'The Sabres went to work with a long, demanding practice session to open camp, making good on the message Ruff and general manager Kevyn Adams imparted on players when they reported for physicals and their first day of meetings on Tuesday. Players were told to view the first days of practice not as the start of camp, but as the start of the season.' … [Read more...] about Day 1 Notebook | Sabres set tone with competitive practice on Ruff’s first day
The Sabres Report - Sep 19, 2024
Top quotes from Day 1 of Sabres training camp
'"You put that together and I think we have a hungry group. I think we have a group that’s hungry to be challenged and pushed. I reminded them yesterday that when you use words like accountability, structure, looking for clarity and looking for more competitive, hard practices, they’re going to get it. It’s one thing to say it, now we have to back it up and do it.”' … [Read more...] about Top quotes from Day 1 of Sabres training camp
The Sabres Report - Sep 18, 2024
Peyton Krebs, Sabres agree to 2-year contract on eve of training camp
'Krebs ensured Tuesday that he’ll remain part of the Sabres’ plans, as the restricted free agent agreed to a two-year contract worth $1.45 million per season to tether himself to Buffalo through at least 2025-26. A source familiar with the negotiations confirmed the news, which was first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs, Sabres agree to 2-year contract on eve of training camp
Accountability, structure come into focus as Sabres begin camp with Lindy Ruff
'Tage Thompson lamented that some players were too comfortable straying from Don Granato’s game plans. Alex Tuch told reporters the day after Granato was fired that he and his teammates needed a coach who holds players responsible for their mistakes. Rasmus Dahlin, an early favorite to be named their next captain, wanted to see more focus and intent in practices.' … [Read more...] about Accountability, structure come into focus as Sabres begin camp with Lindy Ruff
Mike Harrington: With Lindy Ruff back in charge of Sabres, there will be no sounds of silence
'Ruff commands the entire building. Forget about just KeyBank. I’ve heard The Voice when the Sabres needed to practice at places like Riverside and Cazenovia rinks and the Northtown Center of Amherst. Wonder what it will be like in LECOM Harborcenter, which was a bunch of steel beams when Ruff got fired Feb. 20, 2013.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With Lindy Ruff back in charge of Sabres, there will be no sounds of silence
Position-by-position look at Sabres' training camp roster under Lindy Ruff
'You’ll see more Rochester players in preseason games, particularly in North America, than usual, but the stakes will still be high and there’s expected to be competition for roster spots.' … [Read more...] about Position-by-position look at Sabres’ training camp roster under Lindy Ruff
After signing contract, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs might have to battle for spot
'Krebs, the Sabres’ last restricted free agent, is officially back for his fourth season, having signed a two-year, $2.9 million contract on Tuesday. But as training camp opens Wednesday with the first on-ice sessions in KeyBank Center, it’s unclear where he fits.' … [Read more...] about After signing contract, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs might have to battle for spot
Roster battles, new captaincy lead storylines to watch as Sabres begin camp
'Krebs, the Sabres’ last restricted free agent, is officially back for his fourth season, having signed a two-year, $2.9 million contract on Tuesday. But as training camp opens today with the first on-ice sessions in KeyBank Center, it’s unclear where he fits. Right now, Krebs, who has enjoyed regular duty for more than two seasons, might be their 13th forward.' … [Read more...] about Roster battles, new captaincy lead storylines to watch as Sabres begin camp
Sabres sign forward Peyton Krebs to two-year contract
'The Buffalo Sabres announced on Tuesday the signing of forward Peyton Krebs to a two-year contract with an annual value at $1.45 million. The signing was first reported by Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Peyton Krebs to two-year contract
Opinion: Show us what you've got, kid
'While it's not every day a prospect, especially an 18-year-old first-round pick, to fight their way on an NHL roster from Day 1, is there a prospect this year that can replicate the same kind of success and make the jump to the Sabres' lineup right off the bat? Let's go over a few candidates to consider...'. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Show us what you’ve got, kid
Sabres taking down mural covering walkway at Alumni Plaza
'Work is already underway in Alumni Plaza to remove the mural covering the covered walkway that connects KeyBank Center to the adjacent parking garage along Illinois Street. The mural was first put together in 2012, and has remain unchanged for nearly a dozen years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres taking down mural covering walkway at Alumni Plaza
Sabres re-sign F Peyton Krebs for 2 years
'The 6-foot, 186-pound Krebs has shown a willingness to play a checking line role for the Sabres, while showing glimpses of the playmaking ability that made him a first-round draft choice in 2019. Krebs was player of the year in the WHL in 2021, tallying 43 points in 24 games for the Winnipeg Ice. Krebs has also played for Canada in international tournaments, including the 2023 … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign F Peyton Krebs for 2 years
Sabres sign Krebs to 2-year contract
'“I love coming to the rink every day,” he said. “I love Buffalo, the city. I'm gonna have my first kid here and everything like that. Buffalo is home and it's exciting.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Krebs to 2-year contract
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks show out at Prospects Challenge (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Sep 17, 2024
Sabres' Jiri Kulich makes case for NHL roster with 2-goal effort in prospects finale
'It may have been the most dominant performance by a forward in the nine-year history of the event, and it occurred right before a training camp in which he must impress Lindy Ruff to earn a spot on the NHL roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jiri Kulich makes case for NHL roster with 2-goal effort in prospects finale