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'“That’s the best part of the training: to play with the guys, skate with the guys,” said Luukkonen, who expects to be ready for the Oct. 9 regular season opener. “So, it was really fun to be on the ice. Of course, coming back, the pace is a little bit different, but in the end, felt good.”' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Luukkonen returns with sights set on Sabres’ opener

'“I thought we did an excellent job,” Zach Benson said. “I thought, defensively, we were menaces. I think we made it really hard on them, and obviously (a) big kill at the end. You're gonna need lots of those down the road, so it's nice to work on it early on.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Defensively, we were menaces’ | Sabres playing to enhanced defensive identity through 2 preseason games

'The 30-year-old’s only NHL experience came in 2021-22 with Ruff’s Devils, and he’s since played three AHL seasons between Utica (New Jersey) and Henderson (Vegas). On July 1, thanks to a two-year, two-way contract offer from the Sabres, Geertsen latched onto his fifth NHL organization.' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | With his coach’s support, Geertsen eyes NHL return

'“It was a long offseason, for sure, but I was waiting for an opportunity to open up in the best spot,” said Georgiev, who signed a one-year contract Sept. 11. “The Sabres had an opportunity here, so I’m very excited to be with the group.”' … [Read more...] about Hunting NHL opportunities, Georgiev and Dunne spark Sabres in Columbus

'“It was a lot of how to move in my body and get what I need to get the force to put on the ice,” Benson said.' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Benson eager to benefit from offseason skating program

'With five blueliners on each scrimmage team, the Sabres rotated through pairings including Dahlin and Mattias Samuelsson, Byram and Owen Power, Ryan Johnson and Michael Kesselring, Jacob Bryson and Conor Timmins, etc.' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Takeaways from Sabres’ intrasquad scrimmage

'Carolina and I would both like to extend our heartfelt thank you to the tremendous nurses, doctors, and rehabilitation staff at the Hospital Centre of Antibes Juan– Les– Pins, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Marseille, the Sahlgrenska Hospital in Gothenburg and the Hogsbo Rehabilitation Center. Without the incredible commitment, expertise, care, and sensitivity of all the people … [Read more...] about A Letter From Rasmus and Carolina

'“It’s probably been about three years, honestly, since I’ve had a full summer of training,” said Norris, who’s also dealt with shoulder injuries in recent years, after Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “… It was fun, and it was kind of freeing, mentally, to just be able to go out there and work on my game and not have to worry about anything.”' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | A reintroduction to Josh Norris

'The Buffalo Sabres’ six-game preseason schedule runs from Sept. 22 to Oct. 3, and each game is available to watch in the Buffalo broadcast market.' … [Read more...] about How to watch the Sabres’ 2025 preseason games

'Now, 32-year-old Alex Lyon enters the mix in Reimer’s place. Signed July 1 to a two-year contract, Lyon made 74 appearances (69 starts) between the last two seasons with Detroit, going 35-27-6 with a 2.96 goals-against average and .901 save percentage. And with Luukkonen currently day to day with a lower-body injury, the Sabres signed 29-year-old Alexandar Georgiev last week … [Read more...] about Camp Countdown | How will the goalie competition play out?

'“Alex has been told very clearly by myself and the organization how important he is to us; we want him here long term,” Adams said. “The good news is that he's said the exact same thing about being here. He wants to be here. He's made it clear to me and to us. And we've had good, productive conversations with the Bartletts this summer – that's his agency. These things take … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Adams and Ruff address the media

'Forward Jordan Greenway, meanwhile, had a second surgery in July following a setback in his recovery from an injury that affected him throughout last season. Greenway is currently expected to be cleared to play “around opening night,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Injuries and transactions | Adams provides updates on Luukkonen, Tuch and Greenway

'The Sabres open training camp on Wednesday when players report to KeyBank Center for physicals. On-ice sessions begin on Thursday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2025 training camp roster

'The Buffalo Sabres have loaned five players back to their junior clubs following the conclusion of the Prospects Challenge: forwards Matous Kucharcik, Melvin Novotny, Ryan Rucinski and Ashton Schultz and defenseman Luke Dragusica.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return 5 players to junior clubs

'Byram’s fit in the lineup is clear: on the top pair with Dahlin. Last season, during their 626:24 of shared 5-on-5 ice time, Buffalo outscored its opponents 35-15; no NHL pairing exceeded that plus-20 differential. Further, Byram and Dahlin controlled 54 percent of the shot attempts, 57 percent of the shots on goal and 52 percent of the high-danger scoring chances when on the … [Read more...] about Camp Countdown | Where do the Sabres’ new defensemen fit?