'Peterka had a couple of good chances in the game. In the first period, he had a clear shot and crashed the net. He was on the doorstep later in the second period but missed the puck.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka scores first NHL goal in Sabres’ season opener vs. Senators
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Sabres fans hopeful for start of new season
'“It's tough,” said Chase Moreland, another Sabres fan. “We still came to games all the time. Me and my friends, we made the best of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans hopeful for start of new season
Sabres set opening night roster; Okposo speaks as team captain
'"He's got a great feel for that day-to-day. The other thing he has a great feel for is perspective. The ups and the downs and maintaining consistency, and that comes with experience. For me, that's just such an important part of leadership," Adams said about Okposo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set opening night roster; Okposo speaks as team captain
Sabres’ speed wraps up preseason home games with a 4-2 win over Carolina
'But Buffalo played with speed and came out to a fast start. Just over 7 minutes to go in the first period, Vinnie Hinostroza opened up the scoring on a breakaway, with Jeff Skinner setting him up for a 1-0 Sabres lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ speed wraps up preseason home games with a 4-2 win over Carolina
Hamilton Take 2: Buffalo Sabres ready for home opener against Ottawa
'There could be a few tweaks along the way as JJ Peterka has not had a good training camp nor has he looked good in any of the three preseason games he played. Buffalo will have to trim one forward and Peterka can go to the Rochester Americans without having to be exposed to NHL waivers.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Buffalo Sabres ready for home opener against Ottawa
Jack Quinn shines with Thompson, Olofsson in Sabres preseason win
'It ended up being a top-line hat trick for the Sabres when Quinn finished things off with an empty netter for the 3-1 win. With two goals in three preseason matchups, he is making a case to be a part of the NHL roster.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn shines with Thompson, Olofsson in Sabres preseason win
Comrie impresses, but Sabres fall to Blue Jackets 4-1
'Buffalo was outshot 13-2 in the first period and fell behind on goals by Emil Bemstrom and Kirill Marchenko on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Comrie impresses, but Sabres fall to Blue Jackets 4-1
Sabres youth shines again in first home preseason game, topping Flyers, 2-1
'They may not be the youngest players in Buffalo's organization - including 22-year-old Rasmus Dahlin, 21-year-old Dylan Cozens and 19-year-old Owen Power, who are NHL mainstays, but they are showing another crop of Sabres are on their way to becoming those staples, themselves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres youth shines again in first home preseason game, topping Flyers, 2-1
Sabres sign GM Adams to contract extension
'Adams most impressive accomplishment has been his leadership in turning around the culture within the organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign GM Adams to contract extension
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres, GM Kevyn Adams going in right direction
'Kim wanted to give him many different experiences to eventually get him ready to do what he’s doing now. The Pegulas always envisioned Adams as the Sabres general manager. Adams started with no experience, and in every job, he worked relentlessly and wound up figuring it out and doing well.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres, GM Kevyn Adams going in right direction
Sabres’ first-rounders impress in win over Devils at Prospects Challenge
'The Sabres’ prospects beat the Devils, 7-4, after taking down the Montreal Canadiens, 4-3, in the tournament’s opener on Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ first-rounders impress in win over Devils at Prospects Challenge
Sabres rally, top Canadiens to begin prospects challenge
'The 2021 seventh-round pick scored a pair of goals, the second of which was shorthanded, to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 come from behind win over Montreal in the first game of the prospects challenge at Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally, top Canadiens to begin prospects challenge
Hamilton: The Sabres have talent at NHL's Prospect Challenge
'With very little change, fans have a slightly higher expectation for this team because they liked what they saw last April. That was evident because more people came to the arena to watch games in that final month to see if what was happening on the ice was real.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: The Sabres have talent at NHL’s Prospect Challenge
Sabres will bring back 'goat head' jersey for 12 games this season
'To say this is overdue is an understatement. Immediate reaction was extremely positive on social media among hockey fans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will bring back ‘goat head’ jersey for 12 games this season
Hamilton: Tage Thompson's new contract could be a bargain for the Sabres
'It’s been proven that high end NHL free agency is generally a disaster where teams regret contracts within three years of giving them out. It's how high-priced UFA works out in the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Tage Thompson’s new contract could be a bargain for the Sabres