'For Buffalo, Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist. Tyson Jost scored his first goal in a Sabres jersey. Jeff Skinner, Jack Quinn, and Dylan Cozens also earned a goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Lightning 6-5 in OT
Archives for November 2022
Sabres squander 2-goal lead, incredible Tage Thompson goal in OT loss to Lightning
'“We played almost a full game,” said Dylan Cozens, who sniped his sixth goal of the season to give the Sabres a 4-3 lead, their first of the game, midway through the third period. “But we just kind of sat back at the end with that two-goal lead and let them push and take over. Those are the times we need to just keep pushing for that next goal. Don’t sit back. Because that’s a … [Read more...] about Sabres squander 2-goal lead, incredible Tage Thompson goal in OT loss to Lightning
Stamkos scores in OT, Lightning rally to defeat Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres pick up point in overtime loss to Lightning
'Cozens and Jeff Skinner scored third-period goals to put the Sabres ahead 5-3 with 5:41 remaining in regulation. Steven Stamkos answered with a goal for the Lightning 16 seconds later, then Brandon Hagel deflected a Nikita Kucherov shot on the power play to tie the score with 2:02 on the clock.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres pick up point in overtime loss to Lightning
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Week 7 round-up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sources: Sabres among teams interested in Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun
'Marek’s comment is more than speculation, though. Sources told The Buffalo News on Sunday that the Sabres are among several teams that have discussed Chychrun with Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman wrote recently that the price tag for Chychrun is expected to include a pair of first-round draft choices, either prospects chosen in recent … [Read more...] about Sources: Sabres among teams interested in Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun
Mike Harrington: With both Cup finalists coming to town, Sabres are staring at another massive week
'You want your team to learn its lessons quickly, so it will be fascinating to see what the Sabres can do with an arduous schedule staring at them. They’re playing both participants in the 2022 Stanley Cup final here this week, meeting Tampa Bay (12-7-1) on Monday night and defending champion Colorado (12-6-1) on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With both Cup finalists coming to town, Sabres are staring at another massive week
Sabres move to terminate Riley Sheahan's contract for declining to join Amerks
'However, Sheahan soon notified Adams that he wasn’t comfortable reporting to Rochester and wanted to pursue an opportunity elsewhere. The two met Friday over breakfast where Adams told Sheahan to take time to discuss the decision with family. In the end, Sheahan still wanted a change.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move to terminate Riley Sheahan’s contract for declining to join Amerks
Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson embrace role as Sabres’ shutdown defenders
'In the teams’ last meeting Nov. 5 in Tampa Bay – Dahlin and Samuelsson were both injured and missed the game – Kucherov enjoyed a dominant four-point night, assisting on the tying and go-ahead goals before his empty-netter sealed a 5-3 win.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson embrace role as Sabres’ shutdown defenders
Sabres place veteran Riley Sheahan on unconditional waivers
'Sheahan, who played two games for the Sabres this season, likely has another contract lined up, possibly in Europe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place veteran Riley Sheahan on unconditional waivers
Monday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning visit the Sabres after Point’s 2-goal performance (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Lightning open the trip in Buffalo (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres place Riley Sheahan on unconditional waivers
'According to Lance Lysowski from The Buffalo News, the Sabres are terminating Sheahan's contract after he didn't want to report to the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League. He was assigned to the Amerks a week ago on Nov. 22.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Riley Sheahan on unconditional waivers
Asplund cleared to play following 2-game absence
'Asplund participated in practice at KeyBank Center after missing the last two games with an upper-body injury. "I wasn't comfortable the other day putting him in with how he needs to play," Granato said. "Today's practice cleared that up for me."' … [Read more...] about Asplund cleared to play following 2-game absence
Sabres place Sheahan on unconditional waivers
'The Buffalo Sabres have placed forward Riley Sheahan on unconditional waivers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Sheahan on unconditional waivers
Inside the NHL: Lindy Ruff now has the depth to get New Jersey playing a style we've seen before
'The Devils are proving Ruff isn't out of touch. As we saw in Buffalo, he could play a defensive-oriented team relying on goaltending (think 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2010) and he could have a team skate like the wind (think 2006 and 2007).' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Lindy Ruff now has the depth to get New Jersey playing a style we’ve seen before