'Said Peterka, "I would have loved to see the gym to be honest, but I like the tunnel. I like it a lot when they go down there and they walk back up again. Just walking down there is pretty special. You see your opponent, they're walking right next to you and it's so competitive. That would be cool to walk out and see our opponents right next to us. You look up and you see the … [Read more...] about Sabres bond during Bayern Munich soccer stadium tour in Germany
The Sabres Report - Sep 27, 2024
Josh Allen narrates video announcing Dahlin as Sabres captain
'The video starts with Allen saying that the city of Buffalo has followed the defenseman since he was 18 and traded in his Swedish blue and gold for his Sabres blue and gold.' … [Read more...] about Josh Allen narrates video announcing Dahlin as Sabres captain
Sabres thrilled to open new arena with NHL Global Series Challenge Germany
'"I think this would be a great place to play," Tuch said. "I have some German background so who knows, push comes to shove, maybe in 10 years I'll come over here and play here for a year, bring the family over. That would be kind of fun. I think this place is incredible."' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrilled to open new arena with NHL Global Series Challenge Germany
Day 8 Notebook | Thompson looks ahead to Red Bull matchup
'“I don’t know a whole lot about them as a team, but I know they’re gonna be hungry and they’re gonna come out working hard,” Thompson said. “Obviously it’s a big game and a lot of excitement I think around the city and a lot of buzz. I think for us, it’s just coming out, keeping it simple early and sticking to details.”' … [Read more...] about Day 8 Notebook | Thompson looks ahead to Red Bull matchup
Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin captain
'“He does everything right, first and foremost,” Ruff 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
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Slaggert, Sandstrom out to prove themselves in Cabres camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Sep 26, 2024
Sabres notebook: Main team opens practice in Germany, prospects prep for exhibition in Ottawa
'Friday’s game is a 2:30 p.m. Eastern time start (8:30 in Munich), and will be televised live on MSG in the Sabres’ home markets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Main team opens practice in Germany, prospects prep for exhibition in Ottawa
Dunleavy, Ray to call Sabres openers against the Devils in Prague from Buffalo
'I’m told it is normal procedure for the teams in international games not to send their announcers. The same sources said the Devils aren’t expected to send their announcers to Czechia, either.' … [Read more...] about Dunleavy, Ray to call Sabres openers against the Devils in Prague from Buffalo
Amerks’ Mason Jobst has NHL contract, belief he can play for Sabres
'Jobst, you see, keeps getting better. Over the past three years, he has jumped from 15 to 38 to 50 points. He just enjoyed a career season, tying Isak Rosen for the Rochester Americans’ lead in points and scoring 22 goals, the AHL team’s second-highest total.' … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Mason Jobst has NHL contract, belief he can play for Sabres
From Ostpark to the wide world: EX-EHC star JJ Peterka returns home
Peterka 'super excited' to be home in Germany with Sabres for Global Series
'"I wanted to be here as quick as possible," Peterka told NHL.com after the Sabres practiced at SAP Garden here hours after landing Wednesday. "Just super happy to get it started. I was here until I think the 10th of September, went to Buffalo for two weeks and I knew it was coming. Just through camp in Buffalo I was just super excited to get on a plane and get back here."' … [Read more...] about Peterka ‘super excited’ to be home in Germany with Sabres for Global Series
Day 7 Notebook | Sabres take the ice for practice in Munich
'“I’m just super excited,” Peterka said. “Just being back here, being on the ice, being back in the city and seeing all the people here from Red Bull – just super excited for the game.”' … [Read more...] about Day 7 Notebook | Sabres take the ice for practice in Munich
Practice Notebook | Sandstrom, Slaggert relish preseason opportunities
'“You wanna push the pace as hard as you can. In games, guys are so skilled and pucks are moving so quick that you want to stay ahead of it. It’s great to see the pace in practice and it helps with getting prepared for games. I’m always trying to be relaxed and giving my team a relaxed feeling of comfort to know that they have a guy back there in goal that doesn’t get startled … [Read more...] about Practice Notebook | Sandstrom, Slaggert relish preseason opportunities
The Sabres Report - Sep 25, 2024
Mike Harrington: It's wheels up for Sabres as Buffalo camp ends and European journey begins
'“We’ve got to make sure we get something out of it every day,” said coach Lindy Ruff. “It’s great to be together because when you’re at home for a training camp, after the day’s done, you’re on your own and you go your own way. Now being together, we’re going to fly together, practice, we’ll be in the hotel together. Meals will be together. There’s a lot of really positive … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s wheels up for Sabres as Buffalo camp ends and European journey begins
Rasmus Dahlin excited by what Lindy Ruff gives Sabres: ‘Going to be fine’
'“Lindy always talks about winning is hard,” Dahlin said. “But talking to all the guys around the locker room, everybody loves it. We love working hard. We love the hard practices. We love being tired.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin excited by what Lindy Ruff gives Sabres: ‘Going to be fine’