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Sabres' Jiri Kulich makes case for NHL roster with 2-goal effort in prospects finale
'It may have been the most dominant performance by a forward in the nine-year history of the event, and it occurred right before a training camp in which he must impress Lindy Ruff to earn a spot on the NHL roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jiri Kulich makes case for NHL roster with 2-goal effort in prospects finale
Competitive style could help Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich earn spot
'“He blew the doors off the tournament,” said Rochester Americans coach Mike Leone, who ran Buffalo’s bench. “He was excellent. Every time he was on the ice, the puck’s in the O-zone.”' … [Read more...] about Competitive style could help Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich earn spot
Jiri Kulich And The Buffalo Sabres' Great Problem
'Simply put, Kulich scores goals when they are most needed. He's as clutch as they come, but he's also aware that he has to be trusted, too - which is why he spent much of the past season improving his 200-foot game.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich And The Buffalo Sabres’ Great Problem
Penguins down Sabres in high-scoring affair to close out Sabres Prospects Challenge
'In the final game of the tournament in Downtown Buffalo, the Pittsburgh Penguins got the upper-hand of the Sabres in a contest that featured 13 total goals between the two teams.' … [Read more...] about Penguins down Sabres in high-scoring affair to close out Sabres Prospects Challenge
Kulich shines at the Prospects Challenge
'Jiri Kulich was expected to dominate this tournament and he did just that, scoring five goals and two assists for seven points. I didn’t think Isak Rosen was as dominating as he should’ve been, but he did have five assists in three games.' … [Read more...] about Kulich shines at the Prospects Challenge
Sabres season preview: Ruff returns, aims to help end playoff drought
'Ruff and the coaching staff must overhaul an offense that averaged 2.98 goals per game (23rd), down from 3.57 (third) in 2022-23. They were tied for 28th on the power play (16.6 percent), and their 37 power-play goals were 30th. That means better production from forwards Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Dylan Cozens, especially after the Sabres bought out the final three seasons … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Ruff returns, aims to help end playoff drought
Rosen, Kulich look to carry momentum from Prospects Challenge finale into camp
'“The third game was my best game,” Rosen said. “I think I did better in the decision-making with the puck. I think in the first two I was little bit lazy in making plays that I don’t want to do. It’s the first three games of the season and I wanted to get into it, and I think I did.”' … [Read more...] about Rosen, Kulich look to carry momentum from Prospects Challenge finale into camp
Adams: There's still time to sign Peyton Krebs
'"We’ll see how the next couple of days go, and I’d like to give it a few more days before I address it," said Adams on WGR. "But these things take time sometimes. It’s a process but, we’ll see where we are in 48 hours."' … [Read more...] about Adams: There’s still time to sign Peyton Krebs
Observations: Jiri Kulich scores his third goal of Prospects Challenge in Sabres' loss
'The Sabres outshot the Devils, 35-16, and controlled play for most of their matchup in the Prospects Challenge, but New Jersey added a pair of empty-net goals following Kulich's miss as the Devils pulled away for a 5-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Jiri Kulich scores his third goal of Prospects Challenge in Sabres’ loss
Jack Quinn ready to 'prove people wrong' after injuries cut Year 2 with Sabres short
'“The days can be boring and hard,” Quinn recalled during a recent one-on-one conversation with The Buffalo News at KeyBank Center. “The honest answer is that you don’t have a choice. My job is what I love to do, and I have to get better, so all feelings are out of it. I’m going to do anything I can to not be injured because that feeling of being injured and not being out there … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn ready to ‘prove people wrong’ after injuries cut Year 2 with Sabres short
Inside the NHL: Hurricanes unveil development plan around arena, a trend that intrigues Sabres
'Alumni Plaza has been untouched for a more than a decade, since the French Connection statue was unveiled in 2012. Where’s the statues for Dominik Hasek and Rick Jeanneret? The fire-ravaged Cobblestone district should be developed. The DL&W Railway Station behind the arena has felt like a missed opportunity since the building opened in 1996. Now, developer Douglas Jemal has … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Hurricanes unveil development plan around arena, a trend that intrigues Sabres
Prospect Olivier Nadeau impressing Sabres after demotion to ECHL
'“Just working and, yeah, be physical, get on the puck in the O-zone,” Nadeau said following the game in LECOM Harborcenter. “I think that’s by bread and butter, just be in front of the net, and, yeah, it’s been two great games for me.”' … [Read more...] about Prospect Olivier Nadeau impressing Sabres after demotion to ECHL
Sabres come up short to Devils at Sabres Prospects Challenge
'After a dominating win on Friday night in their opening game of the Sabres Prospects Challenge, the Buffalo Sabres, once again, showed a strong offensive showing on Saturday night against the New Jersey Devils at Harborcenter. However, the solid effort comes up just short in a 5-2 loss in Game 2 of the tournament in Downtown Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up short to Devils at Sabres Prospects Challenge
Tullio embracing opportunity with Sabres following offseason trade
'“At the end of the day, I’m really happy to be here,” Tullio said. “It’s a new start for myself ... I’m looking to really get my foot in the door here and I really feel like this is a place where I can kickstart my career."' … [Read more...] about Tullio embracing opportunity with Sabres following offseason trade