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'The 25-year-old was one of the best goaltenders in the American Hockey League last season for the Springfield Thunderbirds.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres claim another goalie and put him on the final roster

'The final game of the 2025-26 preseason looked to be in the bag for the Buffalo Sabres. Unfortunately, a stout third-period push from the Pittsburgh Penguins sent the blue and gold packing, losers 5-4 in overtime at PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cough up third-period edge, lose in overtime at Pittsburgh

'The one thing Lindy Ruff has to get fixed is the penalty kill which was awful for most of the preseason. Leading 4-2 with 13:15 left to go, they allowed power play goals by Rickard Rakell and Crosby and then just nine seconds into overtime, three key veterans, Tage Thompson, Josh Norris and Bo Byram put forth a pathetic effort and Erik Karlsson set up Crosby for an easy … [Read more...] about Sabres have a complete collapse in the preseason finale

'"Adam Mair is no longer employed as our director of player development. We wish him well," said the Sabres in a statement on Friday. "We will evaluate the best fit for that role moving forward. In the interim, the current player development staff will continue to handle the responsibilities of their positions."' … [Read more...] about Adam Mair no longer with Sabres organization

'"To have more physicality, be more tougher, some other stuff too so I see the game a little bit more. And on the ice, be a better playmaker too," said Kulich earlier this week after practice.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich hoping to take next step in first full season with Sabres

'Ruff says it would be a positive for the team if Luukkonen is, in fact, dealing with something different than what held him out of training camp. With all this in mind, Alex Lyon will get the start in Pittsburgh on Friday, and will play, at least, two periods.' … [Read more...] about Ruff awaiting testing on Luukkonen, Kesselring

'The Buffalo Sabres concluded their final home preseason game with a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen hurt in Sabres loss to Pittsburgh

'On Wednesday Buffalo looked like a team that was just trying to get the preseason over with and jump into the regular season.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres lose Luukkonen and Kesselring to injury

'"It’s been probably three years since I’ve had a full summer of training, and not having to really worry about anything major," said Norris earlier this training camp. "It was nice to just go into the summer and have a plan and stick to it."' … [Read more...] about Josh Norris excited to be 100% healthy this year

'The 24-year-old has progressed well in his career and you could see the improvement in him last season during the Calder Cup Playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Johnson is making noise in training camp

'Tage Thompson and Josh Norris both had three points to lead the way for Buffalo in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down Red Wings in second half of home-and-home series

'Lyon made 26 saves on 28 shots against his former team, and is likely done for the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres improve to 3-1-0 this preseason following win over Red Wings

'"The Pegula family continues to invest in our city, and there is no greater vehicle for growth than KeyBank Center," said Sabres' Chief Operating Officer Pete Guelli in a statement on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend lease agreement at KeyBank Center until 2031

'“It does suck when you’re skating on your own because it’s the best part of the training camp to play with the guys, so it’s fun to be on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen feels like he’ll be ready when season starts

'Early on, the blue and gold went blow for blow with the Detroit Red Wings, before Detroit pulled away in the second period at Little Caesars Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose first preseason game at Detroit