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'I think Bailey, Hudson Fasching, Derek Grant and Nick Baptiste are the front-runners when it comes to the young guys trying to make the roster. The last few weeks Baptiste has looked great but I think the Sabres would still lean towards Bailey or Fasching because of their size. Both showed flashes during their stints in Buffalo last season and can provide some physicality. … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 13 RW Justin Bailey

'Robin Lehner’s health was maybe the Sabres biggest question of the offseason, and on Tuesday, he looked just fine.' … [Read more...] about 5 observations from Sabres 3-2 win over Senators

'The Sabres scored halfway through the first period on a Zemgus Girgensons goal but couldn’t find the back of the net again. A late high-sticking penalty by Evander Kane ultimately cost the Sabres — Minnesota’s Jason Zucker scored on a rocket while on the power play with 4.6 seconds left. The score is one Sabres fans won’t be happy with, but there’s plenty of positives that can … [Read more...] about 5 observations from Sabres 2-1 loss to Wild

'The 21-year-old defenseman is a restricted free agent going into the 2016 season and is looking for a new deal. In 2015, Ristolainen had his best professional season with the Sabres -- at least offensively. He finished with nine goals, 32 assists, and 41 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen hasn’t reported to camp just yet

'With about 20 minutes left in the final session of Saturday’s practice Jake McCabe showed he’s for real.' … [Read more...] about 5 Sabres training camp observations: Day 2

'Cole Schneider: Day 1 MVP.' … [Read more...] about 5 Sabres training camp observations: Day 1

'"I would hope he wants to stay a little more low profile around things. You know on the ice, I think he can give us a certain dimension that we need and that we want -- for a teammate to come in and work hard, the way he does, and play the way he does."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane keeping focus on hockey

'“There is no new system, there is no new style of play, everybody knows it and everybody knows what’s expected of them,” Gionta said. “That’s where coming out of camp we kind of want to pick up -- where we left off the second half of last year. With the success we had down the stretch we want want to get back to that as quickly as we can.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres open camp with playoff or bust mindset

'We're still waiting for the details on exactly how he died.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alum Richie Dunn dies at age 59

'There's no denying that Fasching and Justin Bailey are promising Sabres prospects, but everyone ranks the two players differently. Some believe Fasching has more upside, others think Bailey. Admittedly, I think it's a toss-up. Fasching looked like a man amongst boys at Sabres Development Camp earlier in the summer, but Bailey looked like the better player at the Sabres … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 13 RW Hudson Fasching

'Girgensons is too good to play on the Sabres fourth line, but not good enough to play with the Sabres best forwards on a regular basis. It’s a tough position to be in. If Girgensons produces more offensively, and I think he will, then maybe he’ll get some time with players like Jack Eichel and Ryan O’Reilly on a more regular basis. I think Girgensons is closer to the player we … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 14 – C Zemgus Girgensons

'Buffalo gave up three goals in the first but finally got a goal from Justin Bailey just minutes into the second period. The Bruins responded later in the second period making it 4-1. That remained the score until the final minutes of the third when Sabres 2016 first round pick Alexander Nylander scored the Sabres second goal on the power-play. Nylander’s goal was followed by … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bailey looks solid in loss to Bruins

'The jump to the National Hockey League for a 19-year-old defenseman might be a little unrealistic, but Guhle has talent. This year Guhle looks bigger and stronger than he did last season and more responsible in his own end. While the improvements are noticeable, another year in juniors could do a lot for the development of Guhle -- but his fate won’t be determined until … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 15 – D Brendan Guhle

'"Well it was really important. Anytime you're in front of Sabres brass and they're watching its important to show what you can do," Baptiste said. "I thought I did that tonight and hopefully I can continue that throughout camp."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Baptiste shines in prospect game

'This is a big year for Larsson. I think he’s the perfect example of a player too good to play on a typical NHL fourth line but not good enough to play regularly in a top six role.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 16 – C Johan Larsson