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Riley Stillman - Waived for AHL demotion Stillman was put on waivers Saturday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Rochester.

Impact Stillman chipped in one goal, seven assists, 37 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and 81 hits in 50 games between Vancouver and Buffalo last season. If he clears the waiver process, he will begin the 2023-24 campaign in the minors.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kale Clague - Placed on waivers Clague was placed on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to the AHL on Saturday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Impact Clague resigned with Buffalo this offseason after tallying four assists in 33 games last year. If he clears waivers, the 25-year-old blueliner will likely begin the 2023-24 campaign as a depth option with AHL Rochester.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Biro - Waived Saturday Biro was waived Saturday to be sent down to AHL Rochester.

Impact Biro racked up 16 goals and 51 points in 49 AHL games last season. If he goes unclaimed, he could spend most, if not all, of the 2023-24 campaign with Rochester again.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Pre-Season Highlights | Penguins vs. Sabres - October 6, 2023

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Erik Johnson - In lineup Friday Johnson (lower body) is set to play in the Sabres' preseason finale versus the Penguins.

Impact Johnson was banged up in the middle of the week, but the Sabres took a cautious approach. His presence in the preseason finale suggests he'll be fine for a third-pairing role when the Sabres open the regular season Thursday versus the Rangers.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Cozens - Good to go Cozens (undisclosed) will play Friday versus the Penguins, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Cozens was sore after practice Wednesday and didn't play versus Columbus. The 22-year-old is now back in action and ready to center the second line in the Sabres' last preseason contest. He'll likely be in that role and on the first power-play unit when the puck drops versus the Rangers on Thursday.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"It Was a Disjointed Game" | Don Granato After Preseason Loss to Columbus

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

"You Always Have to Fight for Your Spot" | Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen After Preseason Matchup

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

It's going to be a good winter in Buffalo The Sabres look poised to be indisputably real this season

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Sabres depth chart projection: How Zach Benson changes the picture It’s tough to picture the Sabres roster without Benson on it at this point. Here's what the depth chart could look like on opening night.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dylan Cozens - Sitting out Wednesday Cozens (undisclosed) was sore after Wednesday's morning skate and won't play versus the Blue Jackets, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact It doesn't seem to be a significant injury at this time, but the Sabres will be cautious with one of their top centers. Cozens could be available for Friday's preseason finale versus the Penguins or Buffalo's Opening Night game next Thursday versus the Rangers.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Murray - Placed on waivers Murray was put on waivers by Buffalo on Wednesday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Impact Murray recorded 23 goals and 49 points in 71 contests with AHL Rochester in 2022-23. He will likely be sent to Rochester if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Johnson - Aggravates lower-body injury Johnson aggravated a lower-body injury and will miss Wednesday's preseason contest versus Columbus as a result, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Johnson wanted to play through the injury, but Sabres coach Don Granato felt it was better to give him the night off. With the 35-year-old defenseman out of the lineup, Henri Jokiharju will dress for Wednesday's exhibition game instead.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Savoie - Misses Wednesday's practice Savoie (shoulder) didn't participate in Wednesday's morning skate, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Savoie hasn't practiced with the Sabres at all during training camp due to a shoulder injury. He had 38 goals and 95 points in 62 contests with WHL Winnipeg in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Zak MacMillan - CBJ P6 v Buffalo Sabres ++ NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Will Chilliwack's Zach Benson stick with the Buffalo Sabres full-time as an 18-year-old? The Chilliwack product was supposed to be playing in nearby Langley on Sunday for the Wenatchee Wild against the Vancouver Giants.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Sabres and Senators may shake up Atlantic Division pecking order long dominated by Bruins, Tampa Bay

A long-awaited shakeup of the Atlantic Division's traditional pecking order might finally be approaching with young, retooled teams such as Buffalo and Ottawa finally appearing set...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sabres embracing expectations of finally being in position to snap 12-season playoff drought Rasmus Dahlin and the Sabres aren't running away from rising expectations in Buffalo that the team is finally ready to contend and end the t...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Jeremy Davies - Hits waivers Davies was placed on waiver Sunday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.

Impact Davies collected 11 goals, 23 points and 90 PIM over 66 games with AHL Rochester last campaign. He also played in one contest with the Sabres in 2022-23, logging just 8:33 of ice time versus Arizona on Dec. 17.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Cecconi - Lands on waivers Cecconi was placed on waivers Sunday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.

Impact Cecconi re-signed with the Sabres on a two-way deal after joining the Buffalo organization via trade last season. The 26-year-old defenseman will look to make his NHL debut at some point in the 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sabres preseason observations: Zach Benson shines, Brandon Biro leaves an impression Benson continues his dynamic preseason performance by scoring the game-winning goal in the Sabres' win over the Blue Jackets.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Justin Richards - Hits waivers Richards was waived by Buffalo on Saturday with the intention of sending him to AHL Rochester.

Impact Richards picked up one assist in two outings with Columbus last season. He also notched 10 goals and 39 points in 61 contests for AHL Cleveland during the 2022-23 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Cooley - Placed on waivers Saturday Cooley was put on waivers Saturday for the purposes of loaning him to AHL Rochester.

Impact The 26-year-old netminder has yet to play in the NHL. He signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Sabres in the offseason after going 15-8-2 with a 2.93 GAA and .909 save percentage for AHL Milwaukee last season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dustin Tokarski - Waived by the Sabres Tokarski was placed on waivers Saturday.

Impact Tokarksi managed to see action in four NHL games last season with the Sabres, going 1-2-0 with a 3.44 GAA and .897 save percentage. Tokarski inked a two-way contract with Buffalo in the offseason and if he passes through waivers, he will end up in AHL Rochester this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Zak MacMillan - CBJ P4 @ Buffalo Sabres - Sabres Are In the Wild Card? NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

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