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'“I learned a lot from him, like how he prepared and after games he did some work to get his body feeling good," Peterka explained. "I was [also] practicing some things with him, so it was really good to have a guy like him there.”' … [Read more...] about J-J Peterka learned more about Buffalo from Derek Roy

'This will be the third NHL outdoor game the Sabres have taken part in since 2008. The first outdoor game was the inaugural NHL Winter Classic at, then, Ralph Wilson Stadium - home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills - in Orchard Park. Buffalo then played 10 years later at the 2018 NHL Winter Classic played at Citi Field - home of the MLB's New York Mets - in Queens, N.Y. against the … [Read more...] about Sabres to play in 2022 Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ont. against Maple Leafs

'MSG will carry the remaining 72 games throughout the 2021-22 regular season. It is expected that Rick Jeanneret will call around 20 games this year in his final season as the play-by-play voice of the Sabres. Dan Dunleavy will remain as part of the Sabres broadcast to call the other 62 games on the schedule.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to appear 10 times on ESPN+/Hulu, TNT in 2021-22 season

'Quinn has been moved to center for this week after playing a little center in Rochester last season. Amerks head coach Seth Appert said they think center could be Quinn’s best position, “We started that last year and if he didn’t have surgery to end it, the last 10 to 15 games he would’ve been a center for us. I think he played three at center and was very, very good at it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Quinn may be becoming a center

'“It was not an easy thing mentally, but what I took out of the injury is I have more of an appreciation for hockey," Girgensons said following the skate. "I had never missed that long of a period, and I really did miss hockey. So that made me work harder, and my excitement for camp this year is just way higher than it’s been before."' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons ready to go after missing 2020-21 season with hamstring injury

'In just 21 games with the Sabres this past season, the 24-year-old scored just two goals, while registering 16 assists for 18 points. Eichel ended up missing the final 33 games of the 2020-21 season after suffering a herniated disk in his neck during a game on March 7 against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel ranks 27th on NHL Network’s ‘Top-50 Players’ list

'Starting on Sunday, Oct. 31, guests must be fully vaccinated for entry at both Highmark Stadium and KeyBank Center. Guests are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single dose vaccine, such as Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine.' … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccine now required for all future Bills, Sabres home games

'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is one of the three goalies that will be at the tournament. Last season, the 2017 second round pick played four games with the Sabres before injuring his ankle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release roster for 2021 Prospects Challenge

'I think the 20-year-old knows this is going to be his team and he can’t wait to be the leader. Now don’t get me wrong, Cozens is not trying to push Jack Eichel out the door, but when the time comes up, he’ll be ready, “I’ve always seen myself as a leader. I want to lead by example and be a guy that guys can look to if they need anything or look to to inspire them, so that’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens wants a key leadership role right away with this team

'I think he showed Kevyn Adams and Don Granato that he’s ahead of where many thought the 22-year-old would be.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Luukkonen has been putting the work in this summer

'Mittelstadt was pretty much nowhere in his professional career until Don Granato took over for the fired Ralph Krueger as head coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Casey Mittelstadt to three-year deal

'The 22-year-old has played three seasons in the NHL, but none better than after Don Granato took over as head coach for the fired Ralph Krueger. Granato took two young, struggling defensemen when he put Jokiharju and Rasmus Dahlin together and they both responded with their best hockey.' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju signs three-year deal with Sabres worth $2.5 million per-year

'“There’s a lot of white noise. It’s hard to sort through it," Granato said. "I think it can hit them emotionally, so you have to sort through the white noise and make sure you self-reflect. These days, we don’t put our phone down very often, so it’s cutting through that and making sure that they’re able to focus on what got them here. That’s their true passion for playing.”' … [Read more...] about Granato looking forward to coaching a young team

'"Hopefully they don't try to drop me off at the nursing home. I'm looking forward to making a positive impact on these younger guys. I've never tried to be anybody that I'm not. I'm a pretty honest. I'm going to be honest with these guys, show them kind of what it takes."' … [Read more...] about Okposo wants to make positive impact on Sabres’ young guys

'“We’re delighted to extend our partnerships with the Bills and Sabres to continue delivering premier game day and supporting content,” said Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Buffalo, Tim Holly. “These partnerships will allow WGR 550 to continue to serve as the home for everything fans need to stay up to date surrounding these two iconic franchises, and we look … [Read more...] about Audacy announces multi-year radio broadcast contract extension with Bills, Sabres