'The Sabres have played 24 games and have 24 points. They have a trio of three-game winning streaks – after not getting a single one of those last season until late February – and they have a trio of three-game losing or winless streaks. That’s 18 of the 24 games tied up in a run or a rut.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Back and forth this Sabres season goes. Where it stops, nobody knows
Archives for December 3, 2024
Sabres Notebook: A big night ahead for Bowen Byram in first meeting vs. old mates on Avalanche
'“It will be a little weird, but I’m very excited to get to play against them,” Byram said. “They’re obviously a good team with a lot of talent, so it’ll be a good test for our team. For me, I’m super-excited to play against some good friends and get to see them before the game and whatnot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: A big night ahead for Bowen Byram in first meeting vs. old mates on Avalanche
After injury, Sabres star Tage Thompson resumes what could be special season
'The Sabres overcame Thompson’s absence, compiling a 4-1-0 record without their leading goal scorer. But they’ve scored just three goals, been shut out twice and lost all three games (0-2-1) with their top pivot back in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about After injury, Sabres star Tage Thompson resumes what could be special season
Sabres’ Sam Lafferty sidelined week to week; Mattias Samuelsson, Jordan Greenway progressing from injuries
'Ruff said winger Jordan Greenway, who has missed the last seven games with a mid-body injury, skated Monday morning. “We’ll just see how he’s feeling after he gets a couple of the skill skates, or skates that initially get you going to see when or if we can get him back in practice,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Lafferty sidelined week to week; Mattias Samuelsson, Jordan Greenway progressing from injuries
Tuesday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt looking to break out of mini-funk with “bittersweet” Buffalo return up next (Denver Post) Sabres bring losing streak into home matchup against the Avalanche (AP) A Bout in Buffalo (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Colorado Coverage
Lindy Ruff changes up practice to try to get more pucks in net
'"There’s been some good, I think there’s been some rust," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff following Monday's practice. "I think he’s had some good opportunities, he’s probably had more primary opportunities to score, he had the overtime opportunity against Vancouver that you’d like to see him finish. But inside of that, I don’t think he’s hit his mark with his shot. In the … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff changes up practice to try to get more pucks in net
Practice Report | Kozak soaking in NHL call-up
'“It’s definitely a faster game,” Kozak said after Monday’s practice, his first since being recalled. “Bigger guys, stronger guys and not many mistakes being made. So, it’s definitely a hard leap.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Kozak soaking in NHL call-up
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks November 2024 Report Card (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage