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'“I think we’re all excited, we’re all tired of looking at preseason video and practice video and now let's put it to the test against the other team’s real lineup and let’s go to work and prove that what we’ve been working on will make us a winning hockey club.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff is ready for Year 2 back behind the Sabres bench

'With Benson getting the immediate opportunity to play top-line minutes, expect him to eat as a playmaking winger that can distribute the puck to goal scorers like Thompson and Norris, while feasting plenty on his own.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2025-26 Sabres season

'Lindy Ruff said they couldn’t pass up the opportunity to claim Ellis who had been on their radar, so Alexandar Georgiev has been placed on waivers. Ruff said they are not unconditional waivers. The head coach said,' … [Read more...] about Colten Ellis now set to back up Alex Lyon in Buffalo

'"Just trying being a lot more of a consistent team away from the puck, which I thought we saw some really good stuff in the first couple of games. We have to be a better defensive team and cut the goals-against down," said Ruff on Tuesday during his first appearance of the season on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "That's a team project. It's not just defensemen, that's … [Read more...] about Ruff wants more consistent play from Sabres away from puck

'"That’s always the hope, and that’s what you strive for," said Lyon following Monday's practice. "For sure it’s a good opportunity, and you’re always looking for it. I’m going to try to make the most of it, and it’s about forming those relationships on the ice with the team, starting to get that process moving in the right direction so we have good habits and communication, … [Read more...] about Alex Lyon ready to start season as Sabres’ No. 1 goalie

'The 25-year-old was one of the best goaltenders in the American Hockey League last season for the Springfield Thunderbirds.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres claim another goalie and put him on the final roster

'The final game of the 2025-26 preseason looked to be in the bag for the Buffalo Sabres. Unfortunately, a stout third-period push from the Pittsburgh Penguins sent the blue and gold packing, losers 5-4 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cough up third-period edge, lose in overtime at Pittsburgh

'The one thing Lindy Ruff has to get fixed is the penalty kill which was awful for most of the preseason. Leading 4-2 with 13:15 left to go, they allowed power play goals by Rickard Rakell and Crosby and then just nine seconds into overtime, three key veterans, Tage Thompson, Josh Norris and Bo Byram put forth a pathetic effort and Erik Karlsson set up Crosby for an easy … [Read more...] about Sabres have a complete collapse in the preseason finale

'"Adam Mair is no longer employed as our director of player development. We wish him well," said the Sabres in a statement on Friday. "We will evaluate the best fit for that role moving forward. In the interim, the current player development staff will continue to handle the responsibilities of their positions."' … [Read more...] about Adam Mair no longer with Sabres organization

'"To have more physicality, be more tougher, some other stuff too so I see the game a little bit more. And on the ice, be a better playmaker too," said Kulich earlier this week after practice.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich hoping to take next step in first full season with Sabres

'Ruff says it would be a positive for the team if Luukkonen is, in fact, dealing with something different than what held him out of training camp. With all this in mind, Alex Lyon will get the start in Pittsburgh on Friday, and will play, at least, two periods.' … [Read more...] about Ruff awaiting testing on Luukkonen, Kesselring

'The Buffalo Sabres concluded their final home preseason game with a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen hurt in Sabres loss to Pittsburgh

'On Wednesday Buffalo looked like a team that was just trying to get the preseason over with and jump into the regular season.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres lose Luukkonen and Kesselring to injury

'"It’s been probably three years since I’ve had a full summer of training, and not having to really worry about anything major," said Norris earlier this training camp. "It was nice to just go into the summer and have a plan and stick to it."' … [Read more...] about Josh Norris excited to be 100% healthy this year

'The 24-year-old has progressed well in his career and you could see the improvement in him last season during the Calder Cup Playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Johnson is making noise in training camp