What happened: Louis Crevier said joining Buffalo has shifted his perspective after what he called tough games against the Sabres last season. He said he is happy to be with the club now and described the group as being "on another level" while he adjusts to his new team.

Why it matters: Buffalo is still folding new pieces into its blue line ahead of the preseason, and Crevier is part of that early camp mix. His arrival traces back to the offseason reshaping the club outlined when it added Crevier in July.

What to watch: The next checkpoint is how Crevier looks as Buffalo moves through camp and into preseason evaluation. His fit in the defensive group will become clearer once the Sabres get into game action.