'“He’s playing probably too much right now, to be honest,” Amerks coach Mike Leone told the Times Herald prior to Wednesday’s 6-4 loss to the Belleville Senators in Blue Cross Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius taking ‘big jump’ in development, playing big minutes for Rochester Amerks
The Sabres Report - Nov 13, 2025
Thursday's Utah Coverage
‘That’s a good one’: Mammoth bust out of slump, beat Sabres 5-2 (Salt Lake City Deseret News) Mammoth score five straight goals to beat Buffalo, 5-2 (KTVX-TV) Utah Mammoth Skewer Sabres With Third Period Explosion (KZNS-FM) Strong Third Period Secures Win for Utah Over Buffalo (UtahMammoth.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Utah Coverage
Peterka, Crouse score early in Mammoth’s 4-goal 3rd period to beat Sabres 5-2
'Isak Rosen scored twice for Buffalo, and Colten Ellis stopped 32 shots. The Sabres lost their fourth straight and seventh in eight games (1-3-4).' … [Read more...] about Peterka, Crouse score early in Mammoth’s 4-goal 3rd period to beat Sabres 5-2
Five unanswered goals doom Sabres in Utah
'Midway through the middle stanza, though, Utah got on the scoreboard. East Amherst's own Nick DeSimone ripped a slapshot from the point that eluded Colten Ellis, halving Buffalo's lead to 2-1. From that moment on, it was all Utah until the final whistle blew. An onslaught of four third-period goals completely turned the tides on what was, initially, a promising road effort … [Read more...] about Five unanswered goals doom Sabres in Utah
Sabres blow a 2-0 second period lead to lose in Utah 5-2
'What we witnessed in Utah on Wednesday was a complete and utter embarrassment and one we’ve seen more times than we can count over the last 14 years. The faces change, but the effort and the results rarely do.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow a 2-0 second period lead to lose in Utah 5-2
Mammoth recover, score 5 straight to deny Sabres 1st road win
'“With the manpower we're down, you build that lead, you've got to defend better,” Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said. “We didn't defend well enough. We're a better defending team than that.”' … [Read more...] about Mammoth recover, score 5 straight to deny Sabres 1st road win
‘We have to have a push’ | Sabres can’t weather 3rd-period storm in Utah
'“With the manpower we’re down, you build that lead, you’ve got to defend better,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “We didn’t defend well enough. We’re a better defending team than that.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We have to have a push’ | Sabres can’t weather 3rd-period storm in Utah
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Third-period rally comes up short in 6-4 loss to Sens (Amerks.com) Senators Survive Late Surge to Top Americans (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 12, 2025
Sabres notebook: A field trip to the suburbs for practice at the Utah Mammoth's new facility
'The Shops at South Town is about 16 miles south of the Delta Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: A field trip to the suburbs for practice at the Utah Mammoth’s new facility
Alexander Mogilny offers thanks to Sabres in Hall of Fame video speech
'"You were my guiding lights when I came to the NHL," Mogilny said. "It proves hockey's greatest gifts are the people it brings into your life. My path in the NHL was shaped by the teams that believed in me. Buffalo Sabres, where I learned the true meaning of resilience in that Blue and Gold jersey and was honored to wear a captain patch. What a great hockey town."' … [Read more...] about Alexander Mogilny offers thanks to Sabres in Hall of Fame video speech
Sabres assign free agent to Rochester
'The Sabres signed Meyer on July 1 to a two-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 per season in the NHL and $375,000 per season in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign free agent to Rochester
‘Bragging rights are on the line’: Doan, Kesselring excited to face old teammates in Utah
'“They were so great to both of us all year last year,” Doan said in an interview with the Deseret News on Tuesday. “We have nothing but great things to say about the people here.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Bragging rights are on the line’: Doan, Kesselring excited to face old teammates in Utah
Wednesday's Utah Coverage
‘Bragging rights are on the line’: Doan, Kesselring excited to face old teammates in Utah (Salt Lake City Deseret News) Utah brings losing streak into game against Buffalo (AP) Utah Hosts Buffalo in Return to Delta Center (UtahMammoth.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Utah Coverage
McLeod has been able to drive two different lines
'One line has been consistently good for the Buffalo Sabres and according to “Money Puck” has been one of the seven best lines in the NHL. In Carolina on Saturday, Ruff shuffled the lines in the third period and one line dominated play and scored two goals. There’s one player that has been in on both those lines and that’s Ryan McLeod. He centered Alex Tuch and Josh Doan for a … [Read more...] about McLeod has been able to drive two different lines
Ruff: 'I am excited to see if these lines can stay together'
'"That's the part that you have to deal with. We don't want to use that as an excuse, it's the next man's opportunity. We have shuffled a lot of things around and we will continue to shuffle. There is nobody coming back for the next couple of games. We are looking for some lines that are generating some offense and some special teams that can help us win hockey games". Ruff … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘I am excited to see if these lines can stay together’