'In all likelihood, the Sabres' 2024-25 season will come down to the performance of the top-six forwards, three of whom need to have bounce-back seasons.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: State of the Sabres
The Sabres Report - Jul 12, 2024
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2024-25 regular season schedule (Amerks.com) Can’t miss moments and games to look out for in Amerks 69th season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jul 11, 2024
Ryan McLeod's 'whirlwind' trade has new Sabres center 'excited' to get to Buffalo
'“Emotional but super excited,” McLeod told reporters during a video conference call Wednesday afternoon. “A little bit of a whirlwind. You really don’t know what’s going on or anything. I think it’s a great opportunity. They have a great group there and it seems like a great group of guys. I’m excited to get down there and meet everyone.” ==; … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod’s ‘whirlwind’ trade has new Sabres center ‘excited’ to get to Buffalo
Excited Ryan McLeod ready for ‘great opportunity’ after trade to Sabres
'Eleven days after his marathon nine-month, 105-game season ended, Ryan McLeod was posing for pictures at his friend’s wedding when he learned the Edmonton Oilers had traded him to the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Excited Ryan McLeod ready for ‘great opportunity’ after trade to Sabres
McLeod wasn't expecting to be traded when he got the call
'“They look great, there’s a lot of skill on that team and they’ve got a lot of skill in the back-end too, so it’ll be fun to play with that, and they’ve got a lot of good puck movers that can skate, and they’re a younger team than I had in Edmonton, so I’m excited, it should be a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about McLeod wasn’t expecting to be traded when he got the call
McLeod aiming to bring winning attitude, experience to Sabres
'“It’s a tough league to win in," McLeod said, "and the margin of error is so small that those little things really do matter. And over 82 games, if you do it the right way, it’s going to balance out.”' … [Read more...] about McLeod aiming to bring winning attitude, experience to Sabres
Sabres impressed by Helenius' competitive nature
'“That’s something you don’t see very often,” Buffalo general manager Kevyn Adams said. “Just that production at that age is very unique. But there’s just a lot to like. He’s a very competitive player that’s got a skill set that we think will translate really well to the National Hockey League.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres impressed by Helenius’ competitive nature
Sabres add McLeod, Zucker seeking to end playoff drought in Ruff's return as coach
'They could potentially add a top-six winger but believe they can rebound offensively internally. The Sabres are banking on bounce-back seasons from Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and Dylan Cozens after each dropped off following career seasons in 2022-23 and for young forwards JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn and Zach Benson to take the next step.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add McLeod, Zucker seeking to end playoff drought in Ruff’s return as coach
“Do it the right way” | Takeaways from Wednesday’s pressers with McLeod and Aube-Kubel
'“It’s a tough league to win in and the margin of error is so small that those little things really do matter,” McLeod said. “And over 82 games, if you do it the right way, it’s gonna balance out.”' … [Read more...] about “Do it the right way” | Takeaways from Wednesday’s pressers with McLeod and Aube-Kubel
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks to open 2024-25 season at home against Belleville on Friday, October 11 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jul 10, 2024
Sabres newcomer Sam Lafferty enjoyed career season after trade
'Of course, the Sabres might deploy Lafferty, who could anchor the fourth line following Ryan McLeod’s acquisition, differently than the Canucks. It wouldn’t be surprising if his defensive zone starts reach the 70 percent mark again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Sam Lafferty enjoyed career season after trade
Sabres reach agreement with first-round pick Helenius, re-sign two defensemen
'Helenius was selected by Buffalo 14th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, despite rumors that general manager Kevyn Adams was trying to trade the pick to acquire a player to help the Sabres make a playoff push.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reach agreement with first-round pick Helenius, re-sign two defensemen
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Cheveldayoff signs one-year AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jul 9, 2024
Sabres sign 2024 first-round draft pick Konsta Helenius to entry-level contract
'Helenius was a standout performer last week at the Sabres' post-draft development camp, where he showcased the playmaking and mature two-way game that convinced General Manager Kevyn Adams to select him after Buffalo traded down from the 11th pick to No. 14 to acquire an additional second-round selection.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2024 first-round draft pick Konsta Helenius to entry-level contract
Do the Sabres need a goal-scorer after landing Ryan McLeod to center the third line?
'The overhaul of the Sabres’ roster lacks the star power that hockey diehards in Buffalo wanted – aside from the $9 million-per-season winger that was given his walking papers – but Adams cannot be accused of inaction after the general manager turned over a portion of a roster that underperformed while finishing with seven fewer standings points in 2023-24.' … [Read more...] about Do the Sabres need a goal-scorer after landing Ryan McLeod to center the third line?