'The Buffalo Sabres have announced that the following players have cleared waivers and have been assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL)...'. … [Read more...] about Dunne, Jobst, Murray, Poolman, Rathbone and Sandstrom clear waivers
The Sabres Report - Oct 3, 2024
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2024 training camp roster (Amerks.com) Mersch leaves Amerks in a better place (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 2, 2024
Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich, a Czech native, is with the team in Prague. Here's how he earned his way home
'Instead of returning home with a plan to replicate his previous summer routines, he worked tirelessly in the gym with his strength coach, Dominik Kondras, and got pushed to another level by Duda, who scored more than 200 goals as a net-front presence in Czechia’s top professional league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich, a Czech native, is with the team in Prague. Here’s how he earned his way home
Before first season with Amerks, Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund dazzles in NHL
'“His ability to make plays, like those two passes that he made, I mean, were highlight-reel, ESPN-type plays,” Amerks coach Mike Leone said following Sunday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “He had a bunch of others. He had a breakaway, he had a two-on-one in the third period he just missed on.”' … [Read more...] about Before first season with Amerks, Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund dazzles in NHL
Sabres send 10 players to Rochester Amerks, waive six others
'The Sabres also released nine players who are expected to join the Amerks from their training camp tryouts and returned goalie Scott Ratzlaff to the Seattle Thunderbirds, his junior team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 10 players to Rochester Amerks, waive six others
Fans travel to Prague to see the Sabres play
'Valentino said, "We figured it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to see our favorite hockey team." His father added that he's been a fan, "since the inception of the team. I was there when they drafted Gilbert Perreault. It's been a while for me."' … [Read more...] about Fans travel to Prague to see the Sabres play
Buffalo Sabres loan 10 to Rochester, release 9 from PTO, assign 1 to junior
'The Buffalo Sabres have announced the following roster moves...'. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres loan 10 to Rochester, release 9 from PTO, assign 1 to junior
Q&A | Ales Kotalik talks love for Buffalo, '05-'06 and more
'“Once I got traded back then to Edmonton, I still was a Sabres fan, and that was always my second home,” Kotalik said by phone Monday.' … [Read more...] about Q&A | Ales Kotalik talks love for Buffalo, ’05-’06 and more
The Sabres Report - Oct 1, 2024
Sabres Takeaways: Prospects conclude 3-1 stretch with OT win over Detroit
'The Buffalo prospect team finished its four-game run with a 3-1 record after Monday's 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center. Konsta Helenius, Buffalo's first-round choice in June, won this one on a one-time slapper from the left circle off a power play with 12.6 seconds to go in OT.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Takeaways: Prospects conclude 3-1 stretch with OT win over Detroit
Sabres' Jason Zucker motivated to produce after difficult year: 'I want to be scoring'
'The sage advice is only one reason why Zucker was signed to a one-year, $5 million contract in July. His resume includes 697 regular-season games across 13 years, 52 playoff games, six seasons of 20-plus goals and, as important, a laundry list of former teammates who speak highly of him. Anyone in the Sabres’ dressing room unfamiliar with Zucker could ask Alex Tuch and Jordan … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Zucker motivated to produce after difficult year: ‘I want to be scoring’
Sabres notes: Lindy Ruff facing his former team, players this week in Prague
'“It will be a little bit strange, but at the same time, it was such a great group to be around,” Ruff said. “It’s hard, but it’s part of the business. I don’t know if (there are) a lot of times (when) a coach changes teams and his first two games are going to be against the team he just left.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Lindy Ruff facing his former team, players this week in Prague
How the Sabres' strength, equipment staffs prepared for Europe and return home
'“The good thing for us is we’re going out several days before our NHL games, so we have opportunities to practice, look at how players are reacting and then adjust them, really, for those two games,” Gannon explained to The News. “That’s what it’s all about. If they’re going into the Munich game still carrying some jet lag, which they will be, that’s fine. We can keep … [Read more...] about How the Sabres’ strength, equipment staffs prepared for Europe and return home
For Zach Metsa, other Sabres prospects, chance to play NHL games special
'“It’s not something maybe we all would’ve gotten in a normal camp,” said Metsa, a right-shot defender. “So you just got to take advantage of the opportunity. It’s an awesome opportunity to play in NHL rinks, in NHL games, and it’s been a blast. I couldn’t have asked for anything more out of this camp.”' … [Read more...] about For Zach Metsa, other Sabres prospects, chance to play NHL games special
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings outperformed in 5-1 loss to Penguins, also lose 4-3 in OT at Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Recap: Red Wings drop both preseason split-squad games, fall 5-1 to visiting Penguins and 4-3 in overtime at Sabres (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Buffalo Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff to provide structure in bid to end 13-year playoff drought
'The Sabres have talent with forwards Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens and JJ Peterka, and defensemen Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power and Bowen Byram. The question is whether Ruff can re-establish a culture of winning on a team that’s too often been fragile and disconnected.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff to provide structure in bid to end 13-year playoff drought