27-11-2022 Otakar Spirk resumes light training.
Rochester Americans right wing Otakar Spirk has resumed light training after his injury and is listed day to day.

26-11-2022 Team captain meets with Quinton Byfield
Following the team's recent 4-0 loss at Tampa Bay Lightning on 26-11-2022, Buffalo Sabres captain Matthew Tkachuk and Quinton Byfield did not leave the bench after the game for a while. I wanted to go over some things that have been troubling his game lately, said Matthew Tkachuk

26-11-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Cam Fowler is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Ken McLean has lost his sights and is now 23 games without a goal. Anthony Cirelli has lost his sights and is now 8 games without a goal. Martin Necas has lost his sights and is now 9 games without a goal. Matthew Tkachuk has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Levente Szuper has been chilly and allowed 8 goals in 2 games.

Trainer's room

Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury.



24-11-2022 Otakar Spirk injured.
Otakar Spirk of Rochester Americans suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. He is expected to be sidelined for about a week . I'll remember that goon's number for the cheap hit he gave me. When we meet again he better keep his head up, that's all. I was very lucky it wasn't more serious, he murmured as he grimaced in pain.

22-11-2022 Mike Meyer resumes full training.
Buffalo Sabres center Mike Meyer has resumed full training after his wrist injury.

19-11-2022 Team captain meets with Martin Necas
Following the team's recent 6-5 OT loss at Chicago Blackhawks on 19-11-2022, Buffalo Sabres captain Matthew Tkachuk and Martin Necas were seen outside the dressing room going over some things. He has had some trouble chipping in, so I thought it was time for a little chat, said Matthew Tkachuk

19-11-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Matthew Tkachuk is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week. Tom Warrener is looking good with 2 points in 1 games last week.

Who's cold

Ken McLean has lost his sights and is now 20 games without a goal. Alexander Mogilny has lost his sights and is now 10 games without a goal. Anthony Cirelli has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Martin Necas has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury. Teemu Sinkkonen remains sidelined with arm injury. Mike Meyer remains sidelined with wrist injury.



19-11-2022 Teemu Sinkkonen resumes full training.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Teemu Sinkkonen has resumed full training after his arm injury.

19-11-2022 Media criticises the Buffalo Sabres
We dug ourselves in a hole... commented Buffalo Sabres GM after today's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. This brings their current streak to 22 games winless.

17-11-2022 Mike Meyer resumes light training.
Buffalo Sabres center Mike Meyer has resumed light training after his wrist injury and is listed day to day.

17-11-2022 Mike Meyer injured.
Mike Meyer (BUF) suffered wrist injury during the game in an incident with Nicolas Hague (PIT). He is expected to be sidelined for about a week. It's a team game alright, I guess I just won't be part of this team for a few games, was his comment to the press after leaving the game.

16-11-2022 Team captain meets with Alex DeBrincat
Following the team's recent 1-3 loss against New York Islanders on 15-11-2022, Buffalo Sabres captain Matthew Tkachuk and Alex DeBrincat were seen outside the dressing room going over some things. He has had some trouble chipping in, so I thought it was time for a little chat, said Matthew Tkachuk

15-11-2022 Media attacks the Buffalo Sabres
The media is disappointed by the team's 8 game losing streak. Most of the critic is addressed to the work of general manager Rotyi and headcoach Neil Smith

15-11-2022 Teemu Sinkkonen injured.
Teemu Sinkkonen (BUF) suffered arm injury during the game in an incident with Ferdinand Galick (NYI). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. That was just good, clean, hard hitting hockey. If you think I look bad now you should see the other guy, the injured player commented.

14-11-2022 Ilpo Torkkeli resumes full training.
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ilpo Torkkeli has resumed full training after his leg injury.

13-11-2022 Team captain meets with Anthony Cirelli
Following the team's recent 1-2 loss against Ottawa Senators on 12-11-2022, Buffalo Sabres captain Matthew Tkachuk and Anthony Cirelli did not leave the dressing room for some time. I think it was time to get some things out of the way, said Matthew Tkachuk

12-11-2022 Team captain meets with Martin Necas
Team captain Matthew Tkachuk called a short meeting with Martin Necas after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I have to take the brunt of this, said Martin Necas as he left the ice. My play has not been up to snuff and if I'm not contributing more, I have to work harder.

