'The Sabres' next two games are against the second- and third-place teams in the NHL's overall standing. They will meet the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday in T-Mobile Arena and then return home to face Alex Ovechkin and the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals on Monday in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lady Luck turning the other cheek as Vegas is next after Colorado collapse
Archives for January 2025
Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund playing mature defensive game in Rochester
'Mike Leone said Ostlund, 20, is perhaps the most responsible player in the defensive zone he has ever coached. Vinny Prospal said the coaches don’t worry when the Swede’s line is playing in its own zone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund playing mature defensive game in Rochester
Sabres organization makes two minor trades with Penguins
'Not exactly the type of deal that will improve the struggling Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres organization makes two minor trades with Penguins
Saturday's Vegas Coverage
Sabres visit the Golden Knights after Zucker’s hat trick (AP) Morning Skate Report: Jan. 4, 2025 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vegas Coverage
Colorado's best players outplayed Buffalo's best players
'“When you play a game like that, 9-out-of-10 times you’re going to win a hockey game. We played a hell of a game, we battled hard, they score, we come back and score, they score, we come back again. It was just the composure (6-on-5), not to get the puck out to the neutral zone near the end, kill the clock, taking a shot at the empty net with over a minute,” said Ruff … [Read more...] about Colorado’s best players outplayed Buffalo’s best players
Sabres, Penguins swap minor leaguers in trade
'MacArthur, 23, has played 28 games so far with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL and has totaled three goals and seven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Penguins swap minor leaguers in trade
Four Sabres prospects will get chance to play for medals at World Juniors
'Anton Wahlberg and Sweden are hopeful to earn a victory, thus punching their ticket to a second-straight trip to the Gold Medal Game at the World Juniors. Meanwhile, Konsta Helenius and Finland will be looking to get a win and secure their first Gold Medal Game appearance since the 2022 tournament in Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Four Sabres prospects will get chance to play for medals at World Juniors
Practice Report | Zucker among NHL leaders in high-danger goals
'“When you get around him, you start to figure out a lot more things,” Ruff said. “I think his presence around the net front, the blue paint, the power-play goals he scored. … I really think that he has skated well, probably better than I expected from watching him last year. He must be feeling (it)."' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Zucker among NHL leaders in high-danger goals
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ring in new year with 5-2 win in Springfield (Amerks.com) T-Birds Unable to Withstand Amerks' Attack (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres wrap: Another Avalanche disaster as Buffalo collapses in 6-5 OT defeat
Return to Colorado is a big day on the calendar for Sabres' defenseman Bowen Byram
'“It’s fun. Lots of good memories here and it will be fun to play my first game back,” said Byram, who became a key player on Colorado’s 2022 Stanley Cup championship team and was acquired by the Sabres in a trade for Casey Mittelstadt in March. “I came here as a young guy and it became my second home. Lots of fond memories at the rink, away from the rink, met a lot of good … [Read more...] about Return to Colorado is a big day on the calendar for Sabres’ defenseman Bowen Byram
Friday's Colorado Coverage
Devon Toews completes wild Avalanche comeback in 6-5 overtime win (Denver Post) Avalanche coach Jared Bednar sounds off on controversial goal after Scott Wedgewood injury: “The goal shouldn’t have counted” (Denver Post) Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will miss at least one game with lower-body injury (Denver Post) Avalanche steal an insane win from the Sabres, keep … [Read more...] about Friday’s Colorado Coverage
Toews scores in overtime, Avalanche overcome 3-goal deficit to beat Sabres 6-5
'After trailing 3-0 in the second period, the Avalanche regrouped and tied it with 6.8 seconds remaining on a shot from Jonathan Drouin. That set the stage for Toews, who stole the puck and scored on a breakaway.' … [Read more...] about Toews scores in overtime, Avalanche overcome 3-goal deficit to beat Sabres 6-5
Sabres buried by late Avalanche attack on Thursday
'Leads of 3-0 and 5-3 for the Buffalo Sabres evaporated in the thin Denver air on Thursday night. Visiting the Avalanche at Ball Arena, the blue and gold wasted Jason Zucker's hat-trick in a 6-5 loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buried by late Avalanche attack on Thursday
Opinion: Sabres blow another huge lead to Colorado and lose
'So there you have it. This should never, ever happen to the worst team in the Eastern Conference and one of the four worst teams in the National Hockey League, but for the Buffalo Sabres, it’s business as usual.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow another huge lead to Colorado and lose