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'"It was way better than I expected," Peterka said. "I was a little nervous before the day. That didn't happen in a long time. Just super excited for the day and it just got better and better."' … [Read more...] about Peterka’s pride shows through as Sabres win Global Series Challenge game in hometown of Munich

'“I was actually happy and proud [to see them wearing it], just that they like the Bavarian culture so much," Peterka said. "They're so excited to see the Oktoberfest and see the culture in Germany. Just a super cool moment to see them in Munich.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres wear lederhosen for arrival at Global Challenge game

'"It's an honor," Dahlin said Friday after the Sabres morning skate at SAP Garden. "It's probably the proudest moment of my life. It means a lot to me. It's a big responsibility but I am ready for it, super excited. To do it with the team we have right now and where we're going, I feel like I can be a part of something big."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin humbled to be named Sabres captain ahead of Global Series Challenge Germany

'Said Peterka, "I would have loved to see the gym to be honest, but I like the tunnel. I like it a lot when they go down there and they walk back up again. Just walking down there is pretty special. You see your opponent, they're walking right next to you and it's so competitive. That would be cool to walk out and see our opponents right next to us. You look up and you see the … [Read more...] about Sabres bond during Bayern Munich soccer stadium tour in Germany

'The video starts with Allen saying that the city of Buffalo has followed the defenseman since he was 18 and traded in his Swedish blue and gold for his Sabres blue and gold.' … [Read more...] about Josh Allen narrates video announcing Dahlin as Sabres captain

'"I think this would be a great place to play," Tuch said. "I have some German background so who knows, push comes to shove, maybe in 10 years I'll come over here and play here for a year, bring the family over. That would be kind of fun. I think this place is incredible."' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrilled to open new arena with NHL Global Series Challenge Germany

'"I wanted to be here as quick as possible," Peterka told NHL.com after the Sabres practiced at SAP Garden here hours after landing Wednesday. "Just super happy to get it started. I was here until I think the 10th of September, went to Buffalo for two weeks and I knew it was coming. Just through camp in Buffalo I was just super excited to get on a plane and get back here."' … [Read more...] about Peterka ‘super excited’ to be home in Germany with Sabres for Global Series

'Munich is the first stop. Oktoberfest is going on so I definitely want to check that out, but otherwise, I'm not sure yet. This will be my first time in Munich. I was in Berlin over the summer with my fiancé but never in Munich.' … [Read more...] about Global Series blog: Owen Power

'Ruff and the coaching staff must overhaul an offense that averaged 2.98 goals per game (23rd), down from 3.57 (third) in 2022-23. They were tied for 28th on the power play (16.6 percent), and their 37 power-play goals were 30th. That means better production from forwards Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Dylan Cozens, especially after the Sabres bought out the final three seasons … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Ruff returns, aims to help end playoff drought

'“We’re going to be all in the lederhosen,” Peterka said at the European Player Media Tour on Aug. 21.' … [Read more...] about Peterka looking forward to homecoming at Global Series Challenge Germany

'"What this says most is about 'Dahls,' how much he wants to win, how much he wants to do stuff right and how much he wants to take care of everybody else in the team and make sure that we're in the best shape to start the season," Luukkonen said. "I think it's a lot from him and how well he does things for us [that the players were] able to come there."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin trying to step into larger leadership role with Sabres

'It marked Leinonen’s third development camp with Buffalo but the first he was able to fully participate in from start to finish. For some in the organization, it was the first time they could see him in action.' … [Read more...] about Leinonen, Sabres prospect, embracing new opportunity following injuries

'"He's a physical player," Sabres director of player development Adam Mair said during Buffalo's development camp in July. "He competes hard, he defends well, but also he's got a really understated puck game. He's able to move the puck up the ice efficiently. Big body, right-hand shot [defenseman] that can do that, it was impressive this year."' … [Read more...] about Strbak, Sabres excited for next step in development at Michigan State

'“You transform the attitude of any of the club by having each player believe in what their strength is, what they can bring on a nightly basis, the level of compete that they can bring,” Ruff said. “And then at the end of the night, you’ve got to win hockey games, and when you win hockey games, that belief really becomes contagious. You like how you play and you push your … [Read more...] about Inside look at Buffalo Sabres

'General manager Kevyn Adams also revamped his bottom six. He acquired forward Ryan McLeod, who will likely slot in as the third-line center, in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers on July 5. McLeod brings speed that ranks in the 97th or better percentile and will help stabilize depth down the middle and on the penalty kill. He also added Beck Malenstyn from the Washington … [Read more...] about 3 questions facing Buffalo Sabres