'"I think the speed of the game, when you’re playing European hockey it’s a bigger ice surface. Then you go to Syracuse 12 times, there’s nowhere to hide out there. You go to Utica, and the division that we play in, you’re going through the ringer," said Leone following Wednesday's practice at Harborcenter. "It’s really physical, and even little things like getting his shot off … [Read more...] about Helenius reflects on hard start in Rochester last season
The Sabres Report - Sep 12, 2025
Sabres sign goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year deal
'One of Georgiev's best seasons came in the 2022-23 season starting 62 games posting a 40-16-6 record with a .919 save percentage 2.53 goals against average and five shutouts. Georgiev would then post another season playing 63 games posting a 38-18-5 record.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year deal
Sabres' director of player development charged with DWI in Monroe County
'Mair failed field sobriety tests at the scene, and initially refused to take a chemical breath exam, according to deputies. Mair later changed his mind and took the test, and deputies measured his blood alcohol content at two-and-a-half times the legal limit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ director of player development charged with DWI in Monroe County
Former Sabres center, current director of player development Adam Mair arrested for DWI
'Mair has also been charged with violating Leandra’s Law for having three juvenile passengers in his vehicle, officials said. Officials said the arrest came after a crash in Pittsford that had no reported injuries.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres center, current director of player development Adam Mair arrested for DWI
Sabres’ Adam Mair put on leave after Leandra’s Law arrest
'Mair, 46, faces Leandra’s Law charges because three children were in the car when it allegedly rear-ended another vehicle in Pittsford, a Rochester suburb, on Sept. 4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Adam Mair put on leave after Leandra’s Law arrest
Sabres player development coach on leave after DWI arrest in Pittsford
'In a police report, a Monroe County Sheriff deputy wrote that they could smell “the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage,” on Mair’s breath and that he had “bloodshot” and “glossy” eyes. The records state that Mair told deputies he was “going too fast,” and hit the rear of the other car while failing to stop in time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres player development coach on leave after DWI arrest in Pittsford
Prospects Notebook | Ostlund looks to build upon defensive foundation
'The 2022 first-round pick aims to carve out that spot for himself in Buffalo’s lineup, and that work begins this week with rookie camp and the 2025 Prospects Challenge. "To do my best, make a good impression on all the coaches and all the staff and play my best hockey," he said of his rookie-camp goals. "It’s gonna be tough days, but I want to make an impact on every day."' … [Read more...] about Prospects Notebook | Ostlund looks to build upon defensive foundation
Sabres sign Georgiev to 1-year deal
'Georgiev, 29, split last season between the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks. He totaled 49 games with the two clubs, posting an .875 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Georgiev to 1-year deal
Friday's Rochester Coverage
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The Sabres Report - Sep 11, 2025
Radim Mrtka takes wheel as Sabres open rookie camp, prepare for Prospects Challenge
'Unlike the United States, where 16 is the standard age to earn a driver’s license, Czechia’s standard is 18.' … [Read more...] about Radim Mrtka takes wheel as Sabres open rookie camp, prepare for Prospects Challenge
After strong season, Sabres prospect Isak Rosen focused on sticking in NHL
'Rosen has registered 48 goals and 105 points over the last two seasons in the AHL and played 15 NHL games. Last year, he developed into the Rochester Americans’ top offense threat, scoring 28 goals and 55 points in 61 outings.' … [Read more...] about After strong season, Sabres prospect Isak Rosen focused on sticking in NHL
Rosen knows his chance to make NHL is now
'“With most young players it’s finding consistency. I think if you ask ‘Rosey’ there’s still more to give. As a player coming in for his fourth year you want to see him blow the doors off of this tournament similar to what Jiri (Kulich) did last year, so he’s put on some weight, in his upper body I think he gained close to 10 pounds, so I’m excited to see the hard work he put … [Read more...] about Rosen knows his chance to make NHL is now
Prospects Notebook | Stronger and hungry for a job, Rosen returns for 4th rookie camp
'“It was really good to see the guys we had last year,” Leone said. “Summers are big, especially for the younger players, to put on size and strength. I know it was just one practice, but it looks like everybody had a really good summer. All the guys that our staff was able to coach last year I thought looked really good today.”' … [Read more...] about Prospects Notebook | Stronger and hungry for a job, Rosen returns for 4th rookie camp
The Sabres Report - Sep 10, 2025
Sabres' Prospects Challenge roster includes eight 2025 NHL draft picks
'Eight of the Sabres’ nine picks in the NHL draft in June are on the roster, including defensemen Mrtka (first round, No. 9) and Bedkowski (third round, No. 71) and center Matous Kucharcik (fourth round, No. 103).' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Prospects Challenge roster includes eight 2025 NHL draft picks
Radim Mrtka, Noah Ostlund highlight first-rounders on Sabres’ Prospects Challenge roster
'Forwards Konsta Helenius and Isak Rosen, who has played 15 games for the Sabres over the last two seasons, are the other Buffalo first-rounders who will be participating in the rookie camp tournament that runs from Friday to Monday in LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Radim Mrtka, Noah Ostlund highlight first-rounders on Sabres’ Prospects Challenge roster