'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
The Sabres Report - Sep 25, 2024
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
Sabres' strong preseason continues at Pittsburgh
'Wahlberg's goal proved to be the eventual game-winning tally, as it was a war of attrition in the third period of play. The Sabres staved off the Penguins, and held on to its 3-2 advantage to move to 3-0-0 in the 2024-25 preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ strong preseason continues at Pittsburgh
Opinion: The Sabres remain undefeated in preseason
'Amerks coach Mike Leone was behind the bench for the first time and his crew totally locked down the one-goal lead throughout the third period. Scott Ratzlaff made some huge saves in the final two minutes after the Penguins pulled their goalie for the extra attacker as he stopped all 10 pucks he saw in the final 20 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres remain undefeated in preseason
'Here come the Buffalo Sabres': New mural in Alumni Plaza at KeyBank Center will feature 27 players
'The mural will include 27 former Sabres who played for the team from 1970 through the 2000s. It will also include “Here come the Buffalo Sabres” will be on each end of the mural as a nod to Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret and his iconic call.' … [Read more...] about ‘Here come the Buffalo Sabres’: New mural in Alumni Plaza at KeyBank Center will feature 27 players
Rasmus Dahlin returns to practice as Sabres embark for Europe
'“I’m very, very happy to be back on the ice,” Dahlin said. “Haven’t practice with the team for a while and kind of been on the outside looking in. It’s not so much fun. So I was excited today again.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin returns to practice as Sabres embark for Europe
Faces of the franchise: These former Sabres coming to new Alumni Plaza mural
'The new mural will feature 27 prominent former players, bookended by legendary broadcaster Rick Jeanneret’s “Here come the Buffalo Sabres.” The artwork will be unveiled at the team’s home opener on Oct. 10.' … [Read more...] about Faces of the franchise: These former Sabres coming to new Alumni Plaza mural
Global Series blog: Owen Power
'Munich is the first stop. Oktoberfest is going on so I definitely want to check that out, but otherwise, I'm not sure yet. This will be my first time in Munich. I was in Berlin over the summer with my fiancé but never in Munich.' … [Read more...] about Global Series blog: Owen Power
Day 6 Notebook | Dahlin returns to practice as team departs for Europe
'“I was probably too excited,” Dahlin said when asked about the injury, which occurred in the opening minutes of that initial practice. “That stuff happens sometimes, and you’ve just got to deal with it and work hard to get back, and that’s what I’ve done. I’m very happy to be back on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Day 6 Notebook | Dahlin returns to practice as team departs for Europe
Buffalo Sabres reveal new mural in Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza
'The quote “Here come the Buffalo Sabres” is included on both ends of the mural as a nod to Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Rick Jeanneret and his iconic call that still plays today when the team takes the ice.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres reveal new mural in Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza
The Sabres Report - Sep 24, 2024
Sabres takeaways: Lindy Ruff 'loved the answer' after ugly stretch in preseason win
'However, it was the final exhibition game in North America for most, if not all, of the Sabres in the lineup. The 23 players projected to be on the opening-day roster, and as many as four others, will board a plane Tuesday night for Munich, where they'll continue their training camp and play a German pro team Friday night. The team will then head to Prague to begin … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Lindy Ruff ‘loved the answer’ after ugly stretch in preseason win
Devon Levi happy to compete with UPL, sharp as Sabres beat Blue Jackets
'What’s clear is Levi looks ready to begin his second full pro season. In Monday afternoon’s 6-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, his first preseason nod, he looked sharp, making 25 saves in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi happy to compete with UPL, sharp as Sabres beat Blue Jackets
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets overmatched in preseason opener against Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets drop preseason opener in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin’s evolution as Sabres leader grows with defenseman hosting summer camp in Switzerland
'“He took charge right away,” forward JJ Peterka said of how Dahlin booked the ice, gym, hotel rooms and organized post-practice outings. “I think Ras really took the next step and took the whole team under his wing.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s evolution as Sabres leader grows with defenseman hosting summer camp in Switzerland