'For weeks, the Sabres have slowly regained the speed, skill and swagger that made them one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive teams last season. They finally broke through Tuesday night with a performance that changed the complexion of the Eastern Conference standings and showed again that they’re not ready to wave the white flag.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres roll over Red Wings to inch closer to wild-card spot
Archives for March 13, 2024
Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin left shaken by Sabres' trades, but his only choice is to forge ahead
'“A weird couple days here,” Dahlin said in his first public comments on the moves during a quiet moment this week in the Sabres’ dressing room. “It feels like they just went on vacation and they’re coming back, but they’re not. So I guess a lot of young guys get opportunities to step up and show their leadership. It’s wide open, and everyone just steps up now. It’s going to be … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin left shaken by Sabres’ trades, but his only choice is to forge ahead
Sabres to open 2024-25 season in Czechia with two games against Devils
'Born in Munich and raised a diehard fan of the city’s hockey team, Red Bull Munchen, Peterka learned this week that the Sabres will relocate their training camp to Germany in the fall and will finish their exhibition schedule against his former club on Friday, Sept. 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to open 2024-25 season in Czechia with two games against Devils
Bowen Byram, surging Sabres destroy Red Wings, move closer to playoff spot
'Since Jan. 1, thanks largely to the emergence of goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the Sabres have boasted the NHL’s third-stingiest defense.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram, surging Sabres destroy Red Wings, move closer to playoff spot
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons sees future in Buffalo, glad trade deadline passed
'“Zemgus has plenty of years ahead of him and I’ve made it clear to him that that’s something that we’re going to talk about,” Adams said Friday in KeyBank Center. “We wanted to get through the trade deadline and our own situation. … Where we got to today was there wasn’t the right deal to make."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons sees future in Buffalo, glad trade deadline passed
Sabres to begin 2024-25 season against Devils in Czechia
'The team will play games against the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 4 and 5 at O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia. Prior to beginning the regular season, the Sabres will finish their training camp in Munich, Germany, and play an exhibition game against Red Bull Munich, a team in Deutsche Eishockey Liga, on Sept. 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to begin 2024-25 season against Devils in Czechia
Sabres to participate in 2024 NHL Global Series
'Tickets for the pair of regular-season games against the Devils will go on sale March 21 at 5 a.m. ET. Tickets for the game in Munich will go on sale May 7.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to participate in 2024 NHL Global Series
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
Wings trampled 7-3 in Buffalo, losing streak at six games: 'It's not good' (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings slammed with seven goals by Buffalo to finish winless road trip (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings’ skid reaches six after blowout loss in Buffalo (Ann Arbor News) Recap: Red Wings can’t shake skid, drop road trip finale to Sabres, 7-3 (DetroitRedWings.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Byram scores 2 in Sabres’ 7-3 rout of Red Wings. Detroit drops its 6th straight
'“That’s a big two points for us in the standings, so just got to keep chugging along here,” Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram said. “I think you’re always kind of watching (the standings). I think you try to use it as as motivation. ... We’re gonna work as hard as we can and hopefully we can string a few more wins together here.”' … [Read more...] about Byram scores 2 in Sabres’ 7-3 rout of Red Wings. Detroit drops its 6th straight
Sabres roll to big victory against Detroit
'The Buffalo Sabres used a four-goal opening period to help propel themselves to a convincing 7-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roll to big victory against Detroit
Opinion: Sabres blow past Red Wings to inch closer in Eastern Conference
'It was a complete game that saw the whole team compete and play fast. In 2024, the Sabres are 14th in the NHL with a record of 16-11-1 and a points percentage of .589. Defensively, they’re still fourth with a goals against of 2.36.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow past Red Wings to inch closer in Eastern Conference
Sabres to play in NHL Global Series this October
'Before playing those two games in Czechia, the Sabres will go to Munich, Germany to finish up the preseason with a Sept. 27 exhibition game against Red Bull Munich of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play in NHL Global Series this October
Granato: Players have stepped up when leadership is needed
'"There's hierarchies in every line of work, and sometimes you don't feel it's your right to speak up or your moment to speak up," said Sabres head coach Don Granato during his weekly appearance on Tuesday during the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "We've seen it, heard it already; just on the bench, in the locker room, in-between periods. That's a good thing, guys taking more … [Read more...] about Granato: Players have stepped up when leadership is needed
5 Observations: Sabres rout Red Wings 7-3 as they inch closer to a playoff spot
'Don't let the standings fool you, on Tuesday night the Buffalo Sabres looked like a much better team than the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres rout Red Wings 7-3 as they inch closer to a playoff spot
Want to watch the Buffalo Sabres play in Munich or Prague? Here's what you need to know
'The blue and gold will open the season with two games against the New Jersey Devils in Prague, Czechia at the O2 Arena on October 4 and October 5. Tickets will go on sale March 21 at 10 a.m.' … [Read more...] about Want to watch the Buffalo Sabres play in Munich or Prague? Here’s what you need to know