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'Buffalo lost 4-1 on Friday in Prague, Czech Republic to start the season under returning coach Lindy Ruff, giving up two goals in the first period and getting stood up by New Jersey goaltender Jacob Markstrom’s 30 saves in trying to rally from behind.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early, lose opener in Prague

'“He does everything right, first and foremost,” the coach said. “His on-ice action has been incredible, and I think he’s a guy that leads in every category, from the way he prepares himself to the way he plays and the fact that he’s a guy who cares about winning hockey games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain

'“I’m very, very happy to be back on the ice,” Dahlin said. “Haven’t practice with the team for a while and kind of been on the outside looking in. It’s not so much fun. So I was excited today again.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin returns to practice as Sabres embark for Europe

'The new mural will feature 27 prominent former players, bookended by legendary broadcaster Rick Jeanneret’s “Here come the Buffalo Sabres.” The artwork will be unveiled at the team’s home opener on Oct. 10.' … [Read more...] about Faces of the franchise: These former Sabres coming to new Alumni Plaza mural

'“The focus today was on a high compete,” Ruff said. “A lot of individual battles, a lot of physicality. There were a couple drills that pushed them to the limit.”' … [Read more...] about ‘A tough skate’ for Sabres in Lindy Ruff’s return to training camp

'Ruff did not provide a substantive update on what he termed a mid-body injury, “but it was one of those things that you’re passing a puck, and something happens,” the coach said. “So precaution, got him off. He’s going to get looked at, and we’ll find out what’s going on.”' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Rasmus Dahlin’s injury and captaincy plans, no time for nostalgia as Sabres ‘got to get right to it’

'The 6-foot, 186-pound Krebs has shown a willingness to play a checking line role for the Sabres, while showing glimpses of the playmaking ability that made him a first-round draft choice in 2019. Krebs was player of the year in the WHL in 2021, tallying 43 points in 24 games for the Winnipeg Ice. Krebs has also played for Canada in international tournaments, including the 2023 … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign F Peyton Krebs for 2 years

'Buffalo’s annual prospect challenge begins on Friday at Harborcenter. The Sabres and five other teams will show off their prospects over the course of three days.' … [Read more...] about What to know ahead of the Sabres Prospect Challenge

'The retro sweaters with the white bison emblem, colloquially known as the “goat head,” will make their season debut Oct. 26 in a Saturday night game against the Detroit Red Wings as part of a Hockey Halloween promotion.' … [Read more...] about ‘Goat head’ games: When the Sabres will wear retro jerseys in ’24-25 season

'Tuch, a Syracuse native, will be in attendance along with Sabres prospects Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen and Noah Ostlund. The three prospects will have an autograph session outside the Oak Street gate from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Alex Tuch to throw out first pitch at Bisons hockey day

'The team will host 15 theme nights throughout the campaign, starting with their Oct. 10 season opener.' … [Read more...] about Sabres theme night games for 2024-25 season

'“Ted Darling, of course, the original voice of the Buffalo Sabres, is who I grew up watching on TV and listening to,” he said, pointing to a poster of him. “There’s a little bit of Ted Darling in how I call the game — some long-time Sabres fans might pick up on that.”' … [Read more...] about A day in the life of Sabres play-by-play broadcaster Dan Dunleavy

'The addition of McLeod adds to the Sabres’ push to improve team speed this offseason under new coach Lindy Ruff. Per NHL Edge, McLeod recorded the 10th-fastest skating speed in the NHL last season (23.82 mph). New Sabres Sam Lafferty and Nicolas Aube-Kubel also ranked in the 90th percentile for skating speed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade prospect Savoie for Oilers’ Ryan McLeod, re-sign Jokiharju

'It has become difficult to deny the impact of favorable tax situations around the league in recent years. Four of the past five Stanley Cup champions are based in places with no state income tax, and that benefit continues to draw free agents who know they will take home more money there than elsewhere around North America.' … [Read more...] about Do New York State income taxes hinder the Sabres in signing players?

'The Sabres will begin the season Oct. 4-5 in Prague, Czechia with games against coach Lindy Ruff’s former team the New Jersey Devils, and Ruff will be behind home bench at Buffalo’s downtown arena for the first time over a decade when the Sabres play the Los Angeles Kings in their first game of the season at KeyBank Center on Oct. 10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ’24-25 schedule: Home opener Oct. 10 after dropping puck in Prague