'Fans attending the game will be given their own commemorative 'RJ Way' street sign as a keepsake for the night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres home opener things 2 know
The Sabres Report - Oct 12, 2023
Sabres sign Power to 7-year contract extension
'The Sabres now have five core players under the age of 26 on long-term contracts. In addition to Dahlin and Power, forwards Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson all signed seven-year extensions last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Power to 7-year contract extension
'The passion he has is contagious' | Benson's path to the NHL fueled by love for the game
'“I think being a kid from Chilliwack, BC, you don’t have an appreciation for the dark, cold winters of Winnipeg. I think it was more so, for us, that if he was going to go out, which was pretty much every night, that’d he’d actually have a hat and knit and boots,” Travis said. “And you know, he’s a stubborn teenager. I think he fought us for the first year and by year two, he … [Read more...] about ‘The passion he has is contagious’ | Benson’s path to the NHL fueled by love for the game
Practice Report | Sabres prepare for season opener at home on Thursday
'“It’s exciting to get the process going,” Granato said. “…When camp opens, you can’t replicate a regular season. Guys have had a lot of pent-up energy and excitement and adrenaline for the opener, and it’s a whole different animal in itself. But to get in a rhythm now, to finally get the season started and get back to a rhythm is something that is exciting – even beyond … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres prepare for season opener at home on Thursday
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks season opens Friday at home: What to know about 2023 Rochester Americans (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Introducing the 2023-24 Amerks leadership group (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 11, 2023
Zach Benson's breakout preseason play made the Sabres' decision easy
'Chew on this: The last time the Sabres were in a playoff game was in 2011 against Philadelphia – when Benson was 5. Now he’s getting ready to suit up in his first NHL game, Thursday’s season opener against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson’s breakout preseason play made the Sabres’ decision easy
Classic arena fare gets reboot at KeyBank Center
'Delaware North will unveil the upgrades it has made to foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, barbecue, chicken tenders, nachos and hometown favorite beef on weck Thursday when the Buffalo Sabres open their season against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Classic arena fare gets reboot at KeyBank Center
'It's go time': Sabres determined to take next step in their rise as a contender
'“How competitive our players are, that they felt that loss was unacceptable from a, ‘We’re so close and now we’re not in,’ ” said General Manager Kevyn Adams, reflecting on what he saw from his team as it went 9-2-1 over its final 12 games to finish with 91 standing points. “They felt that. It also showed me how much they cared about each other. They knew that they needed each … [Read more...] about ‘It’s go time’: Sabres determined to take next step in their rise as a contender
Mike Harrington: Vegas' Stanley Cup win is motivation for what Alex Tuch wants to see someday in Buffalo
'"This is kind of his home. He's going to have a family here, build his home through the Buffalo people and the team," said center Peyton Krebs, who came to Buffalo with Tuch in the 2021 Jack Eichel trade with Vegas. "I want to play with these guys as long as I can, and 'Tuchie' is one of those those guys when you go to the rink, you're always excited to see."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Vegas’ Stanley Cup win is motivation for what Alex Tuch wants to see someday in Buffalo
Path toward the playoffs: Seminal moments that shaped Sabres into contender
'“I think if you go back to over two years ago, and I probably said it in some way, shape or form at the time, but it was a really, really challenging year – three seasons ago – for a lot of reasons,” Adams told The Buffalo News inside his office at KeyBank Center. “I guess the good part of that was the fact that we were able to call Owen Power’s name on draft night.”' … [Read more...] about Path toward the playoffs: Seminal moments that shaped Sabres into contender
Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen among Sabres prospects in Rochester pushing to reach NHL
'Kulich and Rosen are back in Rochester to develop their games under the guidance of coach Seth Appert. They aren’t the only Sabres prospects that will help the Amerks this season, though.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen among Sabres prospects in Rochester pushing to reach NHL
How we see it: News' predictions for Sabres, NHL
'Sabres place in East...8th...7th...7th.' … [Read more...] about How we see it: News’ predictions for Sabres, NHL
Defense helped Sabres’ Zach Benson grab roster spot: ‘He earned it’
'“What you rarely see out of 18-year-olds is the ability to play both sides of the puck and the ability to be defensively responsible,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said Monday.' … [Read more...] about Defense helped Sabres’ Zach Benson grab roster spot: ‘He earned it’
Zach Benson keeping things in perspective after making Sabres roster
'It’s amazing to watch Benson because at 18, he plays a 200-foot game. Granato said he has to if he wants to play here, “He would not be in the position he’s in on our roster if he, I mean he can be prolific as anybody offensively, but if he didn’t have it with defensive instincts and positionally pretty sound, he wouldn’t be on the roster right now and that’s usually why … [Read more...] about Zach Benson keeping things in perspective after making Sabres roster
Granato knows Buffalo is on cusp of something great
'"Talking a couple of years ago about learning or growth. This now is more of evolving. I think we're good enough but that doesn't mean you're going to come out win you've got to evolve and learn how to win as a group. We've added new players, they're still getting on the same page. We have a lot of anxiety and our guys absolutely love Buffalo. They feel that they're on the … [Read more...] about Granato knows Buffalo is on cusp of something great