BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ralph Krueger could have rolled out his opening-night lineup on the first day of training camp, but what’s the fun in that? The Sabres’ new coach figures it’s better for players, fans and — yes — the media to save his final roster for later.



“It gives you guys something to talk about and think about, right?” Krueger said with a smile Friday.



It sure does. For instance, everyone knew Sam Reinhart wouldn’t be on the top line with Jack Eichel anymore. (Everyone except for Reinhart, that is.) But it was a bit shocking that Jeff Skinner wasn’t on Eichel’s line, either.



There were a few other surprises, guys whose stock went up and players who might be wondering where they stand. Combining the forward lines and defense pairings from Buffalo’s two practice sessions, here is the unofficial depth chart heading into the opening preseason games Monday and Tuesday.



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