'Playing with a lineup constructed of NHL players and AHL-level players in their third preseason game, the Sabres finished with 17 shots on goal, including only nine through the first two periods, and went 2 for 5 on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Red Wings, 5-2, in third preseason game
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Sabres center Konsta Helenius makes a two-way statement in preseason
'The 19-year-old was the Sabres’ first-round pick at No. 14 in the 2024 NHL draft and scored 14 goals with 21 assists in 65 games with Rochester of the American Hockey League last season. He admitted during the Sabres’ Prospects Challenge tournament earlier this month that adjusting to the AHL wasn’t easy, with a smaller ice surface and having less time to make decisions and … [Read more...] about Sabres center Konsta Helenius makes a two-way statement in preseason
Sabres Notebook: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen returns to practice, starts prep for opener
'“I felt good today on the ice, so I should be ready when the season starts,” Luukkonen said. “It does (stink) when you’re kind of skating on your own. The best part of the training camp is always to play with the guys and skate with the guys. So it was really fun to be on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen returns to practice, starts prep for opener
Sabres’ Konsta Helenius earning trust, displaying talents of special prospect
'“It means a lot,” Helenius said Thursday morning in KeyBank Center before playing in the Sabres’ road game against the Detroit Red Wings. “He gave me a chance to cover that penalty, and I think I did well. It’s nice to get late-game minutes there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Konsta Helenius earning trust, displaying talents of special prospect
Sabres preseason: goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen practices; Jiri Kulich injured
'It can be argued no player is more integral to the Sabres’ success than Luukkonen, who failed to build on his breakout 2023-24 campaign and sat out late-season games when journeyman James Reimer took over the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preseason: goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen practices; Jiri Kulich injured
Friday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings improve to 2-0 in preseason with 5-2 win over Sabres (Detroit News) Young Detroit Red Wings prospects power past Buffalo Sabres, 5-2, in preseason (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Five different Red Wings score in preseason win over Sabres (Ann Arbor News) Recap: Red Wings cruise to 5-2 preseason win over Sabres (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres lose first preseason game at Detroit
'Early on, the blue and gold went blow for blow with the Detroit Red Wings, before Detroit pulled away in the second period at Little Caesars Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose first preseason game at Detroit
Doan flashes power-play ability with goal and assist in loss to Detroit
'Stationed in front of the Detroit net, Doan drifted beside the goaltender to receive a pass from Jack Quinn and one-touched a pass across to Noah Ostlund, setting the rookie up for a one-timer goal during the first period.' … [Read more...] about Doan flashes power-play ability with goal and assist in loss to Detroit
Camp Notebook | Luukkonen returns with sights set on Sabres’ opener
'“That’s the best part of the training: to play with the guys, skate with the guys,” said Luukkonen, who expects to be ready for the Oct. 9 regular season opener. “So, it was really fun to be on the ice. Of course, coming back, the pace is a little bit different, but in the end, felt good.”' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Luukkonen returns with sights set on Sabres’ opener
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2025 Training Camp schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage