'Game two of the 2024-25 preseason went about as well as the first one for the Buffalo Sabres, as the team posted another blowout victory. This one was over the Columbus Blue Jackets; 6-1 inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rout Blue Jackets on Monday
The Sabres Report - Sep 24, 2024
Levi opens preseason with 25 saves in win over Blue Jackets
'“It was great,” Levi said. “I think the boys played really well. It was great to be back into a game. Just the competitiveness, just reading plays. You don’t really see that in summer skates. Even in scrimmages, it’s more or less like that, but you can’t replicate a real game.”' … [Read more...] about Levi opens preseason with 25 saves in win over Blue Jackets
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce several changes to Hockey Operations Department ahead of 2024-25 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Sep 23, 2024
Ryan McLeod set for Sabres preseason debut as Rasmus Dahlin continues to progress
'Alex Tuch, Jacob Bryson, Jiri Kulich and Lukas Rousek are not playing after skating Saturday in the win over the Penguins. The entire game day roster is McLeod, Zucker, Greenway, Gilbert, Clifton, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Peyton Krebs, Dylan Cozens, Zach Benson, Jack Quinn, Sam Lafferty, Beck Malenstyn, Tage Thompson, Bowen Byram, Owen Power, Henri Jokiharju and Mattias … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod set for Sabres preseason debut as Rasmus Dahlin continues to progress
The Sabres Report - Sep 22, 2024
Observations: Sabres explode in second, get Peterka hat trick in rout of Penguins
'We start with the reality check: These were the Baby Penguins on the other side Saturday night, as the visitors from Pittsburgh left all of their star power home and fielded a lineup of mostly AHL players who are going to spend the season in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres explode in second, get Peterka hat trick in rout of Penguins
Inside the NHL: Short summer after long playoff run with Oilers doesn't faze Sabres center Ryan McLeod
'McLeod, remember, played 105 games in a 2023-24 season that stretched for 9½ months – 81 in the regular season and 24 more in the playoffs. How has he looked so far? Not to worry. The speed has been there in practices. His role as the team’s No. 3 center is locked in ink and he feels ready to go.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Short summer after long playoff run with Oilers doesn’t faze Sabres center Ryan McLeod
How 9-hour interview told Pete Guelli dual role with Bills, Sabres was 'dream job'
'“You’re always following somebody,” he said during one of multiple interviews with The Buffalo News. “I’ve walked in after somebody and they don’t always leave under the best of circumstances. I felt I was uniquely qualified for this opportunity, so it didn’t concern me at all.”' … [Read more...] about How 9-hour interview told Pete Guelli dual role with Bills, Sabres was ‘dream job’
JJ Peterka scores hat trick, shows star qualities as Sabres throttle Penguins
'An emphatic victory was almost expected. Following a slow start, the Sabres began annihilating the visitors, scoring five times in a stretch of 4:40 early in the second period to break a 1-1 tie and pull away. At one point, they beat goalie Joel Blomqvist on three consecutive shots.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka scores hat trick, shows star qualities as Sabres throttle Penguins
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
With a hat trick and healthy hips, Jesse Puljujarvi makes the most of Penguins’ preseason opener (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins believe Drew O’Connor is ‘out of his shell’ and ready to break out (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Rutger McGroarty makes Penguins preseason debut in lopsided loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Preseason Opener a Good Test for Penguins … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres open preseason with big win over Penguins
'The Sabres opened the 2024-25 preseason with a big 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night at KeyBank Center. JJ Peterka lead the way scoring a hat trick in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open preseason with big win over Penguins
Opinion: Sabres showed they are a different team in win over the Penguins
'To me, the Peterka goals were significant because of the way they were scored. The first goal came just five seconds into a power play. It was exactly the type of goal this team is trying to learn how to score. They won the draw, Jokiharju quickly moved the puck to the right point to Jack Quinn and Peterka, Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch all went to the net. Peterka tipped the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres showed they are a different team in win over the Penguins
Second-period surge lifts Buffalo Sabres and its core over Pittsburgh Penguins in preseason opener
'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
Peterka's hat trick, the Lafferty line's debut, and more takeaways from the preseason opener
'“I thought they had a great night,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I mean, it's like a running game in football. They got the puck down low, they hung on to it. [The Penguins] couldn't take the puck away from them. They made five or six great plays for scoring opportunities. But the puck possession was, I think, something that can wear a team down.”' … [Read more...] about Peterka’s hat trick, the Lafferty line’s debut, and more takeaways from the preseason opener
The Sabres Report - Sep 21, 2024
Even at 19, Zach Benson can give Sabres the 'mature game' needed up front
'“He seems like a special player. His motor is really good. His hockey IQ is really good,” said head coach Lindy Ruff. “He’s got a lot of puck savvy. He’s got everything. I see why they kept him.”' … [Read more...] about Even at 19, Zach Benson can give Sabres the ‘mature game’ needed up front
Sabres notebook: Peyton Krebs got his deal, now needs to find his role
'“I was making sure it happened before camp,” Krebs said. “Obviously, I didn’t want to miss anything with (new head coach Lindy Ruff) being here, didn’t want to miss anything in general.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Peyton Krebs got his deal, now needs to find his role