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'When it comes to some jersey numbers this upcoming season, free agent defensive signing Erik Johnson will wear No. 6, which is the same number he wore with the Colorado Avalanche. Fellow free agent defenseman Connor Clifton takes No. 75, which is the same number he wore with the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2023 training camp roster

'Matt Savoie put on a good show for two sellout crowds before getting injured just 26 seconds into Monday’s game. The 2022 first-round pick scored two goals on Friday, and had a highlight reel goal as he took advantage of open ice, because of his speed and the way he reads plays.' … [Read more...] about Zach Metsa hopes to turn playing for Amerks into NHL contract

'However, the bigger concern for the Sabres on the opening shift of the game was 2022 first-round pick Matthew Savoie going into the end boards and coming up holding his left shoulder. He was able to skate off under his own power, but went straight to the dressing room.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Penguins in final game of Prospects Challenge

'Johnson isn’t going to be an offensive defenseman, because the Sabres already have Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power who will lead the way there. Appert says there are other things Johnson does well that will definitely help. "His game starts with his skating," he said. "Is he intelligent? Yes. Does he have talent? Yes. But Minnesota has done a really good job with him, as he and … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson showing his worth at Sabres Prospects Challenge

'The Sabres opened the scoring on Saturday as 2022 third-round pick Viktor Neuchev was the benefactor of Tyson Kozak winning a puck battle in-behind the Devils net. Kozak was able to retrieve the puck and feed Neuchev, who was left uncontested in front of Devils goalie Isaac Poulter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pull out another victory at Prospects Challenge over Devils

'The Sabres opened their tournament on Friday with a 6-3 win on home ice over the Montreal Canadiens, thanks to contributions from a number of Buffalo's first-round talent on the roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open Prospects Challenge with win over Canadiens

'In honor of Jeanneret's lifelong dedication to his family and the Sabres organization, the Buffalo Common Council has submitted a Trailblazing Sign Resolution calling for the installation of Trailblazing Signs at the corners of Illinois Street and Perry Street and Washington Street and Perry Street, proclaiming the stretch of Perry Street: "RJ Way.' … [Read more...] about Stretch of Perry Street in Downtown Buffalo to be dedicated as ‘RJ Way’ to honor Rick Jeanneret

'Savoie missed the cutoff by one day, so he can’t play in the American Hockey League this season. He has to play with the Sabres or go back to junior. Jack Quinn’s Achilles injury has opened up a roster spot and Savoie is looking to seize the opportunity,' … [Read more...] about Sabres Savoie is very excited to be in Buffalo and to get started

'The Sabres are slated to wear the "goathead" uniforms for 15 games this season. The only game that has been announced at this time is Saturday, Oct. 21 against the New York Islanders when the team hosts "Back to Black and Red" night at the arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bringing back popular ‘goathead’ jerseys for 2023-24 season

'Despite being the head coach of the New Jersey Devils, Ruff still spends time in Western New York. Ruff said he wouldn’t have missed this remembrance of RJ for the world. He added sitting on stage brought back his days as a player and coach of the Sabres. "It brought back a lot of great memories," said Ruff following Sunday's event. "We're here for RJ, but so many fond … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres hold great tribute to Rick Jeanneret

'The schedule of broadcasts begins Friday night at 7 p.m. ET with the replay of "RJ Night", when the team raised his "RJ" banner to the rafters of KeyBank Center against the Nashville Predators. Then at 9 p.m. ET, the team will replay Jeanneret's "Last Call", his last game called in the broadcast booth against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 29, 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres airing classic Rick Jeanneret games on MSG

'The news was certainly heartbreaking. You could feel that pit in your stomach churn as you start to scroll through social media and see a number of different hockey pundits, other NHL teams, players and alumni express their condolences to the Jeanneret family and the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rick Jeanneret: Greatest there ever was

'Whatever favorite Sabres moments you have, Jeanneret's voice will forever be linked to them. You can't talk about the first half century of the Sabres' existence without detailing his immeasurable contributions to the franchise.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Remembering a legend

'Jeanneret started his career at CHUM in Toronto and then was what was called back then a disc jockey in Lindsay, Ontario and then at CJRN in Niagara Falls, Ontario.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ legendary play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret passes away at age of 81

'"I’m real happy to be here with 'Uppie' and 'Dev'. They’re two great goaltenders, and we all push each other," said Comrie during his end-of-season meeting with the media. "Whatever is going to happen is going to happen, and I have no issues. I want to be back here."' … [Read more...] about Eric Comrie isn’t conceding anything in Sabres’ goalie competition