Three takeaways as Flames win ugly against Sabres (Calgary Sun) Flames move towards murky middle with win over Sabres (Sportsnet) Heads Up, Seven Up! (CalgaryFlames.com) Photo gallery (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Calgary Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 9, 2025
Sharangovich paces Flames to 7-4 win over Sabres
'Tage Thompson, Owen Power, Rasmus Dahlin and Alex Tuch replied for Buffalo (11-14-4).' … [Read more...] about Sharangovich paces Flames to 7-4 win over Sabres
Sabres kept at arm's length in Calgary
'The Flames held, at times, four one-goal leads. Every single time, Calgary scored the next goal to apply constant pressure in what was eventually a 7-4 decision at Scotiabank Saddledome.' … [Read more...] about Sabres kept at arm’s length in Calgary
Sabres road woes continue in Calgary
'After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Buffalo got goals from Tage Thompson, Owen Power and Rasmus Dahlin to get within 4-3 in the second but the Flames extended their lead before the period was over. Alex Tuch scored on a power play late in the third period before the Flames iced the game with a pair of empty-net goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres road woes continue in Calgary
Kadri gets 3 points, Flames stay hot with win against Sabres
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves through two periods before being replaced by Alex Lyon, who made four saves in relief.' … [Read more...] about Kadri gets 3 points, Flames stay hot with win against Sabres
Momentum boosts short-lived as Sabres lose to Flames
'“They got their bounces, and we didn’t, so that’s just how that was,” Tage Thompson said. “Good things happen when you deliver the puck to the net; I thought we did that, we just didn’t get rewarded."' … [Read more...] about Momentum boosts short-lived as Sabres lose to Flames
The Sabres Report - Dec 8, 2025
‘We’re desperate’: Sabres juggle lines in Calgary to avoid third straight road loss
'The only line to stay intact? The line of Jason Zucker, Ryan McLeod and Jack Quinn. Ruff’s rationale for the near-wholesale changes: Create more 5-on-5 scoring chances – and goals.' … [Read more...] about ‘We’re desperate’: Sabres juggle lines in Calgary to avoid third straight road loss
Sabres recall Zach Metsa, send Noah Ostlund to AHL’s Rochester
'Metsa returns to the Sabres after a week with the Amerks. The defenseman was sent down to Rochester on Dec. 1 to make room for Josh Norris, who came off injured reserve after missing 24 games due to an upper-body injury he sustained in the season opener Oct. 9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Zach Metsa, send Noah Ostlund to AHL’s Rochester
Sabres send forward back to Rochester, recall defenseman
'The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday sent center Noah Ostlund back to the Rochester Americans so they could create a roster spot and recall defenseman Zach Metsa from their AHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send forward back to Rochester, recall defenseman
Monday's Calgary Coverage
Flames take home winning streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) 5 Things - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Calgary Coverage
Searching for offense, Sabres shuffle forward lines
'“We’ve created enough chances,” Ruff said. “… We’ve missed too many good opportunities; we’ve missed the net too many times. We can’t be happy with our 5-on-5 play. The opportunities are there, but we’ve got to talk about finish versus opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Searching for offense, Sabres shuffle forward lines
The Sabres Report - Dec 7, 2025
Inside the NHL: Rink fiasco is latest issue with overplayed Olympic tourney
'The NHL went through hand-wringing over arena construction prior to its last Olympic trip in 2014 to Sochi, Russia. But things got done. Still, the situation at the 16,000-seat Santagiulia Arena in Italy remains serious.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Rink fiasco is latest issue with overplayed Olympic tourney
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks falter in third, fall to Checkers in overtime (Amerks.com) Tobias Bjornfot Scores in Overtime to Give Checkers Comeback Win Over Rochester (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 6, 2025
Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff promises 'shakeup' in wake of Sabres' latest galling road flop
'"They do have to produce," Ruff said. "It might be just time to shake up a bit. Big shakeup of the lines and try to get something going."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff promises ‘shakeup’ in wake of Sabres’ latest galling road flop
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin reflects on 'tough play' that resulted in game misconduct
'“It was a tough play by me obviously,” Dahlin said in advance of Buffalo’s game with the Winnipeg Jets, the teams’ second meeting in five days. “I got the penalty I got. That can’t happen. Now I know (Zegras) is good and that’s important. (The hit) just not a part of hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin reflects on ‘tough play’ that resulted in game misconduct