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'Valentino said, "We figured it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to see our favorite hockey team." His father added that he's been a fan, "since the inception of the team. I was there when they drafted Gilbert Perreault. It's been a while for me."' … [Read more...] about Fans travel to Prague to see the Sabres play

'"He does everything right, first and foremost," Ruff said in a statement Thursday, announcing the news. "His on-ice action has been incredible, and I think he’s a guy that leads in every category, from the way he prepares himself to the way he plays and the fact that he’s a guy who cares about winning hockey games."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin takes over as Sabres team captain

'I can remember the moment where I started to think that maybe it was a good idea. Dahlin has the intensity in games and practices, and he was starting to assert himself in practice. If a player did a drill wrong, he would get in his face and actually go to the front of the line and forcefully show that player how he should be doing the drill. I thought to myself, that … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Dahlin is the right choice for Sabres captain

'“I handle myself with a high standard and I have high expectations for myself," Benson said. "I just want to come in really push get to my game right away and overall compete.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson sets high standard for second season with Sabres

'This update is now coming after Dahlin sustained an injury at the start of practice on Wednesday morning. Dahlin left the first session and did not return to the ice for the rest of practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin will miss ‘a couple days of practice’

'"I understand change is inevitable. It's the only constant so we've got new blood coming in. The new kids just started on Wednesday," Sabres fan Vinnie Padalino said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans react to changes at KeyBank Center

'"I’m just thinking about let’s have one heck of a practice, really," Ruff said when asked afterwards what was going through his mind. "Looking around at some of the size. Watching some of the speed, even just those opening laps. Later on in practice the ice was pretty bad and it didn’t look quite as good, but to start, I’d say it was a good feeling just getting back out.”' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff ready to take on coaching Buffalo Sabres team for a second time

'The partnership will feature a range of activities, public events, community initiatives, promotions in-store, and free fan experiences, including Sabres Fan Fest on September 14, according to Tops.' … [Read more...] about Tops Markets and the Buffalo Sabres announce a renewed partnership

'Featuring five former first-round picks, the roster includes Konsta Helenius, Noah Ostlund, Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen, and Ryan Johnson. Fans will get to see 2024 first-rounder Helenius in action against other teams for the first time after seeing him on the ice in Buffalo back in the summer during development camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Prospects Challenge roster headlined by Helenius, former first round picks

'The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced that their alternate jersey — the goathead jersey — will return to the ice. Its first appearance will be Oct. 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal their goathead game dates for this season

'With over 15 different themes scheduled for the upcoming season, fans will have more options than ever to choose from between October and April.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce theme nights for 2024-25 season

'Two years ago, the Buffalo Sabres were third in the NHL scoring 3.57 goals per game. Only the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins scored more. Last season, the Sabres fell to 23rd scoring just 2.98 goals per game. The power play was the biggest reason why.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres have 2 months left to make final offseason moves

'So where does that leave 22-year-old Devon Levi? This kid went down to Rochester last season and when he got the net, they were about to fall out of the playoff. All he did was embrace the opportunity to play and he helped get them to a first-place tie by the time he was done. Levi will be getting a new contract after next season, but where is he going to play this season? He … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Luukkonen signs five-year deal to stay in Buffalo

'Helenius could return to Finland to play in their top professional league again or he could end up with the Rochester Americans and the team's new head coach Mike Leone. Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams however did not completely close the door just yet on the Finland native starting in Buffalo either.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 14th overall pick Konsta Helenius to entry-level contract

'I believe Adams is trying to trade for a top-six forward, and I realize it’s hard with no movement clauses in contracts. He’s already saying that he’s not worried at all about scoring goals because he knows he has the talent and the players to score. Maybe that will happen, but there are way too many “ifs” in that.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: A look at the Sabres’ free agency signings and trades