'“I don’t know a whole lot about them as a team, but I know they’re gonna be hungry and they’re gonna come out working hard,” Thompson said. “Obviously it’s a big game and a lot of excitement I think around the city and a lot of buzz. I think for us, it’s just coming out, keeping it simple early and sticking to details.”' … [Read more...] about Day 8 Notebook | Thompson looks ahead to Red Bull matchup
The Sabres Report - Sep 27, 2024
Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain
'“He does everything right, first and foremost,” Ruff said. “His on-ice action has been incredible, and I think he’s a guy that leads in every category, from the way he prepares himself to the way he plays and the fact that he’s a guy who cares about winning hockey games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Slaggert, Sandstrom out to prove themselves in Cabres camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Sep 26, 2024
Sabres notebook: Main team opens practice in Germany, prospects prep for exhibition in Ottawa
'Friday’s game is a 2:30 p.m. Eastern time start (8:30 in Munich), and will be televised live on MSG in the Sabres’ home markets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Main team opens practice in Germany, prospects prep for exhibition in Ottawa
Dunleavy, Ray to call Sabres openers against the Devils in Prague from Buffalo
'I’m told it is normal procedure for the teams in international games not to send their announcers. The same sources said the Devils aren’t expected to send their announcers to Czechia, either.' … [Read more...] about Dunleavy, Ray to call Sabres openers against the Devils in Prague from Buffalo
Amerks’ Mason Jobst has NHL contract, belief he can play for Sabres
'Jobst, you see, keeps getting better. Over the past three years, he has jumped from 15 to 38 to 50 points. He just enjoyed a career season, tying Isak Rosen for the Rochester Americans’ lead in points and scoring 22 goals, the AHL team’s second-highest total.' … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Mason Jobst has NHL contract, belief he can play for Sabres
From Ostpark to the wide world: EX-EHC star JJ Peterka returns home
Peterka 'super excited' to be home in Germany with Sabres for Global Series
'"I wanted to be here as quick as possible," Peterka told NHL.com after the Sabres practiced at SAP Garden here hours after landing Wednesday. "Just super happy to get it started. I was here until I think the 10th of September, went to Buffalo for two weeks and I knew it was coming. Just through camp in Buffalo I was just super excited to get on a plane and get back here."' … [Read more...] about Peterka ‘super excited’ to be home in Germany with Sabres for Global Series
Day 7 Notebook | Sabres take the ice for practice in Munich
'“I’m just super excited,” Peterka said. “Just being back here, being on the ice, being back in the city and seeing all the people here from Red Bull – just super excited for the game.”' … [Read more...] about Day 7 Notebook | Sabres take the ice for practice in Munich
Practice Notebook | Sandstrom, Slaggert relish preseason opportunities
'“You wanna push the pace as hard as you can. In games, guys are so skilled and pucks are moving so quick that you want to stay ahead of it. It’s great to see the pace in practice and it helps with getting prepared for games. I’m always trying to be relaxed and giving my team a relaxed feeling of comfort to know that they have a guy back there in goal that doesn’t get startled … [Read more...] about Practice Notebook | Sandstrom, Slaggert relish preseason opportunities
The Sabres Report - Sep 25, 2024
Mike Harrington: It's wheels up for Sabres as Buffalo camp ends and European journey begins
'“We’ve got to make sure we get something out of it every day,” said coach Lindy Ruff. “It’s great to be together because when you’re at home for a training camp, after the day’s done, you’re on your own and you go your own way. Now being together, we’re going to fly together, practice, we’ll be in the hotel together. Meals will be together. There’s a lot of really positive … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s wheels up for Sabres as Buffalo camp ends and European journey begins
Rasmus Dahlin excited by what Lindy Ruff gives Sabres: ‘Going to be fine’
'“Lindy always talks about winning is hard,” Dahlin said. “But talking to all the guys around the locker room, everybody loves it. We love working hard. We love the hard practices. We love being tired.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin excited by what Lindy Ruff gives Sabres: ‘Going to be fine’
Prospect Jiri Kulich, other extra players to accompany Sabres on European trip
'The Sabres, who fly to Germany tonight, will bring the maximum amount of players allowed. They must trim their roster to 23, the standard regular-season size, before their opener Oct. 4 in Prague, Czechia.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Jiri Kulich, other extra players to accompany Sabres on European trip
Wednesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Alex Nedeljkovic uneven in first preseason start but feels good as goalie competition heats up (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins fall to Sabres in 2nd preseason contest (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Owen Pickering gets 1st taste of NHL preseason action in Penguins' loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Sully Says: Penguins vs. Sabres (Preseason Game 2) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Okotoks hockey star Peyton Krebs signs two-year deal with Sabres
'The 23-year-old Okotokian signed a two-year contract with the NHL club that pays an average annual value of $1.45 million on Sept. 17, the eve of training camp in New York.' … [Read more...] about Okotoks hockey star Peyton Krebs signs two-year deal with Sabres