Category: Micheline Veluvolu
Faceoffs, tips doom Rochester in loss; Devon Levi shines for Amerks
SyracusROCHESTER – On the bench in overtime, coach Seth Appert heard it. Center Tyson Kozak touched the puck, seemingly negating an icing call against the Americans. Instead, the officials let the icing stand, sending the faceoff into the Rochester zone. “It’s a terrible call,” Appert said following Sunday...
Read moreWhen you can watch the Sabres on national TV during the 2023-24 season
Tampa BayThe Buffalo Sabres will be appearing on 15 national television broadcasts during the upcoming season, the NHL announced Wednesday. The schedule breaks down as follows: seven games on TNT (five exclusive, two available on MSG in Buffalo market); six on ESPN+/Hulu (subscription streaming); one on ABC;...
Read moreSabres to honor Rick Jeanneret with ‘Remembering RJ’ event Sunday
Rick JeanneretThe Buffalo Sabres will be honoring legendary play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret’s life Sunday at KeyBank Center with a roundtable discussion featuring broadcasters and alumni. Jeanneret, who died Thursday of multi-organ failure at 81, called Sabres games for 51 years before retiring in 2022. General a...
Read moreSabres generate offense again, still fall to Kraken; Eric Comrie returns to net
Micheline VeluvoluBUFFALO – For the first time in six weeks, the Sabres have hit a bit of a rut, losing two straight games in regulation. The good news is they got some of their mojo back in Tuesday’s 4-3 setback, generating offense again while taking the Seattle Kraken down to the wire. They looked much better than...
Read moreDefense injuries offer Kale Clague early opportunity with Sabres
Micheline VeluvoluBUFFALO – Having shuttled between the NHL and minors for four seasons, Sabres newcomer Kale Clague understand his role as a depth defenseman. Despite enjoying a strong training camp, Clague, 24, started the season with the Rochester Americans as the eighth or ninth defenseman in the organization. Gi...
Read moreSabres showcase energy, generate offense in loss to Canadiens
Alex TuchBUFFALO – The Sabres, one of the NHL’s early-season darlings, are suddenly on a two-game skid, having lost to two lightweights. Three straight road wins last week raised expectations and signaled that perhaps the Sabres had finally arrived as serious playoff contender. Then in a three-day span, they...
Read moreSabres showcase energy, generate offense in loss to Canadiens
BuffaloBUFFALO – The Sabres, one of the NHL’s early-season darlings, are suddenly on a two-game skid, having lost to two lightweights. Three straight road wins last week raised expectations and signaled that perhaps the Sabres had finally arrived as serious playoff contender. Then in a three-day span, they...
Read moreLawrence Pilut, Chase Priskie and other D help Sabres upgrade depth
Owen PowerBUFFALO – The Sabres have likely known for months which seven defensemen will comprise their opening night roster. Jacob Bryson, Rasmus Dahlin, Henri Jokiharju, Casey Fitzgerald, Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson entrenched themselves on the blue line last season. In signing Ilya Lyubushkin in free...
Read moreSabres begin training camp with high expectations, full roster and stability
SabresBUFFALO – What makes this training camp so unique for the Sabres, besides the fact they’re, you know, relevant again, is the lack of roster competition. Right now, with the Sabres set to hold their first on-ice sessions Thursday at KeyBank Center, their lineup looks set. Sure, some guys will be move...
Read moreThrough free agency or trade, Sabres must find another goalie
SabresBUFFALO – The Sabres possess a stable of strong goaltending prospects. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, a Finn labeled as the Sabres’ goalie of the future, has looked impressive in his limited NHL action. While he has battled injuries and struggled at times in the minors, he’s still a terrific young talent. Th...
Read moreThrough free agency or trade, Sabres must find another goalie
Topias LeinBUFFALO – The Sabres possess a stable of strong goaltending prospects. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, a Finn labeled as the Sabres’ goalie of the future, has looked impressive in his limited NHL action. While he has battled injuries and struggled at times in the minors, he’s still a terrific young talent. Th...
Read more2022-23 Sabres schedule features two early home stands, February break
Micheline VeluvoluMONTREAL – A four-game western road trip in October, two early-season four-game home stands and eight afternoon contests at KeyBank Center are among the highlights of the 82-game 2022-23 Buffalo Sabres schedule the NHL released Wednesday. The Sabres open the campaign Oct. 13 at home against the Otta...
Read moreSabres notes: Will Buffalo draft more Russians this year?
Kevyn AdamsBUFFALO – A year ago, the Sabres saw value in Russian prospects, so they drafted four of them, including three straight in the second and third rounds. Taking a single Russian would’ve been notable; the Sabres hadn’t selected one in five years. Grabbing so many, especially early, indicated general m...
Read moreSabres notes: Will Buffalo draft more Russians this year?
Micheline VeluvoluBUFFALO – A year ago, the Sabres saw value in Russian prospects, so they drafted four of them, including three straight in the second and third rounds. Taking a single Russian would’ve been notable; the Sabres hadn’t selected one in five years. Grabbing so many, especially early, indicated general m...
Read moreSabres to hold development camp for prospects next month
Buffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres will hold a summer development camp for prospects from July 13 to 16 at LECOM Harborcenter, the team announced Tuesday. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the Sabres to cancel the camp the last two years. The on-ice sessions for the first three days of camp are free and open to the publ...
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