Archives for July 20, 2025

‘He learned classroom English growing up in Havlickuv Brod, Czechia. But when it came to colloquial English – a necessity in communicating on the ice, in the locker room and in everyday life in North American hockey, Mrtka suddenly found himself at a loss.’ … [Read more...] about Sabres top pick Radim Mrtka climbs over language barrier as he prepares for NHL

'Buffalo has seven of its 11 October games at home plus its first three of November. That’s 10 of the first 14 overall downtown for a team that finished last season 23-15-3 on home ice. That should be an advantage.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: With heavy home advantage early, schedule gives Sabres chance for quick start