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'“We needed a good response from our last game,” O’Reilly told reporters after Sunday’s win. “I thought we were much more consistent tonight and you know, we just supported each other better and we made plays. That’s the hockey we have to establish right away. It’s a big road trip and it’s nice to start off like that.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly stepping up for Sabres early in season

'In his first game wearing a Sabres sweater Kyle Okposo was paired on a line with Sam Reinhart and Ryan O’Reilly. It only took two shifts for Okposo to get on the scoresheet — finishing off a perfect pass from Sam Reinhart in the first period to get the Sabres first of the night.' … [Read more...] about 5 observations: Sabres 6-2 win over Oilers

'Kane's injury was the second high-profile injury in as many days for Buffalo. The day before the season, Jack Eichel went down in the last 10 minutes of practice. There's no timeline on his return, and he says he won't return until he's 100%"' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane has 3 cracked ribs, will be out for weeks

'Eichel admits the timing of his injury was what makes it so tough but he says injuries are part of the game. Now, Eichel's focus shifts to how he handles his ankle and eventually how he returns.' … [Read more...] about Eichel not rushing back, will return when 100%

'Slow might be an understatement. The first 15 minutes of the first period were quite simply a mess. The Sabres only registered one shot and couldn’t get anything going.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres 4-1 loss to Canadiens

'Eichel was working on a power play drill when he got hurt.' … [Read more...] about Eichel screams as he hits the ice with an injury during Wednesday morning’s practice

'You can’t replace Jack Eichel – but why not give Derek Grant a shot to start the season with Evander Kane and Sam Reinhart? The Buffalo Sabres and head coach Dan Bylsma could approach a potential long-term injury several different ways – but Derek Grant makes sense to me.' … [Read more...] about Sabres options If Eichel injury is long-term

'Rasmus Ristolainen is a good young defender and an important piece of the Sabres organization moving forward. He has shown a lot of offensive upside – but still needs to improve in his own end.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Ristolainen agree to six-year-deal

'The two biggest surprises are Derek Grant and Hudson Fasching – but both have earned their way onto the Sabres roster.' … [Read more...] about Projecting the Sabres opening night lineup

'Evander Kane is a talented player but his first year with the Sabres didn’t go according to plan. Assuming he has a more under the radar season, I have lofty expectations for Kane. I don’t know if he’ll be the 30-goal-scorer Sabres fans were hoping he would be – But there’s no reason to think he can’t flirt with that number and score 25 goals consistently.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 6 LW Evander Kane

'This season, Ennis needs to keep it simple. He’s playing with two incredibly talented players. If he doesn’t try to do too much offensively the goals and assists should come.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 7 LW Tyler Ennis

'McCabe is a rising star. In a few years he should be the Sabres second best defenseman and will likely be signing a new, long-term contract. In 2016 I’d like to see McCabe contribute more offensively, but he doesn’t need to put up huge numbers for the season to be considered a step in the right direction.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 8 D Jake McCabe

'I fully expect Kulikov to be paired with Ristolainen in the starting lineup sometime soon. ' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 9 D Dmitry Kulikov

'A few of the highlights include a "Broadway Polish Platter," a "Beef on Weck Burger" and a "Westside Steak Sandwich."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres debut new menu

'I think Nylander will end up in Rochester this season. Over the summer he signed an entry-level contract with the Sabres but is eligible to play in the American Hockey League (AHL) because he was technically on loan to Mississauga (CHL) last season. I think Toronto has handled Alex’s brother Willie very well, and he’s become quite the hockey player. If the Sabres do something … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 10 Alex Nylander