12-11-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Alex DeBrincat is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Ken McLean is down on his game pulling a 13 game streak without registering a single point. Quinton Byfield has lost his sights and is now 19 games without a goal. Alexander Mogilny has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury.



12-11-2022 Ilpo Torkkeli injured.
Ilpo Torkkeli (BUF) suffered leg injury during training. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. If it was up to me I would have finished the game, but they want to be careful about this kind of injury, were his words after the game.

12-11-2022 Media criticises the Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are spinning in a 19 game winless streak. Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jarno Ahoniemi commented about their recent play: It seems like everything is going wrong now. It's not the best of times for us right now...

10-11-2022 Mason Lohrei injured.
Mason Lohrei (BUF) suffered groin injury during the game in an incident with Jamie Benn (BOS). He is expected to be sidelined for more than a month. It's something we need to take care of now before it becomes a problem. It's one of those things where you can play with it, but as the wear and tear of the season goes on it becomes much more serious, were his words after the game.

8-11-2022 Matthew Tkachuk speaks up.
Matthew Tkachuk is disappointed in the team tactics after averaging 11 minutes in the last five games. He wants more icetime.

7-11-2022 Mason Lohrei resumes full training.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mason Lohrei has resumed full training after his groin injury.

5-11-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Ken McLean is down on his game pulling a 10 game streak without registering a single point. Quinton Byfield has lost his sights and is now 16 games without a goal. Anthony Cirelli has lost his sights and is now 13 games without a goal. Mike Meyer has lost his sights and is now 9 games without a goal. Matthew Tkachuk is looking out of place on the ice despite notching 2 points last week. Alex DeBrincat has lost his sights and is now 10 games without a goal.

Trainer's room

Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury.



5-11-2022 Media criticises the Buffalo Sabres
We dug ourselves in a hole... commented Buffalo Sabres GM after today's game against the Washington Capitals. This brings their current streak to 16 games winless.

4-11-2022 Team captain meets with Samuli Sillanpää
Following the team's recent 4-1 loss at New York Rangers on 3-11-2022, Buffalo Sabres captain Matthew Tkachuk and Samuli Sillanpää were seen outside the dressing room going over some things. He has had some trouble chipping in, so I thought it was time for a little chat, said Matthew Tkachuk

4-11-2022 François Talbot resumes full training.
Rochester Americans center François Talbot has resumed full training after his injury.

3-11-2022 Mirko Zahradnicek resumes full training.
Buffalo Sabres left wing Mirko Zahradnicek has resumed full training after his groin injury.

2-11-2022 Mason Lohrei resumes light training.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mason Lohrei has resumed light training after his groin injury and is listed day to day.

1-11-2022 Media criticises the Buffalo Sabres
It isn't the happiest time for the Buffalo Sabres as they are on a 14 game winless streak. Buffalo Sabres coach Neil Smith had little to say about the way things are going: I don't know. Nothing seems to work...

1-11-2022 Mirko Zahradnicek injured.
Mirko Zahradnicek (BUF) suffered groin injury during the game in an incident with Troy Vance (OTT). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. They're being cautious about my condition, but I feel pretty good right now and want to get back on the ice as soon as possible, was his comment to the press after leaving the game.

30-10-2022 François Talbot resumes light training.
Rochester Americans center François Talbot has resumed light training after his injury and is listed day to day.

30-10-2022 François Talbot injured.
François Talbot of Rochester Americans suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Quebec Aces. He is expected to be sidelined for about a week . It will hard to watch from the stands for a week, he said when he was taken off the ice.

29-10-2022 Team captain meets with Alex DeBrincat
Following the team's recent 2-3 OT loss against Carolina Hurricanes on 29-10-2022, Buffalo Sabres captain Matthew Tkachuk and Alex DeBrincat did not leave the dressing room for some time. I think it was time to get some things out of the way, said Matthew Tkachuk

29-10-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Topi Rekiaro is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Ken McLean has lost his sights and is now 10 games without a goal. Quinton Byfield has lost his sights and is now 12 games without a goal. Anthony Cirelli has lost his sights and is now 9 games without a goal. Mike Meyer has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Matthew Tkachuk has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. Alex DeBrincat has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Tom Warrener has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury.



