'The 2026 NHL Draft will take place at KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo to host 2026 NHL Draft: What we know
The Sabres Report - Jan 14, 2026
Marc Bergevin staying ‘levelheaded’ in first days as Sabres’ associate GM
'“You have to trust your instinct and you have to be patient, especially with young players,” he said. “But at some point, nobody knows your player more than people in place. So that’s what I learned over the years.”' … [Read more...] about Marc Bergevin staying ‘levelheaded’ in first days as Sabres’ associate GM
Injury could shelve Sabres’ Josh Dunne; Michael Kesselring close to playing
'Ruff said Dunne wasn’t injured fighting Florida Panthers defenseman Donovan Sebrango in Monday’s 4-3 loss.' … [Read more...] about Injury could shelve Sabres’ Josh Dunne; Michael Kesselring close to playing
Wednesday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers bring losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Flyers vs. Sabres Preview: Streak Stopper (WENJ-FM) RAV4 Things: Flyers @ Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Bergevin feels coming to Buffalo is great opportunity
'“The fact that they have some really good pieces in place and you could ask anybody around the league it’s always why haven’t they made the playoffs or had success? They have good players and there’s a reason why and personally I don’t know what it is, but that’s one of the reasons they brought me here, to give my views on where the team’s at and where it needs to be.”' … [Read more...] about Bergevin feels coming to Buffalo is great opportunity
Despite winning, Ruff knows Sabres' power play needs improvement
'"I thought both teams did a real good job of gapping up and not giving up much ice, and packed it in pretty tight down low. I thought we didn't do a real good job of getting shots through from above the top of the circle. We hit a lot of sticks, they blocked some shots," said Ruff during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "When a team makes a mistake … [Read more...] about Despite winning, Ruff knows Sabres’ power play needs improvement
Kaler believes NHL Draft can be strong boost for downtown economy
'"We look forward to hosting the 2026 draft, bringing all of the teams to town, players who are going to be drafted, their families. This has a good economic impact for our community, too," said Kaler in an interview with WBEN. "It's about $2.6 million on the conservative side, we estimate they'll probably be over $3 million by the time it's over with."' … [Read more...] about Kaler believes NHL Draft can be strong boost for downtown economy
NHL commissioner: ‘We’re coming’ for an outdoor game at new Highmark Stadium
'“I have to go for a tour, which I will do, but we’re coming for an outdoor game at the new stadium,” Bettman said. “It’s just a question of when.”' … [Read more...] about NHL commissioner: ‘We’re coming’ for an outdoor game at new Highmark Stadium
Thompson developing ‘more mature game’ with Sabres, lands U.S. role at Olympics
'"Just the atmosphere and the competition makes you want to be out there playing in that kind of game," Thompson said. "It gets me real excited for this opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Thompson developing ‘more mature game’ with Sabres, lands U.S. role at Olympics
Bergevin on joining Sabres, GM experience, relationship with Kekäläinen
'“[We] have some really good pieces in place,” he said. “… There’s a reason why (Buffalo hasn’t made the playoffs since 2011). Personally, I don’t know what it is, because from the outside it’s hard to tell. Actually, it’s impossible to tell unless you’re inside the day-to-day, and that’s one of the reasons they brought me here, to give my views of where the team’s at and where … [Read more...] about Bergevin on joining Sabres, GM experience, relationship with Kekäläinen
Q&A with Sabres sports psychologist Amanda Edwards
'Edwards, a Williamsville, N.Y., native in her fourth season with the organization, also works with Rochester Americans (AHL) players and Sabres prospects worldwide. Additionally, she runs a private practice in Amherst, where she helps athletes at all levels and all over New York State.' … [Read more...] about Q&A with Sabres sports psychologist Amanda Edwards
The Sabres Report - Jan 13, 2026
Sabres lose a chance at Atlantic Division points in loss to Florida
'“You look at how close the East is, and every time we’re playing somebody in our division, it’s an important game,” Sabres goalie Colten Ellis said. “They’re games you’ve got to get up for. It didn’t go our way tonight but we’ve got them in a couple weeks, too, and we’ve got a lot of games in this next three-week stretch.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose a chance at Atlantic Division points in loss to Florida
Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram finds nose for the net
'“I’ve been getting good looks,” said Byram, who also has four game-winning goals this season. “Guys have been finding me in good scoring areas, and I’ve been lucky enough to put them in. I don’t know if anything has necessarily changed, but just trying to get up in the rush, be active.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram finds nose for the net
Sabres/Bills COO Pete Guelli on hosting NHL draft: 'We're really proud to do it'
'“We’ve been in constant contact with the league relative to any NHL event or opportunity that’s available, letting them know we would be interested,” Pete Guelli, chief operating officer of the Sabres and Bills said Monday. “When they reached out on this to ask, we said, ‘Absolutely.’ That started the conversation and it escalated quickly.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres/Bills COO Pete Guelli on hosting NHL draft: ‘We’re really proud to do it’
Sabres suffer one-goal loss to Panthers; Mattias Samuelsson injured late
'Monday’s loss to the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions was kind of a meh game. The Sabres did some good things, but they probably won’t win much if they replicate that type of effort.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer one-goal loss to Panthers; Mattias Samuelsson injured late