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'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

'"Even after the game against Red Bull we're sitting there and we're saying, 'We've still got a week,'" forward Alex Tuch said. "Now it's five days. Tomorrow will make it four. You're just like ready to go, ready to go, and I think this group is the most ready we've been going into a season. I think not only myself but just watching the group and how we played the preseason … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘ready to go’ with regular season set to start Friday against Devils

'"Make sure I get it done," Ruff said. "Get it done means win the Stanley Cup. That's what get it done means. It doesn't mean anything less."' … [Read more...] about Ruff eyes Stanley Cup with Sabres in 3rd stint with team

'Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, and Sam Lafferty, Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn also scored for Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made eight saves in 31:32 before he was replaced by Devon Levi, who made four saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank EHC Red Bull Munchen in NHL Global Series Challenge Germany

'"It was way better than I expected," Peterka said. "I was a little nervous before the day. That didn't happen in a long time. Just super excited for the day and it just got better and better."' … [Read more...] about Peterka’s pride shows through as Sabres win Global Series Challenge game in hometown of Munich

'“I was actually happy and proud [to see them wearing it], just that they like the Bavarian culture so much," Peterka said. "They're so excited to see the Oktoberfest and see the culture in Germany. Just a super cool moment to see them in Munich.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres wear lederhosen for arrival at Global Challenge game

'"It's an honor," Dahlin said Friday after the Sabres morning skate at SAP Garden. "It's probably the proudest moment of my life. It means a lot to me. It's a big responsibility but I am ready for it, super excited. To do it with the team we have right now and where we're going, I feel like I can be a part of something big."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin humbled to be named Sabres captain ahead of Global Series Challenge Germany

'Said Peterka, "I would have loved to see the gym to be honest, but I like the tunnel. I like it a lot when they go down there and they walk back up again. Just walking down there is pretty special. You see your opponent, they're walking right next to you and it's so competitive. That would be cool to walk out and see our opponents right next to us. You look up and you see the … [Read more...] about Sabres bond during Bayern Munich soccer stadium tour in Germany

'The video starts with Allen saying that the city of Buffalo has followed the defenseman since he was 18 and traded in his Swedish blue and gold for his Sabres blue and gold.' … [Read more...] about Josh Allen narrates video announcing Dahlin as Sabres captain

'"I think this would be a great place to play," Tuch said. "I have some German background so who knows, push comes to shove, maybe in 10 years I'll come over here and play here for a year, bring the family over. That would be kind of fun. I think this place is incredible."' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrilled to open new arena with NHL Global Series Challenge Germany

'"I wanted to be here as quick as possible," Peterka told NHL.com after the Sabres practiced at SAP Garden here hours after landing Wednesday. "Just super happy to get it started. I was here until I think the 10th of September, went to Buffalo for two weeks and I knew it was coming. Just through camp in Buffalo I was just super excited to get on a plane and get back here."' … [Read more...] about Peterka ‘super excited’ to be home in Germany with Sabres for Global Series

'Munich is the first stop. Oktoberfest is going on so I definitely want to check that out, but otherwise, I'm not sure yet. This will be my first time in Munich. I was in Berlin over the summer with my fiancé but never in Munich.' … [Read more...] about Global Series blog: Owen Power

'Ruff and the coaching staff must overhaul an offense that averaged 2.98 goals per game (23rd), down from 3.57 (third) in 2022-23. They were tied for 28th on the power play (16.6 percent), and their 37 power-play goals were 30th. That means better production from forwards Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Dylan Cozens, especially after the Sabres bought out the final three seasons … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Ruff returns, aims to help end playoff drought

'“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

'"What this says most is about 'Dahls,' how much he wants to win, how much he wants to do stuff right and how much he wants to take care of everybody else in the team and make sure that we're in the best shape to start the season," Luukkonen said. "I think it's a lot from him and how well he does things for us [that the players were] able to come there."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin trying to step into larger leadership role with Sabres