'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves, including five in the third period, to help the Buffalo Sabres defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive late push from New Jersey
Archives for February 2025
Opinion: A dirty, late hit on Thompson goes unchallenged, but the team won
'I should be talking about that since Vancouver, which covers six games they’ve played well in most of all six of them and won four. I should be talking about their three-game winning streak, but the only thing fans are talking about is Buffalo’s best forward Tage Thompson got targeted by Stefan Noeson who hit Thompson square in the head knocking him out of the game and there … [Read more...] about Opinion: A dirty, late hit on Thompson goes unchallenged, but the team won
Thompson helps Sabres hold off Devils for 3rd straight win
'Jason Zucker and JJ Peterka also scored, and Dahlin had two assists for the Sabres (21-26-5), who have won three in a row. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves.' … [Read more...] about Thompson helps Sabres hold off Devils for 3rd straight win
Sabres survive Devils' comeback bid for 3rd straight win
'Although Thompson didn’t return for the final 15 minutes, he felt good after the game and “passed all the tests,” according to Lindy Ruff. Buffalo’s coach said he expects Thompson to be available for Monday’s practice, adding that he might get a day off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive Devils’ comeback bid for 3rd straight win
Sabres Notebook: Dealing with Jersey's speed will be a key to Sunday matinee
'"I think we're more equipped but the proof will be in the pudding there," Ruff said after his team practiced in LECOM Harborcenter. "They've been a good team. They've had their struggles recently (going 3-5 in the last 8), but they still have some elite speed up front. You look at Jasper Brett, Jack Hughes, and you look at you Luke Hughes on the back end who might be one of … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Dealing with Jersey’s speed will be a key to Sunday matinee
How the NHL's record salary-cap increase could help the Sabres now and into the future
'The Sabres have the option to trade Zucker and Greenway if contract talks don’t lead to a deal, then re-engage in negotiations when they become free agents July 1. Even if Byram, McLeod and Peterka are re-signed, their cap hits should cost less than $20 million. There would still be enough money to sign Zucker and Greenway. AFP Analytics projects Zucker to a receive a two-year … [Read more...] about How the NHL’s record salary-cap increase could help the Sabres now and into the future
Inside the NHL: What does Vancouver's trade of J.T. Miller mean for Sabres' bid for Elias Pettersson?
'The immediate notion for a Sabres package for Pettersson has to include Dylan Cozens because Vancouver would need a center in return. Cozens loves Buffalo, but the one place he would undoubtedly jump at in a trade would be Vancouver. His family is from Whitehorse in the Yukon and would obviously be much closer (they were at recent Sabres games in Seattle and Vancouver).' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What does Vancouver’s trade of J.T. Miller mean for Sabres’ bid for Elias Pettersson?
A nostalgic night: Anthem singer Doug Allen returns to Sabres for one night
'Then it ended. When the pandemic hit in 2020, hockey – and Allen’s time as an anthem singer – went on pause. Then in September 2021, when the sport was fully reopening and Covid-19 vaccinations were required for spectators and game day employees, Allen stepped back. In an open letter to Sabres fans, he wrote, “I am not anti-vaccine. There are many people at risk who should get … [Read more...] about A nostalgic night: Anthem singer Doug Allen returns to Sabres for one night
As trade deadline approaches, Sabres interested in re-signing Jason Zucker
'His ability to keep scoring at an advanced age isn’t surprising. But when he signed a one-year, $5 million contract in free agency, few envisioned he would become one of the Sabres’ offensive drivers.' … [Read more...] about As trade deadline approaches, Sabres interested in re-signing Jason Zucker
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage
Buffalo takes on New Jersey after Kulich’s 2-goal performance (AP) Devils Visit Buffalo | Preview (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
Practice Report | Byram talks game-ending block, defensive focus
'The late block was Byram’s fourth in a game that saw him skate a team-high 26:19, continuing a trend for the 23-year-old defenseman as he’s settled into a top-pair role alongside Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Byram talks game-ending block, defensive focus
'He refuses to be denied' | Looking back on Gilbert's journey from local youth hockey to the NHL
'With the Sabres celebrating Youth Hockey Day during their game against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon, Sabres.com revisited Gilbert’s days split between high-school hockey for St. Joe’s Collegiate Institute and minor hockey with the Amherst Knights – early drives and two-a-day practices that propelled him to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about ‘He refuses to be denied’ | Looking back on Gilbert’s journey from local youth hockey to the NHL
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally in third, top crunch in overtime for fourth straight win (Amerks.com) Crunch Edged By Amerks, 4-3, in Overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: On Rob Ray's night, it was good to see Sabres' hard work produce a win
'So it was important to see them Sabres get tougher, especially mentally, and pull out a 4-3 win over Nashville. It was a game they quickly led, 2-0, in the first nine minutes, gave up the next three goals and finally pulled out on red-hot Jiri Kulich's second goal of the night with 2:04 left.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: On Rob Ray’s night, it was good to see Sabres’ hard work produce a win
Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund embracing coaches' directive to start cheating for offense
'Ostlund has the skill and intelligence to produce more than the three goals and eight points that he totaled through 20 games entering a matchup with the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night. His performance in NHL preseason games proved that he’s a dynamic playmaker with the puck, even when he was on the ice against some of the best players in the world.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund embracing coaches’ directive to start cheating for offense