'Doan has become one of the Sabres’ top investments in the span of the past 15 months. Alex Tuch’s departure to the Washington Capitals means that Doan will likely take on a bigger role with the Sabres this season, one that will involve more than just two-way play, goal-scoring and special teams. The Sabres will count on him as a leader in the dressing room as the Sabres pursue … [Read more...] about Sabres winger Josh Doan has a bigger role, bigger goals in second season in Buffalo
Archives for September 16, 2026
Sabres camp is finally about today and not some distant tomorrow | Mike Harrington
'There’s no five-year plan that’s seemingly the only focus on the organizational flowchart, no couple years down the road. That can be saved for the folks maneuvering the salary cap. This is all about what happens between now and June on the long grind of the expanded 84-game NHL regular season and the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres camp is finally about today and not some distant tomorrow | Mike Harrington
Five questions the Sabres face ahead of training camp
'Time is of the essence to make a trade, with the start of training camp and a finite period to evaluate the goaltending status quo for the Sabres. Still, the Sabres shouldn’t walk away from the possibility of acquiring Hellebuyck until a deal is done, even if the Jets trade him somewhere other than Buffalo. But any sort of trade, whether or not it involves Hellebuyck, could … [Read more...] about Five questions the Sabres face ahead of training camp
A guide to players on the Sabres 2026-27 training camp roster
'Zach Benson: Establishing identity as a skilled agitator, and signed a seven-year, $7.5 million AAV deal in June.' … [Read more...] about A guide to players on the Sabres 2026-27 training camp roster
Sabres assign four prospects to junior; Rochester adds forward and goalie
'The Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday assigned four prospects – defenseman David Bedkowski, goalie Samuel Meloche and forwards Dylan Dumont and Doman Szongoth – to their respective junior teams. All four participated in the Prospects Showcase games the Sabres played against the Boston Bruins on Sunday and Monday at LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign four prospects to junior; Rochester adds forward and goalie
Mrtka has up-and-down performance at Sabres Prospects Showcase
'In both games in the showcase, Mrtka skated extremely well. It looked like he wanted to leave his mark, joining the play often, but did a very poor job Sunday of reading plays, and kept turning the puck over by forcing plays that weren't there.' … [Read more...] about Mrtka has up-and-down performance at Sabres Prospects Showcase
Sabres announce 2026 training camp roster
'While many guys are locks for the 23-man group that will open the regular season in Columbus, some spots still may be up for grabs. A couple weeks of practices, an intrasquad scrimmage and four preseason games will help shape the roster between now and Oct. 1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2026 training camp roster