'“I was actually telling him the other day how much his game has improved from Colorado,” Aube-Kubel, now Byram’s teammate on the Sabres, told The Buffalo News following practice Tuesday at Toyota Sports Performance Center. “You could see the potential there and the energy that he had there, but coming here and a few years later, it’s crazy how his role has evolved and how he … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram’s recent games show why the Sabres made the blockbuster trade
Archives for November 2024
Devon Levi matured as Sabres’ backup goalie, excited to play for Rochester: ‘Happy to be here’
'“Not playing as much as I used to, trying to manage,” Levi said following Tuesday’s practice in Blue Cross Arena. “There were a lot of lessons to be taken out of that. It was a good experience. I felt like there were times of adversity that gave me lessons that I needed to learn, helped me mentally, helped me mature a little bit. …' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi matured as Sabres’ backup goalie, excited to play for Rochester: ‘Happy to be here’
Thursday's Los Angeles Coverage
Rested Kings look lethargic in loss to Sabres (Los Angeles Daily News) 11/20 Final - Kings 0, Sabres 1 (LAKings.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Luukkonen leads Sabres to 1-0 win over Kings in return from injury
'Luukkonen had six saves in the first period, six in the second and 12 in the third to get his first shutout of the season in his return after being sidelined for two games because of a lower-body injury. The Sabres have won five of seven.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen leads Sabres to 1-0 win over Kings in return from injury
Luukkonen dethrones Kings with shutout win Wednesday
'The Buffalo Sabres kick-started their three-game California road trip n a great way on Wednesday night, as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen did his best impression of a brick wall in a 1-0 blanking of the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen dethrones Kings with shutout win Wednesday
Luukkonen was the King shutting out Los Angeles
'The Sabres sat in the penalty box for most of the second period which is why they only had three shots. Between 18:35 of the first period and 16:12 of the second, Buffalo gave Los Angeles four power plays. They gave them another in the third, but only allowed four shots total on the Kings power play.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen was the King shutting out Los Angeles
Opportunity to trade turkeys for Sabres tickets returns to Tops, Keybank
'The Buffalo Sabres, along with Tops and other sponsors, held their annual “Turkeys for Tickets” drive at participating Tops locations and the Keybank Center. Participants donated over 2,000 frozen turkeys to help fight food insecurity in the City of Good Neighbors.' … [Read more...] about Opportunity to trade turkeys for Sabres tickets returns to Tops, Keybank
Luukkonen returns from injury with shutout, Sabres edge Kings
'“He’s an unbelievable goalie,” said Jason Zucker, who scored in the third period. “I love the way he plays. He’s calm in the net. There’s a poise to his game that I think carries through our ‘D’ corps, into our forwards and throughout the entire bench.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen returns from injury with shutout, Sabres edge Kings
'That's part of the growth' | Sabres earn hard-fought win over Kings behind Luukkonen's shutout
'The Sabres gutted out a low-scoring victory over one of the NHL’s stingiest defensive teams on the strength of special teams (1-for-3 on the power play and 5-for-5 on the penalty kill), defensive sacrifice (18 blocked shots) and clutch play from their goaltender.' … [Read more...] about ‘That’s part of the growth’ | Sabres earn hard-fought win over Kings behind Luukkonen’s shutout
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Not a great evening for Harvey-Pinard and the Rocket (Journal de Montreal) Amerks get back in win column, take down Rocket in overtime (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen pumped to return to No. 1 slot in Sabres' net
'“It’s one of those things if you really had to (play), you can, but you don’t want to make it worse, and that’s the biggest thing about it,” Luukkonen said after practice Monday in KeyBank Center. “You don’t want to miss a longer period of games. You kind of want to make sure to get it well and be back to 100 percent and not risk it.”' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen pumped to return to No. 1 slot in Sabres’ net
Sabres practice report: Alex Tuch returns as Lindy Ruff shuffles lines
'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff will update the media on Tuch and Tage Thompson following the morning skate Wednesday. Their availability for the game with the Kings (10-6-3) will be determined by how they recover from practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres practice report: Alex Tuch returns as Lindy Ruff shuffles lines
Sabres prospect Isak Rosen generated offense for Rochester, tried to evolve before recall to Buffalo
'“I think I need to be more consistent with that. Even though maybe I’m on the score sheet, I think to win even more puck battles and get to the hard areas.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Isak Rosen generated offense for Rochester, tried to evolve before recall to Buffalo
Wednesday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings host the Sabres after Kempe’s 2-goal game (AP) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Ruff: 'Someone has to step up' with absence of Greenway
'The last two games the Sabres were also without center Tage Thompson, Ruff said that he has a good chance to play but is not 100 percent. Jordan Greenway is expected to miss time and is week-to-week, Ruff is expecting someone to step up in is spot on the penalty kill. With the call up of Rosen, Ruff does believe that he can play important minutes on offense and defense.' … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘Someone has to step up’ with absence of Greenway