'Buffalo is no stranger to the outdoors, as it hosted the first-ever outdoor Winter Classic in 2008 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team last took a trip outside when it squared off against the New York Rangers at Citi Field in Queens back in 2016. Both games ended in a close loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play outdoor hockey as part of 2022 Heritage Classic
Archives for 2021
Players to watch at the Prospects Challenge
'Buffalo's top two draft picks in 2020 enter camp with varying levels of familiarity. Jack Quinn, the eighth overall pick, was eligible to spend 2020-21 with Rochester due to the cancellation of the OHL season. J-J Peterka, the team's second-round choice, played professionally in both Austria and Germany and had a standout performance at the World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Players to watch at the Prospects Challenge
Sabres to play in 2022 Tim Hortons Heritage Classic against Toronto
'"It's an honor to play in the Heritage Classic game. It will be an incredible atmosphere and we are thrilled to be able to play the Maple Leafs in this special event," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said in a statement. "Many of us fell in love with hockey while playing on the pond or in backyards, so this will give us a chance to get back to our roots while celebrating … [Read more...] about Sabres to play in 2022 Tim Hortons Heritage Classic against Toronto
Sabres to appear 10 times on TNT, ESPN+/Hulu
'The Sabres will appear on TNT twice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to appear 10 times on TNT, ESPN+/Hulu
Friday's Rochester Coverage
A LOOK INSIDE AMERKS FREE AGENCY (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
No longer a stranger to Buffalo, J-J Peterka joins Sabres for Prospects Challenge
'“I was like, so curious about it, so excited the whole last year,” beamed Peterka. “Then first I had visa problems getting here, so that was another problem. But I’m finally here, and I like it.”' … [Read more...] about No longer a stranger to Buffalo, J-J Peterka joins Sabres for Prospects Challenge
Mike Harrington: Thoughts from Sabreland as the prospects get in their first workout
'• It will be fun to watch actual hockey games this weekend, but this is the worst Prospects Challenge roster I've ever seen. There are more free agents on it than actual prospects because NCAA guys such as Owen Power, Ryan Johnson and Devon Levi and many overseas players aren't here. My point-of-emphasis guy this weekend will be J-J Peterka, because this is the first time … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Thoughts from Sabreland as the prospects get in their first workout
Sabres prospect J-J Peterka thrilled to finally be in Buffalo: ‘He’s buzzing’
'“You can feel the energy from him,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect J-J Peterka thrilled to finally be in Buffalo: ‘He’s buzzing’
Sabres' Quinn may be becoming a center
'Quinn has been moved to center for this week after playing a little center in Rochester last season. Amerks head coach Seth Appert said they think center could be Quinn’s best position, “We started that last year and if he didn’t have surgery to end it, the last 10 to 15 games he would’ve been a center for us. I think he played three at center and was very, very good at it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Quinn may be becoming a center
Quinn to play center at Prospects Challenge
'"He's a play-driver, and there's not a ton of wingers that are play-drivers," Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert said. "… He is incredibly intelligent, and he has a cerebral intelligence to how he attacks the game, both on the ice and how he looks at the game off the ice and how much he wants to get better."' … [Read more...] about Quinn to play center at Prospects Challenge
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Bills, Sabres set COVID protocols for seasons. But what about the Amerks? (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Jack Quinn, J-J Peterka among players to watch at Sabres Prospects Challenge
'The Sabres’ roster has fewer tantalizing names than in years past – recent No. 1 pick Owen Power is in Ann Arbor preparing for his sophomore season at the University of Michigan – and the showcase is down to three teams because the Pittsburgh Penguins chose not to attend.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn, J-J Peterka among players to watch at Sabres Prospects Challenge
Fred Stanfield, member of Sabres' 1975 Stanley Cup final team, dies at 77
'The Sabres acquired Stanfield from Minnesota on Jan. 25, 1975, for winger Norm Gratton and future considerations and he immediately became the most postseason-experienced skater on a young Buffalo roster. Stanfield had played a key role on Boston's Stanley Cup teams of 1970 and 1972, often centering a line between John Bucyk and Johnny McKenzie, and Buffalo General Manager … [Read more...] about Fred Stanfield, member of Sabres’ 1975 Stanley Cup final team, dies at 77
Bills and Sabres fans must be vaccinated to attend games
'Later this fall, all fans entering KeyBank Center must also be fully vaccinated to attend Sabres games, as well. The rules apply to all events at either stadium, not just Bills and Sabres games.' … [Read more...] about Bills and Sabres fans must be vaccinated to attend games
Bills, Sabres fans will need to be fully vaccinated to attend games this season
'"It was a joint decision between the Pegula organization and the county. We believe that the only way to ensure a real safe atmosphere is to actually have people vaccinated," Poloncarz said.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres fans will need to be fully vaccinated to attend games this season