'Devon Levi plays 60 games, finishes top-10 in goalie stats.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2023-24 Sabres season
Archives for October 2023
Buffalo Sabres sign Owen Power to seven-year extension
'Power, 20, was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy last season, an award given to the NHL's top rookie. As a 19-year-old Power tallied 35 points, becoming just the sixth Sabres defender to tally 35 points as a rookie.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Owen Power to seven-year extension
Sabres extend Owen Power on 7-year deal, worth $8.35 million per season
'Buffalo’s No. 1 overall draft pick in 2021, Power signed a seven-year contract extension worth $8.35 million per season, the team announced Wednesday on the eve of its season opener. The deal will make Power the 15th-highest salaried defenseman in the NHL next season, and runs through 2031.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend Owen Power on 7-year deal, worth $8.35 million per season
Will the Sabres make the playoffs this season?
'Here’s a look where the Sabres are predicted to finish across a handful of national projections.' … [Read more...] about Will the Sabres make the playoffs this season?
Sabres to wear patches honoring Rick Jeanneret in 2023-24 season
'The patches will be on the chest of the jerseys, on the right side above the Sabres logo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to wear patches honoring Rick Jeanneret in 2023-24 season
Power, Sabres agree to 7-year contract extension worth $8.35M per season
'Buffalo now has five core players younger than 26 years old signed to long-term deals: Power, Dahlin, defenseman Mattias Samuelsson, and forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens.' … [Read more...] about Power, Sabres agree to 7-year contract extension worth $8.35M per season
Buffalo Sabres home opener things 2 know
'Fans attending the game will be given their own commemorative 'RJ Way' street sign as a keepsake for the night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres home opener things 2 know
Sabres sign Power to 7-year contract extension
'The Sabres now have five core players under the age of 26 on long-term contracts. In addition to Dahlin and Power, forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson all signed seven-year extensions last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Power to 7-year contract extension
'The passion he has is contagious' | Benson's path to the NHL fueled by love for the game
'“I think being a kid from Chilliwack, BC, you don’t have an appreciation for the dark, cold winters of Winnipeg. I think it was more so, for us, that if he was going to go out, which was pretty much every night, that’d he’d actually have a hat and knit and boots,” Travis said. “And you know, he’s a stubborn teenager. I think he fought us for the first year and by year two, he … [Read more...] about ‘The passion he has is contagious’ | Benson’s path to the NHL fueled by love for the game
Practice Report | Sabres prepare for season opener at home on Thursday
'“It’s exciting to get the process going,” Granato said. “…When camp opens, you can’t replicate a regular season. Guys have had a lot of pent-up energy and excitement and adrenaline for the opener, and it’s a whole different animal in itself. But to get in a rhythm now, to finally get the season started and get back to a rhythm is something that is exciting – even beyond … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres prepare for season opener at home on Thursday
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks season opens Friday at home: What to know about 2023 Rochester Americans (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Introducing the 2023-24 Amerks leadership group (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Zach Benson's breakout preseason play made the Sabres' decision easy
'Chew on this: The last time the Sabres were in a playoff game was in 2011 against Philadelphia – when Benson was 5. Now he’s getting ready to suit up in his first NHL game, Thursday’s season opener against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson’s breakout preseason play made the Sabres’ decision easy
Classic arena fare gets reboot at KeyBank Center
'Delaware North will unveil the upgrades it has made to foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, barbecue, chicken tenders, nachos and hometown favorite beef on weck Thursday when the Buffalo Sabres open their season against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Classic arena fare gets reboot at KeyBank Center
'It's go time': Sabres determined to take next step in their rise as a contender
'“How competitive our players are, that they felt that loss was unacceptable from a, ‘We’re so close and now we’re not in,’ ” said General Manager Kevyn Adams, reflecting on what he saw from his team as it went 9-2-1 over its final 12 games to finish with 91 standing points. “They felt that. It also showed me how much they cared about each other. They knew that they needed each … [Read more...] about ‘It’s go time’: Sabres determined to take next step in their rise as a contender
Mike Harrington: Vegas' Stanley Cup win is motivation for what Alex Tuch wants to see someday in Buffalo
'"This is kind of his home. He's going to have a family here, build his home through the Buffalo people and the team," said center Peyton Krebs, who came to Buffalo with Tuch in the 2021 Jack Eichel trade with Vegas. "I want to play with these guys as long as I can, and 'Tuchie' is one of those those guys when you go to the rink, you're always excited to see."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Vegas’ Stanley Cup win is motivation for what Alex Tuch wants to see someday in Buffalo