22-10-2022 Team captain meets with Martin Necas
Team captain Matthew Tkachuk called a short meeting with Martin Necas after practice today to discuss some issues that have affected his play. I have to take the brunt of this, said Martin Necas as he left the ice. My play has not been up to snuff and if I'm not contributing more, I have to work harder.

22-10-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

Ken McLean has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. Quinton Byfield has lost his sights and is now 9 games without a goal. Alexander Mogilny has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Anthony Cirelli has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Martin Necas has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Tom Warrener has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury.



21-10-2022 Franco Schulde resumes full training.
Rochester Americans center Franco Schulde has resumed full training after his injury.

18-10-2022 Franco Schulde injured.
Franco Schulde of Rochester Americans suffered injury during tonights minorleague game against the Louisville Panthers. He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days . Sometimes you just have bad luck and get knocked around, he said when he was taken off the ice.

17-10-2022 Hansel Schweisser uncertain about future
Hansel Schweisser wants clarification on his future as he no longer can be considered a prospect. He wants you to clarify his status in the organization.

15-10-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Alex DeBrincat is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Quinton Byfield has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Mike Meyer has lost his sights and is now 6 games without a goal. Levente Szuper has been chilly and allowed 9 goals in 2 games. Tom Warrener has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury.



15-10-2022 Media attacks the Buffalo Sabres
The media is disappointed by the team's 6 game losing streak. Most of the critic is addressed to the work of general manager Rotyi and headcoach Neil Smith

8-10-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Alex DeBrincat is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury.



2-10-2022 Team captain meets with Martin Necas
Following the team's recent 3-1 win against Vancouver Canucks on 26-9-2022, Buffalo Sabres captain Matthew Tkachuk and Martin Necas were seen outside the dressing room going over some things. He has had some trouble chipping in, so I thought it was time for a little chat, said Matthew Tkachuk

1-10-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury.



30-9-2022 Media rates the best players in the league
GOALTENDER
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Sergei BobrovskyA-A-A-34Minnesota Wild
Carey PriceA-A-A-35Tampa Bay Lightning
Andrei VasilevskiA-A-A-28Phoenix Coyotes
John GibsonBBB29Florida Panthers
Martin JonesA-A-B32Edmonton Oilers
Jake OettingerBBB23Calgary Flames
Geoff ShawA-A-B19Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuukka RaskBBB35Dallas Stars
Jonathan QuickBBB36Los Angeles Kings
Braden HoltbyBBB33Philadelphia Flyers
DEFENSEMAN
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Erik KarlssonAA-A-32Detroit Red Wings
Drew DoughtyAA-B32Calgary Flames
Cale MakarA-BB23Dallas Stars
Oliver Ekman-LarssonA-A-B31Philadelphia Flyers
Victor HedmanB-AB31Tampa Bay Lightning
Ryan McDonaghBBB33Montreal Canadiens
Roman JosiBBB32Nashville Predators
Jeff McLennanB-BB26Minnesota Wild
Miro HeiskanenBA-B23Pittsburgh Penguins
Dmitri BukharinC-AB22Philadelphia Flyers
LEFT WING
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Auston MatthewsA-B-A-25Pittsburgh Penguins
Patrick KaneACA-33Vancouver Canucks
Taylor HallA-B-B30Pittsburgh Penguins
Alexander OvechkinAB-B37Los Angeles Kings
Leon DraisaitlA-B-B26Boston Bruins
Jordan StaalB-BB34Boston Bruins
Brady TkachukBBB23Boston Bruins
Jyri PaasikiviBB-B26Montreal Canadiens
Austin WatsonB-A-B30St. Louis Blues
Jason RobertsonA-B-B23Dallas Stars
CENTER
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Connor McDavidAB-A-25Boston Bruins
John TavaresAB-A-32New Jersey Devils
Tyler SeguinA-BB30Phoenix Coyotes
Mike ModanoA-B-B20Pittsburgh Penguins
Sidney CrosbyAB-B35Nashville Predators
Steven StamkosAB-B32Tampa Bay Lightning
Nathan MacKinnonAB-B27Los Angeles Kings
Jonathan ToewsBBB34Philadelphia Flyers
Matt DucheneA-B-B31Detroit Red Wings
Rickard RakellB-BB29San Jose Sharks
RIGHT WING
NameOFDFOAAgeTeam
Aaron LyfordB-B-A-28Chicago Blackhawks
Mitch MarnerAB-B25New Jersey Devils
Evgeni MalkinAB-B36New York Rangers
Max PaciorettyBA-B32Los Angeles Kings
Nino NiederreiterBBB30Chicago Blackhawks
Keith JuggersAB-B26Edmonton Oilers
Brandon SutterB-BB33Nashville Predators
Ryan JohansenA-B-B30Columbus Blue Jackets
Jamie BennA-BB33Boston Bruins
Nikita KucherovACB29Tampa Bay Lightning


29-9-2022 Marian Smehlik returns to HC Pardubice
Buffalo Sabres's Marian Smehlik did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to HC Pardubice.

29-9-2022 Xavier Koeck returns to Adler Mannheim
Buffalo Sabres's Xavier Koeck did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Adler Mannheim.

29-9-2022 Quinton Byfield returns to Rimouski Oceanic
Buffalo Sabres's Quinton Byfield did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Rimouski Oceanic.

29-9-2022 Mason Lohrei returns to Sault Ste.Marie Greyhounds
Buffalo Sabres's Mason Lohrei did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Sault Ste.Marie Greyhounds.

29-9-2022 Alexander Mogilny returns to Dusseldorf EG
Buffalo Sabres's Alexander Mogilny did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Dusseldorf EG.

29-9-2022 Jake Neighbours returns to Belleville Bulls
Buffalo Sabres's Jake Neighbours did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Belleville Bulls.

29-9-2022 Joe Sakic returns to Leksand IF
Buffalo Sabres's Joe Sakic did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Leksand IF.

29-9-2022 Jarno Ahoniemi returns to Pelicans Lahti
Buffalo Sabres's Jarno Ahoniemi did not sign a contract during the pre-season and has returned to Pelicans Lahti.

24-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Hansel Schweisser is looking steady with 3 points in 3 games last week.

Who's cold

Vladimir Nagalitsev has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Paul Postma has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Marian Smehlik has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Kris Russell has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Dalton Smith has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Ken McLean has lost his sights and is now 5 games without a goal. Louis-Marc Aubry has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Quinton Byfield has lost his sights and is now 7 games without a goal. Per-Olaf Lundin has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Antoine Guimond has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Alex DeBrincat has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Samuli Sillanpää has been a healthy scratch in his last five games. Tom Warrener has been a healthy scratch in his last five games.

Trainer's room

Cal Foote remains sidelined with wrist injury. Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury.



24-9-2022 Cal Foote resumes full training.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Cal Foote has resumed full training after his wrist injury.

21-9-2022 Cal Foote injured.
Cal Foote (BUF) suffered wrist injury during the game in an incident with Bohuslav Tomeckov (DET). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days. This is a rough game and injuries happen, lucky for me that this one is not serious, he said in a TV interview.

17-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

Jimmy Hayes is looking good with 3 points in 1 games last week. Anthony Cirelli is looking good with 3 points in 2 games last week. Tony Amonte is looking good with 2 points in 1 games last week. Martin Necas is looking good with 4 points in 2 games last week.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury.



10-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

Mason Lohrei remains sidelined with groin injury.



7-9-2022 Mason Lohrei injured.
Mason Lohrei (BUF) suffered groin injury during the game in an incident with Marcus Ostman (PHI). He is expected to be sidelined for a couple of months. Yes it does hurt, quite a bit actually, he said when he was taken off the ice.

2-9-2022 Weekly team report
Who's hot

No-one is especially hot at the moment.

Who's cold

No-one is especially cold at the moment.

Trainer's room

No injuries at the moment.



29-8-2022 Buffalo Sabres name captain.
Buffalo Sabres have named Matthew Tkachuk as the captain of the team.

30-6-2022 Training camp preview
Buffalo Sabres will arrange the annual training camp starting on September 14th. Players reporting to the training camp with either Buffalo Sabres and Rochester Americans:
- Alexander Bocharkov C
- Cam Fowler D
- Phillip Feinberg L
- Paul Postma D
- Pavel Belkin L
- Mark Pysyk D
- Cal Foote D
- Jerome Gauthier-Leduc D
- Mark Adams D
- Otakar Spirk R
- Joey Hishon C
- Luke Moffatt C
- Kris Russell D
- Jaakko Wirkkala G
- Dalton Smith L
- Ken McLean C
- Scott Winkler R
- Louis-Marc Aubry L
- Kyle Clifford R
- Linden Vey R
- Topi Rekiaro L
- Tero Salo L
- J.T. Miller L
- Michael St. Croix R
- Ulrik Walfridsson R
- Petter Granberg D
- Leonid Shalnov R
- Anthony Cirelli C
- Per-Olaf Lundin R
- Tony Amonte R
- Teemu Sinkkonen D
- Antoine Guimond C
- Jeff Petty D
- Mike Meyer C
- Martin Necas R
- Matthew Tkachuk R
- Alex DeBrincat L
- Franco Schulde C
- Josh Petty R
- François Talbot C
- Jouni Karjalainen D
- Samuli Sillanpää C
- Levente Szuper G
- Bohuslav Jenis G
- Artur Havlak D
- Hansel Schweisser D
- Jaromir Prachensky D
- Tom Warrener C
- Mirko Zahradnicek L
- Brandon Sapienza D
- Polnyy Nastupleniye D
- Seppo Tiensuu D
- Axel Wallen D
- Jeff Skrudland G

Players reporting out of shape:
- Luke Moffatt C
- Tero Salo L
- Leonid Shalnov R
- Tony Amonte R
- Jeff Petty D
- Martin Necas R
- Hansel Schweisser D
- Jaromir Prachensky D
- Tom Warrener C

Players reporting in good shape:
- Cam Fowler D
- Louis-Marc Aubry L
- Linden Vey R
- Anthony Cirelli C
- Per-Olaf Lundin R
- Alex DeBrincat L
- Bohuslav Jenis G


25-6-2022 Topi Rekiaro returns
Buffalo Sabres were delighted to hear that Topi Rekiaro has returned to the team.

25-6-2022 Samuli Sillanpää returns
Buffalo Sabres were delighted to hear that Samuli Sillanpää has returned to the team.

25-6-2022 Mirko Zahradnicek returns
Buffalo Sabres were delighted to hear that Mirko Zahradnicek has returned to the team.

24-6-2022 Options to be confirmed tomorrow
The following players' contract options need to be confirmed tomorrow:


23-6-2022 Contracts expiring !
The following players' contracts are going to expire in one week:
-Jerome Gauthier-Leduc (Rochester Americans) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Mark Adams (Rochester Americans) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Joey Hishon (Rochester Americans) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Luke Moffatt (Rochester Americans) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Jaakko Wirkkala (Buffalo Sabres) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Kyle Clifford (Buffalo Sabres) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Linden Vey (Buffalo Sabres) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-J.T. Miller (Rochester Americans) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Petter Granberg (Rochester Americans) RFA, needs qualifying offer
-Jeff Skrudland (Rochester Americans) RFA, needs qualifying offer


23-6-2022 Contracts expiring !
The following staff members' contracts are going to expire in one week:


20-6-2022 Topi Rekiaro shaping up
Encouraging reports from the media indicate that left wing Topi Rekiaro has developed better than projected. He has shown that he can take the pressure and succeed at the highest level of the game.

20-6-2022 Board increases player budget for next season
The board of owners have increased player budget for next season with $6 400 000 because of your good financial record.

20-6-2022 Board collects bonuses
The board of owners has collected $6 400 000 profit from the team to shareholders.

20-6-2022 Dave Boyer retires
Rochester Americans staff member Dave Boyer has announced his retirement due to non-hockey related reasons.

20-6-2022 Rob Clear retires
Buffalo Sabres staff member Rob Clear has announced his retirement due to non-hockey related reasons.

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