To stick in the NHL, Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson, the 31st overall pick in 2019, must develop into a more consistent and sturdy defensive presence.

Sabres forward Jiri Kulich, who will likely play all four exhibition contests, has spent some of training camp skating down the lineup as a winger.

Goalie Alex Lyon and center Jiri Kulich both exited Thursday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Lyon left 18:00 ...

Defenseman Olen Zellweger, the Sabres’ biggest offseason acquisition, was playing his first game with his new team.

Sabres coach Lindy Ruff doesn’t have a more exact recovery time for Mattias Samuelsson, who usually skates alongside Rasmus Dahlin on the top defense pair.