'“He needs to be noticed,” Ruff said of Johnson, who sustained a lower-body injury in training camp last season, and spent the bulk of his time in Rochester. “He needs to be hard to play against. Use the legs. Be physical. He answered the call on all of those. I think he can kill penalties with those legs. He can play against the top players if he stays under control. He … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Ryan Johnson hits books with shot at making 23-player roster
Archives for October 1, 2025
In mature rookie Radim Mrtka, Sabres have special defense prospect
'In his first weeks in Buffalo, the 6-foot-6, 218-pound Mrtka, the only junior player left among the 31 players in training camp, has impressed the Sabres with more than his talent.' … [Read more...] about In mature rookie Radim Mrtka, Sabres have special defense prospect
Sabres lose Owen Power to injury; Jiri Kulich ready to play
'Coach Lindy Ruff said Owen Power missed Tuesday’s practice with a strain and is day to day. He joins defensemen Bowen Byram and Mattias Samuelsson on the sideline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Owen Power to injury; Jiri Kulich ready to play
Expectations remain low in Buffalo, where Ruff-coached Sabres seek to snap 14-season playoff drought
'Not much from a team that has languished at the bottom of NHL standings since the end of Ruff’s first tenure as coach. He’s back for a second stint and entering his second season says he’s got a better grasp of what needs to be addressed. Ruff wants Buffalo to be more defensively responsible and play with a grittier style with the additions of Doan and Kesserling. The Sabres … [Read more...] about Expectations remain low in Buffalo, where Ruff-coached Sabres seek to snap 14-season playoff drought
Josh Norris excited to be 100% healthy this year
'"It’s been probably three years since I’ve had a full summer of training, and not having to really worry about anything major," said Norris earlier this training camp. "It was nice to just go into the summer and have a plan and stick to it."' … [Read more...] about Josh Norris excited to be 100% healthy this year
Camp Notebook | Thompson and Tuch’s Olympic aspirations
'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Thompson arrived at training camp “incredibly focused” after establishing himself as a stars-and-stripes star at the 2025 IIHF World Championship. His third trip to that tournament (also 2018, 2021) was by far his best, as he collected nine points (6+3) in 10 games – including the gold medal-winning goal in overtime versus Switzerland. The U.S. had … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Thompson and Tuch’s Olympic aspirations