'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
The Sabres Report - Sep 18, 2024
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
Competitive style could help Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich earn spot
'“He blew the doors off the tournament,” said Rochester Americans coach Mike Leone, who ran Buffalo’s bench. “He was excellent. Every time he was on the ice, the puck’s in the O-zone.”' … [Read more...] about Competitive style could help Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich earn spot
Jiri Kulich And The Buffalo Sabres' Great Problem
'Simply put, Kulich scores goals when they are most needed. He's as clutch as they come, but he's also aware that he has to be trusted, too - which is why he spent much of the past season improving his 200-foot game.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich And The Buffalo Sabres’ Great Problem
Penguins down Sabres in high-scoring affair to close out Sabres Prospects Challenge
'In the final game of the tournament in Downtown Buffalo, the Pittsburgh Penguins got the upper-hand of the Sabres in a contest that featured 13 total goals between the two teams.' … [Read more...] about Penguins down Sabres in high-scoring affair to close out Sabres Prospects Challenge
Kulich shines at the Prospects Challenge
'Jiri Kulich was expected to dominate this tournament and he did just that, scoring five goals and two assists for seven points. I didn’t think Isak Rosen was as dominating as he should’ve been, but he did have five assists in three games.' … [Read more...] about Kulich shines at the Prospects Challenge
Sabres season preview: Ruff returns, aims to help end playoff drought
'Ruff and the coaching staff must overhaul an offense that averaged 2.98 goals per game (23rd), down from 3.57 (third) in 2022-23. They were tied for 28th on the power play (16.6 percent), and their 37 power-play goals were 30th. That means better production from forwards Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Dylan Cozens, especially after the Sabres bought out the final three seasons … [Read more...] about Sabres season preview: Ruff returns, aims to help end playoff drought
Rosen, Kulich look to carry momentum from Prospects Challenge finale into camp
'“The third game was my best game,” Rosen said. “I think I did better in the decision-making with the puck. I think in the first two I was little bit lazy in making plays that I don’t want to do. It’s the first three games of the season and I wanted to get into it, and I think I did.”' … [Read more...] about Rosen, Kulich look to carry momentum from Prospects Challenge finale into camp
The Sabres Report - Sep 16, 2024
Adams: There's still time to sign Peyton Krebs
'"We’ll see how the next couple of days go, and I’d like to give it a few more days before I address it," said Adams on WGR. "But these things take time sometimes. It’s a process but, we’ll see where we are in 48 hours."' … [Read more...] about Adams: There’s still time to sign Peyton Krebs
The Sabres Report - Sep 15, 2024
Observations: Jiri Kulich scores his third goal of Prospects Challenge in Sabres' loss
'The Sabres outshot the Devils, 35-16, and controlled play for most of their matchup in the Prospects Challenge, but New Jersey added a pair of empty-net goals following Kulich's miss as the Devils pulled away for a 5-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Jiri Kulich scores his third goal of Prospects Challenge in Sabres’ loss