'Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau got things started at KeyBank Center, firing up the crowd before a game against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Bills player hits Sabres drum for opener, football team makes predictions
Archives for October 2024
Sabres generate chances but fall to Kings in home opener
'“There’s so much good stuff and I’m about to sit here and be pissed off about the end of the game,” Ruff said. “We feel we’ve got guys that are going to convert. Just a little bit snake bit right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate chances but fall to Kings in home opener
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks set to open 2024-25 AHL season: What to know (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Hockey returns as Amerks face off against Belleville Senators in home opener Friday (WHEC-TV) Jobst perseveres to become Amerks captain (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: With a restart at home, Ruff's Sabres need to set a quick tone
'Ruff has liked the attitude and energy at practice this week. He needs to see his team play with the pace he preached during training camp. They need to score some goals, get the crowd on their side early. We know what kind of atmosphere the building can have when things are going poorly.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With a restart at home, Ruff’s Sabres need to set a quick tone
JJ Peterka, Zach Benson optimistic they will be in Sabres' lineup for home opener
'His return wasn’t the only dose of good news for Lindy Ruff and the Sabres. Zach Benson skated with the team for the first time since a lower-body injury prevented him from playing in the final game in Czechia. Benson was back with linemates Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn and received time with one of the power-play units, though Jiri Kulich also took turns in case he needs to … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka, Zach Benson optimistic they will be in Sabres’ lineup for home opener
Adversity in Rochester helped Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen develop into top NHL goalie
'“I feel like it represents all the work I’ve done, the hours I put in, kind of working through maybe a little bit of the times which were hard, getting through those and getting the reward at the end,” Luukkonen recently told the Times Herald. “It also tells how much they trust me here and it kind of brings more responsibilities, too.”' … [Read more...] about Adversity in Rochester helped Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen develop into top NHL goalie
Sabres’ JJ Peterka, Zach Benson close to returning from injuries
'“I got some hits in the past, but I don’t think that kind of hard hit before,” said Peterka, who returned to practice Wednesday with winger Zach Benson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ JJ Peterka, Zach Benson close to returning from injuries
Thursday's Los Angeles Coverage
Sabres and Kings square off for out-of-conference matchup (AP) LA Kings @ Buffalo Sabres: Tune In (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Sabres get good news on injury front Wednesday
'Both said they felt good on the ice after practice, and it sounds like from what they said along with Ruff's post-practice comments, if there are no setbacks from practice, they’ll play the home opener on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get good news on injury front Wednesday
Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2024-25 Sabres season
'Rasmus Dahlin is still going to be relied upon as the No. 1 defenseman, but Power will grow exponentially in his third full season with the Sabres as the No. 2 guy. And if Dahlin happens to struggle with injuries or his on-ice play, Ruff should be able to rely on a guy like Power to take some of those minutes and situations (not to say Dahlin is going to lose his edge or … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2024-25 Sabres season
Sabres wingers JJ Peterka, Zach Benson return to practice, could play in home opener
'JJ Peterka and Zach Benson both practiced Wednesday after missing part of the past week with injuries. If they feel well following Thursday morning’s skate, both are expected to be in the lineup against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wingers JJ Peterka, Zach Benson return to practice, could play in home opener
Practice Report | Lineup news and injury updates ahead of the home opener
'JJ Peterka and Zach Benson were back on the ice for practice with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Wednesday, the first session for both forwards since they sustained injuries during the team’s NHL Global Series games in Prague, Czechia last week.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Lineup news and injury updates ahead of the home opener
Revamped concessions, KeyBank Center upgrades to debut with Thursday’s Home Opener
'“I haven’t been through a hockey season yet. We’re going to spend this first month evaluating everything. We’re going to continue to listen to fan feedback. We’re going to get on the road and go to other buildings and bring back as many great ideas as we can.”' … [Read more...] about Revamped concessions, KeyBank Center upgrades to debut with Thursday’s Home Opener
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans: Puck pressure a focus heading into 2024-25 season (WHEC-TV) Amerks announce 2024-25 leadership group (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
In return home from Europe, Sabres put in lots of extra time on power play prep
'Some of it was by necessity, with injuries knocking JJ Peterka and Zach Benson out of the lineup and thus off the power play Saturday. But there’s urgency to fix this part of the Sabres’ game heading into Thursday’s home opener against the Los Angeles Kings. Buffalo was 29th in the NHL last season and did itself no favors at the start of this campaign.' … [Read more...] about In return home from Europe, Sabres put in lots of extra time on power play prep