'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
Archives for October 2024
Sabres end preseason with overtime victory against Detroit
'The Buffalo Sabres erased a one-goal deficit late in the third period to force overtime and defeat the Detroit Red Wings, 4-3, on Monday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end preseason with overtime victory against Detroit
Opinion: Sabres close 2024 preseason with overtime goal from another promising young prospect
'The NHL Sabres went 3-0-0, while the team made up of players that will be with the Rochester Americans, Jacksonville Ice and junior hockey went 3-1-0 with two overtime wins.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres close 2024 preseason with overtime goal from another promising young prospect
Quinn ‘super excited’ for healthy start with Sabres in NHL Global Series
'"I feel like I have a lot to prove," Quinn said. "With the injuries and everything I just haven't been able to take the steps I've wanted as a player yet. I feel like last year I would have been able to if I wasn't injured, so I'm on a mission to do that this year."' … [Read more...] about Quinn ‘super excited’ for healthy start with Sabres in NHL Global Series
Kulich enjoying return to Prague ahead of Global Series
'"It's a relatively new rink and the rink is smaller, as well," Kulich said. "I've worked out here with forward Matej Blumel from the Dallas Stars and we practice with our skills coach. We just love it here."' … [Read more...] about Kulich enjoying return to Prague ahead of Global Series
Sabres take in sights of Prague as part of Global Series
'Rousek, one of Buffalo's extra forwards on this trip, has lived in Prague since he was a baby. Guided by a few tips from mom, he knew where to go after practice Monday to show some teammates a little bit of his city and one of his favorite places in it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take in sights of Prague as part of Global Series
Day 11 Notebook | Sabres arrive in Prague, shift focus to regular season
'“I want you to enjoy coming here every day,” Ruff told them. “You might say after tomorrow, ‘Woah, that was hard.’ And the next day you might say, ‘Woah, boy, was even harder.’ But I’ll tell you what, when we get to Day 9, Day 10, it’ll seem easy."' … [Read more...] about Day 11 Notebook | Sabres arrive in Prague, shift focus to regular season
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks captain Michael Mersch retires from hockey (Olean Times Herald) ‘Thanks for the memories’: Amerks captain Michael Mersch announces retirement (WHEC-TV) Amerks announce 2024 Training Camp schedule (Amerks.com) Amerks captain Michael Mersch announces retirement (Amerks.com) A heartfelt farewell from the Captain (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage