'The sage advice is only one reason why Zucker was signed to a one-year, $5 million contract in July. His resume includes 697 regular-season games across 13 years, 52 playoff games, six seasons of 20-plus goals and, as important, a laundry list of former teammates who speak highly of him. Anyone in the Sabres’ dressing room unfamiliar with Zucker could ask Alex Tuch and Jordan … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Zucker motivated to produce after difficult year: ‘I want to be scoring’
The Sabres Report - Oct 1, 2024
Sabres notes: Lindy Ruff facing his former team, players this week in Prague
'“It will be a little bit strange, but at the same time, it was such a great group to be around,” Ruff said. “It’s hard, but it’s part of the business. I don’t know if (there are) a lot of times (when) a coach changes teams and his first two games are going to be against the team he just left.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Lindy Ruff facing his former team, players this week in Prague
How the Sabres' strength, equipment staffs prepared for Europe and return home
'“The good thing for us is we’re going out several days before our NHL games, so we have opportunities to practice, look at how players are reacting and then adjust them, really, for those two games,” Gannon explained to The News. “That’s what it’s all about. If they’re going into the Munich game still carrying some jet lag, which they will be, that’s fine. We can keep … [Read more...] about How the Sabres’ strength, equipment staffs prepared for Europe and return home
For Zach Metsa, other Sabres prospects, chance to play NHL games special
'“It’s not something maybe we all would’ve gotten in a normal camp,” said Metsa, a right-shot defender. “So you just got to take advantage of the opportunity. It’s an awesome opportunity to play in NHL rinks, in NHL games, and it’s been a blast. I couldn’t have asked for anything more out of this camp.”' … [Read more...] about For Zach Metsa, other Sabres prospects, chance to play NHL games special
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings outperformed in 5-1 loss to Penguins, also lose 4-3 in OT at Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Recap: Red Wings drop both preseason split-squad games, fall 5-1 to visiting Penguins and 4-3 in overtime at Sabres (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Buffalo Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff to provide structure in bid to end 13-year playoff drought
'The Sabres have talent with forwards Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens and JJ Peterka, and defensemen Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power and Bowen Byram. The question is whether Ruff can re-establish a culture of winning on a team that’s too often been fragile and disconnected.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff to provide structure in bid to end 13-year playoff drought
Sabres end preseason with overtime victory against Detroit
'The Buffalo Sabres erased a one-goal deficit late in the third period to force overtime and defeat the Detroit Red Wings, 4-3, on Monday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end preseason with overtime victory against Detroit
Opinion: Sabres close 2024 preseason with overtime goal from another promising young prospect
'The NHL Sabres went 3-0-0, while the team made up of players that will be with the Rochester Americans, Jacksonville Ice and junior hockey went 3-1-0 with two overtime wins.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres close 2024 preseason with overtime goal from another promising young prospect
Quinn ‘super excited’ for healthy start with Sabres in NHL Global Series
'"I feel like I have a lot to prove," Quinn said. "With the injuries and everything I just haven't been able to take the steps I've wanted as a player yet. I feel like last year I would have been able to if I wasn't injured, so I'm on a mission to do that this year."' … [Read more...] about Quinn ‘super excited’ for healthy start with Sabres in NHL Global Series
Kulich enjoying return to Prague ahead of Global Series
'"It's a relatively new rink and the rink is smaller, as well," Kulich said. "I've worked out here with forward Matej Blumel from the Dallas Stars and we practice with our skills coach. We just love it here."' … [Read more...] about Kulich enjoying return to Prague ahead of Global Series
Sabres take in sights of Prague as part of Global Series
'Rousek, one of Buffalo's extra forwards on this trip, has lived in Prague since he was a baby. Guided by a few tips from mom, he knew where to go after practice Monday to show some teammates a little bit of his city and one of his favorite places in it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take in sights of Prague as part of Global Series
Day 11 Notebook | Sabres arrive in Prague, shift focus to regular season
'“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
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