'"I really believe that he's getting more opportunities, he's getting more shots, freed up to skate more," Ruff said. "An injury kind of pushed him out there, but he was averaging less than two shots a game."' … [Read more...] about Ruff: Thompson playing with more freedom on wing
Archives for January 2025
Sabres wrap: JJ Peterka sets up tying goal, gets game-winner in rally past Canucks
'The Sabres took the practice message to heart with a strong first period that saw them win numerous puck battles at open ice and along the walls. They took a 1-0 lead on Tage Thompson's snapshot at 17:34, scoring first for an NHL-high 30th time in 47 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap: JJ Peterka sets up tying goal, gets game-winner in rally past Canucks
Sabres send goalie Devon Levi back to Rochester, recall prospect
'Levi played in Monday afternoon’s 6-4 road loss to the Seattle Kraken, allowing five goals and making 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send goalie Devon Levi back to Rochester, recall prospect
Wednesday's Vancouver Coverage
Sabres 3, Canucks 2: Third-period fade 'just a microcosm of our season' — Rick Tocchet (Vancouver Province) Canucks continue to fall short at pivotal moments: 'Not good enough' (Sportsnet) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Vancouver Coverage
Kulich puts up three points, Buffalo Sabres come back to top Vancouver Canucks 3-2
'J.J. Peterka also scored and contributed a helper for the Sabres (18-24-5), while Tage Thompson buried his team-leading 21st of the season. Rasmus Dahlin registered two assists.' … [Read more...] about Kulich puts up three points, Buffalo Sabres come back to top Vancouver Canucks 3-2
Sabres outlast Canucks in Vancouver
'The Buffalo Sabres got back in the win column on Tuesday evening. After another tough matchup with the Seattle Kraken Monday, the blue and gold rebounded with a promising 3-2 win in Vancouver over the Canucks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Canucks in Vancouver
Opinion: Kulich leads the Sabres to a win in Vancouver
'Lindy Ruff was so upset with what he saw in Monday’s loss in Seattle, he made everybody take Tuesday’s morning skate and used it as a practice, not a game day skate.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Kulich leads the Sabres to a win in Vancouver
Jiri Kulich rallies Sabres to victory in Vancouver
'The 20-year-old Kulich, who returned to Buffalo’s lineup for this road trip after missing four games with a lower-body injury, also assisted on Tage Thompson’s 21st of the season that put the Sabres ahead in the first period. And Kulich won a crucial faceoff in the defensive zone to help the Sabres preserve their lead in the last minute.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich rallies Sabres to victory in Vancouver
Kulich has goal, 2 assists for Sabres in comeback win against Canucks
'Kulich tied it 2-2 at 8:42 of the third period from the top of the crease, shoveling a shot under Demko’s blocker after a pass from Peterka below the goal line. Peterka then put the Sabres ahead 3-2 at 13:33 with a one-timer from the left hash mark off a centering a pass from Dahlin after Kulich won an offensive-zone face-off.' … [Read more...] about Kulich has goal, 2 assists for Sabres in comeback win against Canucks
Kulich's 3-point night leads Sabres to comeback win over Canucks
'“Sure enough, he got one,” said Thompson, whose passes had set up high-danger looks for Kulich in the last two games. “I think any time he finds the soft spots, he’s pretty dangerous, so just try and look for him and hopefully he’ll return the favor.”' … [Read more...] about Kulich’s 3-point night leads Sabres to comeback win over Canucks
Tuesday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks take on the Sabres following Hughes’ 2-goal performance (AP) Tuesday’s Tilt Against Expansion Cousin Sabres Concludes Canucks’ Three-Game Homestand (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vancouver Coverage
Sabres takeaways: No battle scars earned in another loss to the Kraken
'Puck battles, board battles, positional battles. You name them and the Sabres lost them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: No battle scars earned in another loss to the Kraken
As he hits 500 NHL career games, Alex Tuch reflects on Game 1 and Sabres' current plight
'“It seems so long ago. Eight years ago, wow. I talked to my dad a little bit today because it’s a special moment to be halfway to 1,000. You’re proud of it,” Tuch said. “I worked my entire life to be able to play in the NHL and to be able to play that many games is something I definitely don’t take for granted. I’m very lucky and blessed to have the opportunity to play that … [Read more...] about As he hits 500 NHL career games, Alex Tuch reflects on Game 1 and Sabres’ current plight
Sabres activate Jiri Kulich from injured reserve, send prospect to Rochester
'Kulich missed four games with a lower-body injury before returning for this afternoon’s contest against the Seattle Kraken, the start of a four-game road trip. The rookie began the game on the top line pivoting Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate Jiri Kulich from injured reserve, send prospect to Rochester
Tuesday's Seattle Coverage
Kraken use response goals from unlikely sources to take down Sabres 6-4 (Seattle Times) Kraken get goals from six different players, beat Sabres 6-4 (Seattle Times) Jamie Oleksiak, Adam Larsson score goal, assist as Seattle Kraken beat Sabres 6-4 (KCPQ-TV) Matinee Far From Idle in Kraken Win (SeattleKraken.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Seattle Coverage