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'"I think that was, to me personally and I think the guys who played on that team, that was the birth of hockey here in Buffalo," Gare said. "When I think of the Sabres over 50 years, that year was the year that it escalated to being a legitimate National Hockey League team."' … [Read more...] about 1974-75: ‘The birth of hockey in Buffalo’

'Punch Imlach was many things, according to those who played for him. He could be tough to play for. Mike Robitaille, the former Sabres defenseman who would go on to become a longtime broadcaster for the team, recalls Imlach keeping a train ticket visibly sticking out of his pocket during conversations with players. "Just to give you a reminder," Robitaille explained.' … [Read more...] about 1974-75: The team that Punch built

'Training camp was hard and Lindy Ruff was very much focused on making sure we were going to be the "most fit team in the NHL." Yikes!!! I didn't play at all during the lockout and although I felt like I was in great shape after the long offseason, I was definitely not in game shape yet!!' … [Read more...] about Biron: What made the 2005-06 Buffalo Sabres so special

'It was different to comprehend, the way that day was going, but we knew pausing the NHL season was the right thing to do for ourselves, our families back home and anyone else who could be severely affected by the spread of this virus that had already shut down entire countries and cities.' … [Read more...] about Dunleavy: Not your average game day

'My full 10 years in Buffalo was my best seasons! I loved the fans, loved the team, loved coaches. If you look at the stats that season, other seasons were more points, but it was my best because I only played 56 games.' … [Read more...] about Q&A: Marty catches up with Maxim Afinogenov

'We'll start with a sampling of regular season games from that year. The NHL was coming out of a lockout that canceled the 2004-05 campaign and the Buffalo Sabres had a great mix of veterans, players entering their prime and rookies ready to shine. Expectations were low for Buffalo and as the year wore on, it was clear that something special was happening at One Seymour H. Knox … [Read more...] about ‘Sabres Classics’ to highlight 2005-06 regular season

'"We are very pleased with Mattias' growth both at Western Michigan and on the international stage," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said. "He possesses a unique combination of size, speed and skill, and we look forward to working with him on his next steps as a pro."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Samuelsson agree to 3-year deal

'"I think I got a lot better in my two years in college," Samuelsson said by phone. "I learned a lot. I played for a pretty legendary coach in Andy Murray. … I feel like at this point in my development, to be challenged with professional hockey players is something I need."' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson feels ready for pro competition

'"Everything kind of started unraveling from there," Krueger said Monday during a conference call with reporters. "We weren't sure where that would take us. We began the gameday in Montreal as if we were going to play."' … [Read more...] about Krueger staying ready, sharing knowledge during suspension of play

'DiPietro participated in the Sabres' annual development camp last summer. He was a member of the winning team in the 3-on-3 French Connection Tournament, skating as part of a group that included forward Tage Thompson and defensemen Jacob Bryson and Ryan Johnson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, forward DiPietro agree on 1-year deal

'Here is what we have scheduled...'. … [Read more...] about ‘Sabres Classics’ to air on MSG

'"Brandon will bring a combination of skill, hockey sense and character to our organization," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said. "We're confident that his four years at Penn State with Coach Gadowsky have prepared him well for the next phase of his development."' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to entry-level deal with forward Biro

'Biro signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. A week ago, he was still preparing to captain top-seeded Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament. Biro was among 10 graduating seniors on a roster that was poised to play in the NCAA Tournament regardless of the outcome in their conference bracket.' … [Read more...] about After sudden end to collegiate career, Biro sees ‘good fit’ with Sabres

'Together with our food service partner, Delaware North, we are implementing the following protocols as recommended by CDC guidelines...'. … [Read more...] about NHL pauses 2019-20 season

'"I feel like I'm skating better, a little bit more comfortable with the puck again," Johansson said. "It kind of goes to the point where you don't have confidence and you know you can do it and you want to do it, you force things a little bit, you don't kind of get it to work.' … [Read more...] about Johansson enjoying success with like-minded linemates