The Sabres will then open their preseason slate of games on Monday, Sept. 17, when the team takes on the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 p.m. in Columbus. Buffalo then returns home the following night for a 7 p.m. faceoff at KeyBank Center against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The full training camp roster and schedule will be announced at a later date. All practice times are subject to change.
Schedule for first week of camp:
Thursday, Sept. 13
Players report for testing and physicals.
Closed to public. Media may attend for select player availability, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the press conference room.
Friday, Sept. 14
Session one: 9:45 - 10:20 a.m. (New Wave Energy Rink) / 10:25 - 11:15 a.m. (KeyBank Rink)
Session two: 11:45 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. (New Wave Energy Rink) / 12:25 - 1:15 p.m. (KeyBank Rink)
Saturday, Sept. 15
Session one: 9:45 - 10:20 a.m. (New Wave Energy Rink) / 10:25 - 11:15 a.m. (KeyBank Rink)
Session two: 11:45 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. (New Wave Energy Rink) / 12:25 - 1:15 p.m. (KeyBank Rink)
Sunday, Sept. 16
Practice: 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. (Both rinks)
Scrimmage: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. (KeyBank Rink)