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'"I think we've got a hungry group that's ready to be challenged and pushed and I reminded them of that yesterday," Sabres GM Kevyn Adams said at the beginning of training camp. "When you use words like accountability and structure, and looking for clarity and are looking for more competitive and hard practices, they're going to get it. It's one thing to say it, now we need to … [Read more...] about Why this will be the season the Buffalo Sabres make the playoffs

'This game was a preseason exhibition ahead of next week's regular-season opener.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka among 5 different goal scorers as Buffalo Sabres top EHC Red Bull in NHL Global Series

'The 24-year-old defenseman was selected first overall by the Sabres in the 2018 NHL Draft. He has played in 436 games with the Sabres and has tallied 66 goals and 226 assists for 292 points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain; Tuch, Cozens, Samuelsson and Thompson to serve as alternates

'The mural will include 27 former Sabres who played for the team from 1970 through the 2000s. It will also include “Here come the Buffalo Sabres” will be on each end of the mural as a nod to Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret and his iconic call.' … [Read more...] about ‘Here come the Buffalo Sabres’: New mural in Alumni Plaza at KeyBank Center will feature 27 players

'After playing to a 1-1 tie in the first period, Buffalo's offense ignited, scoring five unanswered goals in the second period to take a 6-1 lead heading into the final 20.' … [Read more...] about Second-period surge lifts Buffalo Sabres and its core over Pittsburgh Penguins in preseason opener

'"He's got everything I see why they kept him," said Ruff. "I don't think they had him penciled in but he worked his way in and you look at today's scrimmage I thought he was really good in today's scrimmage."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s got everything’: Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff impressed with Zach Benson so far

'"The focus on today was high compete, real high compete," the Sabres head coach said. "A lot of individual battles, a lot of physicality, and there were a couple drills that pushed them to the limit."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff focused on work, not nostalgia, as Buffalo Sabres start training camp

'Monday, the team announced the signing of Helenius to a three-year entry-level contract.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign first-round draft pick Konsta Helenius to entry-level contract

'This deal also gives the Sabres flexibility with restricted free agent Peyton Krebs, who can now play in a role he's more suited for on the fourth line. Krebs could also be moved in a corresponding move to help the Sabres add a top-six winger.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade one of their top prospects to the Edmonton Oilers for Ryan McLeod

'Helenius had the highlight of the day in the first game of the tournament, sealing the win with a pretty move in the shootout. Helenius helped his team (Team Perreault) win every game they played on Thursday and earn the French Connection Prospect Tournament Trophy.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres first round pick Konsta Helenius makes strong first impression

'Playing in his hometown arena is one thing, but Gilbert says playing for the legendary Lindy Ruff is a bonus.' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert signs with Buffalo Sabres; excited to play for his hometown team

'“It’s fun because I've seen many good prospects and good players, so yeah, it’s pretty fun.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s unbelievable being drafted in front of my family’: Sabres Konsta Helenius embracing Buffalo

'Skinner is heading west on a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers worth $3 million. The forward played six seasons in Buffalo before the team opted to buy out the remainder of his contract on June 29. The 32-year-old was Buffalo's highest-paid forward. He joins a team that was one win away from winning the Stanley Cup this past season.' … [Read more...] about Longtime Sabres Jeff Skinner, Zemgus Girgensons sign with new teams

'Zucker, 32, has played nearly 700 NHL games and spent last season in Arizona and Nashville.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres add secondary scoring & bet on upside, sign Jason Zucker to one-year deal

'Lafferty spent the 2023-2024 season with the Vancouver Canucks playing in 79 games while tallying 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Sam Lafferty as NHL Free Agency heats up