'"I wanted to be here as quick as possible," Peterka told NHL.com after the Sabres practiced at SAP Garden here hours after landing Wednesday. "Just super happy to get it started. I was here until I think the 10th of September, went to Buffalo for two weeks and I knew it was coming. Just through camp in Buffalo I was just super excited to get on a plane and get back here."' … [Read more...] about Peterka ‘super excited’ to be home in Germany with Sabres for Global Series
Archives for September 2024
Day 7 Notebook | Sabres take the ice for practice in Munich
'“I’m just super excited,” Peterka said. “Just being back here, being on the ice, being back in the city and seeing all the people here from Red Bull – just super excited for the game.”' … [Read more...] about Day 7 Notebook | Sabres take the ice for practice in Munich
Practice Notebook | Sandstrom, Slaggert relish preseason opportunities
'“You wanna push the pace as hard as you can. In games, guys are so skilled and pucks are moving so quick that you want to stay ahead of it. It’s great to see the pace in practice and it helps with getting prepared for games. I’m always trying to be relaxed and giving my team a relaxed feeling of comfort to know that they have a guy back there in goal that doesn’t get startled … [Read more...] about Practice Notebook | Sandstrom, Slaggert relish preseason opportunities
Mike Harrington: It's wheels up for Sabres as Buffalo camp ends and European journey begins
'“We’ve got to make sure we get something out of it every day,” said coach Lindy Ruff. “It’s great to be together because when you’re at home for a training camp, after the day’s done, you’re on your own and you go your own way. Now being together, we’re going to fly together, practice, we’ll be in the hotel together. Meals will be together. There’s a lot of really positive … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s wheels up for Sabres as Buffalo camp ends and European journey begins
Rasmus Dahlin excited by what Lindy Ruff gives Sabres: ‘Going to be fine’
'“Lindy always talks about winning is hard,” Dahlin said. “But talking to all the guys around the locker room, everybody loves it. We love working hard. We love the hard practices. We love being tired.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin excited by what Lindy Ruff gives Sabres: ‘Going to be fine’
Prospect Jiri Kulich, other extra players to accompany Sabres on European trip
'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
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