The Morning After: The Sabres Are Undefeated

The Rochester Americans open their AHL campaign on Sunday afternoon. Tune in on AHL TV (free preview!!) at 3 p.m. as they visit the Utica Comets. Before the game, check out Bryan’s in-depth look at this year’s roster. [Die by the Blade]
After Saturday’s Sabres game, Cody Eakin said the style of play the Sabres are utilizing “just kind of gets annoying to other teams.” It’s annoying, and it’s great. [The Buffalo News]
In case you missed it, the Sabres claimed depth defenseman Christian Wolanin off waivers. [WKBW]
Per reports, the Sabres will not retain salary in any Jack Eichel trade. [Sportsnet]
Buffalo is starting to establish its identity. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
Kyle Okposo looks like captain material. [The Athletic]
If you haven’t already read it, check out Okposo’s letter to the fans after Thursday’s home opener. [Sabres.com]/

It doesn’t happen often, but the Washington Capitals successfully challenged for a ‘missed stoppage’ on Saturday, wiping out a goal by the Tampa Bay Lightning. [Scouting the Refs]
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the NHL will not allow teams to have their annual fathers’ and mothers’ trips this season. [Daily Faceoff]
Connor McDavid scored his 10th career hat trick. [NHL.com]
The Maple Leafs didn’t have enough cap space, so they used a University of Toronto netminder as their backup goaltender against the Senators on Saturday. What a night for Alex Bishop. [Sports Illustrated]
Katie Guay made history on Saturday, becoming the first woman to referee a game in the American Hockey League. [Scouting the Refs]
Jamaica is looking to bring a hockey team to the 2026 Olympics. [NHL.com]
Michigan defeated Minnesota State to win the Ice Breaker Tournament. [MLive.com]
Robert Morris’ hockey teams are short on pledges but staying optimistic for reinstatement. [TribLive]
In local college hockey news, Canisius earned a split with RPI while Niagara prepares for a pair of games against Penn State (Thursday, Friday). Here’s a look at Saturday’s OTGWG:/

This is filthy, @k_mastrodonato8.#Griffs pic.twitter.com/0Tnl8qE2ou

— Canisius Hockey (@GriffsHockey) October 17, 2021

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