'The Buffalo prospect team finished its four-game run with a 3-1 record after Monday's 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center. Konsta Helenius, Buffalo's first-round choice in June, won this one on a one-time slapper from the left circle off a power play with 12.6 seconds to go in OT.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Takeaways: Prospects conclude 3-1 stretch with OT win over Detroit
Archives for October 1, 2024
Sabres' Jason Zucker motivated to produce after difficult year: 'I want to be scoring'
'The sage advice is only one reason why Zucker was signed to a one-year, $5 million contract in July. His resume includes 697 regular-season games across 13 years, 52 playoff games, six seasons of 20-plus goals and, as important, a laundry list of former teammates who speak highly of him. Anyone in the Sabres’ dressing room unfamiliar with Zucker could ask Alex Tuch and Jordan … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Zucker motivated to produce after difficult year: ‘I want to be scoring’
Sabres notes: Lindy Ruff facing his former team, players this week in Prague
'“It will be a little bit strange, but at the same time, it was such a great group to be around,” Ruff said. “It’s hard, but it’s part of the business. I don’t know if (there are) a lot of times (when) a coach changes teams and his first two games are going to be against the team he just left.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Lindy Ruff facing his former team, players this week in Prague
How the Sabres' strength, equipment staffs prepared for Europe and return home
'“The good thing for us is we’re going out several days before our NHL games, so we have opportunities to practice, look at how players are reacting and then adjust them, really, for those two games,” Gannon explained to The News. “That’s what it’s all about. If they’re going into the Munich game still carrying some jet lag, which they will be, that’s fine. We can keep … [Read more...] about How the Sabres’ strength, equipment staffs prepared for Europe and return home
For Zach Metsa, other Sabres prospects, chance to play NHL games special
'“It’s not something maybe we all would’ve gotten in a normal camp,” said Metsa, a right-shot defender. “So you just got to take advantage of the opportunity. It’s an awesome opportunity to play in NHL rinks, in NHL games, and it’s been a blast. I couldn’t have asked for anything more out of this camp.”' … [Read more...] about For Zach Metsa, other Sabres prospects, chance to play NHL games special
Rochester Amerks captain Michael Mersch retires from hockey
'Mersch, 31, spent the last four seasons in Rochester, compiling 66 goals and 156 points in 220 games. The Amerks made the Calder Cup playoffs every season of his captaincy, advancing as far as the Eastern Conference final in 2023.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Amerks captain Michael Mersch retires from hockey
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings outperformed in 5-1 loss to Penguins, also lose 4-3 in OT at Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Recap: Red Wings drop both preseason split-squad games, fall 5-1 to visiting Penguins and 4-3 in overtime at Sabres (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Buffalo Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff to provide structure in bid to end 13-year playoff drought
'The Sabres have talent with forwards Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens and JJ Peterka, and defensemen Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power and Bowen Byram. The question is whether Ruff can re-establish a culture of winning on a team that’s too often been fragile and disconnected.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff to provide structure in bid to end 13-year playoff drought