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'Kisakov has the skating and skill to succeed like Sabres prospects did in Rochester last season, but at 5-foot-10, 160 pounds, he must learn how to generate offense and play sound defense against bigger, stronger, older competition.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Aleksandr Kisakov adjusting on, off the ice

'“What a blocked shot," beamed Rochester coach Seth Appert. "That’s winning hockey. That’s a first-round pick, that’s a skilled player, that’s an offensive-minded player that did a lot of really good things tonight, yet he’s going out there with 15 seconds to go and he’s going to eat a puck to win a hockey game. I think that’s a great sign of what he stands for as a hockey … [Read more...] about Observations: Isak Rosen, Tyson Kozak lead Sabres to come-from-behind win

'“We all believe in the direction we’re heading,” said Appert. “We all know we still have a lot of work to do, so it’s a great opportunity for our young players and our prospects to show what they’re made of. For our young guys, it’s an introduction into our organization and they get to make those statements in their play against some other world-class players, which is … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Savoie wants Prospects Challenge to be start of long stay in Buffalo

'When it comes to climbing back into playoff contention, the Sabres are taking a long-term view by building a large new core of young players taken through the draft to go with trade acquisitions such as Alex Tuch, Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner. The Sabres have tried it another way as well, drafting Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel and then going all-in on veteran acquisitions … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division reset: Detroit’s hopes are turned to today, while Montreal is banking on a brighter future

'Savoie, whom the Sabres drafted ninth overall in July, was announced Monday as part of the club’s roster for its Prospects Challenge, which will be held Sept. 15-19 in LECOM Harborcenter. The event will feature three Sabres games, all of which can be attended by ticket-purchasing fans: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 vs. Montreal; 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 vs. New Jersey; and 1:30 … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich among Sabres to watch at Prospects Challenge

'The Sabres' youth movement and Detroit's foray into free agency have both clubs thinking they can get into the mix as well, but it's the Senators who most observers peg as Boston's chief challenge to sneak into the No. 4 spot.' … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division reset: Bruins want to hold their spot, but surging Sens looking for breakthrough

'Which of these teams can the Sabres and fellow rebuilders like Ottawa and Detroit reasonably think they can jump ahead of any time soon?' … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division reset: Sabres have a long way to go to catch the elite trio

'This was an introduction of what’s to come. His remarkable play in eight games with the Sabres last April, combined with a limitless potential that’s drawn comparisons to hall-of-fame defensemen, has generated hype and buzz across the NHL. Power has been described as quiet, humble and supremely dedicated, and those who know him best say he has what it takes to navigate the … [Read more...] about ‘Humble’ and ‘determined’, Sabres’ Owen Power prepared for what’s next

'The formal enshrinement will take place at the RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minn., on Nov. 30. The ceremony will occur after his induction into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 9 and before his No. 30 jersey is retired by the Sabres during a pregame ceremony at KeyBank Center on Jan. 19.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Ryan Miller to be inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

'Sabres games that will be exclusive to the subscription streaming services of ESPN+ and Hulu are Nov. 4 at Carolina, Dec. 27 at Columbus, Jan. 28 at Minnesota, Feb. 21 vs. Toronto, Feb. 28 vs. Columbus, March 2 at Boston, March 7 at the New York Islanders and March 25, also at the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 12 national TV games, multiple time changes

'The season opener against the Senators will be preceded by a "Party in the Plaza" outside the arena, with music from The Strictly Hip. The first 12,000 fans will receive a City of Buffalo-themed Sabres flag. There will be another party prior to the Oct. 15 "Hocktoberfest" matinee against Florida, a fall-themed event. The first 10,000 fans will receive a magnetic schedule.' … [Read more...] about Opener will mark first of Sabres’ 15 ‘Theme Nights’ in KeyBank Center

'On the long list of improvements that could be undertaken: widening and opening up the narrow concourses, replacing the old seats, upgrading technology, digital screens and audio, reimagining concessions and retail offerings and improving the look and feel around the building and to its exterior.' … [Read more...] about After Bills stadium deal, will KeyBank Center upgrades become next priority?

'Here is what the 17 other NHL teams that, like the Buffalo Sabres, built their arenas between 1993 and ’99 have done or are planning in renovations.' … [Read more...] about Renovations made at NHL arenas built in early- to late-1990s

'“It was a unique marketplace in terms of finding where that deal fit for both sides,” Adams told The Buffalo News. “There's always a lot of work that goes into it. None of these decisions are made in a vacuum. We go through the same process as when we draft players or free agency that we're making sure we do our due diligence.”' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: How team navigated a ‘unique marketplace’ to sign Tage Thompson

'The season ticket base was in the 16,000 range for the 2017-18 season, but the combination of the playoff drought and the Covid-19 pandemic cratered it last season to the lowest in franchise history, when the Sabres finished 31st in overall attendance at 9,997 per game, ahead of only Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about With multiple season ticket plans, Sabres feel they can make a solid jump at the gate