'With Thompson and Tuch on the ice at 5-on-5, the Sabres have outscored opponents 14-6 and have nearly 60% of the shot-quality share, according to Natural Stat Trick. When they’re not on the ice in that situation, the team has been outscored 21-20 and its shot-quality share has dropped to 48%.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson could be back Thursday, but Sabres need more secondary scoring
Archives for November 14, 2024
James Reimer's return to Sabres strengthens depth behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
'Luukkonen is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury that occurred at practice Sunday. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff pulled Luukkonen at the end of the second period Monday out of fear that the injury was impacting his performance or may worsen without more rest.' … [Read more...] about James Reimer’s return to Sabres strengthens depth behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Injured Sabres Tage Thompson and UPL could face Blues; Mattias Samuelsson out long-term
'The Sabres can at least breathe easy because Thompson, who departed Monday’s game with a lower-body injury after extending his goal streak to four contests, likely won’t be sidelined long.' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres Tage Thompson and UPL could face Blues; Mattias Samuelsson out long-term
Sabres boost goalie depth by claiming James Reimer on waivers
'Anaheim goalie John Gibson’s recent return from an appendectomy made Reimer, 36, expendable. Reimer played two games for the Ducks, compiling a 0-2-0 mark with a 4.50 goals-against average and an .864 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres boost goalie depth by claiming James Reimer on waivers
Thursday's Saint Louis Coverage
Game Day: Kasperi Kapanen back in lineup as Blues try to end losing streak at three (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Preview: Blues at Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury. Thompson, Luukkonen day to day
'Ruff called the severity of the injury “pretty strong.” He didn’t specify the nature but said Samuelsson is not expected to need surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury. Thompson, Luukkonen day to day
NHL Waivers: Will The Buffalo Sabres Prolong James Reimer's Career?
'That said, if the Sabres represent Reimer’s last kick at the can at the NHL level – and that’s not guaranteed, as he could be waived again and claimed by another team before the season is through – Reimer has done better for himself than anyone could’ve predicted when he was drafted 99th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2006.' … [Read more...] about NHL Waivers: Will The Buffalo Sabres Prolong James Reimer’s Career?
Sabres claim goalie James Reimer off waivers from Ducks
'Reimer was a free agent signing of the Sabres over the summer, and spent training camp with the team and was on the roster for the first two games in Czechia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim goalie James Reimer off waivers from Ducks
Sabres reclaim goalie James Reimer
'Reimer rejoins the Sabres while starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is day to day with an unspecified injury that factored into coach Lindy Ruff removing him before the third period of Monday’s loss against the Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reclaim goalie James Reimer
Thompson and Luukkonen considered day to day while Samuelsson to miss "weeks" with lower-body injury
'Neither Thompson nor Luukkonen have been ruled out for Thursday’s home game against St. Louis.' … [Read more...] about Thompson and Luukkonen considered day to day while Samuelsson to miss “weeks” with lower-body injury
Sabres claim Reimer off waivers
'Reimer, 36, previously signed a one-year contract to join the Sabres on July 1. He remained with the team through its trip to Europe for the NHL Global Series but was claimed off waivers by the Ducks on Oct. 7. He has an .864 save percentage in two starts for the Ducks this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Reimer off waivers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop first of two to Rocket in overtime (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage