'Hachey and his wife, Ginette traveled down from New Brunswick, Canada, taking two layovers in Toronto and Chicago. Their first stop when they landed — the Sabres shop.' … [Read more...] about ’53 years. First game. We’re pumped.’: Longtime Canadian Sabres fan attending his first Sabres game
Archives for October 13, 2023
4 check: ‘Tough sledding’ for Sabres in home opener, Rangers stifle NHL’s youngest team
'Unable to channel the energy at sold-out KeyBank Center on Thursday night, the home team got deflated by the Rangers’ defensive discipline in a 5-1 loss to start the season.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: ‘Tough sledding’ for Sabres in home opener, Rangers stifle NHL’s youngest team
Sabres remain NHL’s youngest team
'Buffalo’s average age (25.3) is lower than it was a year ago (26.1), according to Elite Prospects, with 19-year-old Matt Savoie also counted in the figure while currently on injured reserve. Columbus has the second-lowest average age (25.6) at the season’s start.' … [Read more...] about Sabres remain NHL’s youngest team
Sabres unveil sign on Perry Street in honor of Rick Jeanneret
'The sign, on the corner of Illinois Street and Perry Street as well as Perry and Washington Street, was a project where the Sabres partnered with the Buffalo Common Council.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil sign on Perry Street in honor of Rick Jeanneret
Sabres drop season opener to the New York Rangers
'“It was a challenging night," Granato said. "You get scored on twice in the first, I think maybe three chances against. It's tough sledding. Especially in this scenario where you're not in a rhythm and you haven't played games in a regular season yet. So, we fought hard the rest of the game to try to dig out of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop season opener to the New York Rangers
Sabres honor Rick Jeanneret with street sign ahead of season opener
'The sign designated “RJ Way” as the corner of Perry Street and Illinois Street outside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor Rick Jeanneret with street sign ahead of season opener
Kreider, Rangers ease past Sabres in season opener
'“It was a challenging night,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “You get scored on twice in the first I think maybe three chances against, it’s tough sledding. Especially in this scenario where you’re not in a rhythm, you haven’t played games in the regular season yet. We fought hard the rest of the game to try to dig out of that.”' … [Read more...] about Kreider, Rangers ease past Sabres in season opener
Hamlin returns the love to Buffalo at Sabres game
'Hamlin wore a blue Sabres home jersey and held his hands up in the shape of a heart to show the crowd he appreciated the love.' … [Read more...] about Hamlin returns the love to Buffalo at Sabres game
Sabres unveil ‘RJ Way’ in honor of late team broadcaster
'The team honored the Hall of Fame broadcaster by renaming a street outside of KeyBank Center “RJ Way” before their home opener against the New York Rangers on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil ‘RJ Way’ in honor of late team broadcaster
Sabres have foundation in place with Dahlin, Power signed long term
'In other words, the Sabres, barring injuries or trades, will have both for the majority of their peak years. You’d be hard-pressed to find any other NHL teams who could make that claim about two blue-chip defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have foundation in place with Dahlin, Power signed long term
Peterka scores lone goal in Sabres’ season-opening loss to Rangers
'The Rangers built a 3-0 lead before Peterka put the Sabres on the board with 1:30 remaining in the second period. The goal was the product of an Owen Power shot that was blocked by Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba but sent in Peterka’s direction, allowing him to send a quick shot past goaltender Igor Shesterkin.' … [Read more...] about Peterka scores lone goal in Sabres’ season-opening loss to Rangers