'The first issue Adams was going to have to explain was whatever is going on with Alex Tuch’s contract extension, which could have been signed July 1 and remains up in the air. The Sabres aren’t remotely at a crisis point with Tuch like the Minnesota Wild are with Kirill Kaprizov or the Edmonton Oilers are with Connor McDavid, but Tuch is one of their core guys. Adams has said … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Kevyn Adams will have lots of items to answer for during his first camp chat
Archives for September 2025
Sunday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets pull away from Sabres at Prospects Challenge (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres fall to Blue Jackets in high-scoring affair at Prospects Challenge
'After a total combined 12 goals, 80 shots on net and 79 minutes in penalties, it was the Blue Jackets coming out on the winning end of a 7-5 contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blue Jackets in high-scoring affair at Prospects Challenge
Fiddler-Schultz nets two in 7-5 loss to Columbus
'There are obvious reasons the Sabres lost despite outshooting Columbus 47-33. The Blue jackets scored on all four of their shots in the third period, one was an empty netter as 2024 seventh-round pick Ryerson Leenders gave up six goals on 32 shots.' … [Read more...] about Fiddler-Schultz nets two in 7-5 loss to Columbus
Sabres reveal new uniform numbers for the upcoming season
'The Buffalo Sabres made a subtle but notable offseason change when forwards Josh Norris and Zach Benson swapped jersey numbers ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal new uniform numbers for the upcoming season
'He was relentless' | Red Savage shines in Game 2 of Prospects Challenge
'"I thought Red [Savage} was our best player tonight,” Leone said after the Sabres prospects’ 7-5 loss. “I thought he was relentless. ... Red hasn’t played hockey in nine months, he missed half his senior year, a lot of rehab and that’s just Red. ... He’s always going to do whatever he can to help his team win.”' … [Read more...] about ‘He was relentless’ | Red Savage shines in Game 2 of Prospects Challenge
Matteo Costantini takes well-traveled road to Sabres Prospects Challenge, Amerks
'The St. Catharines, Ontario, native grew up a Buffalo Sabres fan. Costantini’s first hockey jersey was a blue Sabres jersey he inherited from an uncle when he was 4 years old. Little did he know that in the next five years he would barnstorm the United States and Canada in pursuit of the sport he’s played since elementary school, and that he would never actually sign a … [Read more...] about Matteo Costantini takes well-traveled road to Sabres Prospects Challenge, Amerks
Sabres open Prospects Challenge with 4-2 loss to New Jersey
'“It was probably one of the best games of my life that I’ve ever played,” said Laberge, a defenseman drafted by the Sabres in the fifth round of the NHL draft in June. He helped set up the Sabres’ first goal Friday night at LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open Prospects Challenge with 4-2 loss to New Jersey
Buffalo Sabres' director of player development arrested for felony DWI, placed on leave
'The felony DWI charges stem from the fact that three children were in the vehicle at the time of the crash, which triggers Leandra’s Law, said sheriff's spokesperson Deputy David Marcucci.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ director of player development arrested for felony DWI, placed on leave
Time in Seattle helped Sabres’ Radim Mrtka develop into special prospect
'“I think it was the perfect move for him, really accelerated his development with his peers and on a North American ice surface,” O’Dette told the Times Herald. “I think that was really good for him. … He was playing in every situation for us.”' … [Read more...] about Time in Seattle helped Sabres’ Radim Mrtka develop into special prospect
Sabres sign goalie Alexandar Georgiev
'The contract is a one-year deal worth $825,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Alexandar Georgiev
Saturday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils Down Hometown Sabres | Game Story (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage
Wahlberg is bigger and stronger entering year two
'“We won’t so much worry about the structure, it’s more habits, the foundation we want to play with, it’s pressuring and being relentless on the puck and then there’s playing fast.”' … [Read more...] about Wahlberg is bigger and stronger entering year two
Sabres drop Game 1 of Prospects Challenge to Devils
'Friday saw Mrtka play his first game with the Buffalo Sabres at the Sabres Prospects Challenge at Harborcenter. The lumbering right-shot defenseman scored his first goal just 5:06 in to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead over the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop Game 1 of Prospects Challenge to Devils
‘Just a dream’ | Mrtka steals the show in Prospects Challenge debut
'On Friday at LECOM Harborcenter, in a 4-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils’ prospects, Mrtka proved that he sure knows how to make an introduction.' … [Read more...] about ‘Just a dream’ | Mrtka steals the show in Prospects Challenge debut