'“I want you to enjoy coming here every day,” Ruff told them. “You might say after tomorrow, ‘Woah, that was hard.’ And the next day you might say, ‘Woah, boy, was even harder.’ But I’ll tell you what, when we get to Day 9, Day 10, it’ll seem easy."' … [Read more...] about Day 11 Notebook | Sabres arrive in Prague, shift focus to regular season
The Sabres Report - Oct 1, 2024
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks captain Michael Mersch retires from hockey (Olean Times Herald) ‘Thanks for the memories’: Amerks captain Michael Mersch announces retirement (WHEC-TV) Amerks announce 2024 Training Camp schedule (Amerks.com) Amerks captain Michael Mersch announces retirement (Amerks.com) A heartfelt farewell from the Captain (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Sep 30, 2024
Sabres touch down in Prague, shift focus to series-opening series against Devils
'Czech hockey fans will be cheering for the Sabres when their season opens with their game against the Devils on Friday at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Not only are two players on Buffalo’s roster from Czechia, but the Sabres are beloved by a group of rowdy supporters who made the trip to Western New York last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres touch down in Prague, shift focus to series-opening series against Devils
Goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff seizing chance, impressing Sabres
'In Tuesday’s 3-2 road win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, he replaced Michael Houser for the third period and stopped all 10 shots to secure the victory. In Saturday’s 6-3 road loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, he started and stopped all 20 shots in the first 30 minutes, 52 seconds before Felix Sandstrom replaced him.' … [Read more...] about Goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff seizing chance, impressing Sabres
Sabres ‘ready to go’ with regular season set to start Friday against Devils
'"Even after the game against Red Bull we're sitting there and we're saying, 'We've still got a week,'" forward Alex Tuch said. "Now it's five days. Tomorrow will make it four. You're just like ready to go, ready to go, and I think this group is the most ready we've been going into a season. I think not only myself but just watching the group and how we played the preseason … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘ready to go’ with regular season set to start Friday against Devils
The Sabres Report - Sep 29, 2024
Inside the NHL: It feels like this is a perfect time for Rasmus Dahlin to take role as Sabres captain
'You want your big-money guys to be leaders, and the Sabres have gone down that road. But while it is clear they forced the issue with Eichel when he was likely too young to handle it, it feels like they’ve hit the sweet spot with Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: It feels like this is a perfect time for Rasmus Dahlin to take role as Sabres captain
Sunday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets preseason: Sean Monahan sparks late surge against Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets score five in the third to down Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets' big third period stuns Sabres on Saturday
'The Columbus Blue Jackets concocted a five-goal third period to stun the blue and gold on Saturday evening.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets’ big third period stuns Sabres on Saturday
Opinion: Sabres get shaky goaltending from Sandstrom to lose in Columbus
'I can’t say enough about how hard this group worked for eight periods playing in place of the NHL Sabres who are in Europe getting ready to open the season in Prague against the New Jersey Devils. Some very shaky goaltending from Felix Sandstrom seemed to take the air right out of this team as he gave up five goals on 22 shots in 27:17 of work. So far in the preseason … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres get shaky goaltending from Sandstrom to lose in Columbus
Ruff eyes Stanley Cup with Sabres in 3rd stint with team
'"Make sure I get it done," Ruff said. "Get it done means win the Stanley Cup. That's what get it done means. It doesn't mean anything less."' … [Read more...] about Ruff eyes Stanley Cup with Sabres in 3rd stint with team
The Sabres Report - Sep 28, 2024
Rasmus Dahlin on being named Sabres captain: 'It was a very emotional moment for me'
'“It was a very emotional moment for me. Honestly, I think I had thousands of emotions when they called my name,” Dahlin said Friday morning on a video call with Buffalo media from the team hotel in Munich. “To get to do it with this team and where we’re at, where I am in my career, what we are capable of and what we can do, just to be a part of that is special."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin on being named Sabres captain: ‘It was a very emotional moment for me’
Rasmus Dahlin excited about captaincy, Sabres’ future: ‘Something really good’
'“To get to do it with this team and where we’re at, or where I am in my career and what we are capable of and what we can do, just to be a part of that, it’s special,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin excited about captaincy, Sabres’ future: ‘Something really good’
EHC opens sports temple: Great spectacle at the garden party
'It glittered, sparkled and shone at the opening spectacle in the new Munich sports temple - and that was also due to the many glittering, sparkling and shining eyes. "I am totally blown away," said FC Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeneß , one of the fathers of this major project, when he saw the finished gem.' … [Read more...] about EHC opens sports temple: Great spectacle at the garden party
Opinion: The Sabres NHL team closes out the preseason with a 5-0 win
'The Sabres played inferior competition in the three games, but they can’t help that, they can only help how they play and in almost every game, they played very hard. In Friday’s game against EHC Red Bull Munchen, the Sabres pressured the whole game causing numerous turnovers and won 5-0.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres NHL team closes out the preseason with a 5-0 win
JJ Peterka among 5 different goal scorers as Buffalo Sabres top EHC Red Bull in NHL Global Series
'This game was a preseason exhibition ahead of next week's regular-season opener.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka among 5 different goal scorers as Buffalo Sabres top EHC Red Bull in NHL Global Series