'“It’s exciting. It’s what you work for all summer, so finally get to showcase what you worked on,” said Ellis, who celebrated his 26th birthday on Monday. “Super excited to play for everybody in here, and really looking forward to it.”' … [Read more...] about A year after joining Sabres, Ellis prepares for sophomore season debut
The Sabres Report - Oct 6, 2026
The Sabres Report - Oct 5, 2026
Sabres' survival in home opener can help in schedule grind | Mike Harrington
'But the players didn't quit on this game and the fans didn't quit on them either. The paying customers had to be pretty exhausted after this one. The cheers were huge during the pregame introductions. The baffled murmurs were clear when the Sabres fell early their early two-goal abyss. The boos crept in as the power play fell to 0 for 8 in two games. Then the place got raucous … [Read more...] about Sabres’ survival in home opener can help in schedule grind | Mike Harrington
Benson retrieves opening kick tee at Bills game
'“I’m running out on the field today to grab the kickoff tee, so hopefully I don’t trip,” Benson joked in a social media video.' … [Read more...] about Benson retrieves opening kick tee at Bills game
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short in shootout loss to Sens (Amerks.com) Senators top Americans in 3-2 shootout win (BellevilleSens.com) Photo gallery (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 4, 2026
‘It was kind of like a dream’: Sabres' Jiri Kulich continues comeback by scoring game-winning goal
'“That was probably the main thing I was dreaming about, all year,” Kulich said. “After that one, it was a lot of emotions, so yeah, that one is going to be special, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It was kind of like a dream’: Sabres’ Jiri Kulich continues comeback by scoring game-winning goal
Sabres notebook: Why Chicago’s Patrick Kane considered signing with Buffalo
'“One of the first calls I had was from Jarmo and it was tough,” Kane said Saturday. “It pretty much came down to Buffalo and Chicago. There was a lot of back and forth. There would be a lot of great reasons to come here, not just because I’m from here, but the team they have and where they’re going as an organization, I thought I would kind of fit in with they way they played, … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Why Chicago’s Patrick Kane considered signing with Buffalo
Inside the NHL: Sabres' new deals continue to build a defense corps for the long term
'The Sabres aren't breaking the bank to do it either. They're spending just over $31.5 million on their defense this season, a figure that Puckpedia.com rates as just the 15th-highest total in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres’ new deals continue to build a defense corps for the long term
Sabres’ Jiri Kulich scores game-winning goal versus Blackhawks after return from blood clot: ‘Lot of emotions’
'For 11 months, Kulich, who had the clot removed in March, had been imagining the next goal he would score, the 18th of his NHL career and first since Oct. 25, 2025.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jiri Kulich scores game-winning goal versus Blackhawks after return from blood clot: ‘Lot of emotions’
In free agency, Patrick Kane narrowed choices to Blackhawks and Sabres
'The Sabres, Kane explained prior to Saturday’s game in KeyBank Center, aggressively pursued his services. When free agency opened July 1, one of the first calls he received was from general manager Jarmo Kekalainen.' … [Read more...] about In free agency, Patrick Kane narrowed choices to Blackhawks and Sabres
Sunday's Chicago Coverage
Chicago Blackhawks give up 3rd-period lead in 4-3 loss to Buffalo Sabres, capping an ugly opening trip (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks' disastrous opening trip ends with late loss to Sabres (Chicago Sun Times) Recap: Blackhawks Come Up Short in 4-3 Loss to Sabres (Blackhawks.com) Photo gallery (Blackhawks.com) Photo gallery 1 (Sabres.com) Photo gallery 2 (Sabres.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Chicago Coverage
Jiri Kulich scores go-ahead goal, Sabres rally to beat the Blackhawks 4-3
'For Kulich, the goal was his first in nearly a calendar year, and after the 22-year-old missed the final 70 games of last season due to blood clot issues. Rasmus Dahlin tied the game 6:10 into the third period, and Jack Quinn and Tage Thompson also scored for Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 12 saves.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich scores go-ahead goal, Sabres rally to beat the Blackhawks 4-3
Kulich's late goal propels Sabres past Blackhawks
'The Sabres' first lead of the night came following a sustained offensive zone possession while the two teams were skating 4-on-4. After Kulich was unable to score on his first scoring chance on a 2-on-1 rush with Thompson, he buried his second after a pass across the ice from Owen Power.' … [Read more...] about Kulich’s late goal propels Sabres past Blackhawks
Kulich scored his first goal in almost a year to beat Chicago
'In addition Kulich won 7-of-9 faceoffs and Ruff trusted him enough to have him on the ice for the final 1:07 of the game protecting a one goal lead.' … [Read more...] about Kulich scored his first goal in almost a year to beat Chicago
Jiri Kulich completes Sabres comeback in home opener victory
'Tage Thompson added a goal and an assist, Jack Quinn scored for the second game in a row, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 12 saves for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich completes Sabres comeback in home opener victory
Sabres fans celebrate season ahead at home opener
'“Love to see the fans excited, weather is beautiful; where else would you rather be than right here, right now?” Fan Nick Mastrocovo said. “After last year, how can you not get excited? Let’s do it again … this time we got to go a little farther.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans celebrate season ahead at home opener