'"I was in Russia and played junior in the MHL, and the UNH team texted me saying they wanted to see me play college hockey," said Sardarian during Sabres Development Camp at Harborcenter. "I didn’t know anything about college hockey, and people told me it was a really good level with a lot of prospects. A lot of really good players are playing in the NCAA, and I decided to go … [Read more...] about Stiven Sardarian one of few Russians that decided to play college hockey
The Sabres Report - Jul 16, 2024
A day in the life of Sabres play-by-play broadcaster Dan Dunleavy
'“Ted Darling, of course, the original voice of the Buffalo Sabres, is who I grew up watching on TV and listening to,” he said, pointing to a poster of him. “There’s a little bit of Ted Darling in how I call the game — some long-time Sabres fans might pick up on that.”' … [Read more...] about A day in the life of Sabres play-by-play broadcaster Dan Dunleavy
The Sabres Report - Jul 14, 2024
Sabres mailbag: Is Ryan McLeod the last offseason addition for Lindy Ruff?
'A look at the forward group suggests the Sabres may be done, though. Peterka, Tuch, Quinn and Zucker or Benson are the top-six wingers. Adams would have to package multiple NHL players in a trade to create room for an addition such as the Flyers’ Farabee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Is Ryan McLeod the last offseason addition for Lindy Ruff?
Inside the NHL: Pondering points of the Sabres' 2024-25 schedule at a quiet time in offseason
'The Sabres have eight road trips of at least three games next season − and that’s the most in franchise history, according to the team pages of Hockey-Reference.com. They have four runs with four straight road games, although two of them likely will have a trip back to Buffalo after the first contest before jetting to far-off locales for the remaining games.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Pondering points of the Sabres’ 2024-25 schedule at a quiet time in offseason
The Sabres Report - Jul 13, 2024
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Dearborn Heights native Mike Leone climbs the ladder on NHL coaching tree (Detroit News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jul 12, 2024
Nicolas Aube-Kubel offers speed that Sabres haven't had on their fourth line
'“Speed was always my main strength,” Aube-Kubel, 28, said this week on a video call with Buffalo media. “The way you are on the forecheck, I bet some ‘D’ men will say I’m hard to play against on that ... I built my game around that speed, and Beck really helped me last year.”' … [Read more...] about Nicolas Aube-Kubel offers speed that Sabres haven’t had on their fourth line
Nomadic Nicolas Aube-Kubel excited to give Sabres’ fourth line grit, speed
'At 28, he’s Buffalo’s third-oldest forward (he was born on the same day as Alex Tuch). Only Sam Lafferty and Jason Zucker, two other newcomers, are older.' … [Read more...] about Nomadic Nicolas Aube-Kubel excited to give Sabres’ fourth line grit, speed
Aube-Kubel wants to expand his roll with Sabres
'"I’ve started to enjoy that role," said Aube-Kubel during his introductory Zoom call with the media on Wednesday. "I thought Beck Malenstyn, [Nic] Dowd and I did a really good job neutralizing an offensive line from the other team and play more defensively. I’m pretty pumped to still have Beck by my side in Buffalo, and he’s also a good friend of mine. I’m pretty pumped to … [Read more...] about Aube-Kubel wants to expand his roll with Sabres
Opinion: State of the Sabres
'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
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