'“It just helps you build everything around that,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said prior to Thursday’s 5-1 opening night loss to the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center. “And that’s why I felt it was so important to be proactive with them, make sure they understood how important they are to us and what we’re building here. Make sure that we’re aligned and that they truly … [Read more...] about In locking up Owen Power and Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres put two ‘pillars in place’
The Sabres Report - Oct 13, 2023
Sabres honor RJ before being trounced by Rangers on opening night
'The Sabres got one back with 1:30 left in the second when J.J. Peterka lit the lamp to cut the deficit to 3-1. Owen Power and Henri Jokiharju assisted on Peterka's goal, but that was all she wrote for Buffalo, which was outshot 30-24 during the opening-night defeat. Sabres fans were sent sprinting for the exits with 8:26 remaining when Kreider scored a shorthanded goal, … [Read more...] about Sabres honor RJ before being trounced by Rangers on opening night
Friday's New York Coverage
Rangers start Peter Laviolette era with dominant win over Sabres (New York Post) Rangers’ ‘excellent’ second line set tone in season-opening win (New York Post) Rangers’ special teams appear to be in midseason form in season opener (New York Post) Top Bills, Sabres execs fired over ‘brazen’ romantic relationship (New York Post) Artemi Panarin's line dominates as Rangers win … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Kreider scores twice in Rangers’ season-opening 5-1 win over Sabres
'“Our biggest challenge was not pulling the trigger,” Granato said, in noting how Peterka’s goal came after Owen Power’s initial shot was blocked. “We didn’t do that enough tonight. That was probably the biggest contributor to our demise.”' … [Read more...] about Kreider scores twice in Rangers’ season-opening 5-1 win over Sabres
Rangers too much for Sabres on opening night
'JJ Peterka was able to capitalize on a second chance opportunity in the offensive zone for the Sabres' first goal of the season to trim the deficit to 3-1. Peterka's goal came after Owen Power took the initial shot that was blocked and went right to the forward.' … [Read more...] about Rangers too much for Sabres on opening night
Opinion: Sabres run into shot blocking machine in Rangers
'Tage Thompson is a good example of how things went for Buffalo on Thursday. He had three shots on goal in the game, had three shot attempts blocked, and missed the net on another three shot attempts.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres run into shot blocking machine in Rangers
Adams excited to lock in core pieces for long-term
'"We want to have tough decisions," said Adams on Thursday after inking Power to his new contract extension. "You're putting a puzzle together, you're planning long-term, but you also have to look short-term and how you can win hockey games now. So to have those pillars in place, foundational pieces that are here for a long time is a big help as we plan this out."' … [Read more...] about Adams excited to lock in core pieces for long-term
Sabres, City of Buffalo honor Rick Jeanneret with 'RJ Way'
'"Mr. Jeanneret and his voice are synonymous with the Buffalo Sabres. He is every bit a part of this franchise as 'The French Connection' or Dominik Hasek, or whomever else you'd like to mention," said Buffalo Common Councilman Chris Scanlon during a special ceremony Thursday. "He brought those stories to us in a way, with a voice, with a style and with a level of class that … [Read more...] about Sabres, City of Buffalo honor Rick Jeanneret with ‘RJ Way’
Sabres struggle to find offense in season opener, fall to Rangers 5-1
'In a season with sky-high expectations, the Buffalo Sabres looked flat out of the gate, falling to the New York Rangers 5-1 in their season opener.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle to find offense in season opener, fall to Rangers 5-1
Buffalo Sabres unveil 'RJ Way' sign outside of KeyBank Center to honor Rick Jeanneret
'Fans heading to the KeyBank center will now pass by "RJ Way" a renamed stretch of Perry Street. The team said the sign honors RJ's lifelong dedication to the Sabres organization.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres unveil ‘RJ Way’ sign outside of KeyBank Center to honor Rick Jeanneret
'53 years. First game. We're pumped.': Longtime Canadian Sabres fan attending his first Sabres game
'Hachey and his wife, Ginette traveled down from New Brunswick, Canada, taking two layovers in Toronto and Chicago. Their first stop when they landed — the Sabres shop.' … [Read more...] about ’53 years. First game. We’re pumped.’: Longtime Canadian Sabres fan attending his first Sabres game
4 check: ‘Tough sledding’ for Sabres in home opener, Rangers stifle NHL’s youngest team
'Unable to channel the energy at sold-out KeyBank Center on Thursday night, the home team got deflated by the Rangers’ defensive discipline in a 5-1 loss to start the season.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: ‘Tough sledding’ for Sabres in home opener, Rangers stifle NHL’s youngest team
Sabres remain NHL’s youngest team
'Buffalo’s average age (25.3) is lower than it was a year ago (26.1), according to Elite Prospects, with 19-year-old Matt Savoie also counted in the figure while currently on injured reserve. Columbus has the second-lowest average age (25.6) at the season’s start.' … [Read more...] about Sabres remain NHL’s youngest team
Sabres unveil sign on Perry Street in honor of Rick Jeanneret
'The sign, on the corner of Illinois Street and Perry Street as well as Perry and Washington Street, was a project where the Sabres partnered with the Buffalo Common Council.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil sign on Perry Street in honor of Rick Jeanneret
Sabres drop season opener to the New York Rangers
'“It was a challenging night," Granato said. "You get scored on twice in the first, I think maybe three chances against. It's tough sledding. Especially in this scenario where you're not in a rhythm and you haven't played games in a regular season yet. So, we fought hard the rest of the game to try to dig out of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop season opener to the New York Rangers