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'The Sabres converted on 25% of power plays over the final 28 games of last season. With mostly the same units back, they have gone 0 for 8 through the first two games. Even with a 5-on-3 advantage for 24 seconds on Saturday, the Sabres couldn’t finish from in-tight.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres show competitive spirit, Comrie solid, power play struggling

'“You see that crowd and you just want to basically run through a wall,” Dahlin said. “We love having them here. We’re gonna keep winning so they stay. We’re very happy about it.”' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres’ youth, experience contribute to crowd-pleasing win in opener

'“A year ago, we were pretty quiet with only about 3,000 fans next door. Now with having doors wide open and no regulations to follow, we are seeing more traffic,” Melissa Gromlovits, general manager of The Draft Room, said. “Fans here for the tailgate experience they get to sit with everybody if they didn’t get to go to the game. We’ve got the music going. We’ve got all the … [Read more...] about Downtown restaurants welcome Sabres fans back on opening night

'aking a jump from 75 points to 90 and giving the fans meaningful hockey to watch in the final month of the season would be a huge step in the right direction. When I look at the teams that finished ahead of them in the playoff standings last season I don’t think they have done enough to jump over them and take a postseason spot.' … [Read more...] about Will the Sabres make the playoffs this season?

'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