'Sellout crowds were a regular occurrence after the new year, and the vibe was unlike any we had seen since that ’07 run to a second straight Eastern Conference final. "Especially if we're playing the game we know we can play and getting the building rocking, that makes it tough (for opponents) to play," center Tage Thompson said. "We know on the opposite side when you go into … [Read more...] about Sabres look to get downtown vibes going in home opener | Mike Harrington
Archives for October 3, 2026
Sabres notebook: Olen Zellweger cleared to make his debut on the defense
'"I don't want to dip my toe in the water," Zellweger said. "I feel great. I really wanted to play in the first game here (Thursday's 6-3 loss in Columbus) but it was just a bit too soon. The extra couple days actually made a massive difference, so I'm looking forward to getting going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Olen Zellweger cleared to make his debut on the defense
Jack Quinn, the Sabres’ power play and other things to watch this season
'The reaction from fans on social media to the O-fer on the man advantage and Luukkonen allowing five goals was, well, typical.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn, the Sabres’ power play and other things to watch this season
Sabres newcomer Olen Zellweger ready to play after suffering concussion
'“I feel great,” Zellweger said following this afternoon’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I really wanted to play in the first game here, but it was just a bit too soon, I think. So the extra couple days actually made a massive difference.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Olen Zellweger ready to play after suffering concussion
Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway ready for Buffalo return as members of Chicago Blackhawks
'“It’s fun when you get to play against an old team, you always seem to have a little more juice,” Byram said. “It was cool to be part of the team that broke the (Sabres playoff) drought, (but) at the end of the day, it’s another game and you prepare for it the same way and try to bring your best."' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway ready for Buffalo return as members of Chicago Blackhawks
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway ready for Buffalo return as members of Chicago Blackhawks (Chicago Tribune) Sabres play the Blackhawks in a non-conference matchup (AP) Preview: Blackhawks Wrap Season-Opening Road Trip Against Sabres (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Hamilton: Sabres didn't think power play was that bad in Columbus
'I'm not going to lie, I thought that was as bad as I've seen them with the extra man. To me, everything was to the outside until Jack Quinn made a beautiful play in the third, beating Jet Greaves on a breakaway deke, only to have to puck slide under him, through the crease and hit the post.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres didn’t think power play was that bad in Columbus
Cleared from concussion, Zellweger looks ahead to Sabres debut
'“I don’t think it was a crazy dirty hit, but I don’t think it was perfectly clean, either. It’s just one of those things where you’ve got to put yourself in a better position,” said the 5-foot-10, 193-pound Zellweger, who’s a great skater and figures to be a major contributor to Buffalo’s offense this season.' … [Read more...] about Cleared from concussion, Zellweger looks ahead to Sabres debut
Q&A | Louis Crevier talks advice for 7th-round picks, golf, facing his old team and more
'I came from a golf family. My uncle played pretty high-level golf, so I had a golf club in my hands before a hockey stick. I played some soccer a little bit. But I picked up hockey when I was six, and then just fell in love with it.' … [Read more...] about Q&A | Louis Crevier talks advice for 7th-round picks, golf, facing his old team and more
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fans ‘Roc the Block’ ahead of season opener (WROC-TV) Amerks start new season with win as fans eye Calder Cup (WHAM-TV) Amerks take down defending champs for opening night win (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage