'“I’m not making an announcement or committing to it, but we’re kind of focused on whether or not we can do it around the 20th anniversary of the original Winter Classic,” Bettman said at the Sabres’ home opener on Thursday night. “We’ve already had discussions about the possibility of an outdoor game at [new] Highmark [Stadium] and that’s something we’d think would be great.”' … [Read more...] about NHL commissioner hints at Winter Classic coming back to Buffalo
The Sabres Report - Oct 11, 2025
'That next man up mentality is huge’ | Sabres playing through adversity with early injuries
'Zach Benson was sidelined for the season opener after taking a puck to the face in practice on Wednesday. Owen Power practiced without a non-contact jersey on Wednesday and looked primed to play against the Rangers, but he was held out due to an illness. Josh Norris, who played in just three games last year after being acquired from the Ottawa Senators, didn’t finish the game … [Read more...] about ‘That next man up mentality is huge’ | Sabres playing through adversity with early injuries
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rosen scores twice as Amerks start 70th anniversary season in style (WHAM-TV) Don Stevens talks final Amerks season before retirement (WHAM-TV) Amerks take down Marlies to open 70th season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 10, 2025
Sabres can’t punch in close chances in 4-0 loss to New York Rangers
'The problem was, Shesterkin was unbeatable, particularly on those close-range, high-percentage scoring shots, and stonewalled the Sabres in a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers in the season opener Thursday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t punch in close chances in 4-0 loss to New York Rangers
Mike Harrington: Jarmo Kekalainen sees the Sabres' talent, hopes he sees their breakthrough
'“Even from the outside, when I was looking at this group a year ago, I saw a lot of individual talent,” Kekalainen said of the Sabres this week in a one-on-one interview with The Buffalo News. “But hockey is the ultimate team game and it doesn’t really matter what the individual talents are unless you put it together and play as a team. This league’s too competitive to win in … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jarmo Kekalainen sees the Sabres’ talent, hopes he sees their breakthrough
Sabres shut out by Rangers in opener; Zach Benson hospitalized
'In the final minutes, many of the spectators who stuck around booed the announcement of the Sabres’ next home game Monday afternoon against the Colorado Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Rangers in opener; Zach Benson hospitalized
Sabres notes: Colten Ellis standing out in Buffalo, will get chance to play
'“I think really having that time off helped me develop more of a passion for the game that I think I might have been lacking,” Ellis said following Wednesday’s practice. “Just grinding it out and realizing that I’m doing this because I love to do it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Colten Ellis standing out in Buffalo, will get chance to play
Friday's New York Coverage
Rangers’ impressive first win of season overshadowed by Vincent Trocheck injury (New York Post) Mike Sullivan gushes over Igor Shesterkin’s latest gem in Rangers’ win (New York Post) Rangers shut out Sabres in Buffalo, bounce back for first win of season (Newsday) Mike Sullivan ‘humbled’ by first win as coach of the New York Rangers (AP) Rangers at Sabres: Postgame Notes … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Shesterkin stops 37 shots, Sullivan gets 1st win as Rangers’ coach in 4-0 victory over Sabres
'Buffalo’s Alex Lyon finished with 29 saves. The offseason free-agent addition got the start with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on IR due to a lower body injury.' … [Read more...] about Shesterkin stops 37 shots, Sullivan gets 1st win as Rangers’ coach in 4-0 victory over Sabres
Sabres blanked by Rangers in season opener
'The Buffalo Sabres failed to beat goalie Igor Shesterkin in a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers to open the 2025-26 regular season on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Rangers in season opener
Shesterkin spoils the Sabres opening night 4-0.
'The Buffalo Sabres had a sellout crowd for their first game on Thursday that just wanted to explode and cheer for their team, but in the end, they didn’t give them anything to cheer about and couldn’t score a goal in a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Shesterkin spoils the Sabres opening night 4-0.
Bettman not concerned with Sabres' on-ice struggles
'"I know they're working very hard on it, and I know it's vitally important to Terry, and he's committed to getting it right," Bettman said with the assembled media at KeyBank Center. "By the way, I remember when he first bought the [Buffalo] Bills, initially, there was a lot of criticism, and it took three or four years for that team to get good. Even if this is taking a … [Read more...] about Bettman not concerned with Sabres’ on-ice struggles
'Preliminary' discussions underway for major renovation to KeyBank Center
'"Discussions are underway," Guelli told WBEN about negotiating a major renovation project with arena stakeholders that would include Erie County and the City of Buffalo. "I would characterize them as preliminary right now. Trying to get through the [new Highmark] Stadium project first is a priority, but we've already engaged with an architect and we're looking at potential … [Read more...] about ‘Preliminary’ discussions underway for major renovation to KeyBank Center
5 Takeaways from Buffalo Sabres 4-0 loss to New York Rangers
'It was pretty clear that one team had already played a regular-season game and the other hadn't. Buffalo came out looking like they were shaking off some pregame jitters/nerves and couldn't get into a comfortable flow on the ice. At the end of the opening period, Buffalo was outshot 16-11, which, all things considered wasn't as lopsided as you may have thought, given how they … [Read more...] about 5 Takeaways from Buffalo Sabres 4-0 loss to New York Rangers
Sabres get off to sputtering start to season, shut out by Rangers in home opener
'The Sabres are already playing from behind at the start of a 15th season since their last playoff run.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get off to sputtering start to season, shut out by Rangers in home opener