Casey DeSmith shines in Penguins preseason opener, but Sabres pull out 3-2 victory (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Even in exhibition games, fighting on the decline for Penguins, NHL (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins newcomer Juuso Riikola makes another good impression (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins notebook: Goalie Casey DeSmith solid in preseason opener (Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
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Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres 4, Blue Jackets 1 | Anthony Duclair hits re-set button (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets | Notebook: Pierre-Luc Dubois says tired legs led to ‘frustrating’ preseason loss to Buffalo (Columbus Dispatch) Recap: Blue Jackets 1, Sabres 4 (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
How to get free tickets for Kraft Hockeyville NHL game at Clinton Arena
'A little less than 400 tickets will be distributed. A majority of the tickets will go to Clinton Arena's youth programs and almost 30 percent will be given to the public.' … [Read more...] about How to get free tickets for Kraft Hockeyville NHL game at Clinton Arena
Tickets available for NHL preseason game at Clinton Arena
'There are two dates to fill out a ballot at Clinton Arena: noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Tickets available for NHL preseason game at Clinton Arena
After a decade with Blues, Berglund ready for new chapter
'Back home in Sweden, it was actually July 2 when Berglund learned he’d been traded (along with Vladimir Sobotka, Tage Thompson and two draft picks) for O’Reilly. Sweden is seven time zones ahead of St. Louis, so while it was early evening here when the trade went down, it was the middle of the night for Berglund. He was sound asleep.' … [Read more...] about After a decade with Blues, Berglund ready for new chapter
Berglund will miss St. Louis, excited for new opportunity with Sabres
'"A big change. I think they tried to find some new identities to the team and added them, a lot of pieces," Berglund said of Buffalo. "It's seven pieces or something like that, and their young players are super-talented and good. [Jack] Eichel, [Sam] Reinhart, now Rasmus Dahlin, first overall pick and [Rasmus] Ristolainen too. I feel like from my part now is come in and help … [Read more...] about Berglund will miss St. Louis, excited for new opportunity with Sabres
Eichel excited for his fourth season with the Buffalo Sabres
'"I've had a few bad bounces along the way," the North Chelmsford native said Tuesday from Buffalo, N.Y., where he's gearing up for another season with the Buffalo Sabres. "But it's a beautiful game and I'm so lucky to be playing it."' … [Read more...] about Eichel excited for his fourth season with the Buffalo Sabres
Sabres offer new program allowing fans to split season tickets
'How does it work? Using a website, season ticketholders create listings with how many games they'd like to offer. Other fans can then come in and scoop up those games and share the costs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offer new program allowing fans to split season tickets
‘I didn’t even ask who I was traded for.’ Meet Cliff Pu, who the Canes got for Jeff Skinner.
'Some solid play in the Prospect Challenge, a four-team tournament hosted by the Sabres, got Pu to Buffalo’s preseason training camp. He was the last junior player reassigned from camp, returned to the London Knights, and was signed to his entry-level contract with Buffalo in October.' … [Read more...] about ‘I didn’t even ask who I was traded for.’ Meet Cliff Pu, who the Canes got for Jeff Skinner.
'Never done before. And probably for good reason': Buffalo Bills, Sabres fans share thoughts on new hat designs
'The One Buffalo account shared the Jessie Pegula designed New Era 39Thirty Bills and Sabres striped flex fit cap on Twitter and fans of the Bills and Sabres had some hilarious responses in text, GIF and picture form. Below are some of the best responses.' … [Read more...] about ‘Never done before. And probably for good reason’: Buffalo Bills, Sabres fans share thoughts on new hat designs
Luukkonen eager to get started in Sudbury
'“It’s easier to take steps from the smaller rink in North America to the AHL and the NHL, so that’s one thing,” said Luukkonen, reached at home after a training session on Wednesday. “But the most important thing was that there’s going to be a lot of games for me, a lot of playing, and a lot of stopping pucks, so that’s why I’m coming to Sudbury.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen eager to get started in Sudbury
After Skinner acquisition, Sabres have won the offseason
'The only move left on the GM’s list at his desk now, is to re-sign Reinhart, who is still a restricted free agent. The Sabres have a little over $5 million left to work with after all the moves they’ve made. Although there are still a couple of question marks around the defense, and maybe perhaps in goal, this could be the move that seals up a near-perfect offseason in … [Read more...] about After Skinner acquisition, Sabres have won the offseason
Friday's Carolina Coverage
Carolina Hurricanes trade Jeff Skinner to Buffalo Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Jeff Skinner once embodied the Hurricanes’ bright future. Where did it all go wrong? (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes trade Skinner to Buffalo for prospect, picks (WCMC-FM) Skinner the latest move in Hurricanes culture change (WCMC-FM) Canes Deal Skinner to Sabres for Picks, Prospect … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage
Sabres greats Rob Ray, Rick Jeanneret honored in Belfast
'For those in attendance it was a chance to be up close and personal with the old heroes of Western New York, you could almost here “Mayyyy Dayyy” or “Top shelf where momma hides the cookies!” and especially, “Oh no, Rob Ray has dropped the gloves, here we gooo!”' … [Read more...] about Sabres greats Rob Ray, Rick Jeanneret honored in Belfast
Bare Knuckle Boxing HOF welcomes Class of 2018
'"[Burt] said 'I think you've called more bare knuckle boxing fights than anybody else has,'" said Jeanneret. "Hockey players don't fight with gloves on, so he's probably right."' … [Read more...] about Bare Knuckle Boxing HOF welcomes Class of 2018