'We start with the reality check: These were the Baby Penguins on the other side Saturday night, as the visitors from Pittsburgh left all of their star power home and fielded a lineup of mostly AHL players who are going to spend the season in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres explode in second, get Peterka hat trick in rout of Penguins
The Sabres Report - Sep 22, 2024
Inside the NHL: Short summer after long playoff run with Oilers doesn't faze Sabres center Ryan McLeod
'McLeod, remember, played 105 games in a 2023-24 season that stretched for 9½ months – 81 in the regular season and 24 more in the playoffs. How has he looked so far? Not to worry. The speed has been there in practices. His role as the team’s No. 3 center is locked in ink and he feels ready to go.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Short summer after long playoff run with Oilers doesn’t faze Sabres center Ryan McLeod
How 9-hour interview told Pete Guelli dual role with Bills, Sabres was 'dream job'
'“You’re always following somebody,” he said during one of multiple interviews with The Buffalo News. “I’ve walked in after somebody and they don’t always leave under the best of circumstances. I felt I was uniquely qualified for this opportunity, so it didn’t concern me at all.”' … [Read more...] about How 9-hour interview told Pete Guelli dual role with Bills, Sabres was ‘dream job’
JJ Peterka scores hat trick, shows star qualities as Sabres throttle Penguins
'An emphatic victory was almost expected. Following a slow start, the Sabres began annihilating the visitors, scoring five times in a stretch of 4:40 early in the second period to break a 1-1 tie and pull away. At one point, they beat goalie Joel Blomqvist on three consecutive shots.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka scores hat trick, shows star qualities as Sabres throttle Penguins
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
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
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