'Savoie, whom the Sabres drafted ninth overall in July, was announced Monday as part of the club’s roster for its Prospects Challenge, which will be held Sept. 15-19 in LECOM Harborcenter. The event will feature three Sabres games, all of which can be attended by ticket-purchasing fans: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 vs. Montreal; 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 vs. New Jersey; and 1:30 … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich among Sabres to watch at Prospects Challenge
Archives for September 2022
Atlantic Division reset: Bruins want to hold their spot, but surging Sens looking for breakthrough
'The Sabres' youth movement and Detroit's foray into free agency have both clubs thinking they can get into the mix as well, but it's the Senators who most observers peg as Boston's chief challenge to sneak into the No. 4 spot.' … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division reset: Bruins want to hold their spot, but surging Sens looking for breakthrough
Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund turning heads in Sweden, scoring special goals
'In his first days as a regular with Djurgardens, Ostlund, the 16th overall pick by Buffalo on July 7, has already assembled a sizzle of reel highlights while skating on the top line. The regular season doesn’t start until Sept. 23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund turning heads in Sweden, scoring special goals
Sabres’ Prospects Challenge roster includes three first-round picks
'A shoulder injury forced Savoie, the ninth overall selection in July, to miss the on-ice sessions of development camp in July. The tournament will be his first action since his junior season with the Winnipeg Ice ended.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Prospects Challenge roster includes three first-round picks
Savoie and Kulich highlight the Sabres roster for the Prospects Challenge
'Buffalo will play three games in the Prospects Challenge starting Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday against the New Jersey Devils and Monday vs the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Savoie and Kulich highlight the Sabres roster for the Prospects Challenge
Hamilton: The Sabres have talent at NHL's Prospect Challenge
'With very little change, fans have a slightly higher expectation for this team because they liked what they saw last April. That was evident because more people came to the arena to watch games in that final month to see if what was happening on the ice was real.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: The Sabres have talent at NHL’s Prospect Challenge
Sabres season preview: Prospects counted on during youth movement
'Buffalo is continuing to preach patience heading into the season. It's a team that will likely mark its progress in the development of its young players (and it's a team full of them) as opposed to strictly in wins and losses. There is a lot to like about Buffalo's future and the players that have been added. But for now, the Sabres and coach Don Granato are in the business of … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Prospects counted on during youth movement
Sabres hire Smith as video coordinator
'Smith previously worked as head coach at Saint Ignatius College Prep in Chicago. He led St. Ignatius to the school's first-ever Kennedy Cup as champion of the Chicago Catholic Hockey League in 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Smith as video coordinator
Breaking down the Sabres' roster for the 2022 Prospects Challenge
'Savoie, Kulich, and 16th-overall pick Noah Ostlund all signed entry-level deals in July. Ostlund will spend this season in his native Finland and thus will not be at the Prospects Challenge. Savoie will return to WHL Winnipeg if he does not make the NHL club; Kulich is eligible to spend this season with Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Sabres’ roster for the 2022 Prospects Challenge
Atlantic Division reset: Sabres have a long way to go to catch the elite trio
'Which of these teams can the Sabres and fellow rebuilders like Ottawa and Detroit reasonably think they can jump ahead of any time soon?' … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division reset: Sabres have a long way to go to catch the elite trio
'Humble' and 'determined', Sabres' Owen Power prepared for what's next
'This was an introduction of what’s to come. His remarkable play in eight games with the Sabres last April, combined with a limitless potential that’s drawn comparisons to hall-of-fame defensemen, has generated hype and buzz across the NHL. Power has been described as quiet, humble and supremely dedicated, and those who know him best say he has what it takes to navigate the … [Read more...] about ‘Humble’ and ‘determined’, Sabres’ Owen Power prepared for what’s next
The Owen Power era arrives for the Buffalo Sabres
'"Your mistakes are magnified. Because if you make mistakes as a defenseman, you're giving up a chance," said Okposo, who is entering his 16th NHL season. "A lot of times in this league, they're going to make you pay for it. As a forward, if you make a mistake, a lot of times they're up the ice where you have other people back and those mistakes can get covered up. Privately, … [Read more...] about The Owen Power era arrives for the Buffalo Sabres
Former Sabres goalie Ryan Miller to be inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
'The formal enshrinement will take place at the RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minn., on Nov. 30. The ceremony will occur after his induction into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 9 and before his No. 30 jersey is retired by the Sabres during a pregame ceremony at KeyBank Center on Jan. 19.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Ryan Miller to be inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
Sabres announce 12 national TV games, multiple time changes
'Sabres games that will be exclusive to the subscription streaming services of ESPN+ and Hulu are Nov. 4 at Carolina, Dec. 27 at Columbus, Jan. 28 at Minnesota, Feb. 21 vs. Toronto, Feb. 28 vs. Columbus, March 2 at Boston, March 7 at the New York Islanders and March 25, also at the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 12 national TV games, multiple time changes
Ex-Sabres goalie Ryan Miller thrilled by ‘special’ U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame honor
'“It’s been a lot to look back on,” Miller said on a Zoom call. “I’ve enjoyed all my different stops along the way. It’s been especially nice to reconnect in Buffalo. I feel like when I got traded, my life got a lot busier with the birth of our son seven years ago. And then you’re just kind of in hockey season, you’re not able to have all the freedom you want, mix in some … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres goalie Ryan Miller thrilled by ‘special’ U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame honor