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Sabres notes: Alex Lyon focused ahead of first start subbing for injured UPL - Buffalo Hockey Beat

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 13h

“Honestly, I think it’s just another game for me.”

#Buffalo #Sabres notes: Alex Lyon focused ahead of first start subbing for injured UPL; Jacob Bryson likely to play opening night

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-notes...

Goalie Alex Lyon is trying to maintain his focus as the Sabres begin their grueling six-month, 82-game schedule.

As excited Colten Ellis arrives in Buffalo for first chance, Sabres waive goalie - Buffalo Hockey Beat

Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 16h

Sabres getting ready for practice on the eve of the season.

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 1d

"He’s done everything that was asked. Just felt that we couldn’t pass up on this opportunity."

More on why the #Buffalo #Sabres claimed goalie Colten Ellis and waived Alexandar Georgiev:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/as-excited-c...

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said he likes goalie Colten Ellis’ quickness and puck play, an area of the game he wanted Alexandar Georgiev to improve.

Sabres to trim roster by waiving goalie Alexandar Georgiev - Buffalo Hockey Beat

Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 1d

#Buffalo #Sabres to trim roster by waiving goalie Alexandar Georgiev

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-to-tr...

Alexandar Georgiev became expendable Monday when the Sabres claimed goalie Colten Ellis off waivers from the St. Louis Blues.

Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 1d

Alexandar Georgiev is going on waivers, per Lindy Ruff. #Sabres

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 1d

Sabres stretching.

After rough season, Sabres’ Jack Quinn responds to challenge from Lindy Ruff - Buffalo Hockey Beat

Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 1d

Owen Power is back in a non-contact jersey. Alexandar Georgiev is absent.

Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 1d

Colten Ellis (left) and Alex Lyon.

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 2d

“Lindy was pretty hard on me last year. He thought I needed to get a lot stronger and a lot faster to be able to be a goal scorer in this league, so he challenged me."

More on #Buffalo #Sabres winger Jack Quinn trying to rebound from a poor season:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-rough-...

In his exit meetings with Sabres coach Lindy Ruff and general manager Kevyn Adams, winger Jack Quinn acknowledged he needed to be better.

Sabres claim goalie Colten Ellis off waivers from Blues - Buffalo Hockey Beat

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 2d

#Buffalo #Sabres claim goalie Colten Ellis off waivers from Blues

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-claim...

Goalie Colten Ellis, who has never played in the NHL, joins Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon and Alexandar Georgiev with the Sabres.

Sabres claim goalie Colten Ellis off waivers from Blues - Buffalo Hockey Beat

Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 2d

#Buffalo #Sabres claim goalie Colten Ellis off waivers from Blues

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-claim...

Goalie Colten Ellis, who has never played in the NHL, joins Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon and Alexandar Georgiev with the Sabres.

After rough season, Sabres’ Jack Quinn responds to challenge from Lindy Ruff - Buffalo Hockey Beat

Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 2d

The Sabres now have seven goalies on NHL contracts.

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 2d

The #Sabres have officially announced they've claimed Colten Ellis off waivers from the Blues.

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 2d

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Michael Kesselring and Jordan Greenway are all out to start the season, per Lindy Ruff.

Mattias Samuelsson is a possibility for the opener. Zach Benson got through the practice fine. No setback w/Owen Power. He's feeling well. #Sabres

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 2d

“Lindy was pretty hard on me last year. He thought I needed to get a lot stronger and a lot faster to be able to be a goal scorer in this league, so he challenged me."

More on #Buffalo #Sabres winger Jack Quinn trying to rebound from a poor season:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-rough-...

In his exit meetings with Sabres coach Lindy Ruff and general manager Kevyn Adams, winger Jack Quinn acknowledged he needed to be better.

Sabato: Bills can't play with their food every week without expecting to choke

Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 2d

Sabres stretchin’.

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Heather Engel @engelheather.bsky.social · 2d

Lines and pairings today:

Benson-Norris-Thompson
Zucker- Kulich-Tuch
Quinn-McLeod-Doan
Malenstyn-Krebs-Danforth

Dahlin-Timmins
Samuelsson-Byram
Geertsen-Bryson
Johnson-Kozak

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 2d

Zach Benson is also back.

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Nick Sabato @nicksabatognn.bsky.social · 3d

"Where else would you rather be?" The #Bills had plenty of chances to humble #Patriots QB Drake Maye and didn't. Instead #Buffalo learned that just showing up isn't enough to win.
www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/sabat...

ORCHARD PARK — Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are coming. At some point they are going to be the top challengers for Buffalo Bills AFC East throne.

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 2d

Sabres back at it this mild Monday morning. That’s Mattias Samuelsson in the gold non-contact jersey,

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 3d

More on the #Buffalo #Sabres waiving Josh Dunne and getting closer to their 23-man roster:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-get-c...

Sabres get closer to finalizing 23-man roster by waiving player - Buffalo Hockey Beat

Center Josh Dunne, who played two games for the Sabres last season, has a one-way contract this year worth $775,000

Sabres get closer to finalizing 23-man roster by waiving player - Buffalo Hockey Beat

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Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 3d

Something like that!

Bill Hoppe @billhoppe.bsky.social · 3d

More on the #Buffalo #Sabres waiving Josh Dunne and getting closer to their 23-man roster:

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-get-c...

Center Josh Dunne, who played two games for the Sabres last season, has a one-way contract this year worth $775,000