'What’s clear about the Sabres’ off-season makeover is that GM Kevyn Adams wants more grit and determination out of his bottom-six group of forwards, and more experience overall. Adams brought in forwards Sam Lafferty, Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Ryan McLeod to fill out his third and fourth lines, and while they did take a small hit in terms of their overall talent – moving from … [Read more...] about It’s “Here We Go Again” Time for the Sabres Amidst 13-Year Playoff Drought
Archives for September 2024
Inside the NHL: As new scoreboard rises, Sabres COO Pete Guelli ponders what's next for KeyBank Center
'“The roof and the scoreboard are just Phase I. That’s all. I’ve not even been here six months yet, but we’re in the mode where everything’s on the table,” Guelli said in a chat with The Buffalo News last week. “We want to evaluate the building, listen to fan feedback and strategically determine what’s next. Being candid, we’ve got a big appetite.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As new scoreboard rises, Sabres COO Pete Guelli ponders what’s next for KeyBank Center
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks to face Crunch in lone preseason matchup Sunday, October 6 in Syracuse (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Camp Preview | Storylines to watch in the crease
'Luukkonen’s breakout season and desire to play in Buffalo culminated in a long-term deal with the Sabres, a contract worth an average annual value of $4.75 million. He is expected to lead the way in goal for Buffalo in 2024-25 after proving what he can do when opportunity knocks.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | Storylines to watch in the crease
Sabres announce home jersey schedule, with goatheads making 15 appearances
'Modeled after the primary uniforms the team wore from the arena’s 1996 opening through the 2005-06 season, the black and red design resurfaced as an alternate jersey in 2022 with fanfare off the ice and great success on it. The Sabres are 18-7-2 while wearing the jerseys the last two seasons, scoring five or more goals in 14 of those games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce home jersey schedule, with goatheads making 15 appearances
When you can watch the Sabres in the alternate ‘Goathead’ jersey this season
'The Sabres, of course, enjoyed early success sporting the alternate jersey when they brought it back in 2022-23, registering a gaudy 10-1-1 mark and outscoring their opponents 58-36. Last season, they went 8-6-1.' … [Read more...] about When you can watch the Sabres in the alternate ‘Goathead’ jersey this season
Sabres to wear black, red alternate jerseys 15 times this season
'The Sabres have had good luck wearing the "goathead" jerseys, compiling an 18-7-2 record in the uniform over the last two seasons. The team originally wore the colors from 1996-2006, one of the most successful periods in team history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to wear black, red alternate jerseys 15 times this season
‘Goat head’ games: When the Sabres will wear retro jerseys in ’24-25 season
'The retro sweaters with the white bison emblem, colloquially known as the “goat head,” will make their season debut Oct. 26 in a Saturday night game against the Detroit Red Wings as part of a Hockey Halloween promotion.' … [Read more...] about ‘Goat head’ games: When the Sabres will wear retro jerseys in ’24-25 season
Sabres reveal their goathead game dates for this season
'The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced that their alternate jersey — the goathead jersey — will return to the ice. Its first appearance will be Oct. 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal their goathead game dates for this season
Peterka looking forward to homecoming at Global Series Challenge Germany
'“We’re going to be all in the lederhosen,” Peterka said at the European Player Media Tour on Aug. 21.' … [Read more...] about Peterka looking forward to homecoming at Global Series Challenge Germany
Sabres reveal 2024-25 black and red third jersey schedule
'The Buffalo Sabres are set to wear their black and red third jerseys for 15 games during the 2024-25 season, including all Friday home games!' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal 2024-25 black and red third jersey schedule
Camp Preview | Storylines to watch on defense
'Rasmus Dahlin has solidified his spot on the top pair, but there are many possibilities from there.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | Storylines to watch on defense
Camp Preview | Storylines to watch at forward
'The Sabres have a variety of candidates to occupy the top-six forward role vacated by Jeff Skinner, whose contract was bought out on June 30.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | Storylines to watch at forward
First pitch by Sabres' Alex Tuch, goatheads, autographs highlight Bisons 'Hockey Day'
'For the first time at this event, the Bisons will be wearing Sabres-style “goathead” jerseys for their 1:05 p.m. game against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Featuring the Hockey Day standing Bisons logo in a baseball, the black jerseys will have a grey-red-white striping pattern on the sleeves and a retro Bisons ‘B’ logo with a puck flying out from behind the letter.' … [Read more...] about First pitch by Sabres’ Alex Tuch, goatheads, autographs highlight Bisons ‘Hockey Day’
Sabres forward Alex Tuch to throw out first pitch at Bisons hockey day
'Tuch, a Syracuse native, will be in attendance along with Sabres prospects Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen and Noah Ostlund. The three prospects will have an autograph session outside the Oak Street gate from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Alex Tuch to throw out first pitch at Bisons hockey day