'They're now 11-0-2 when scoring first and 9-2-1 at home, on pace for their best mark since 1979-80.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tie franchise record with 10th win in a row
Archives for 2018
Everything on the table as Pegulas weigh Bills, Sabres stadium options
'“We’ve got two venues that are in need of renovation and we needed to bring in some outside expertise to begin the evaluation,” Bruce Popko, Pegula Sports & Entertainment's chief operating officer, said at a press conference on Tuesday. “We have expiring leases and we have, candidly, venues that need upgrading.”' … [Read more...] about Everything on the table as Pegulas weigh Bills, Sabres stadium options
Big wins mean big TV ratings for Bills and Sabres
'The Sabres’ 3-2 win over Detroit Saturday for their ninth straight win in a shootout had a 13.7 rating on MSG. That was only a tenth of a point lower than the previous season high for the Sabres’ 5-2 win over Philadelphia carried last Wednesday on NBCSN. Both games had ratings that were almost double the season average up to that point.' … [Read more...] about Big wins mean big TV ratings for Bills and Sabres
Roth: Buffalo Sabres are a perfect 10, beat San Jose Sharks in another OT thriller
'“It was a special night and it’s an amazing story,’’ said defenseman Nathan Beaulieu, one of the Sabres' goal scorers. “Coming from Montreal and the Bell Centre, that’s one of the loudest places in the league, but these fans were loud tonight. It’s fun to see them so involved and chanting. We feed off of that.’’' … [Read more...] about Roth: Buffalo Sabres are a perfect 10, beat San Jose Sharks in another OT thriller
Buffalo Bills owner takes next step toward new stadium
'The time period for the study will be about six to nine months, according to Bruce Popko, PSE's chief operating officer, who said the stadium and arena have "fallen behind modern standards."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Bills owner takes next step toward new stadium
Surging Sabres win 10th straight, tie franchise record
'“(The) last 10 games, when it’s a tight game, we feel confident,” said Ristolainen, who said he doesn’t plan his celebrations. “If we’re down, we don’t panic. We believe. We have the belief now.”' … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres win 10th straight, tie franchise record
Sabres notes: Tage Thompson producing after taking ‘step back’
'“I know I’m capable of playing that way,” said Thompson, who scored three goals in his first 54 NHL games. “That’s why it’s been so frustrating the first couple weeks when you’re not at the level you want to be in. I think I put too much pressure on myself at times.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson producing after taking ‘step back’
Wednesday's San Jose Coverage
Sabres win streak reaches 10 games in Sharks’ Kane’s return to Buffalo (San Jose Mercury News) Takeaways: that’s what Sharks hockey should look like (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks focused on capitalizing on opportunities after loss to Sabres (NBC Sports Bay Area) Sharks takeaways: What we learned in 3-2 overtime loss to Sabres (NBC Sports Bay Area) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s San Jose Coverage
Sabres win 10th straight by beating Sharks 3-2 in OT
'“When it’s a tight game, we feel confident. If we’re down we don’t panic,” said defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, who opened the scoring with a deke around Brent Burns. “We believe."' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 10th straight by beating Sharks 3-2 in OT
Bills, Sabres hire firms to study stadium, arena upgrades
'On Tuesday, Pegula Sports and Entertainment chief operating officer Bruce Popko said the study was necessary because the facilities, including the Sabres' 23-year-old KeyBank Center, "have fallen behind modern standards."' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres hire firms to study stadium, arena upgrades
Sabres move to first, make history after last-place finish in 2017-18
'The turnaround isn't a total surprise. Over the summer, ESPN polled 58 players, front-office executives and coaches, and asked them the same question: What team has the capacity to surprise this season? Of the 58 people polled for the question, 29 independently identified Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move to first, make history after last-place finish in 2017-18
Sabres' Ristolainen goes between the legs to score opener against Sharks
'Ristolainen carried the puck down the left wing and blew by Brent Burns with a between-the-legs move before cutting in and beating goaltender Martin Jones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen goes between the legs to score opener against Sharks
Skinner scores in OT to give Sabres 3-2 win over San Jose
'Skinner capitalized on a loose puck in the offensive zone to score nearly two minutes into overtime for the victory. Buffalo had all three shots on goal in the OT. Skinner's 19th goal of the season was unassisted.' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores in OT to give Sabres 3-2 win over San Jose
The fans celebrate the Sabres' record tying 10th straight win
'Again, there was no panic in the players that has defined this team for at least five years. They killed off a final penalty to Evan Rodrigues that got the game to overtime for Skinner’s heroics.' … [Read more...] about The fans celebrate the Sabres’ record tying 10th straight win
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Sharks
'"I think [Carter] Hutton made some great saves for us, especially late in regulation and into overtime."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Sharks