'The 6-foot-5, 235-pound Murray, 25, could attract interest on the waiver wire, having scored a career-high 23 goals in 71 games for the Amerks last season. His former agent, Jeff Jackson, recently took over as the Edmonton Oilers’ CEO of hockey operations.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roster: Brett Murray waived, two prospects sent to Amerks
The Sabres Report - Oct 5, 2023
Thursday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets pull out preseason win over Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets down Sabres to win second straight (Blue Jackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres drop preseason decision to Blue Jackets
'The Blue Jackets were off and running on this night, as they peppered Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen early and were rewarded twice in the first 10 minutes of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop preseason decision to Blue Jackets
Sabres have very poor effort in Columbus
'"It was a disjointed game," said Granato following Wednesday's loss in Columbus. "You could say it’s preseason or whatever, but we need to be better and we know that. That was below the standard that we want, and it was simple: We wanted to play a skill game before the foundation of work. We need to come out and play a work game, and we fell behind as a result."' … [Read more...] about Sabres have very poor effort in Columbus
Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen assigned to Rochester
'Kulich played a total of 62 games in his first professional season in North America last year for Rochester, scoring 24 goals and 46 points.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen assigned to Rochester
Benson continues to impress as Sabres fall to Columbus
'Benson scored his second goal in as many games, and registered his 5th point of the preseason as the Sabres lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets on 5-3 Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Benson continues to impress as Sabres fall to Columbus
Benson scores 3rd preseason goal in loss to Blue Jackets
'The Sabres iced lineups featuring a mix of NHL veterans, prospects, and players on AHL contracts through their first four preseason games. Wednesday marked a new phase of camp with a roster more resembling the group that will take the ice opening night, albeit without forwards Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner, and Dylan Cozens.' … [Read more...] about Benson scores 3rd preseason goal in loss to Blue Jackets
Sabres announce training camp roster update
'The Buffalo Sabres have assigned forwards Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen to the Rochester Americans, the team announced Wednesday. Additionally, the team has assigned forward Brett Murray to Rochester, pending waiver clearance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce training camp roster update
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Mersch brothers ‘grateful to be together’ at Amerks Training Camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 4, 2023
A crazy decade after his debut, Zemgus Girgensons is thrilled by Sabres' path
'Ten years and 625 NHL games later, no one has seen more in KeyBank Center over the last decade than the player long dubbed the “Latvian Locomotive.” Drafted in the first round in 2012, Girgensons has played for six head coaches and four general managers during his time in Buffalo and never had a sniff of the playoffs until last season’s near-miss.' … [Read more...] about A crazy decade after his debut, Zemgus Girgensons is thrilled by Sabres’ path
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons excited for 11th season: ‘Got to see things through’
'“He does it better than anybody,” said Okposo, who will likely play on a line with Girgensons during Wednesday’s preseason road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. “He’s such a selfless teammate, selfless person, and we’re all lucky to have him. When he speaks, his voice carries a lot of weight. Just a phenomenal guy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons excited for 11th season: ‘Got to see things through’
JJ Peterka looking to take big step in second NHL season
'"I think a lot. I just wanted to compete as hard as I can, and do good for my country," said Peterka following Tuesday's practice session. "Getting that award felt good, but it even felt better when we placed second as a team, because it was unexpected. Just to have that experience is unreal."' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka looking to take big step in second NHL season
'Everybody in this room matters' | Granato sends message to team as regular season approaches
'“We’re going to go down to 23. We have 31 – I think it is – in camp now. We’re going to use probably 31 or more during the course of the season and they’re going to help us reach our goal. So, everybody is extremely important when you put it in perspective or that perspective.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Everybody in this room matters’ | Granato sends message to team as regular season approaches
Clifton, Johnson set to make preseason debuts Wednesday in Columbus
'Defensemen Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson are expected to make their preseason debuts Wednesday as the Sabres visit Nationwide Arena for a 7 p.m. matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Clifton, Johnson set to make preseason debuts Wednesday in Columbus
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
For Amerks, building team culture, identity starts at Training Camp (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage