'Through perhaps the most trying stretch of his career, Leone said Fiddler-Schultz, 23, never pouted. Instead, he went about his business – “I always bring something positive to the team, no matter what it is,” he said – and prepared for his next chance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Riley Fiddler-Schultz used time as scratch wisely, earned NHL contract: ‘Amazing story’
The Sabres Report - Sep 16, 2025
Sabres end the Prospects Challenge with a loss to Pittsburgh
'Konsta Helenius had not been good in the first two games, but he was flying on Monday and was easily Buffalo’s best player. He did pick up one assist, his only point in the three games. Rochester Americans head coach Mike Leone said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end the Prospects Challenge with a loss to Pittsburgh
‘Ball of energy’ Ryan Rucinski shines in Prospects Challenge finale
'A seventh-round pick in this year’s NHL Draft, Rucinski turned heads as one of the most active players on the ice against the Penguins. Five minutes into the game, he found space in front of Pittsburgh’s net and one-timed a feed from linemate Melvin Novotny to give Buffalo a 1-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about ‘Ball of energy’ Ryan Rucinski shines in Prospects Challenge finale
Camp Countdown | Which Sabres forwards will score more?
'This year’s Sabres don’t need to drastically improve that offensive output, but they’d love to sustain it. Without forward JJ Peterka, who was traded to Utah after ranking third on the team with 27 goals, others must step up.' … [Read more...] about Camp Countdown | Which Sabres forwards will score more?
The Sabres Report - Sep 15, 2025
Mike Harrington: It's all hands on deck for Noah Ostlund in his second pro season with Sabres
'“He’s really worked hard in the offseason on gaining that extra step,” said Rochester/Sabres prospects coach Michael Leone. “He made a really good play. He has that ability in tight to get pucks over goalies.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s all hands on deck for Noah Ostlund in his second pro season with Sabres
Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund displays toughness, skill in loss
'“I’m not as used to it as you guys over here are because we don’t have that in Sweden,” Ostlund said following Saturday’s chippy 7-5 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Prospects Challenge at LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund displays toughness, skill in loss
The Sabres Report - Sep 14, 2025
Sabres get roughed up, drop second Prospects Challenge game to Columbus, 7-5
'“I actually thought we played better than (Friday in a loss to New Jersey),” said Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone, who is coaching the Sabres Prospects Challenge team. “We had 47 shots but we’re probably missing the net 20 times. I think, and some of those ‘Ds’ – and this is nothing against them – but if you haven’t played in a pro hockey game, it’s very overwhelming … [Read more...] about Sabres get roughed up, drop second Prospects Challenge game to Columbus, 7-5
Inside the NHL: Kevyn Adams will have lots of items to answer for during his first camp chat
'The first issue Adams was going to have to explain was whatever is going on with Alex Tuch’s contract extension, which could have been signed July 1 and remains up in the air. The Sabres aren’t remotely at a crisis point with Tuch like the Minnesota Wild are with Kirill Kaprizov or the Edmonton Oilers are with Connor McDavid, but Tuch is one of their core guys. Adams has said … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Kevyn Adams will have lots of items to answer for during his first camp chat
Sunday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets pull away from Sabres at Prospects Challenge (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres fall to Blue Jackets in high-scoring affair at Prospects Challenge
'After a total combined 12 goals, 80 shots on net and 79 minutes in penalties, it was the Blue Jackets coming out on the winning end of a 7-5 contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blue Jackets in high-scoring affair at Prospects Challenge
Fiddler-Schultz nets two in 7-5 loss to Columbus
'There are obvious reasons the Sabres lost despite outshooting Columbus 47-33. The Blue jackets scored on all four of their shots in the third period, one was an empty netter as 2024 seventh-round pick Ryerson Leenders gave up six goals on 32 shots.' … [Read more...] about Fiddler-Schultz nets two in 7-5 loss to Columbus
Sabres reveal new uniform numbers for the upcoming season
'The Buffalo Sabres made a subtle but notable offseason change when forwards Josh Norris and Zach Benson swapped jersey numbers ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal new uniform numbers for the upcoming season
'He was relentless' | Red Savage shines in Game 2 of Prospects Challenge
'"I thought Red [Savage} was our best player tonight,” Leone said after the Sabres prospects’ 7-5 loss. “I thought he was relentless. ... Red hasn’t played hockey in nine months, he missed half his senior year, a lot of rehab and that’s just Red. ... He’s always going to do whatever he can to help his team win.”' … [Read more...] about ‘He was relentless’ | Red Savage shines in Game 2 of Prospects Challenge
The Sabres Report - Sep 13, 2025
Matteo Costantini takes well-traveled road to Sabres Prospects Challenge, Amerks
'The St. Catharines, Ontario, native grew up a Buffalo Sabres fan. Costantini’s first hockey jersey was a blue Sabres jersey he inherited from an uncle when he was 4 years old. Little did he know that in the next five years he would barnstorm the United States and Canada in pursuit of the sport he’s played since elementary school, and that he would never actually sign a … [Read more...] about Matteo Costantini takes well-traveled road to Sabres Prospects Challenge, Amerks
Sabres open Prospects Challenge with 4-2 loss to New Jersey
'“It was probably one of the best games of my life that I’ve ever played,” said Laberge, a defenseman drafted by the Sabres in the fifth round of the NHL draft in June. He helped set up the Sabres’ first goal Friday night at LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open Prospects Challenge with 4-2 loss to New Jersey