'The iconic voice of the Sabres will be recognized with a sign dedication ceremony Oct. 12 outside of KeyBank Center, before the Sabres' home opener against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about ‘RJ Way’: Street signs will honor Jeanneret near KeyBank Center
The Sabres Report - Sep 15, 2023
Prospects Notebook | Benson, Savoie showcasing chemistry at Sabres rookie camp
'“You know, obviously you’re still a little nervous for the first practice, but to have a guy like Matt to play with, we kind of know how to read off each other,” Benson said. “It’s definitely helped.”' … [Read more...] about Prospects Notebook | Benson, Savoie showcasing chemistry at Sabres rookie camp
Sabres, Buffalo Common Council to dedicate Trailblazing Sign to Rick Jeanneret
'“This Trailblazing Sign will stand as an enduring tribute to Rick Jeanneret and all that he has done for the Buffalo Sabres organization, our fans and the city of Buffalo as a whole,” said Buffalo Sabres Chief Operating Officer John Roth. “RJ forged an unbreakable bond with the city and the people of Buffalo. This gesture is one of many ways we can express our gratitude for … [Read more...] about Sabres, Buffalo Common Council to dedicate Trailblazing Sign to Rick Jeanneret
Sabres prospects preparing for Prospects Challenge
'“When I’m here in Buffalo, my focus is on the Sabres,” said Appert when asked if he’ll be using this week to imagine his potential roster. “I, along with the rest of the Rochester staff, am here to help get these guys ready for training camp. That is their dream, to be here full time in Buffalo, and it is our goal to get them here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects preparing for Prospects Challenge
The Sabres Report - Sep 14, 2023
Sabres' Matt Savoie unlikely to receive an exemption to start season in Rochester
'The NHL’s development agreement with the CHL prevents players with fewer than four full seasons in the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League or Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from playing in the AHL unless he is assigned by the NHL club for a conditioning assignment. Savoie also misses the age cutoff by one day because he doesn’t turn 20 until Jan. 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie unlikely to receive an exemption to start season in Rochester
Sabres prospect Matt Savoie poised to stick in Buffalo: ‘That’s my goal’
'“You can always find ways to improve and work on your game and add elements to your game that weren’t there in previous years,” he said Wednesday when asked if he had anything left to prove in junior hockey. “If that’s the situation (returning to the WHL), I’m going to go back and put my head down and work as hard as I can to just round out my game, continue to work on areas … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matt Savoie poised to stick in Buffalo: ‘That’s my goal’
Sabres Savoie is very excited to be in Buffalo and to get started
'Savoie missed the cutoff by one day, so he can’t play in the American Hockey League this season. He has to play with the Sabres or go back to junior. Jack Quinn’s Achilles injury has opened up a roster spot and Savoie is looking to seize the opportunity,' … [Read more...] about Sabres Savoie is very excited to be in Buffalo and to get started
Everything you need to know ahead of Sabres Prospects Challenge
'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
Prospects Notebook | Kulich embracing camp following 'explosive' summer
'Kulich identified added strength as an ingredient that could help him take the next step. He felt the physicality of the AHL early as a rookie and adjusted as the year wore on, scoring 17 of his 24 regular-season goals after the start of February. Rochester’s final playoff series, against a veteran and physically imposing Hershey team, only reinforced his desire to round out … [Read more...] about Prospects Notebook | Kulich embracing camp following ‘explosive’ summer
The Sabres Report - Sep 13, 2023
Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich headline Sabres' roster for Prospects Challenge
'At forward, the Sabres will also have 2023 first-round draft pick Zach Benson, top prospect Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen, Tyson Kozak, Filip Cederqvist, Viktor Neuchev, Olivier Nadeau, Aleksandr Kisakov and Ethan Miedema. They also invited five forwards whom they didn’t draft: Riley Fiddler-Schultz, Graham Slaggert, Lawson Shrek, Damien Giroux and Dominick Mersch.' … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich headline Sabres’ roster for Prospects Challenge
Sabres’ 2023 Prospects Challenge roster features five first-round picks
'Kulich scored 24 goals as a rookie with the Rochester Americans last season and added another seven in 12 playoff contests. He became the fourth player in AHL history to register more than 20 goals as an 18-year-old. Savoie, meanwhile, recorded 38 goals and 95 points in 62 games for the Western Hockey League’s Winnipeg Ice last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2023 Prospects Challenge roster features five first-round picks
Sabres announce 2023 Prospects Challenge roster
'Buffalo’s roster includes five first-round draft picks, 12 players who have signed entry-level NHL contracts with the Sabres, and seven who were part of the Rochester Americans team that made a run to the AHL’s Eastern Conference Finals last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2023 Prospects Challenge roster
The Sabres Report - Sep 10, 2023
How Devon Levi spent the summer 'leveling up' in pursuit of Sabres' crease
'On the ice, Devon Levi listened to instructions from his longtime goalie coach, Marco Raimondo, then skated toward his crease to prepare to stop a barrage from three shooters. One by one, Levi stymied their attempts to score with ease, each movement as perfectly executed as the last with a singular objective on his mind: stay square to the puck.' … [Read more...] about How Devon Levi spent the summer ‘leveling up’ in pursuit of Sabres’ crease
Analysis: What we know about the changes to the Bills, Sabres organizations
'Pegula has plenty of experience in sports – he purchased the Sabres in 2011 and the Bills in 2014 – but he is unlikely to be running either team on a day-to-day basis. That will be the job of Roth, a former investment-fund manager whom Pegula appointed to be chief operating officer of the Sabres in January. In July, when Pegula fired Ron Raccuia as the Bills’ COO, Roth added … [Read more...] about Analysis: What we know about the changes to the Bills, Sabres organizations
The Sabres Report - Sep 9, 2023
Sabres Season Kick-Off Luncheon will take place on October 9
'The Buffalo Sabres Season Kick-Off Luncheon will take place on Monday, October 9, the team announced Friday. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Season Kick-Off Luncheon will take place on October 9