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'Buffalo’s average age (25.3) is lower than it was a year ago (26.1), according to Elite Prospects, with 19-year-old Matt Savoie also counted in the figure while currently on injured reserve. Columbus has the second-lowest average age (25.6) at the season’s start.' … [Read more...] about Sabres remain NHL’s youngest team

'The sign, on the corner of Illinois Street and Perry Street as well as Perry and Washington Street, was a project where the Sabres partnered with the Buffalo Common Council.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil sign on Perry Street in honor of Rick Jeanneret

'Buffalo’s No. 1 overall draft pick in 2021, Power signed a seven-year contract extension worth $8.35 million per season, the team announced Wednesday on the eve of its season opener. The deal will make Power the 15th-highest salaried defenseman in the NHL next season, and runs through 2031.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend Owen Power on 7-year deal, worth $8.35 million per season

'Here’s a look where the Sabres are predicted to finish across a handful of national projections.' … [Read more...] about Will the Sabres make the playoffs this season?

'The patches will be on the chest of the jerseys, on the right side above the Sabres logo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to wear patches honoring Rick Jeanneret in 2023-24 season

'The items that top this year’s menu include a two-foot-long loaded nachos dish as well as a “Prime on Weck” sandwich, which is prime rib topped with horseradish on a roll.' … [Read more...] about 2-foot-long nacho, ‘Prime on Weck’ top new KeyBank Center offerings for Sabres season

'With much of the discussions conducted over the summer, the deal was finally completed as the Sabres prepare to open the regular season hosting the New York Rangers on Thursday. The 23-year-old Dahlin becomes the Sabres highest-paid player in terms of annual salary, and has one season left on a three-year $18 million contract, after which he would only have been eligible to … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up All-Star D Rasmus Dahlin, richest deal in team history

'At 18 years, five months, Benson could become the youngest Sabres skater since Pierre Turgeon in 1987. He is a month younger than April baby Rasmus Dahlin was on opening night in 2018. Jack Eichel turned 19 a few weeks after the start of his rookie season in 2015. Sam Reinhart was about that age the season before, same with Rasmus Ristolainen in 2013. Four of those players … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres lineup taking shape ahead of opening night

'In many ways, Benson seized the opportunity from his junior hockey linemate Matt Savoie, the Sabres’ first-round pick the summer before. Savoie skated with the Sabres on Friday morning for the first time since injuring his shoulder in the final game of the prospects challenge.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Projecting Sabres lineup after preseason finale

'Current and former Buffalo Sabres players each paired up with a child. Krebs, Dylan Cozens, Henri Jokiharju, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Casey Mittelstadt were among the players taking part. Alumni like fan-favorite goalie turned broadcaster Martin Biron were on hand too. They hit, ran and scored at the annual event that brings players and families together for a night of fun.' … [Read more...] about ‘It puts smiles on our faces’: Sabres players take part in Miracle League baseball game

'Devon Levi transformed from prized prospect into Buffalo’s top goaltender in matter of seven starts late last season. The 21-year-old showed no signs of rookie regression in his first preseason game, making 19 saves in two shutout periods against the Bruins.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabre youths thriving in preseason

'“We have to embrace expectations,” general manager Kevyn Adams said Wednesday as the Sabres opened training camp. “I look at pressure as a privilege.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘window’s open right now,’ GM Kevyn Adams says

'It’s likely one of the three will be sent to Rochester to be the Americans’ starter or potentially even traded. However, Luukkonen or Comrie would have to go through waivers to reach the minors, meaning another NHL team could claim them.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres training camp storylines

'The severity of Savoie’s injury is not yet known. Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert said 19-year-old will be evaluated on Tuesday, but it is expected that Savoie will miss “a little bit of time” at the start of Buffalo’s training camp, which opens Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect C Matt Savoie injured in closing game of challenge

'The sign will be located at the corners of Illinois Street and Perry Street as well as Perry Street and Washington Street.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to dedicate sign honoring Rick Jeanneret, dub part of Perry Street ‘RJ Way’