'Tickets for the games cost $10 and will be available in early August. Season-ticket holders will have priority access and a preferred rate for tickets they purchase.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 15 to 18
The Sabres Report - Jul 19, 2023
2023-24 Prospect Pool Overview: Buffalo Sabres
'Devon Levi is the goalie of the future in Buffalo, but they have a good stable of netminders coming up. Topias Leinonen had a bit of a down year last season, but his frame and athleticism are attractive. He turns 20 in January and will be expected to play most of his games at the men’s level in Finland. Scott Ratzlaff was drafted this year and should take the reigns for the … [Read more...] about 2023-24 Prospect Pool Overview: Buffalo Sabres
2023 Sabres Prospect Challenge announced, starts Sept. 15 against Montreal
'Buffalo will, once again, be joined by the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins for the 2023 event. Games start on Friday, Sept. 15 at Harborcenter and go through Monday Sept. 18.' … [Read more...] about 2023 Sabres Prospect Challenge announced, starts Sept. 15 against Montreal
Sabres hosting Prospects Challenge Sept. 15-18
'Prior to Buffalo’s game against New Jersey on Sept. 16, players and alumni will be on hand for the Sabres Fan Fest, featuring special programming and live music.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hosting Prospects Challenge Sept. 15-18
Hamilton Take2: Prospects Challenge outlook
'The Sabres took Matt Savoie and Zach Benson in the first round of the NHL Draft for the past two seasons and fans should be excited that they might be able to see the two linemates from the Winnipeg Ice possibly play on the same line during the Challenge.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Prospects Challenge outlook
Sabres announce schedule for 2023 Prospects Challenge
'For the second consecutive year, the Sabres will be joined by the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins to compete in a round-robin challenge featuring prospects from each team. The participating teams will each play three games over the course of the event.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce schedule for 2023 Prospects Challenge
The Sabres Report - Jul 18, 2023
Scott Ratzlaff using 'swagger' to try to realize potential as Sabres goalie prospect
'“I think this year is going to be a big year for him,” said Kelly Guard, Ratzlaff’s offseason goalie coach who worked with the Sabres prospect at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. “He’s going to carry a lot of the mail with Seattle … but I think we’re going to see some good stuff from him coming up. When you can string together four or five games in a row, you can really get into … [Read more...] about Scott Ratzlaff using ‘swagger’ to try to realize potential as Sabres goalie prospect
Sabres re-sign winger Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
'Across a span of 18 months, Weissbach became a physical and fearless winger with a tendency to get to the net to try to score goals. He spent less time around the perimeter and made a consistent impact on the forecheck. Weissbach was also one of the Amerks’ top penalty-killers and played a reliable defensive game at 5-on-5. It was an impressive transformation after his four … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign winger Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
'The 5-foot-9, 177-pound Weissbach will likely compete for a job on the Sabres’ third or fourth line during training camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
'Last season, only one player on an NHL contract, forward Matej Pekar, played in Cincinnati. During the Sabres’ affiliation, three Cyclones – goalies Michael Houser, Jonas Johansson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen – reached Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
The Jacksonville Icemen have new NHL and AHL affiliates. Here's what it means for 2023.
'For the Icemen, one benefit is clear: The chance to connect with a Sabres farm system that's now packed with prospects after years of early draft selections.' … [Read more...] about The Jacksonville Icemen have new NHL and AHL affiliates. Here’s what it means for 2023.
Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
'Buffalo took the 25-year-old in the seventh round of the 2017 NHL Draft. After playing four years of college hockey with the University of Wisconsin Badgers, Weissbach has played two seasons with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Linus Weissbach to one-year, two-way contract
Sabres announce new ECHL affiliate in Jacksonville
'Players that play in Jacksonville are more likely to play in Rochester than Buffalo. The only Cyclones players to get any NHL games in recent years are goalies Michael Houser, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Jonas Johansson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce new ECHL affiliate in Jacksonville
Sabres name Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
'The Icemen replace the Cincinnati Cyclones, who had been the Sabres’ affiliate from 2017 until earlier this month when they became the affiliates of the New York Rangers. The Icemen had partnered with the Rangers the past two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Jacksonville Icemen as new ECHL affiliate
Sabres re-sign Weissbach; announce new ECHL affiliate
'The Sabres announced that forward Linus Weissbach is staying with the organization on a one-year two-way contract worth $775,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Weissbach; announce new ECHL affiliate