'“That’s what the practices are built around,” Ruff said Friday, a day before the Sabres host the Detroit Red Wings in a preseason game at 3 p.m. Saturday at KeyBank Center. “Compete and skate. The fitness level is in a pretty good place based on the testing we’ve done, so keeping that level of fitness where it’s at so that we can maintain a high level of play. A consistently … [Read more...] about ‘Skate and compete is his theory’: Sabres learn the ropes of a Lindy Ruff-run training camp
Archives for September 27, 2025
Sabres’ Alex Tuch ‘ready to go,’ will play Saturday vs. Detroit, UPL could be ready vs. Pittsburgh
'Ruff said Friday after the morning practice that right wing Alex Tuch is "ready to go" and will play when the Sabres host the Red Wings at 3 p.m. Saturday at KeyBank Center. Tuch missed the first two days of training camp and has not played in the Sabres’ first three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch ‘ready to go,’ will play Saturday vs. Detroit, UPL could be ready vs. Pittsburgh
Sabres arena lease to go for five more years as negotiations for new deal continue
'This provides more of a cushion for the Sabres to negotiate a longer-term deal that could include public funding for needed renovations to their aging arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres arena lease to go for five more years as negotiations for new deal continue
In newcomer Zac Jones, Sabres possess intriguing talent with ‘offensive flair’
'“I like to use my feet a lot,” he said. “When I’m skating and I’m moving, I think I can create a lot of things with the puck.”' … [Read more...] about In newcomer Zac Jones, Sabres possess intriguing talent with ‘offensive flair’
Sabres’ Alex Tuch ready for preseason debut; Mattias Samuelsson injured
'Meanwhile, defenseman Mattias Samuelsson could miss the game after sitting out Friday’s practice with an upper-body injury. “We’ll have him evaluated,” Ruff said following the session in KeyBank Center. “He had a good practice yesterday, and maybe that affected what’s been bothering him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch ready for preseason debut; Mattias Samuelsson injured
Luukkonen feels like he'll be ready when season starts
'“It does suck when you’re skating on your own because it’s the best part of the training camp to play with the guys, so it’s fun to be on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen feels like he’ll be ready when season starts
'Community Day' gets Buffalo Sabres up close and personal with fans of all ages
'A few of the guys made their way to Tapestry Charter Elementary School to meet some young and "soon-to-be" Sabres fans right inside their classrooms. Local businesses, fire stations and even Tim Hortons locations all played a part in collaborating on this community-oriented event.' … [Read more...] about ‘Community Day’ gets Buffalo Sabres up close and personal with fans of all ages
Buffalo Sabres spend the day in the community
'“I think it’s important to get out here early to get the support of the fans. We do it for them, right? You stand in that rink and the energy they’re able to produce during those games is so important,” said forward Beck Malenstyn. “The more that we can connect with them and bring them out to games, it only helps us, and it just makes it a really fun community environment.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres spend the day in the community
Camp Notebook | Kesselring a seamless fit on and off the ice
'“A few familiar faces, but all the guys have been great; obviously it’s a young group – I’m kind of right in that middle age with everybody, so it’s been easy,” said Kesselring, 25. “It’s been fun to get along with these guys.”' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Kesselring a seamless fit on and off the ice
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
The voice of the Amerks to call it a career after decades in the booth (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Don Stevens, iconic Amerks voice, retiring after 40 years (WROC-TV) Longtime Rochester Amerks play-by-play announcer Don Stevens to retire (WHAM-TV) Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire after 2025-26 season (WHEC-TV) Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage