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
The Sabres Report - Sep 22, 2024
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
How can you watch Sabres preseason games? Here's your TV/streaming lineup
'Saturday's opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins in KeyBank Center will be the only one on the seven-game schedule to be televised on MSG that will be using Sabres announcers Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray on the call. It starts at 7 p.m. and is also simulcast on WGR Radio.' … [Read more...] about How can you watch Sabres preseason games? Here’s your TV/streaming lineup
After signing contract, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs begins fight for ice time
'Right now, he might rank 13th on the depth chart. Every day is precious as he battles for ice time.' … [Read more...] about After signing contract, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs begins fight for ice time
Thompson thinks last year was well below his standards
'“You’re always hungry to get better and for me, I’ve already set a standard that is better than what I did last year, so anything short of that is just not good enough and I’m always trying to exceed expectations and goals and I didn’t even come close to those, so statistics weren’t good enough and other aspects of my game that you can’t put a finger on like consistent … [Read more...] about Thompson thinks last year was well below his standards
'He's got everything': Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff impressed with Zach Benson so far
'"He's got everything I see why they kept him," said Ruff. "I don't think they had him penciled in but he worked his way in and you look at today's scrimmage I thought he was really good in today's scrimmage."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s got everything’: Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff impressed with Zach Benson so far
Zach Benson sets high standard for second season with Sabres
'“I handle myself with a high standard and I have high expectations for myself," Benson said. "I just want to come in really push get to my game right away and overall compete.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson sets high standard for second season with Sabres
Sabres assign Miedema, Leenders to junior clubs
'Buffalo’s training camp roster now consists of 57 players, including 31 forwards, 20 defensemen, and six goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Miedema, Leenders to junior clubs
Day 3 Notebook | Benson impresses during intrasquad scrimmage
'“His motor is really good, his hockey IQ is really good, he’s got a lot of puck savvy,” Ruff said. “He’s got everything.”' … [Read more...] about Day 3 Notebook | Benson impresses during intrasquad scrimmage
The Sabres Report - Sep 20, 2024
Beck Malenstyn was 'shocked' he'd been traded to the Sabres. Now he's eager to get going. Here's why
'“I didn’t see it coming,” Malenstyn said Thursday following his second training camp practice with his new club. “I was kind of at a loss for words a little bit. I wasn’t excited, wasn’t disappointed. Just shocked at first. And after having some phone calls with the staff here, really got a grasp for what this team could look like in the future moving forward, knowing what my … [Read more...] about Beck Malenstyn was ‘shocked’ he’d been traded to the Sabres. Now he’s eager to get going. Here’s why