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'Buffalo will play three games in the Prospects Challenge starting Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday against the New Jersey Devils and Monday vs the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Savoie and Kulich highlight the Sabres roster for the Prospects Challenge

'The Sabres' first nationally featured game will be their home contest on Wednesday, Nov. 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which will be televised on TNT.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play 12 times in national spotlight this season

'"I think Buffalo is a place that I want to be, and I know my wife loves it here," Thompson said.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson happy he’s staying in Buffalo for long time

'To just pick up a new position and to be one of the best players in the Championship is something the Sabres forward takes pride in, “It’s definitely a lot different than I’m used to picking up most passes on the backhand and attacking from the off-side, but I liked it a lot and it gave me the opportunity to open up for shots and be the guy that they kick the puck out to on … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens learned a lot from playing a position he had never played before

'Luukkonen was a second-round pick by the Sabres in the 2017 NHL Draft. The 23-year-old has played 13 NHL games, going 3-8-2 with a 3.08 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get Luukkonen under contract

'The team took to Twitter late Wednesday morning to break the news by posting a video panning the Buffalo locker room, beginning with the current logo in the center of the ceiling before panning down to a red locker room where the goat head logo replaces the current one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bringing back black, red ‘goathead’ jersey

'“I’ve known Tage and watched him since he was about 15," said Granato on WGR with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase. "It was in Buffalo at the USA Hockey Development Camp and I was coaching the national team, and we needed to bring in two players for our U-18 year. I walked in here and honestly within one scrimmage, right away saw Tage Thompson and Troy Terry (Anaheim Ducks), and … [Read more...] about Listen: Don Granato very comfortable with Thompson’s contract extension

'This is the same contract Kyle Connor signed with the Winnipeg Jets back in 2019 after netting 34 goals and 32 assists for 66 points. That was Connor’s second 30-goal season, but he is a winger.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson gets huge seven-year contract extension from Sabres

'If Kevyn Adams' plan works, I think Buffalo won't be in the playoffs this year, but would have a definite chance next season. Now the question is, what team would they target? Are the Boston Bruins a candidate?' … [Read more...] about If the Sabres make the playoffs in the next few years, is it Boston that gives them a lane in?

'“I looked up to the older guys that have played in the NHL to see how they prepare for everything, and to see how professional they are not just as hockey players, but (people) too,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Noah Ostlund knows what needs to be done to get to NHL

'The Sabres head coach does a lot of thinking in these summer months and a lot of it is out of the box. Granato analyzed what Thompson brings to the ice, and decided his talent fit those of a center. Granato didn’t care that he hadn't played center regularly since before his college days at UConn.' … [Read more...] about Thompson isn’t satisfied with good 2021-22 season, wants more

'If you want a comparison, Victor Olofsson scored 30 goals and 33 assists for 63 points in 66 games during his only AHL season. Olofsson was 23-years-old that year with the Amerks, while this season, both Quinn and Peterka were 19.' … [Read more...] about Peterka learned a lot in Rochester last year

'Tickets to attend the Sabres Prospects Challenge at Harborcenter will go on sale in August for $10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Prospects Challenge returns in 2022 with six teams

'“I never got offered a deal [from the Islanders], but Buffalo was really high on my list, actually. 'Factor' [Ryan O’Reilly] was here, and 'Eichs' [Jack Eichel], were their one-two centers and I’m like, ‘Man, this team’s going places. This team’s on the rise.'"' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo talks in-depth with ‘Spittin’ Chiclets’ podcast

'“You don’t get too many opportunities to sign an NHL contract," Rosen said. "I also felt like Buffalo has very good opportunities here, and I think that’s perfect for me.”' … [Read more...] about Isak Rosen glad he got chance to get to Buffalo for first time