'There were 350 Czech coaches watching Buffalo practice, all taking part in the NHL Coaching Clinic held Thursday with special guest coaches Todd McLellan and Jay Woodcroft.' … [Read more...] about Devils, Sabres eager to begin season in 2024 NHL Global Series Czechia
The Sabres Report - Oct 4, 2024
'We've checked all the boxes' | Sights and sounds from the Sabres' final practice in Prague
'“I really feel that we’ve checked all the boxes,” Ruff said. “We got the number of practices in that we need. We worked on a lot of system, worked on a lot of structure. We’ve talked about the mentality of all parts of a game, whether you’re leading, whether you’re leading late, how we want to start games. So, we’ve gotten to almost every piece of the game in detail whether … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve checked all the boxes’ | Sights and sounds from the Sabres’ final practice in Prague
The Sabres Report - Oct 3, 2024
WNYers Dennis Gilbert, Nick DeSimone reunite on opposite sides of Sabres, Devils matchup
'“It’s crazy,” DeSimone told The Buffalo News following the Devils’ practice Wednesday in Prague. “We’re best buddies going to different teams and, all of sudden, we’re starting the season with our teams facing each other overseas.”' … [Read more...] about WNYers Dennis Gilbert, Nick DeSimone reunite on opposite sides of Sabres, Devils matchup
Sabres Q&A: GM Kevyn Adams on rising salary cap, captaincy, gearing up for opener
'Every situation is different. If you look back to where we were three years ago, we identified some of the core, and we needed to be aggressive. We had to make sure we were setting the foundation, and build off that. You have a precedent you set in certain ways with contracts you’ve done in the past, but you have to approach each one differently because one player’s … [Read more...] about Sabres Q&A: GM Kevyn Adams on rising salary cap, captaincy, gearing up for opener
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff impressed by Zach Benson’s ability: ‘He does a lot’
'“I watched a lot of games, I liked him,” Ruff said Sept. 24 in KeyBank Center. “I think I like him more now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Lindy Ruff impressed by Zach Benson’s ability: ‘He does a lot’
Sabres assign six players to Rochester Amerks after clearing waivers
'Goalie Felix Sandstrom, defenseman Colton Poolman and Jack Rathbone and forwards Josh Dunne, Mason Jobst and Brett Murray have all joined the Sabres’ AHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign six players to Rochester Amerks after clearing waivers
Lindy Ruff should end Sabres’ consistency issues
'Without many changes, the Buffalo defense expects to be the cornerstone of the team, led by new captain Rasmus Dahlin. If Buffalo hopes to not only be a playoff hopeful, but also a legitimate contender now and in the future, Dahlin will have to play like the Norris-caliber defenseman he has always been meant to be. Bowen Byram and Owen Power need to bring that secondary … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff should end Sabres’ consistency issues
Ruff: 'Tempo has been great' as Sabres prepare for regular season
'"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
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