'Early on, the blue and gold went blow for blow with the Detroit Red Wings, before Detroit pulled away in the second period at Little Caesars Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose first preseason game at Detroit
The Sabres Report - Sep 26, 2025
Doan flashes power-play ability with goal and assist in loss to Detroit
'Stationed in front of the Detroit net, Doan drifted beside the goaltender to receive a pass from Jack Quinn and one-touched a pass across to Noah Ostlund, setting the rookie up for a one-timer goal during the first period.' … [Read more...] about Doan flashes power-play ability with goal and assist in loss to Detroit
Camp Notebook | Luukkonen returns with sights set on Sabres’ opener
'“That’s the best part of the training: to play with the guys, skate with the guys,” said Luukkonen, who expects to be ready for the Oct. 9 regular season opener. “So, it was really fun to be on the ice. Of course, coming back, the pace is a little bit different, but in the end, felt good.”' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Luukkonen returns with sights set on Sabres’ opener
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2025 Training Camp schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Sep 25, 2025
Mike Harrington: Sabres' defensive mentality has been no joke thus far
'They hounded the puck in the neutral zone in both games and protected a late lead Tuesday in a 5-on-6 situation the way they needed to have done more last season. This is a team that gave up 289 goals last season and coach Lindy Ruff has already said in camp he wants to cut that number by 40 to 50, which is a necessary but difficult task.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ defensive mentality has been no joke thus far
After trade, career-worst season, goalie Alexandar Georgiev excited for fresh chance with Sabres
'“Free agency didn’t go like we planned, but at the same time, I knew I would get a good shot somewhere,” he told the Times Herald following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “For me, just keep working at it, focus on the process … knowing that there will be an opportunity somewhere. This opened up.”' … [Read more...] about After trade, career-worst season, goalie Alexandar Georgiev excited for fresh chance with Sabres
The Sabres Report - Sep 24, 2025
‘We were menaces’: How the Sabres maintained their defensive composure in a 2-1 win against Columbus
'“I liked the aggressiveness,” Zucker said. “Last year, we had a tendency of sitting back a little bit and just trying to not let them score, which seems like the right thing to do but at the same time, you’ve got to stay aggressive. If you just sit back and let them come in, in waves, at you, it’s going to be tough do defend."' … [Read more...] about ‘We were menaces’: How the Sabres maintained their defensive composure in a 2-1 win against Columbus
Sabres defenseman Radim Mrtka logs minutes, makes an impression in NHL debut
'The 6-foot-5 defenseman from Havlickuv Brod, Czechia, played 20 minutes, 25 seconds in 23 shifts. That was good for third on the team behind defensemen Bowen Byram (21:57) and Owen Power (21:54).' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Radim Mrtka logs minutes, makes an impression in NHL debut
After winning gold medal, Sabres’ Tage Thompson aims for 50 goals, playoffs
'While he has enjoyed personal success over his first eight seasons – since 2021-22, he has scored 158 goals, the NHL’s 10th-highest total – Thompson has endured a lot of losing.' … [Read more...] about After winning gold medal, Sabres’ Tage Thompson aims for 50 goals, playoffs
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets drop second straight to Buffalo Sabres in preseason: 3 takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets drop first preseason road game in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres defeat Columbus for second straight night
'Jason Zucker scored the go-ahead goal in the third period that helped the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets for a second consecutive game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Columbus for second straight night
4 check: Sabres off to winning start in preseason
'The Sabres showed a glimmer of promise in opening preseason with a sweep of the Columbus Blue Jackets on back-to-back nights. The split squad greased out a 2-1 win at home after winning 4-0 on the road Monday night.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres off to winning start in preseason
‘Defensively, we were menaces’ | Sabres playing to enhanced defensive identity through 2 preseason games
'“I thought we did an excellent job,” Zach Benson said. “I thought, defensively, we were menaces. I think we made it really hard on them, and obviously (a) big kill at the end. You're gonna need lots of those down the road, so it's nice to work on it early on.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Defensively, we were menaces’ | Sabres playing to enhanced defensive identity through 2 preseason games
Camp Notebook | With his coach’s support, Geertsen eyes NHL return
'The 30-year-old’s only NHL experience came in 2021-22 with Ruff’s Devils, and he’s since played three AHL seasons between Utica (New Jersey) and Henderson (Vegas). On July 1, thanks to a two-year, two-way contract offer from the Sabres, Geertsen latched onto his fifth NHL organization.' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | With his coach’s support, Geertsen eyes NHL return
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Savage using resilience and bloodline to fuel jump to pro hockey (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage