'The Sabres have not set a timetable on his return to game action. Comrie said he feels close to 100 percent from a health perspective but is working towards returning to game speed.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Comrie progressing in recovery from lower-body injury
Archives for December 2022
2 Sabres home games rescheduled due to impending inclement weather
'Due to impending inclement weather in Western New York, and out of an abundance of caution, the NHL has postponed the Buffalo Sabres' home game on Friday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about 2 Sabres home games rescheduled due to impending inclement weather
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Week 10 round-up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Are the Sabres good? Maybe losing streak was outlier stretch of season
'The questions prompted by all this are simple: What if that eight-game skid was the actual outlier and the real "small sample size"? What if the 52 games around that stretch are what this team really is?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Are the Sabres good? Maybe losing streak was outlier stretch of season
Hamilton Take2: Sabres face decision in goal
'Eric Comrie was signed to be the bridge. It was supposed to be him and Craig Anderson this season and then Comrie and Luukkonen next year, but the problem is this. Every single young player on this roster has had to earn their position and I agree with that 100%, but why are the rules different for Luukkonen? He was the best goalie in training camp followed by Anderson and … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres face decision in goal
Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is an ace again as Sabres hold off Vegas to sweep road trip
'Vegas outshot the Sabres in the game, 43-18, including a monstrous 23-5 advantage in a third period that was played almost entirely in the Buffalo zone.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is an ace again as Sabres hold off Vegas to sweep road trip
GM Kevyn Adams says Sabres are 'learning and growing' in wake of losing streak
'"During the stretch where we were on the losing streak, I felt like we played well in pockets of games, but we were kind of finding ways to make make it hard on ourselves, whether it was a turnover at the wrong time or a penalty at the wrong time, or just finding ways to lose," Adams said. "The last few weeks, we've really been practicing really well, with our habits getting … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams says Sabres are ‘learning and growing’ in wake of losing streak
Dynamic stretch earns Sabres’ Tage Thompson NHL Second Star honors
'Thompson, 25, continued his torrid production, recording multiple points in each outing as the Sabres went 3-0-0 during the week ending Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Dynamic stretch earns Sabres’ Tage Thompson NHL Second Star honors
Sabres reassign three prospects for World Junior Championship
'The Buffalo Sabres on Monday reassigned three of their top forward prospects – Jiri Kulich, Noah Ostlund and Isak Rosen – to their respective national teams for the upcoming World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign three prospects for World Junior Championship
Tuesday's Vegas Coverage
3 takeaways from Knights’ loss: Third-period rally falls short (Las Vegas Review Journal) Golden Knights woes at home continue in 3-2 loss to Sabres (Las Vegas Sun) Golden Knights goalie’s fast start makes him favorite for rare honor (Las Vegas Sun) Vegas Suffers 3-2 Defeat to Sabres (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vegas Coverage
Sabres top Golden Knights 3-2 for first-ever win in Vegas
'Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson and Lawrence Pilut scored to help Buffalo get its first win at Vegas after coming in 0-3-1 all-time. The Sabres improved to 6-2-1 in December, after going 4-9-1 the previous month, and moved into a fourth-place tie with Florida in the Atlantic Division with 34 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Golden Knights 3-2 for first-ever win in Vegas
Sabres win, withstand Golden Knights push
'For the first time in franchise history, the Buffalo Sabres won a game in Las Vegas, Nevada. The blue and gold's win streak reached four on Monday night, as they withstood a late attack from the Vegas Golden Knights to grab a 3-2 victory inside T-Mobile Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win, withstand Golden Knights push
Tage Thompson, once again, named NHL's 'Second Star of the Week'
'Thompson recorded two three-point games this past week, and had one two-point outing. The Sabres' top center now has seven three-point games this season. Only Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has more.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson, once again, named NHL’s ‘Second Star of the Week’
Opinion: Luukkonen steals win for Sabres in Vegas
'Peterka started figuring it out first, and Quinn wasn’t far behind. About two weeks ago, Krebs was moved on a line with Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons and he’s been playing his best hockey of the season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen steals win for Sabres in Vegas
Opinion: Three observations: Luukkonen propels Sabres to win over Golden Knights
'Every so often, goaltenders can steal games for you, and this was certainly one of those games. The win gives Luukkonen four wins in his last five starts, and a record of 5-3-1 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Luukkonen propels Sabres to win over Golden Knights