centre in 2007.' … [Read more...] about Dave Dryden, Sabres inaugural season goaltender, mask innovator, dies at 81

'The Sabres haven’t made the playoffs since the 2010-11 season, when Jeff Skinner won the Calder Trophy as the league’s Rookie of the Year and Chris Osgood was still in the league. Prior to the current drought, the longest the Sabres had ever gone without making the playoffs was three seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff drought now America’s second-longest

'Higher paid attendance for the preseason indicates a similar uptick in season-ticket sales. It is evidence that the Sabres’ strong finish to last season, along with good vibes about the culture being fostered by general manager Kevyn Adams and Granato, will juice the crowds. Relaxed pandemic restrictions also help in that regard, particularly when it comes to Canadian fans … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Prospects help Sabres entertain home crowd in exhibition win

'Though his rebuilding job is far from complete, the contract extension is an indication that ownership believes he has the franchise pointed in the right direction.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward GM Kevyn Adams with multi-year contract extension

'The actual design of the jersey, however, was not yet released.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce dates for Red and Black jerseys in 2022-23

'Thompson scored 38 goals and notched 30 assists in 78 games last season with the Sabres. His 2021-22 single-season goal tally was surpassed just once in the past decade — by Jeff Skinner in the 2018-19 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Thompson agree to 7-year extension

'Of the 796 games comprising his time in the NHL, Miller started in 772 of them. With the Sabres, he played in more games than any other goaltender, at 540. Not only that, he also leads the franchise in saves with 14,847. And throughout his NHL career, he had more than 21,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce night of Ryan Miller jersey retirement

'“He’s more hard nosed, we can use him in penalty kill situations, but he’s probably more physical than the rest of the group and I think he’ll push guys in that group to be more physical and I think our young guys will actually learn to pick up some of his traits,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Ilya Lyubushkin adds physicality to young defense corps

'A local office technology company is coming to the rescue after new Sabres defenseman Jeremy Davies printed and signed his contract at a Staples, according to a post on his girlfriend’s TikTok account from late last week.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo office company gives printer to Sabres player who signed contract at Staples

'The Sabres and Victor Olofsson agreed to a two-year contract that will pay the two-time 20-goal scorer an average annual value of $4.75 million, the team announced.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add G Comrie and D-men; re-sign Victor Olofsson

'Johnson and Portillo both addressed the media after the first day of camp, and didn’t shut the door on possibly signing with the Sabres. Johnson is weighing whether to sign with the Sabres or go back to the University of Minnesota for his senior year.' … [Read more...] about Johnson, Portillo discuss future at Sabres development camp

'The Buffalo Sabres announced their roster for this week’s 2022 Development Camp on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Development Camp roster

'“There’s a chance you’re getting just as good a player at nine as you’re getting at four or five,” Forton said. “I think it’s pretty deep right down to 20, 25, 30 on our list. I think it’s a really good draft.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres face multiple options with three first round picks

'“I have a lot of respect for Craig,” GM Kevyn Adams said Thursday. “Not just the career he’s had, but the way he handles himself professionally. I think he had a big influence in our locker room in terms of being a player that’s done a lot in this league, but also a player who gets up every day and works to get better and takes care of himself.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign G Craig Anderson, doubling his salary