'"Everything should be meaningful," head coach Don Granato said after the game. "In perspective, it is the preseason, it's not regular season NHL level by any means, but it's like when you go play in the backyard against your friends, you want to win. We have to have that approach any night."' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase three-goal deficit & top Blue Jackets 5-4 in shootout
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Sabres National Anthem signer to step down over vaccine requirement
'Allen sent a letter to 7 Eyewitness News, as well as other news outlets, saying his choice is based on the fact that he has not and will not get a COVID-19 vaccine.' … [Read more...] about Sabres National Anthem signer to step down over vaccine requirement
GM Kevyn Adams: 'Jack Eichel is no longer captain of the Buffalo Sabres'
'“The Captain should be the heartbeat of this team,” Adams said. “We felt we needed to make the decision.”' … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams: ‘Jack Eichel is no longer captain of the Buffalo Sabres’
100% of Buffalo Sabres players are vaccinated. Here's how the team got there
'According to a report from ESPN's Emily Kaplan, the NHL's 2021-22 health and safety protocols include significant restrictions for unvaccinated players. That includes suspensions for being "unable to participate in club activities," and they will not be paid for each day they miss. In situations that require vaccination to travel with the team, such as a road trip to play in … [Read more...] about 100% of Buffalo Sabres players are vaccinated. Here’s how the team got there
Buffalo Sabres and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin agree to terms on 3-year contract
'Dahlin was selected first overall by the Sabres in the 2018 NHL Draft and was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2018-19. He has played 197 games in his NHL career tallying 18 goals and 89 assists for 107 points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin agree to terms on 3-year contract
Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs to play in 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic
'The game will take place on March 13, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Tim Hortons Field, in Hamilton, Ontario, the home of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. The game will be broadcast on TNT.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs to play in 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic
Proof of vaccination required for guests 12 and older to enter Highmark Stadium, KeyBank Center
'Beginning September 25 at KeyBank Center and September 26 at Highmark Stadium, all guests 12 and over will be required to provide proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.' … [Read more...] about Proof of vaccination required for guests 12 and older to enter Highmark Stadium, KeyBank Center
Sabres to host Prospects Challenge in mid-September
'Tickets are on sale now and cost $10 per ticket. Those attending must follow New York State and CDC guidance. Unvaccinated fans will be required to wear a mask at all times while masks are options for those fans who are fully vaccinated.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge in mid-September
Buffalo Sabres re-sign forward Casey Mittelstadt to three-year contract
'He played in 41 games during the 2020-21 season and tallied 10 goals and 12 assists for 22 points. That ranked third among Sabres skaters in goals and fourth in points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres re-sign forward Casey Mittelstadt to three-year contract
Sabres sign D Henri Jokiharju to three-year contract
'With Casey Mittelstadt's signing earlier in the day, the Sabres still have to sign restricted free agent Rasmus Dahlin. Training Camp begins later this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Henri Jokiharju to three-year contract
Rick Jeanneret to retire at the end of the 2021-2022 season
'This year will mark Jeanneret's fifty-first calling Sabres games.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret to retire at the end of the 2021-2022 season
Sabres no. 1 overall pick Owen Power to return to Michigan for 2021-22 season
'The team announced the return of Power and two other 1st round draft picks on Twitter Friday evening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres no. 1 overall pick Owen Power to return to Michigan for 2021-22 season
Buffalo Sabres goalie Aaron Dell unveils bison-themed pads
'The pads were designed by 2D and 3D generalist Chance Clark.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres goalie Aaron Dell unveils bison-themed pads
'We all want this Jack Eichel saga to end:' Rangers fan podcast buys #FreeJack billboard on I-190
'The billboard references Sabres captain Jack Eichel's neck injury, for which treatment has been a point of contention between Eichel and the team. Eichel missed the last 33 games of the season due to the injury, and expressed his unhappiness during end-of-season press conferences in May.' … [Read more...] about ‘We all want this Jack Eichel saga to end:’ Rangers fan podcast buys #FreeJack billboard on I-190
Buffalo Sabres re-sign defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to two-year contract
'The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $750,000.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres re-sign defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to two-year contract