'"The big difference is, you don't have to take things out of your pocket. So you walk in now. through the new Evolve system. You walk in at a normal pace, you don't need to take your phone out of your pocket or anything else. There's no putting your things in a tray," said Stan Makowski, vice president of arena operations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign multi-year deal with Evolv to add AI security system
Archives for September 2025
Camp Countdown | How will the goalie competition play out?
'Now, 32-year-old Alex Lyon enters the mix in Reimer’s place. Signed July 1 to a two-year contract, Lyon made 74 appearances (69 starts) between the last two seasons with Detroit, going 35-27-6 with a 2.96 goals-against average and .901 save percentage. And with Luukkonen currently day to day with a lower-body injury, the Sabres signed 29-year-old Alexandar Georgiev last week … [Read more...] about Camp Countdown | How will the goalie competition play out?
Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams, coach Lindy Ruff give clarity on goalies, Alex Tuch’s contract
'Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams didn’t elaborate on the nature of the injury that Luukkonen, the Sabres’ No. 1 goalie, sustained, other than saying Wednesday morning at LECOM Harborcenter that it was “lower body” and that the injury impacted Luukkonen when he was on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams, coach Lindy Ruff give clarity on goalies, Alex Tuch’s contract
Mike Harrington: It's 14 years and talk is cheap for Sabres. Kevyn Adams and Lindy Ruff know what's at stake
'It’s 14 years since the Sabres last made the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a string of futility that’s four years longer than any team in NHL history has had to endure and one that exceeds every current team in the four major North American sports leagues except for the poor New York Jets (based on what we saw of Gang Green on Sunday against the Bills, they’re only getting in the NFL … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s 14 years and talk is cheap for Sabres. Kevyn Adams and Lindy Ruff know what’s at stake
As new season begins, Kevyn Adams, Lindy Ruff like look of Sabres
'“I can’t stand up here and talk to our fan base and say anything other than I am genuinely excited about this team. I am,” he said in LECOM Harborcenter. “But we have to prove it on the ice. We have to win games.”' … [Read more...] about As new season begins, Kevyn Adams, Lindy Ruff like look of Sabres
Sabres hopeful Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen won’t be injured long; Jordan Greenway begins training camp sidelined
'“He was just not able to … be strong and push and (do) the stuff that he needs to do,” Adams said Wednesday in LECOM Harborcenter as players reported to camp for physicals and testing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hopeful Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen won’t be injured long; Jordan Greenway begins training camp sidelined
Sabres goalie Luukkonen listed day to day, set to miss start of training camp with lower-body injury
'Adams did not reveal the exact nature of the injury except to say Luukkonen began experiencing pain and having difficulty pushing off on his pads in preparing for camp, which opens Thursday. He said medical tests came back clean and there’s been no discussion of the sixth-year player requiring surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Luukkonen listed day to day, set to miss start of training camp with lower-body injury
Adams doesn't think Luukkonen's injury is long-term
'“He just started having some pain, and he was not able to push off, which is something he needs to do, so we did imaging and that’s clean, so he’s just trying to do some rehab and figure out how to get him over the hump, he’s in that day-to-day mode, it could be a little longer, but it’s encouraging in the last few days.”' … [Read more...] about Adams doesn’t think Luukkonen’s injury is long-term
'Talk is cheap': Adams, Ruff know winning is only way to change narrative for Buffalo Sabres
'In the grand scheme of things, snapping the current 14-year playoff drought is far and above the number one priority. It'll go a long way in inevitably changing the narrative around this franchise. However, both Adams and Ruff recognize that playoff spots aren't secured in October, which means the only way they can begin to change public opinion about the team is to win.' … [Read more...] about ‘Talk is cheap’: Adams, Ruff know winning is only way to change narrative for Buffalo Sabres
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen dealing with injury as training camp opens
'“The imaging is clean, which is the good news,” general manager Kevyn Adams said Wednesday. “So just trying to do some rehab and figure out exactly how to get him over the hump. … He’s kind of in that day-to-day mode. It could be a little longer. We’ll now probably more over the next few days where he’s at. But it’s encouraging over, I’d say, the last three or four days.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen dealing with injury as training camp opens
Sabres GM Adams, head coach Ruff talk Luukkonen injury, playoff drought ahead of start camp
'Adams shed some light on the injury to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Luukkonen is experiencing pain when he pushes across the crease with his leg. Imaging was negative and Adams doesn’t anticipate this being a long-term process. Being day-to-day means Luukkonen likely won’t be at the first day of practice on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams, head coach Ruff talk Luukkonen injury, playoff drought ahead of start camp
Camp Notebook | Adams and Ruff address the media
'“Alex has been told very clearly by myself and the organization how important he is to us; we want him here long term,” Adams said. “The good news is that he's said the exact same thing about being here. He wants to be here. He's made it clear to me and to us. And we've had good, productive conversations with the Bartletts this summer – that's his agency. These things take … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Adams and Ruff address the media
Injuries and transactions | Adams provides updates on Luukkonen, Tuch and Greenway
'Forward Jordan Greenway, meanwhile, had a second surgery in July following a setback in his recovery from an injury that affected him throughout last season. Greenway is currently expected to be cleared to play “around opening night,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Injuries and transactions | Adams provides updates on Luukkonen, Tuch and Greenway
Mike Harrington: Can Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, or anyone else, keep the puck out of Sabres' net?
'Last year's 3.20/.887 over 55 games from Luukkonen basically torpedoed the team's season. There were obviously other reasons, like the first-half power-play troubles, Rasmus Dahlin's balky back and that wee little problem of a 13-game winless streak. But the bottom line is, you're not getting a sniff of the postseason when you finish 29th in the league in goals against like … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Can Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, or anyone else, keep the puck out of Sabres’ net?
Sabres wing Zach Benson sets goal of consistency for third NHL season
'“You look at the top guys in the league, they go through ups and downs,” Benson said. “It’s the hardest league in the world for a reason. Consistency and mentally being prepared every night, it goes a long way, and that’s one of the biggest learning lessons I’ve had.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres wing Zach Benson sets goal of consistency for third NHL season