Sabres' preseason reveals JJ Peterka's readiness, 'impactful' move for Tage Thompson By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter Oct 9, 2021 Oct 9, 2021 Updated Feb 17, 2026 0 Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson shoots against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at the KeyBank Center on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Lance Lysowski News Sports Reporter The identity of the Buffalo Sabres became more evident with every shift Saturday inside KeyBank Center.kAm"F:4< 3C62<@FE A2DD6D 2==@H65 E96 $23C6D E@ 42CCJ E96 AF4< H:E9 DA665 E9C@F89 E96 ?6FEC2= K@?6[ =@?8 A@DD6DD:@?D E:C65 @FE E96 s6EC@:E #65 (:?8D 2?5 4@249 s@? vC2?2E@’D A=2J6CD >256 E96 ;@3 62D:6C 7@C E96:C 8@2=:6[ rC2:8 p?56CD@?[ H9@ >256 `g D2G6D E@ 42A E96 E62>’D D:I\82>6 AC6D62D@? D4965F=6] k^AmkAm(9:=6 E96 $23C6D’ b\` G:4E@CJ C6>:?565 72?D H92E DEJ=6 @7 A=2J E@ 6IA64E 7C@> E96 4=F3 F?56C vC2?2E@[ :E’D F?4=62C H9@ H:== 36 :? 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Sabres place winger Axel Jonsson-Fjallby on waivers; Casey Fitzgerald joins Amerks The move means the Sabres will go with seven defenseman on the initial roster.
From Owen Power to the young Amerks: 15 Sabres prospects to watch in 2021-22 During a season in which you’ll read more prospects coverage in The Buffalo News, here’s a glance at the 15 to watch in 2021-22.
Hardened by early NHL struggles, Casey Mittelstadt in line to lead Sabres Mittelstadt’s immediate impact shouldn’t have come as a surprise. He thrived under Don Granato during the second half of 2020-21, totaling nin…
Driven to build a winner, Don Granato applying past lessons to improve young Sabres “I think as you watch us, you'll see that night to night we'll be getting better and more efficient in different areas, and eventually it will…
Sabres preview: Don Granato's drive to build a winner; No, they're not tanking The Buffalo Sabres open the 2021-22 NHL season on Thursday against Montreal at KeyBank Center. Check out our team's complete preview coverage.
Sabres center Zemgus Girgensons named one of Latvia's first three Olympians Girgensons, 27, will be making his second Olympic appearance for his home country.
Sabres assign forwards Jack Quinn, Brett Murray to Rochester Don Granato's roster for the Sabres continues to take shape.
