'The 6-foot-5 defenseman from Havlickuv Brod, Czechia, played 20 minutes, 25 seconds in 23 shifts. That was good for third on the team behind defensemen Bowen Byram (21:57) and Owen Power (21:54).' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Radim Mrtka logs minutes, makes an impression in NHL debut
Archives for September 2025
After winning gold medal, Sabres’ Tage Thompson aims for 50 goals, playoffs
'While he has enjoyed personal success over his first eight seasons – since 2021-22, he has scored 158 goals, the NHL’s 10th-highest total – Thompson has endured a lot of losing.' … [Read more...] about After winning gold medal, Sabres’ Tage Thompson aims for 50 goals, playoffs
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets drop second straight to Buffalo Sabres in preseason: 3 takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets drop first preseason road game in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres defeat Columbus for second straight night
'Jason Zucker scored the go-ahead goal in the third period that helped the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets for a second consecutive game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Columbus for second straight night
4 check: Sabres off to winning start in preseason
'The Sabres showed a glimmer of promise in opening preseason with a sweep of the Columbus Blue Jackets on back-to-back nights. The split squad greased out a 2-1 win at home after winning 4-0 on the road Monday night.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres off to winning start in preseason
‘Defensively, we were menaces’ | Sabres playing to enhanced defensive identity through 2 preseason games
'“I thought we did an excellent job,” Zach Benson said. “I thought, defensively, we were menaces. I think we made it really hard on them, and obviously (a) big kill at the end. You're gonna need lots of those down the road, so it's nice to work on it early on.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Defensively, we were menaces’ | Sabres playing to enhanced defensive identity through 2 preseason games
Camp Notebook | With his coach’s support, Geertsen eyes NHL return
'The 30-year-old’s only NHL experience came in 2021-22 with Ruff’s Devils, and he’s since played three AHL seasons between Utica (New Jersey) and Henderson (Vegas). On July 1, thanks to a two-year, two-way contract offer from the Sabres, Geertsen latched onto his fifth NHL organization.' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | With his coach’s support, Geertsen eyes NHL return
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Savage using resilience and bloodline to fuel jump to pro hockey (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres top Blue Jackets in preseason opener, 4-0
'Bowen Byram scored a goal for the Sabres and Radim Mrtka, the Sabres’ first-round draft pick in June, assisted on a goal as the Sabres outshot the Blue Jackets 4-0 Monday in Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Blue Jackets in preseason opener, 4-0
Sabres center Josh Norris sets goal of healthy season: ‘I’m ready to go’
'“You watch him skate and you go, ‘He’s an incredible skater,’ and we didn’t even get to see him healthy last year,” Ruff said of Norris, who has a career faceoff percentage of 52.5. “I look at him, we’ve got a guy that can be our best two-way center, a guy that can take key draws. If he can be that guy on the power play to win that faceoff, our faceoff percentage on the power … [Read more...] about Sabres center Josh Norris sets goal of healthy season: ‘I’m ready to go’
Sabres Notebook: For a relieved Bowen Byram, new deal was 'all part of the business'
'“Whenever you’re a guy with an expired contract, there’s always rumors going around. That’s just the profession we’re in, right?” Byram, who was a restricted free agent, said Monday. “Whether it’s your team trying to make your team better or another team trying to make their team better, whatever it might be, there’s always going to be rumors floating. I was happy to get my … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: For a relieved Bowen Byram, new deal was ‘all part of the business’
Sabres notes: Bowen Byram aware of trade rumors during summer; Mason Geertsen Buffalo’s new ‘enforcer’
'“I feel like I’ve been in trade rumors since I first came into the league,” Byram said Monday morning in KeyBank Center. “It’s not anything new for me. I definitely see them and whatever. But at the end of that day, I have a job to do in the summer, which is prepare for the upcoming season, and that’s what I tried to do all summer.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Bowen Byram aware of trade rumors during summer; Mason Geertsen Buffalo’s new ‘enforcer’
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets tripped up by Buffalo Sabres in second preseason tilt: 3 takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Sabres blank Blue Jackets in preseason contest (Bluejackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres blank Columbus to start preseason
'The Buffalo Sabres kicked off the 2025-26 preseason in style by shutting out the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-0, at Nationwide Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Columbus to start preseason
Opinion: Sabres open preseason with shutout win over Blue Jackets
'It’s the way the game was played that is exactly what head coach Lindy Ruff is looking for.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres open preseason with shutout win over Blue Jackets