'Ruff said Friday after the morning practice that right wing Alex Tuch is "ready to go" and will play when the Sabres host the Red Wings at 3 p.m. Saturday at KeyBank Center. Tuch missed the first two days of training camp and has not played in the Sabres’ first three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch ‘ready to go,’ will play Saturday vs. Detroit, UPL could be ready vs. Pittsburgh
The Sabres Report - Sep 27, 2025
Sabres arena lease to go for five more years as negotiations for new deal continue
'This provides more of a cushion for the Sabres to negotiate a longer-term deal that could include public funding for needed renovations to their aging arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres arena lease to go for five more years as negotiations for new deal continue
In newcomer Zac Jones, Sabres possess intriguing talent with ‘offensive flair’
'“I like to use my feet a lot,” he said. “When I’m skating and I’m moving, I think I can create a lot of things with the puck.”' … [Read more...] about In newcomer Zac Jones, Sabres possess intriguing talent with ‘offensive flair’
Sabres’ Alex Tuch ready for preseason debut; Mattias Samuelsson injured
'Meanwhile, defenseman Mattias Samuelsson could miss the game after sitting out Friday’s practice with an upper-body injury. “We’ll have him evaluated,” Ruff said following the session in KeyBank Center. “He had a good practice yesterday, and maybe that affected what’s been bothering him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch ready for preseason debut; Mattias Samuelsson injured
Luukkonen feels like he'll be ready when season starts
'“It does suck when you’re skating on your own because it’s the best part of the training camp to play with the guys, so it’s fun to be on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen feels like he’ll be ready when season starts
'Community Day' gets Buffalo Sabres up close and personal with fans of all ages
'A few of the guys made their way to Tapestry Charter Elementary School to meet some young and "soon-to-be" Sabres fans right inside their classrooms. Local businesses, fire stations and even Tim Hortons locations all played a part in collaborating on this community-oriented event.' … [Read more...] about ‘Community Day’ gets Buffalo Sabres up close and personal with fans of all ages
Buffalo Sabres spend the day in the community
'“I think it’s important to get out here early to get the support of the fans. We do it for them, right? You stand in that rink and the energy they’re able to produce during those games is so important,” said forward Beck Malenstyn. “The more that we can connect with them and bring them out to games, it only helps us, and it just makes it a really fun community environment.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres spend the day in the community
Camp Notebook | Kesselring a seamless fit on and off the ice
'“A few familiar faces, but all the guys have been great; obviously it’s a young group – I’m kind of right in that middle age with everybody, so it’s been easy,” said Kesselring, 25. “It’s been fun to get along with these guys.”' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Kesselring a seamless fit on and off the ice
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
The voice of the Amerks to call it a career after decades in the booth (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Don Stevens, iconic Amerks voice, retiring after 40 years (WROC-TV) Longtime Rochester Amerks play-by-play announcer Don Stevens to retire (WHAM-TV) Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire after 2025-26 season (WHEC-TV) Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Sep 26, 2025
Sabres fall to Red Wings, 5-2, in third preseason game
'Playing with a lineup constructed of NHL players and AHL-level players in their third preseason game, the Sabres finished with 17 shots on goal, including only nine through the first two periods, and went 2 for 5 on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Red Wings, 5-2, in third preseason game
Sabres center Konsta Helenius makes a two-way statement in preseason
'The 19-year-old was the Sabres’ first-round pick at No. 14 in the 2024 NHL draft and scored 14 goals with 21 assists in 65 games with Rochester of the American Hockey League last season. He admitted during the Sabres’ Prospects Challenge tournament earlier this month that adjusting to the AHL wasn’t easy, with a smaller ice surface and having less time to make decisions and … [Read more...] about Sabres center Konsta Helenius makes a two-way statement in preseason
Sabres Notebook: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen returns to practice, starts prep for opener
'“I felt good today on the ice, so I should be ready when the season starts,” Luukkonen said. “It does (stink) when you’re kind of skating on your own. The best part of the training camp is always to play with the guys and skate with the guys. So it was really fun to be on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen returns to practice, starts prep for opener
Sabres’ Konsta Helenius earning trust, displaying talents of special prospect
'“It means a lot,” Helenius said Thursday morning in KeyBank Center before playing in the Sabres’ road game against the Detroit Red Wings. “He gave me a chance to cover that penalty, and I think I did well. It’s nice to get late-game minutes there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Konsta Helenius earning trust, displaying talents of special prospect
Sabres preseason: goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen practices; Jiri Kulich injured
'It can be argued no player is more integral to the Sabres’ success than Luukkonen, who failed to build on his breakout 2023-24 campaign and sat out late-season games when journeyman James Reimer took over the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preseason: goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen practices; Jiri Kulich injured
Friday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings improve to 2-0 in preseason with 5-2 win over Sabres (Detroit News) Young Detroit Red Wings prospects power past Buffalo Sabres, 5-2, in preseason (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Five different Red Wings score in preseason win over Sabres (Ann Arbor News) Recap: Red Wings cruise to 5-2 preseason win over Sabres (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage