'The Sabres now have five players signed until at least 2029-30: Power, Dahlin, Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens and Mattias Samuelsson. Each was a difference-maker during the team's playoff push last season, when their 91 standing points were only one shy of the Florida Panthers for the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot. After signing both defensemen, the Sabres are projected … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Owen Power to 7-year contract extension on eve of opener
Archives for October 12, 2023
JJ Peterka planning to take 'next step' with Sabres after learning from rookie season
'JJ Peterka, whom the Sabres selected 26 picks after Quinn in the 2020 draft, used his summer in Germany to try to become more of a complete player after he produced 12 goals and 32 points in 77 games as a rookie. He worked with a new skills coach, Alex Kercs, to try to be even more dangerous with the puck and studied his own shifts from last season to improve his awareness in … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka planning to take ‘next step’ with Sabres after learning from rookie season
Mike Harrington: Hype and history surround Devon Levi as he claims the crease for Sabres opener
'For more of their first 43 seasons, until Ryan Miller was traded to St. Louis in 2014, the Sabres have relied heavily on their goalies and most delivered. You know the names. Roger Crozier and Gerry Desjardins. Don Edwards and Bob Sauve. Barrasso and Daren Puppa. Dominik Hasek. Miller and Marty Biron. Lots of disappointment since then.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Hype and history surround Devon Levi as he claims the crease for Sabres opener
Shakeup at Buffalo Bills and Sabres as John Roth, Kathryn D'Angelo removed
'Two sources within the organizations told The News that Roth was involved in a romantic relationship with D’Angelo, who reported to him, and thus created an unethical situation.' … [Read more...] about Shakeup at Buffalo Bills and Sabres as John Roth, Kathryn D’Angelo removed
Sabres sign Owen Power to long-term contract extension
'The extension will kick in for the 2024-25 season. Power, 20, has one year remaining on his three-year, entry-level contract worth $5.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Owen Power to long-term contract extension
In rookie Devon Levi, Sabres hope they have coveted franchise goalie
'“It’s so special, so exciting – home opener, season opener in front of a packed arena in Buffalo,” a smiling Levi said following practice in KeyBank Center. “So can’t really write a better story than that. Can’t ask for much more.”' … [Read more...] about In rookie Devon Levi, Sabres hope they have coveted franchise goalie
Sabres to honor Rick Jeanneret with special uniform patch
'In addition, the Sabres and Buffalo Common Council will be dedicating a trailblazing sign to Jeanneret at 4 p.m. outside Alumni Plaza prior to Thursday’s season opener against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center. The “RJ Way” sign will be located at the corner of Perry Street and Illinois Street.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to honor Rick Jeanneret with special uniform patch
Sabres ready for home opener vs. Rangers on Thursday night
'Equipped with one of the league’s premium goal scorers in Tage Thompson, one of the NHL’s top defensemen in the newly-extended Rasmus Dahlin and an up-and-coming goaltender in Devon Levi, among many other youthful players filled with talent, it seems as if this is going to be the year for Buffalo — or at least it had better be.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for home opener vs. Rangers on Thursday night
Time is right for Sabres this year
'What will improve the defense is just another year of maturity from young players Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson and Owen Power, but Adams added to that with the acquisition of Connor Clifton and veteran Erik Johnson. The player with more pressure is Clifton, who will be expected to provide a little more defensive stability and play some important minutes, while the 2006 … [Read more...] about Time is right for Sabres this year
Thursday's New York Coverage
Sabres host the Rangers to begin season (AP) Pregame Notes: Rangers at Sabres (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage
Sabres follow up Dahlin deal by locking up Owen Power to 7-year, $58.45 million contract extension
'Both players were No. 1 draft picks, with Dahlin selected in 2018, followed by Power three years later. And both are part of the core of a young, developing Buffalo team with rising expectations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres follow up Dahlin deal by locking up Owen Power to 7-year, $58.45 million contract extension
Bills and Sabres COO, Bills legal counsel fired for having romantic relationship, AP source says
'In a joint telephone interview with The AP Wednesday night, Roth and D’Angelo confirmed they were dismissed without going into detail. They said they enjoyed their time working for the teams’ owners, Terry and Kim Pegula, as well as Terry’s daughter, Laura.' … [Read more...] about Bills and Sabres COO, Bills legal counsel fired for having romantic relationship, AP source says
Sabres sign defenseman Owen Power to 7-year extension
'Getting both Dahlin and Power, who scored four goals and 35 points in 79 games last season, signed to a pair of long-term contracts also comes in the start of what has a chance to be a franchise-shifting season for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Owen Power to 7-year extension
Bills, Sabres fire top executives due to 'unethical circumstance,' per report
'The Bills and Sabres parted ways with the executives due to an "unethical circumstance" created by a "romantic relationship" between Roth and D'Angelo, per Graham's report. Roth was D'Angelo's superior, which raised potential problems within both organizations.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres fire top executives due to ‘unethical circumstance,’ per report
Sabres sign Owen Power to seven-year extension
'Despite having just 87 games of NHL experience under his belt, Power has blossomed as one of the league's top young defenders, putting together a quality rookie season in 2022-23 by racking up four goals and 31 assists for 35 points in 79 games while logging nearly 24 minutes per night in average ice time. If that weren't enough, Power also earned a spot on the NHL's … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Owen Power to seven-year extension