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'“Just working and, yeah, be physical, get on the puck in the O-zone,” Nadeau said following the game in LECOM Harborcenter. “I think that’s by bread and butter, just be in front of the net, and, yeah, it’s been two great games for me.”' … [Read more...] about Prospect Olivier Nadeau impressing Sabres after demotion to ECHL

'So the three-game rookie tournament, which continues Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, offers an anxious Kozak, 21, a much-needed opportunity to rebuild belief in his talents. He excelled in the Prospects Challenge in his first two seasons, so the next few days could buoy him.' … [Read more...] about After injury-plagued season, Sabres still high on prospect Tyson Kozak

'“Wahly came in with that size, at that age, it’s something that you can’t teach,” Prospal said following Thursday’s session of rookie camp in LECOM Harborcenter. “You either have it or (you don’t) have it. So that’s the first thing that stood out.”' … [Read more...] about Size, skill make Sabres’ Anton Wahlberg intriguing prospect: ‘Maybe a steal’

'“That was a great experience to improve on the other things, especially D-zone and net-front,” Kulich said Wednesday following the first session of rookie camp in LECOM Harborcenter. “Those things help my team to win, not just scoring goals but the other things.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich focused on becoming grittier, stronger presence

'The roster features 13 forwards, seven defensemen, including Vsevolod Komarov, and two goalies.' … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius among first-rounders on Sabres’ Prospects Challenge roster

'“I knew Johnny because he came back and he would visit Matty in school before the season started every year,” Tuch said after throwing out the first pitch prior to Saturday’s Bisons game at Sahlen Field. “He’d come and have a few beers with us.”' … [Read more...] about Time spent with Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau special for Sabres’ Alex Tuch

'The Sabres, of course, enjoyed early success sporting the alternate jersey when they brought it back in 2022-23, registering a gaudy 10-1-1 mark and outscoring their opponents 58-36. Last season, they went 8-6-1.' … [Read more...] about When you can watch the Sabres in the alternate ‘Goathead’ jersey this season

'The schedule breaks down as follows: four exclusive games on TNT, truTV and MAX; one exclusive game on ESPN; one exclusive game on ESPN2; three exclusive games on ESPN+/Hulu (subscription streaming).' … [Read more...] about When you can watch the Sabres on national TV during the 2024-25 season

'“He can fly past guys,” said Matt Smaby, Geary’s coach for two seasons with the junior United States Hockey League’s Waterloo Black Hawks. “He can knock guys over.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Patrick Geary growing into unique talent at Michigan State

'“He has some offensive capabilities, for sure,” he said. “But his defending is great, and he’s just aggressive, he’s in your face. So all the things kind of together, already having a little bit of that physical package and the speed and then enough skill to keep up, it was a pretty smooth transition for him.”' … [Read more...] about Mature Sabres prospect Max Strbak budding star at Michigan State

Ever wonder where some of those former Sabres prospects who caught your eye a few years ago are playing now?' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres prospects have landed all over after leaving Rochester

'Tappara, Helenius’ Finnish team in Liiga, announced Monday on its social media platforms the center has left to join the Sabres organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius set to play in North America in 2024-25

'A year ago, the Rochester Americans’ top nine scorers returned, a remarkable number for an AHL team. This upcoming season, that number might be three.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres prospects, Amerks have landed new contracts as free agents

'In November, four months before Konsta Helenius developed into Jukurit’s best player and seven months before the Buffalo Sabres traded down and drafted him 14th overall, his coach, Olli Jokinen, said the prospect would play in the NHL this upcoming season.' … [Read more...] about After trading down, Sabres could have NHL-ready talent in Konsta Helenius

'The Columbus Blue Jackets will be joining the Sabres, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins this year in the round-robin tournament. The Montreal Canadiens have dropped out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 13 to 16