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'The mural will include 27 former Sabres who played for the team from 1970 through the 2000s. It will also include “Here come the Buffalo Sabres” will be on each end of the mural as a nod to Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret and his iconic call.' … [Read more...] about ‘Here come the Buffalo Sabres’: New mural in Alumni Plaza at KeyBank Center will feature 27 players

'After playing to a 1-1 tie in the first period, Buffalo's offense ignited, scoring five unanswered goals in the second period to take a 6-1 lead heading into the final 20.' … [Read more...] about Second-period surge lifts Buffalo Sabres and its core over Pittsburgh Penguins in preseason opener

'"He's got everything I see why they kept him," said Ruff. "I don't think they had him penciled in but he worked his way in and you look at today's scrimmage I thought he was really good in today's scrimmage."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s got everything’: Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff impressed with Zach Benson so far

'"The focus on today was high compete, real high compete," the Sabres head coach said. "A lot of individual battles, a lot of physicality, and there were a couple drills that pushed them to the limit."' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff focused on work, not nostalgia, as Buffalo Sabres start training camp

'Monday, the team announced the signing of Helenius to a three-year entry-level contract.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign first-round draft pick Konsta Helenius to entry-level contract

'This deal also gives the Sabres flexibility with restricted free agent Peyton Krebs, who can now play in a role he's more suited for on the fourth line. Krebs could also be moved in a corresponding move to help the Sabres add a top-six winger.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade one of their top prospects to the Edmonton Oilers for Ryan McLeod

'Helenius had the highlight of the day in the first game of the tournament, sealing the win with a pretty move in the shootout. Helenius helped his team (Team Perreault) win every game they played on Thursday and earn the French Connection Prospect Tournament Trophy.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres first round pick Konsta Helenius makes strong first impression

'Playing in his hometown arena is one thing, but Gilbert says playing for the legendary Lindy Ruff is a bonus.' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert signs with Buffalo Sabres; excited to play for his hometown team

'“It’s fun because I've seen many good prospects and good players, so yeah, it’s pretty fun.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s unbelievable being drafted in front of my family’: Sabres Konsta Helenius embracing Buffalo

'Skinner is heading west on a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers worth $3 million. The forward played six seasons in Buffalo before the team opted to buy out the remainder of his contract on June 29. The 32-year-old was Buffalo's highest-paid forward. He joins a team that was one win away from winning the Stanley Cup this past season.' … [Read more...] about Longtime Sabres Jeff Skinner, Zemgus Girgensons sign with new teams

'Zucker, 32, has played nearly 700 NHL games and spent last season in Arizona and Nashville.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres add secondary scoring & bet on upside, sign Jason Zucker to one-year deal

'Lafferty spent the 2023-2024 season with the Vancouver Canucks playing in 79 games while tallying 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Sam Lafferty as NHL Free Agency heats up

'Before being acquired by Buffalo, Gilbert played in 82 career NHL games with Chicago, Colorado, and Calgary. From 2015 to 2018 He played at the University of Notre Dame, appearing in 116 total games during his time with the Fighting Irish.' … [Read more...] about Welcome home: Buffalo Sabres sign free agent and WNY native Dennis Gilbert

'Aube-Kubel, 28, spent last season with the Washington Capitals, where he scored six goals and had 16 points in 60 games. His best NHL season came with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-2022, when he scored 22 points in 67 games and helped the Avs win a Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres add another piece, sign forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year deal

'"Just coming to these games, sold out barn. What's a better place to be? Play hockey in Buffalo; there's nowhere else I'd rather be," said Geary.' … [Read more...] about ‘Nowhere else I’d rather be’: Hamburg native Patrick Geary embraces playing for hometown team