'The quote “Here come the Buffalo Sabres” is included on both ends of the mural as a nod to Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Rick Jeanneret and his iconic call that still plays today when the team takes the ice.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres reveal new mural in Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza
Archives for September 2024
Sabres takeaways: Lindy Ruff 'loved the answer' after ugly stretch in preseason win
'However, it was the final exhibition game in North America for most, if not all, of the Sabres in the lineup. The 23 players projected to be on the opening-day roster, and as many as four others, will board a plane Tuesday night for Munich, where they'll continue their training camp and play a German pro team Friday night. The team will then head to Prague to begin … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Lindy Ruff ‘loved the answer’ after ugly stretch in preseason win
Devon Levi happy to compete with UPL, sharp as Sabres beat Blue Jackets
'What’s clear is Levi looks ready to begin his second full pro season. In Monday afternoon’s 6-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, his first preseason nod, he looked sharp, making 25 saves in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi happy to compete with UPL, sharp as Sabres beat Blue Jackets
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets overmatched in preseason opener against Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets drop preseason opener in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin’s evolution as Sabres leader grows with defenseman hosting summer camp in Switzerland
'“He took charge right away,” forward JJ Peterka said of how Dahlin booked the ice, gym, hotel rooms and organized post-practice outings. “I think Ras really took the next step and took the whole team under his wing.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s evolution as Sabres leader grows with defenseman hosting summer camp in Switzerland
Sabres rout Blue Jackets on Monday
'Game two of the 2024-25 preseason went about as well as the first one for the Buffalo Sabres, as the team posted another blowout victory. This one was over the Columbus Blue Jackets; 6-1 inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rout Blue Jackets on Monday
Levi opens preseason with 25 saves in win over Blue Jackets
'“It was great,” Levi said. “I think the boys played really well. It was great to be back into a game. Just the competitiveness, just reading plays. You don’t really see that in summer skates. Even in scrimmages, it’s more or less like that, but you can’t replicate a real game.”' … [Read more...] about Levi opens preseason with 25 saves in win over Blue Jackets
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce several changes to Hockey Operations Department ahead of 2024-25 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Ryan McLeod set for Sabres preseason debut as Rasmus Dahlin continues to progress
'Alex Tuch, Jacob Bryson, Jiri Kulich and Lukas Rousek are not playing after skating Saturday in the win over the Penguins. The entire game day roster is McLeod, Zucker, Greenway, Gilbert, Clifton, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Peyton Krebs, Dylan Cozens, Zach Benson, Jack Quinn, Sam Lafferty, Beck Malenstyn, Tage Thompson, Bowen Byram, Owen Power, Henri Jokiharju and Mattias … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod set for Sabres preseason debut as Rasmus Dahlin continues to progress
Observations: Sabres explode in second, get Peterka hat trick in rout of Penguins
'We start with the reality check: These were the Baby Penguins on the other side Saturday night, as the visitors from Pittsburgh left all of their star power home and fielded a lineup of mostly AHL players who are going to spend the season in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres explode in second, get Peterka hat trick in rout of Penguins
Inside the NHL: Short summer after long playoff run with Oilers doesn't faze Sabres center Ryan McLeod
'McLeod, remember, played 105 games in a 2023-24 season that stretched for 9½ months – 81 in the regular season and 24 more in the playoffs. How has he looked so far? Not to worry. The speed has been there in practices. His role as the team’s No. 3 center is locked in ink and he feels ready to go.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Short summer after long playoff run with Oilers doesn’t faze Sabres center Ryan McLeod
How 9-hour interview told Pete Guelli dual role with Bills, Sabres was 'dream job'
'“You’re always following somebody,” he said during one of multiple interviews with The Buffalo News. “I’ve walked in after somebody and they don’t always leave under the best of circumstances. I felt I was uniquely qualified for this opportunity, so it didn’t concern me at all.”' … [Read more...] about How 9-hour interview told Pete Guelli dual role with Bills, Sabres was ‘dream job’
JJ Peterka scores hat trick, shows star qualities as Sabres throttle Penguins
'An emphatic victory was almost expected. Following a slow start, the Sabres began annihilating the visitors, scoring five times in a stretch of 4:40 early in the second period to break a 1-1 tie and pull away. At one point, they beat goalie Joel Blomqvist on three consecutive shots.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka scores hat trick, shows star qualities as Sabres throttle Penguins
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
With a hat trick and healthy hips, Jesse Puljujarvi makes the most of Penguins’ preseason opener (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins believe Drew O’Connor is ‘out of his shell’ and ready to break out (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Rutger McGroarty makes Penguins preseason debut in lopsided loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Preseason Opener a Good Test for Penguins … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres open preseason with big win over Penguins
'The Sabres opened the 2024-25 preseason with a big 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night at KeyBank Center. JJ Peterka lead the way scoring a hat trick in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open preseason with big win over Penguins