'To prepare for the full grind of an 84-game season, which begins Oct. 1 when the Sabres play at Columbus, Ostlund added 10 pounds to his 5-foot-11 frame and is up to 182 pounds. He improved his strength and his shot. In the first days of training camp this week, he doesn’t feel as if he lost a step in his speed. “I feel great,” Ostlund said.' … [Read more...] about Why Noah Ostlund’s versatility is a sound investment for Sabres: ‘He’s just a tool that you can use, anywhere’
Archives for September 20, 2026
Inside the NHL: Dylan Larkin dooms Detroit's playoff hopes with trade request
'Larkin has a full no-trade clause and was believed to be only interested in a deal to Florida, Vegas or Minnesota. As it stands right now, nothing has developed.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Dylan Larkin dooms Detroit’s playoff hopes with trade request
Sabres’ Jiri Kulich thrilled to participate in scrimmage after battling blot clot: ‘It’s pretty special’
'“It’s unreal,” an excited Kulich, who was sidelined by a blood clot last season, said following Saturday’s Blue and Gold scrimmage in KeyBank Center. “I can’t even describe the feeling. It’s just unreal seeing everyone, being around them, and being with them on the ice is just, yeah, it’s pretty special.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jiri Kulich thrilled to participate in scrimmage after battling blot clot: ‘It’s pretty special’
Kulich Returns as Sabres’ Blue & Gold Scrimmage Sets Stage for Preseason
'Thousands of fans packed the lower bowl, excited to see their favorite players in a semblance of game action for the first time in months. The players were split into two teams, Blue and Gold, with the goalies splitting time as well.' … [Read more...] about Kulich Returns as Sabres’ Blue & Gold Scrimmage Sets Stage for Preseason
Sabres tune up for the preseason; Kulich returns to ice in Blue & Gold Scrimmage
'Head coach Lindy Ruff said he schedules the event to get his players skating at full speed before the games start counting. Four goals later, he said the crowd may have pushed his group harder than a typical camp session. "I liked the pace. I thought the compete was good, skating for both teams," Ruff said. "I thought we closed quick. There was a lot of good stuff in the … [Read more...] about Sabres tune up for the preseason; Kulich returns to ice in Blue & Gold Scrimmage
Observations from Sabres’ Blue & Gold Scrimmage
'The new collective bargaining agreement shortened the preseason schedule to four games, and players with 100-plus games of NHL experience are limited to two. And the Sabres must dress eight or more of those 100-game veterans in each game.' … [Read more...] about Observations from Sabres’ Blue & Gold Scrimmage