'The Sabres' lineup featured mostly players ticketed to play this season with the Rochester Americans. The most interesting NHL-level players were forwards Jiri Kulich and Justin Danforth, who both took the ice for the first time after overcoming long-term ailments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop preseason opener at Pittsburgh as Jake Richard scores lone goal
Archives for September 22, 2026
Sabres assistant coach Seth Appert steps in for Lindy Ruff in preseason opener
'Ruff was not on the ice with the Sabres on Monday morning at KeyBank Center and did not travel to Pittsburgh with he team. Ruff attended a memorial service Monday in Nashville for Brent Peterson, who played for the Sabres from 1981-84, was an assistant coach with the Nashville Predators from 1998-2011 and a broadcaster for the team from 2014-17. Peterson died Sept. 11.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant coach Seth Appert steps in for Lindy Ruff in preseason opener
After long, trying recovery from broken kneecap, Sabres’ Justin Danforth happy to be playing again
'“I’ve had adversity through my career, but this last year, you come into a new team, you want to show the guys what you’re all about and show the coaching staff, and I just wasn’t able to do it,” he said.' … [Read more...] about After long, trying recovery from broken kneecap, Sabres’ Justin Danforth happy to be playing again
Tuesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
8 things we learned from the Penguins' preseason opening win as Ben Kindel leaves with an injury (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins forward Ben Kindel injured in preseason win against Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Musings: PIT 4, BUF 1 (Preseason Game 1) (PittsburghPenguins.com) "You’re Not Taking it For Granted" (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres drop preseason opener in Pittsburgh
'With about 90 seconds left in the second period, Sabres forward Jake Richard capitalized on a power play chance of his own to halve the Pittsburgh lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop preseason opener in Pittsburgh
Appert: Sabres worked hard on power play this summer
'Head coach Lindy Ruff is in Nashville to attend the memorial service for former Sabres center Brent Peterson, which means assistant coach Seth Appert will assuming coaching duties for Monday's contest.' … [Read more...] about Appert: Sabres worked hard on power play this summer
DLW Terminal ready for influx of Sabres' fans
'"There are no restrictions, because of the construction, for Sabres fans headed down to a game," said Darren Kempner, NFTA director of grants and development.' … [Read more...] about DLW Terminal ready for influx of Sabres’ fans
Kulich and Danforth return, Metsa shines in featured role
'An AHL-heavy lineup made the trip to Pittsburgh, with Jake Richard scoring Buffalo’s only goal on a second-period power play, but some NHL guys stood out in the loss. Most notably, forwards Jiri Kulich and Justin Danforth played their first games in nearly a year. Kulich’s 2025-26 season ended after 13 games because of a blood clot, Danforth’s after four because of a broken … [Read more...] about Kulich and Danforth return, Metsa shines in featured role
Camp notebook | Power-play notes, Danforth’s debut and more
'Last season, the Sabres’ inconsistent man advantage improved slightly as the playoffs wore on, producing nine power-play goals in the seven-game Montreal series. That, per Quinn and Appert, is due to an increased presence around the net, which continues to be stressed at this year’s camp.' … [Read more...] about Camp notebook | Power-play notes, Danforth’s debut and more
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce changes to hockey operations staff (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage