'Goaltender Devon Levi was named the league's player of the week after posting back-to-back shutouts against Cleveland and Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Red-hot Amerks goalie Devon Levi named AHL Player of the Week
Archives for February 2025
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin on tear, quietly becoming one of NHL’s top offensive threats
'Dahlin enters Tuesday’s home contest against the Anaheim Ducks on a six-game point streak in which he has scored three goals and 12 points. It’s no coincidence the Sabres are 5-1-0 in those games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin on tear, quietly becoming one of NHL’s top offensive threats
Tuesday's Anaheim Coverage
Weary Ducks face Buffalo after back-to-back overtimes on the road (Orange County Register) Sabres play the Ducks following Dahlin’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Ducks Cap Northeast Road Trip Tonight in Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Anaheim Coverage
Tuch, Zucker questionable for Tuesday against Ducks
'Tuch was pushed backwards into the wall on Saturday against the New York Rangers, and was forced to leave the game. As for Zucker, he blocked a shot, left the game to walk it off, and then returned and finished the contest.' … [Read more...] about Tuch, Zucker questionable for Tuesday against Ducks
Practice Report | Maintenance days for Tuch and Zucker
'They skated without forwards Alex Tuch and Jason Zucker, who sat for “maintenance” reasons but haven’t been ruled out for Tuesday’s game versus Anaheim, per Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “We’ll probably gameday skate them to find out whether they can play or not,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Maintenance days for Tuch and Zucker
Mike Harrington: Sabres are still bought in, no matter what the standings say
'"All week in practice as you guys probably saw we were looking to get up and down the rink a lot," said Greenway, an absolute beast in his first game since mid-December. "Play quick. I think that's a big strength of our game. We said, 'Let's go out there, transition quick, get the puck going, don't let them set up. Just keep them on their heels the whole game, especially in … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres are still bought in, no matter what the standings say
Sabres’ Jordan Greenway has impact in return following surgery
'“I was excited today, all week, truthfully,” said Greenway, who missed 23 games after undergoing surgery to repair a mid-body injury. “Yeah, I was fired up, no other way to say it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway has impact in return following surgery
Rasmus Dahlin leads with 'special' plays in Sabres' rout of Rangers: Takeaways
'Ruff implored his players to treat the final 28 games of the season as their playoffs. He wants the Sabres to gain at least seven standings points every five games. His message was to play fast, responsible hockey with an emphasis on team defense. His words resonate, but they’re more impactful when they’re put into action by his team captain and the face of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin leads with ‘special’ plays in Sabres’ rout of Rangers: Takeaways
Inside the NHL: 4 Nations was great hockey and a great showcase for the sport
'This was no All-Star Game, no exhibition hockey. NHL stars waited more than 8½ years for a best-on-best chance, and they took advantage of it more than anyone inside or outside the league could have imagined. The hockey was magnificent, and the word-of-mouth impact was instant.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: 4 Nations was great hockey and a great showcase for the sport
Sabres score early in blowout win over Rangers; Alex Tuch leaves game injured
'“All week in practice … we were looking to get up and down the rink a lot, play quick,” said Sabres winger Jordan Greenway, who returned from a 23-game absence. “I think that’s a big strength of our game, and we said, ‘… Just keep them on their heels all game, especially in the first 10 minutes, try to run them out of the building, and we executed it pretty well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score early in blowout win over Rangers; Alex Tuch leaves game injured
Sabres broadcaster takes puck to the face during Rangers game, drops massive on-air f-bomb
'Ray immediately yelled “Ah, f–k,” but didn’t let it stop him from describing the action on the ice, as he was quickly checked out by Sabres doctors from where he was broadcasting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres broadcaster takes puck to the face during Rangers game, drops massive on-air f-bomb
Sunday's New York Coverage
Rangers destroyed by Sabres in embarrassing loss in return from 4 Nations break (New York Post) Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin pulled after nightmare five-goal first period against Sabres (New York Post) Jimmy Vesey a healthy scratch in Rangers’ ugly loss (New York Post) Rangers allow season-high 8 goals, lose to Sabres in first game after 4 Nations Face-Off break … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin scores 2 and sets up 1 in Buffalo Sabres 8-2 win over the New York Rangers
'Tage Thompson and Ryan McLeod each scored twice, and Jason Zucker had three assists in the teams’ return from the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Jack Quinn and Henri Jokiharju also scored. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 26 shots and Buffalo improved to 5-1 in its past six games.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin scores 2 and sets up 1 in Buffalo Sabres 8-2 win over the New York Rangers
Sabres announcer drops colorful language on live broadcast after taking puck to the face
'Buffalo Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray had an understandable hot mic moment during Saturday’s game against the New York Rangers after he took a puck to the face between the benches.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announcer drops colorful language on live broadcast after taking puck to the face
Sabres announcer Rob Ray shakes off puck to head mid-commentary
'A hot mic caught Ray's immediate reaction -- think of a four-letter word beginning with 'f' -- as a gash quickly opened above his left eye. Ray's glasses were also ruined by the flying rubber.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announcer Rob Ray shakes off puck to head mid-commentary