'Buffalo will open the new season with a four-game homestand at KeyBank Center against Montreal, Arizona, Vancouver and Boston. Five of Buffalo's first six games will be played at home, capped off with a visit from the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning on October 25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2021-22 regular-season schedule announced
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Kraken select Borgen from Sabres in Expansion Draft
'Borgen, 24, was drafted by the Sabres during the fourth round in 2015. He has appeared in 14 career NHL games, 10 of which came last season.' … [Read more...] about Kraken select Borgen from Sabres in Expansion Draft
Sabres announce 2021 preseason schedule
'The Sabres will play home-and-home series with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins during the preseason schedule, beginning with a game in Columbus on Sept. 28.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2021 preseason schedule
Olofsson to wear No. 71 beginning next season
'Olofsson wore No. 41 for his first six NHL games at the end of the 2018-19 season. He has worn No. 68 for each of the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson to wear No. 71 beginning next season
Sabres announce protected list ahead of Seattle Expansion Draft
'The 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by Upper Deck will be held July 21 at 8 p.m. on ESPN2. The Kraken will select one player from each team excluding the Vegas Golden Knights for a total of 30 (at least 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goalies).' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce protected list ahead of Seattle Expansion Draft
Sabres hire Sam Ventura as VP of Hockey Strategy and Research
'The Swissvale, Pennsylvania native joined the Penguins as a team consultant beginning in 2015, providing analysis that helped the organization capture back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2016 and 2017. He was promoted to director of analytics prior to the 2017-18 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Sam Ventura as VP of Hockey Strategy and Research
'He's there now' | How Don Granato earned the Sabres' head coaching job
'"When Kevyn offered me the position of interim head coach, I wanted that. That was on the core of everything that I wanted to try and bring to our team, to find a way to try and get our players to experience something like that, to play for something greater than just themselves."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s there now’ | How Don Granato earned the Sabres’ head coaching job
Sabres name Don Granato head coach
'Granato, 53, joined the Sabres as an assistant coach prior to the 2019-20 season. He was elevated to interim head coach on March 17 of last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Don Granato head coach
5 things to know about Sabres head coach Don Granato
'Granato comes from a decorated hockey family. His younger sister, Cammi, is an Olympic gold medalist and in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Older brother Tony spent two decades playing and coaching in the NHL before taking over behind the bench at his and Don's alma mater, the University of Wisconsin.' … [Read more...] about 5 things to know about Sabres head coach Don Granato
Members of the hockey community pay tribute to Rene Robert
''"I knew what kind of player [Robert] was because I played against him in the junior days in the Quebec league," Perreault recalled. "He was a big star in Three Rivers (Quebec) and he was an amazing junior player, so I knew what kind of player he was. He had the great speed and great shot and he had a great vision of the game. It was an easy game for me and Rico to play with … [Read more...] about Members of the hockey community pay tribute to Rene Robert
Sabres alumnus Rene Robert passes away at age 72
'Rene was a tremendous player, teammate and person and truly loved this organization. His accomplishments on the ice as a member of the French Connection speak for themselves, but his impact in the community continued long past his playing career. Our thoughts are with Rene's family and friends during this difficult time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alumnus Rene Robert passes away at age 72
Remembering Buffalo Sabres legend Rene Robert
'"Kim and I were saddened to hear the devastating news of Rene Robert's passing," Sabres owner Terry Pegula said. "When we first took over as owners, the members of The French Connection were three of the first people to welcome us to the organization. During our time with the team, Rene has been one of the most active alumni and we've grown to know him well over the past 10 … [Read more...] about Remembering Buffalo Sabres legend Rene Robert
Sabres issue statement regarding Rene Robert
'Rene has been a fixture in our community since his days playing with the French Connection - a true legend on and off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres issue statement regarding Rene Robert
Sabres sign Peterka to entry-level contract
'Peterka, 19, was selected by Buffalo in the second round (34th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Peterka to entry-level contract
World Championship | 3 Sabres take home medals
'Arttu Ruotsalainen took home a silver medal with Finland's 3-2 overtime loss to Canada in the gold medal game at the IIHF World Championship on Sunday. Tage Thompson and the United States left with bronze after a 6-1 win over J-J Peterka, Tobias Rieder, and Germany.' … [Read more...] about World Championship | 3 Sabres take home medals