'"I look at this camp, we were able to get two real good practice days in before we left for Munich, and the practice and the system stuff we went through on Day 1 and Day 2. I think it's gone over well with both groups," said Ruff as he joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" for the first of his weekly appearances this season on WGR. "The group that's been playing back there and the … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘Tempo has been great’ as Sabres prepare for regular season
The Sabres Report - Oct 3, 2024
Luukkonen eager to prove he can be No. 1 goalie for Sabres
'"It's paying off," Luukkonen said after practice Wednesday. "I'm nowhere done yet. I'm still getting better. But I feel the steps I've been taking, they've been big and I've been working to this point to earn the starting position."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen eager to prove he can be No. 1 goalie for Sabres
Day 12 Notebook | Catching up with Sam Lafferty and more notes from Prague
'Sam Lafferty has found a home centering Beck Malenstyn and Nicolas Aube-Kubel since the very first day of training camp, a union of three newcomers brought in to Buffalo this summer for their high-energy skating and fierce physicality.' … [Read more...] about Day 12 Notebook | Catching up with Sam Lafferty and more notes from Prague
Dunne, Jobst, Murray, Poolman, Rathbone and Sandstrom clear waivers
'The Buffalo Sabres have announced that the following players have cleared waivers and have been assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL)...'. … [Read more...] about Dunne, Jobst, Murray, Poolman, Rathbone and Sandstrom clear waivers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2024 training camp roster (Amerks.com) Mersch leaves Amerks in a better place (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 2, 2024
Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich, a Czech native, is with the team in Prague. Here's how he earned his way home
'Instead of returning home with a plan to replicate his previous summer routines, he worked tirelessly in the gym with his strength coach, Dominik Kondras, and got pushed to another level by Duda, who scored more than 200 goals as a net-front presence in Czechia’s top professional league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich, a Czech native, is with the team in Prague. Here’s how he earned his way home
Before first season with Amerks, Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund dazzles in NHL
'“His ability to make plays, like those two passes that he made, I mean, were highlight-reel, ESPN-type plays,” Amerks coach Mike Leone said following Sunday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “He had a bunch of others. He had a breakaway, he had a two-on-one in the third period he just missed on.”' … [Read more...] about Before first season with Amerks, Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund dazzles in NHL
Sabres send 10 players to Rochester Amerks, waive six others
'The Sabres also released nine players who are expected to join the Amerks from their training camp tryouts and returned goalie Scott Ratzlaff to the Seattle Thunderbirds, his junior team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send 10 players to Rochester Amerks, waive six others
Fans travel to Prague to see the Sabres play
'Valentino said, "We figured it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to see our favorite hockey team." His father added that he's been a fan, "since the inception of the team. I was there when they drafted Gilbert Perreault. It's been a while for me."' … [Read more...] about Fans travel to Prague to see the Sabres play
Buffalo Sabres loan 10 to Rochester, release 9 from PTO, assign 1 to junior
'The Buffalo Sabres have announced the following roster moves...'. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres loan 10 to Rochester, release 9 from PTO, assign 1 to junior
Q&A | Ales Kotalik talks love for Buffalo, '05-'06 and more
'“Once I got traded back then to Edmonton, I still was a Sabres fan, and that was always my second home,” Kotalik said by phone Monday.' … [Read more...] about Q&A | Ales Kotalik talks love for Buffalo, ’05-’06 and more
The Sabres Report - Oct 1, 2024
Sabres Takeaways: Prospects conclude 3-1 stretch with OT win over Detroit
'The Buffalo prospect team finished its four-game run with a 3-1 record after Monday's 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center. Konsta Helenius, Buffalo's first-round choice in June, won this one on a one-time slapper from the left circle off a power play with 12.6 seconds to go in OT.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Takeaways: Prospects conclude 3-1 stretch with OT win over Detroit
Sabres' Jason Zucker motivated to produce after difficult year: 'I want to be scoring'
'The sage advice is only one reason why Zucker was signed to a one-year, $5 million contract in July. His resume includes 697 regular-season games across 13 years, 52 playoff games, six seasons of 20-plus goals and, as important, a laundry list of former teammates who speak highly of him. Anyone in the Sabres’ dressing room unfamiliar with Zucker could ask Alex Tuch and Jordan … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Zucker motivated to produce after difficult year: ‘I want to be scoring’
Sabres notes: Lindy Ruff facing his former team, players this week in Prague
'“It will be a little bit strange, but at the same time, it was such a great group to be around,” Ruff said. “It’s hard, but it’s part of the business. I don’t know if (there are) a lot of times (when) a coach changes teams and his first two games are going to be against the team he just left.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Lindy Ruff facing his former team, players this week in Prague
How the Sabres' strength, equipment staffs prepared for Europe and return home
'“The good thing for us is we’re going out several days before our NHL games, so we have opportunities to practice, look at how players are reacting and then adjust them, really, for those two games,” Gannon explained to The News. “That’s what it’s all about. If they’re going into the Munich game still carrying some jet lag, which they will be, that’s fine. We can keep … [Read more...] about How the Sabres’ strength, equipment staffs prepared for Europe and return home