'The Buffalo Sabres’ initial 23-man roster for the 2026-27 season released Monday features three goalies, six defensemen and 14 forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ initial 2026-27 roster has goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon
Archives for September 2026
Timmins lands on Injured Reserve; Luukkonen listed on initial roster
'Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins played 16:37 in Saturday's final preseason game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, he is starting the season on Injured Reserve, along with fellow defenseman Mattias Samuelsson. Both have lower-body injuries.' … [Read more...] about Timmins lands on Injured Reserve; Luukkonen listed on initial roster
Poloncarz to review new ECSO/Sabres security contract
'As the Erie County Legislature, last week, approved the new three-year contract by a 10-1 count, Hardwick questioned the pact saying it may end up being a money-loser and not revenue neutral.' … [Read more...] about Poloncarz to review new ECSO/Sabres security contract
EA Sports releases NHL predictions with lofty expectations for Sabres
'The bad news: EA's simulation says the Sabres will fall to the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, and Josh Doan all end up on the top 10 playoff scorers in the simulation. … [Read more...] about EA Sports releases NHL predictions with lofty expectations for Sabres
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks open 71st season Friday against Toronto (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Amid injury intrigue, Matt Grzelcyk gives Sabres another blueline option | Mike Harrington
'Grzelcyk, who has been skating at Boston University to try to stay sharp, said it was only in the last couple of days that he heard from the Sabres. As in only after Samuelsson and Zellweger went down. He called it "pure excitement to see the phone ring" and it's easy to see why. A veteran player who feels he has a lot still to give never wants to sit home and miss training … [Read more...] about Amid injury intrigue, Matt Grzelcyk gives Sabres another blueline option | Mike Harrington
After losing defensemen to injury, Matt Grzelcyk’s signing gives Sabres boost
'Grzelcyk, who on Friday signed a one-year, $850,000 contract, looked comfortable throughout Saturday afternoon’s 3-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, skating 16 minutes, 48 seconds, mostly alongside Conor Timmins.' … [Read more...] about After losing defensemen to injury, Matt Grzelcyk’s signing gives Sabres boost
‘Right now, we’re going to deal with a little bit of adversity’: Sabres face rash of injuries as they prepare to open season
'The Buffalo Sabres, however, have some issues. They face a possibility of injury-related uncertainty among their goaltenders as they approach the regular season, after a 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about ‘Right now, we’re going to deal with a little bit of adversity’: Sabres face rash of injuries as they prepare to open season
Sabres crunch numbers and get analytical, in search of special teams surge
'“You see how dynamic a good power play can be,” Doan said. “It can win you games in certain areas and can bring you back into a game when you’re down. As a group, we knew how important we needed to be. Not that you feel you’re letting your teammates down, but there’s an element of, you’re being relied upon by a large group. You want to be the guys that they trust out there on … [Read more...] about Sabres crunch numbers and get analytical, in search of special teams surge
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leaves game injured as Sabres end preseason
'A trying preseason in which they lost five significant players to injury in four games, including top goalies Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon, has mercifully ended.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leaves game injured as Sabres end preseason
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
8 takeaways as the Penguins end the preseason with a win, but lose Bryan Rust (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins beat Sabres in preseason finale; forward Bryan Rust leaves game early (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Musings: PIT 3, BUF 1 (Final Preseason Game) (PittsburghPenguins.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres lose preseason finale 3-1 to Pittsburgh
'The Sabres outshot Pittsburgh 11-9 in the first period, but trailed by two goals after the opening 20 minutes. Both teams had one power play chance in the first period and neither team was able to score on special teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose preseason finale 3-1 to Pittsburgh
Luukkonen exits and Grzelcyk makes debut as Sabres drop final preseason contest to Penguins
'Adding to a mounting list of recent injuries, goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen exited the game at the 3:47 mark of the third period and did not return to the bench for the remainder of the game. Coach Lindy Ruff noted it was a lower-body issue for Luukkonen. “He tweaked something and we just got him off,” Ruff said. “Didn’t want to take any chances.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen exits and Grzelcyk makes debut as Sabres drop final preseason contest to Penguins
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Richard tallies two assists in preseason victory over Toronto (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres quickly fill a need with signing of veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk
'"He's really smart, he can play all situations and it's going to be fun to get to know him," Dahlin said of Grzelcyk, who helped run the Penguins' power play last season. "I've heard a lot of great things about him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres quickly fill a need with signing of veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk