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'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’

'The Sabres released their roster for this year’s tournament on Tuesday, featuring five former first-round picks and a handful of other draft selections and Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know ahead of Sabres Prospects Challenge

'The Sabres will wear their goat head jerseys for the first time on Saturday, October 21 against the New York Islanders, though the rest of the games featuring the jersey were not announced. The Sabres wore the jerseys for 12 games during the 2022-23 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to wear “goat head” jerseys 15 times, announce theme nights

'Buffalo’s Feb. 10 home game against St. Louis will be broadcast on ABC, the Oct. 17 game against Tampa Bay will be shown on ESPN, and six games are scheduled to stream on ESPN+/Hulu.' … [Read more...] about 15 Sabres games will be on national TV

'“We are thankful for the work and effort so many individuals have put into PSE over the years, but feel it is the right time for them to return home to separate organizations,” Terry Pegula said in a statement. “We feel that now is the right time to dissolve PSE and allow everyone to focus solely on their respective organization. It is a great time to be a Buffalo sports fan … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula separates Bills, Sabres operations, dissolves PSE

'Ruff told the gathering of close to 2,500 fans and 60 Sabres alumni on Sunday that “he will be with you all this year.”' … [Read more...] about ‘RJ is proud of the job you’ve done’: Don Granato draws praise from Lindy Ruff

'A marathon of games then kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday, beginning with Game 5 of the 2006 Eastern Conference Semifinal — better remembered as Jason Pominville scoring an overtime winner that eliminated the Ottawa Senators and sparked an all-time Jeanneret call: “These guys are good, scary good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres to re-air games featuring classic Rick Jeanneret calls

'The event, set for 5 p.m. at KeyBank Center, will feature a roundtable discussion with other broadcasters and alumni. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold Rick Jeanneret tribute event on Sunday

'The Sabres needed to trade at least one defenseman after signing Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson in free agency. That gave Buffalo nine players at the position signed to one-way NHL contracts. There is room for only seven or eight D-men on the opening night roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade D Ilya Lyubushkin to Anaheim for 4th round pick in 2025

'“We are going to celebrate RJ every day,” Adams said Friday via videoconference. “You walk into KeyBank Center, he is part of the fabric of this organization. He is part of the history, the legendary calls, the relationships. Through what we are trying to build here, Donny and I talk about this all the time, something special and someplace where the players truly want to be a … [Read more...] about Sabres: ‘We’re going to celebrate RJ every day’

'Former and current members of the Buffalo Sabres reacted to the death of Hall of Fame broadcaster Rick Jeanneret, who died on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Tributes pour in for Rick Jeanneret

'“I think RJ is the one that you knew you could not emulate, everything he did was just so unique,” Dunleavy said. “I knew coming in there’s not a chance you could be another Rick Jeanneret and that’s one of the reasons why I accepted the opportunity,” said Dunleavy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announcer Dan Dunleavy looks back on decade of lessons learned, fun times had with ‘RJ’

'“Just hearing his voice brings back a bunch of memories,” said life-long Sabres fan JoAnn Thomason. “I grow up listening to him, going to games, it’s just, I don’t know, I feel like the voice of Buffalo has been silenced. He was a great guy and he did so much for the team, and the city.”' … [Read more...] about ‘The voice of Buffalo has been silenced’: Sabres fans honor Rick Jeanneret’s legacy