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'"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

'It marked Leinonen’s third development camp with Buffalo but the first he was able to fully participate in from start to finish. For some in the organization, it was the first time they could see him in action.' … [Read more...] about Leinonen, Sabres prospect, embracing new opportunity following injuries

'"He's a physical player," Sabres director of player development Adam Mair said during Buffalo's development camp in July. "He competes hard, he defends well, but also he's got a really understated puck game. He's able to move the puck up the ice efficiently. Big body, right-hand shot [defenseman] that can do that, it was impressive this year."' … [Read more...] about Strbak, Sabres excited for next step in development at Michigan State

'“You transform the attitude of any of the club by having each player believe in what their strength is, what they can bring on a nightly basis, the level of compete that they can bring,” Ruff said. “And then at the end of the night, you’ve got to win hockey games, and when you win hockey games, that belief really becomes contagious. You like how you play and you push your … [Read more...] about Inside look at Buffalo Sabres

'General manager Kevyn Adams also revamped his bottom six. He acquired forward Ryan McLeod, who will likely slot in as the third-line center, in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers on July 5. McLeod brings speed that ranks in the 97th or better percentile and will help stabilize depth down the middle and on the penalty kill. He also added Beck Malenstyn from the Washington … [Read more...] about 3 questions facing Buffalo Sabres

'Thompson was limited to 71 of Buffalo’s 82 games because of injuries and took a huge step back in goals (29), assists (27) and points (56) compared to his breakout 2022-23 season (NHL career-high 47 goals, 47 assists, 94 points). But Thompson returned to his elite form down the stretch (21 points in final 18 games) and still brings a rare combination of size (6-foot-6) and a … [Read more...] about NHL EDGE stats for Buffalo Sabres

'Levi (6-foot, 192 pounds) was the Sabres’ starter on opening night after an impressive seven-game NHL stint out of college at the end of the 2022-23 season. He struggled over the first few months in Buffalo and was assigned to the American Hockey League in January.' … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres

'“It’s a tough league to win in," McLeod said, "and the margin of error is so small that those little things really do matter. And over 82 games, if you do it the right way, it’s going to balance out.”' … [Read more...] about McLeod aiming to bring winning attitude, experience to Sabres

'“That’s something you don’t see very often,” Buffalo general manager Kevyn Adams said. “Just that production at that age is very unique. But there’s just a lot to like. He’s a very competitive player that’s got a skill set that we think will translate really well to the National Hockey League.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres impressed by Helenius’ competitive nature

'They could potentially add a top-six winger but believe they can rebound offensively internally. The Sabres are banking on bounce-back seasons from Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and Dylan Cozens after each dropped off following career seasons in 2022-23 and for young forwards JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn and Zach Benson to take the next step.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add McLeod, Zucker seeking to end playoff drought in Ruff’s return as coach

'Skinner had 46 points (24 goals, 22 assists) in 74 games this season, a drop-off following an NHL career-high 82 points (35 goals, 47 assists) in 79 games in 2022-23. In 2021-22, he matched what was then a personal NHL best with 63 points (33 goals, 30 assists) in 80 games.' … [Read more...] about Skinner could be bought out by Sabres, GM Adams says