'While Comrie certainly should be a step up from the six netminders who defended the Sabres crease last season, it’s very evident his two-year deal is intended to serve as a bridge to prospects Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Rochester, Devon Levi at Northeastern University or Erik Portillo with the University of Michigan. The 41-year-old Craig Anderson returns on another one-year deal … [Read more...] about On the brink
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Thursday's Ottawa Coverage
Sabres host the Senators to begin 2022 season (AP) Game Day 5: Senators at Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins' stars shine, as they close preseason with convincing victory over Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Josh Archibald’s return supplies an intriguing piece of Penguins’ forward puzzle (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel lead Penguins past Sabres in preseason finale (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Sully Says: Insights from Coach Following the Preseason … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Wednesday's Carolina Coverage
Hurricanes preseason update: Carolina ends exhibition schedule, lose 4-2 to Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Hurricanes drop final preseason game 4-2 (WRAL-TV) Preseason Recap: Canes Close Out Exhibition Slate With Defeat In Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Questions linger on Penguins blue line after young defensemen underwhelm again in preseason (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Tristan Jarry makes 32 saves as Penguins fall to Sabres in preseason (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Finally healthy, Penguins forward Drake Caggiula is showing he should stay in the NHL (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Mike Sullivan Shares His Thoughts From Preseason … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Thursday's Columbus Coverage
'One of the best players on the ice': Carson Meyer impresses in Jackets' preseason win (Columbus Dispatch) 'Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets down Sabres in preseason action (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Wednesday's Philadephia Coverage
Flyers hopefuls stay quiet in preseason loss to Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers fall to Sabres in preseason, things to ramp up for Tortorella and staff (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Postgame 5: Sabres Hold off Flyers, 2-1 (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadephia Coverage
Monday's Washington Coverage
Anthony Mantha will need to deliver, and more from Caps’ preseason opener (Washington Post) 4 notable players from the Caps preseason opener (NBC Sports Washington) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage
Tuesday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch: Ottawa Senators' rookies drop ugly 7-2 decision to Habs in Buffalo (Ottawa Sun) Senators rookies haven't found their wings in Buffalo (Le Droit) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils Fall to Sabres in Buffalo | Game Story (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
Friday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens' Slafkovsky not happy with play in rookie tournament loss (Montreal Gazette) Rookie Tournament: 'Just a first game' -Juraj Slafkovsky (Journal de Montreal) Montreal Canadiens: the debate around Juraj Slafkovsky has already begun (Journal de Montreal) It's an ox! (La Presse) Juraj Slafkovsky pulls out of the game despite defeat (RDS) Slafkovsky has impressive … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage
From Peoria youth hockey to a $50 million deal with the NHL's Buffalo Sabres
'"My love for the game, my NHL dream all really started up in Peoria," Tage Thompson said in a 2017 Journal Star story after becoming the first Peoria amateur product to reach the NHL and score his first goal. "That was where it all seemed to come together for me."' … [Read more...] about From Peoria youth hockey to a $50 million deal with the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres
Former UConn hockey star Tage Thompson signs 7-year, $50 million contract extension with Sabres
'The 24-year-old was the No. 26 overall pick in 2016 by the St. Louis Blues. He continued to play for UConn following his selection, scoring 19 goals and tallying 32 points in 34 games as a sophomore in 2016-17. Thompson signed with the Blues following that season, and was traded to the Sabres in 2018.' … [Read more...] about Former UConn hockey star Tage Thompson signs 7-year, $50 million contract extension with Sabres
Alex Tuch makes donation to Golisano Children’s Hospital
'The Baldwinsville native raised that money through his foundation, AT9, his Sabres jersey number.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch makes donation to Golisano Children’s Hospital
Olivier Nadeau out of long-term play
'The 19-year-old power forward underwent shoulder surgery last week at Buffalo. His return to the game is not expected before the holidays. The duration of his recovery will be four to six months.' … [Read more...] about Olivier Nadeau out of long-term play