'“I mean, these guys are both elite, young defensemen in the league,” Adams said prior to the group’s first practice at training camp. “…They're both, to me, critically important pieces of the puzzle moving forward.”' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Talks on Dahlin, Power extensions intensifying
The Sabres Report - Sep 22, 2023
The Sabres Report - Sep 21, 2023
Sabres optimistic Matt Savoie won't need surgery on injured left shoulder
'Sources confirmed to The Buffalo News that Savoie will be out at least a few weeks while the Sabres’ medical staff takes a conservative approach to treating the shoulder. Team doctors will then re-evaluate Savoie to see how the injury responded to rehab. Initial tests left the Sabres and their doctors optimistic that Savoie can avoid surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres optimistic Matt Savoie won’t need surgery on injured left shoulder
Sabres begin training camp with Devon Levi, prospects and Victor Olofsson in spotlight
'They have a whopping 64 players on their camp roster: seven goalies, 21 defensemen and 36 forwards. Still, most of their opening night lineup was set months ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin training camp with Devon Levi, prospects and Victor Olofsson in spotlight
Sabres release 2023 training camp roster
'When it comes to some jersey numbers this upcoming season, free agent defensive signing Erik Johnson will wear No. 6, which is the same number he wore with the Colorado Avalanche. Fellow free agent defenseman Connor Clifton takes No. 75, which is the same number he wore with the Boston Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2023 training camp roster
Sabres announce 2023 training camp roster
'The Buffalo Sabres have announced their 2023 training camp roster which consists of 64 players, including 36 forwards, 21 defensemen and seven goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2023 training camp roster
Camp Preview | Familiar faces, added depth at goaltender
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Eric Comrie return after combining to start 51 games in 2022-23. They are joined by 21-year-old rookie Devon Levi, who joined the Sabres at the end of March and went 5-2-0 in seven starts.' … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | Familiar faces, added depth at goaltender
The Sabres Report - Sep 20, 2023
Roster competition, high expectations among themes of Sabres' training camp
'Expectations are high now. Patience was already a tough sell to hockey fans in Buffalo. Now, the Sabres faithful have gone 12 years without experiencing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and their team is viewed as a contender.' … [Read more...] about Roster competition, high expectations among themes of Sabres’ training camp
Mike Harrington: It's time for Sabres to perform with swagger that's been missing for too long
'There is no more hoping. This is about expectation, and making the performance match the hype. There should be no more talk of playoff droughts. Forget meaningful games in March. Let's see meaningful games in May.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s time for Sabres to perform with swagger that’s been missing for too long
Position-by-position look at Sabres' training camp roster
'Here is a player-by-player look at most of the Sabres that will be on the ice when practices begin Thursday...'. … [Read more...] about Position-by-position look at Sabres’ training camp roster
Sabres prospect Nikita Novikov turns heads in first games in Buffalo
'The Russian, 20, compiled three assists and five points in 62 games with the Kontinental Hockey League’s Moscow Dynamo all of last season. The 6-foot-4, 211-pound Novikov quickly emerged as the Sabres’ biggest surprise in the rookie tournament, showcasing an aggressive style all over the ice and adroit passing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Nikita Novikov turns heads in first games in Buffalo
Zach Metsa hopes to turn playing for Amerks into NHL contract
'Matt Savoie put on a good show for two sellout crowds before getting injured just 26 seconds into Monday’s game. The 2022 first-round pick scored two goals on Friday, and had a highlight reel goal as he took advantage of open ice, because of his speed and the way he reads plays.' … [Read more...] about Zach Metsa hopes to turn playing for Amerks into NHL contract
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres Prospects Challenge showcases future talent
'After last season, all the talk was about another 2022 first-round pick in Jiri Kulich. He started in Rochester as an 18-year-old and scored 24 goals in 62 games. He added seven more in 12 playoff games. He had a pair of goals in the Prospects Challenge and was often dangerous, but it was 2021 first-round pick Isak Rosen that caught my eye.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres Prospects Challenge showcases future talent
Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow on the blue line
'Last year, Samuelsson and Dahlin logged over 671 minutes in 52 games as a pair. In that time, Dahlin established new career highs in goals (15), assists (58), points (73) and plus/minus (plus-12). Power and Jokiharju became comfortable together as the usual second pair, playing just shy of 700 minutes together over the course of 60 games. Clifton and Johnson could take spots … [Read more...] about Camp Preview | 3 storylines to follow on the blue line
The Sabres Report - Sep 19, 2023
Observations: Matt Savoie's injury might hurt prospect's bid to make Sabres' roster
'Not only did Savoie suffer what Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert referred to as an upper-body injury, but the 5-foot-9 center might not be on the ice at the start of NHL training camp Thursday in Buffalo. "I don’t have a medical update yet, other than it’s upper body and he’s gonna get reevaluated here in the next day – tonight, tomorrow," said Appert. "Probably expected … [Read more...] about Observations: Matt Savoie’s injury might hurt prospect’s bid to make Sabres’ roster
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame: As captain and GM, Gerry Meehan was influential member of Sabres
'Gerry Meehan stands alone in Sabres history, as the only man to captain the team and then serve as its general manager. And his impact was huge on both fronts.' … [Read more...] about Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame: As captain and GM, Gerry Meehan was influential member of Sabres