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'“I actually thought we played better than (Friday in a loss to New Jersey),” said Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone, who is coaching the Sabres Prospects Challenge team. “We had 47 shots but we’re probably missing the net 20 times. I think, and some of those ‘Ds’ – and this is nothing against them – but if you haven’t played in a pro hockey game, it’s very overwhelming … [Read more...] about Sabres get roughed up, drop second Prospects Challenge game to Columbus, 7-5

'The first issue Adams was going to have to explain was whatever is going on with Alex Tuch’s contract extension, which could have been signed July 1 and remains up in the air. The Sabres aren’t remotely at a crisis point with Tuch like the Minnesota Wild are with Kirill Kaprizov or the Edmonton Oilers are with Connor McDavid, but Tuch is one of their core guys. Adams has said … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Kevyn Adams will have lots of items to answer for during his first camp chat

'The St. Catharines, Ontario, native grew up a Buffalo Sabres fan. Costantini’s first hockey jersey was a blue Sabres jersey he inherited from an uncle when he was 4 years old. Little did he know that in the next five years he would barnstorm the United States and Canada in pursuit of the sport he’s played since elementary school, and that he would never actually sign a … [Read more...] about Matteo Costantini takes well-traveled road to Sabres Prospects Challenge, Amerks

'“It was probably one of the best games of my life that I’ve ever played,” said Laberge, a defenseman drafted by the Sabres in the fifth round of the NHL draft in June. He helped set up the Sabres’ first goal Friday night at LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open Prospects Challenge with 4-2 loss to New Jersey

'Rochester coach Michael Leone, who will lead the Sabres prospects, has given us several buzzword-worthy areas he has focused on the last couple days. He wants to see puck pressure, relentless pursuit and pace to forge an immediate standard of play.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: What to watch at Sabres’ Prospects Challenge

'He was 8-7 with a .874 save percentage and a 3.38 goals-against average in 18 games with the Avalanche, and was 7-19-4 with a .875 save percentage and a 3.88 goals-against average in 31 games with the Sharks. Georgiev led the NHL in wins in 2022-23 (40) and 2023-24 (38) with Colorado and was selected to the 2024 All-Star Game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Alexandar Georgiev to one-year contract

'He was charged after his BMW allegedly rear-ended another vehicle in the Rochester suburb of Pittsford about 4:30 p.m. Sept. 4, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. There were no injuries.' … [Read more...] about Sabres player development director Adam Mair put on leave after arrest

'"Everything Dave did, Ken had to do," their father, Murray Dryden, told the Montreal Gazette in 1971. "With six years between them, that made it pretty tough, but the young one worked all the harder to succeed. The pressure was on him right from the start. Sometimes I think that's why he can resist it so well now."' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Ken Dryden was an all-time great, but don’t forget Dave, his brother in Buffalo

'Unlike the United States, where 16 is the standard age to earn a driver’s license, Czechia’s standard is 18.' … [Read more...] about Radim Mrtka takes wheel as Sabres open rookie camp, prepare for Prospects Challenge

'Eight of the Sabres’ nine picks in the NHL draft in June are on the roster, including defensemen Mrtka (first round, No. 9) and Bedkowski (third round, No. 71) and center Matous Kucharcik (fourth round, No. 103).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Prospects Challenge roster includes eight 2025 NHL draft picks

'Bedkowski, a 6-foot-5 defenseman from Owen Sound of the Ontario Hockey League, will wind down a whirlwind summer when he joins the Sabres last week for the annual Prospects Challenge. Practices begin Wednesday and the tournament begins Thursday. The Sabres prospects open against the New Jersey Devils’ prospects at 7 p.m. at LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick David Bedkowski wants to settle in at Prospects Challenge

'Players who were either Sabres draft picks this year, on the Rochester Americans’ roster in 2024-25 or are some of the Sabres’ younger NHL players, will play for a Sabres team that will face teams of other top prospects.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres host the Prospects Challenge this week. Here’s what you need to know

'Details of the trade, whether it involved cash, luxury watches or a trip to a Caribbean island, were not immediately disclosed, but Norris initiated the trade.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce a trade … as part of new uniform numbers for a new season

'This season’s debut for the Goatheads is 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, a Friday night matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Goated: Buffalo Sabres to wear black-and-red uniforms for 15 home games, including seven Throwback Thursdays

'“Last year, the videoboard was a big improvement, but probably one of the biggest things we still get feedback on is the quality and direction of the sound in the building, and now that we’ve got this corrected, I’m excited to see the two pieces paired together and how they can impact the fan experience,” Guelli said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres latest offseason arena investment is in new sound system