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'With fans and media gawking at Peterka’s elite skating stride and Quinn’s switch to center, it was Murray who was the standout of the Buffalo Sabres’ two Prospects Challenge games. He scored a goal in both exhibitions, capped by his power-play redirect in the first period of a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Brett Murray emerging as an effective power forward

'The Sabres don't want Pekar to tone down his game. They need him to refine it, to become a mature pro. They need a lot more players who are tough to play against.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The pest-to-pro transition continues for Sabres prospect Matej Pekar

'Later in the fall, the same rules will apply at KeyBank Center, home of the Sabres and, as with Highmark Stadium, not just for hockey or football games. The rule applies to all events in those facilities. And, on Friday, Shea’s Performing Arts Center adopted a similar rule for all its theaters.' … [Read more...] about The Editorial Board: Vaccination requirements at football stadium, hockey arena serve the public

'All eyes were on the Sabres' net as Luukkonen, their top goaltending prospect, looked crisp in his first action since his 2021 season ended prematurely with a high ankle sprain May 1 in Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Brett Murray spark shutout of Devils

'Under the new requirements, anyone planning to attend Buffalo Bills games at Highmark Stadium must have at least one vaccine dose to attend the team's next home game Sept. 26. For those entering KeyBank Center, the mandate will apply starting Sept. 25 for those going to the Eric Church concert.' … [Read more...] about How the Bills and Sabres vaccine mandate came to be and the question of fairness

'Amerks coach Seth Appert told reporters Wednesday this is only an audition to see how Quinn transitions to playing down the middle. It’s possible, though, that the organization’s depth chart, including few high-upside options at center, could make this a long-term change if Quinn is successful.' … [Read more...] about Sabres using Prospects Challenge to see if Jack Quinn can help at center

'The league announced Thursday that the Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs will meet in Hamilton, Ont., at Tim Hortons Field, home of the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats, for the Heritage Classic on March 13. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m., and since this was supposed to be a home game for Buffalo, the club’s season ticket holders, including those with partial … [Read more...] about Sabres to face Maple Leafs at Heritage Classic, outdoors in Hamilton, Ont.

'“I was like, so curious about it, so excited the whole last year,” beamed Peterka. “Then first I had visa problems getting here, so that was another problem. But I’m finally here, and I like it.”' … [Read more...] about No longer a stranger to Buffalo, J-J Peterka joins Sabres for Prospects Challenge

'• It will be fun to watch actual hockey games this weekend, but this is the worst Prospects Challenge roster I've ever seen. There are more free agents on it than actual prospects because NCAA guys such as Owen Power, Ryan Johnson and Devon Levi and many overseas players aren't here. My point-of-emphasis guy this weekend will be J-J Peterka, because this is the first time … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Thoughts from Sabreland as the prospects get in their first workout

'The Sabres’ roster has fewer tantalizing names than in years past – recent No. 1 pick Owen Power is in Ann Arbor preparing for his sophomore season at the University of Michigan – and the showcase is down to three teams because the Pittsburgh Penguins chose not to attend.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn, J-J Peterka among players to watch at Sabres Prospects Challenge

'The Sabres acquired Stanfield from Minnesota on Jan. 25, 1975, for winger Norm Gratton and future considerations and he immediately became the most postseason-experienced skater on a young Buffalo roster. Stanfield had played a key role on Boston's Stanley Cup teams of 1970 and 1972, often centering a line between John Bucyk and Johnny McKenzie, and Buffalo General Manager … [Read more...] about Fred Stanfield, member of Sabres’ 1975 Stanley Cup final team, dies at 77

'Later this fall, all fans entering KeyBank Center must also be fully vaccinated to attend Sabres games, as well. The rules apply to all events at either stadium, not just Bills and Sabres games.' … [Read more...] about Bills and Sabres fans must be vaccinated to attend games

'“Well, of course, it's nice to have the opportunity, but anywhere you play in this league, there's going to be competition, and there's going to be good goalies playing with you,” Luukkonen, 22, said after stepping off the ice. “So, of course, you want to do your best and that's the only thing you can really do is to be your best and do your best. But I think it's a really … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen embracing ‘opportunity’ to earn starting job with Sabres

'“I was super understanding about the trade,” said Levi, who has yet to sign an entry-level contract and is preparing for his sophomore season at Northwestern. “And, obviously, know it's a business and they are doing what they thought would give them success. And there was no hard feelings there. I was super happy with the trade, going to Buffalo. It's a great opportunity to … [Read more...] about How Sabres prospect Devon Levi developed into a record-setting goalie

'The Sabres will be competing with prospects from the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils in a round-robin affair that will see each team play two games. Buffalo will play New Jersey at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 and Boston at 3 p.m. Sept. 18. The Bruins and Devils meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres set Prospects Challenge for Sept. 17-19 at LECOM Harborcenter