'“I’m driven by the fact that I didn’t get this team where I needed to get them soon enough,” said Ruff, a franchise icon who also coached the Sabres from 1997 to 2013. “That’s what I’m driven by.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Lindy Ruff focused on improving Sabres, not milestone win
Archives for April 2025
Thursday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres take win streak into matchup with the Blue Jackets (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets, Sabres meet at Nationwide Arena (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Zucker is the Sabres nominee for the Masterton Trophy
'Zucker has been a key player helping this team finally build a culture where players are there for each other on and off the ice. Zucker was very appreciative of his nomination and spoke on how culture is something all strive to achieve,' … [Read more...] about Zucker is the Sabres nominee for the Masterton Trophy
Sabres' playoff drought officially hits 14-consecutive seasons
'The 2024-25 season for the Buffalo Sabres has been marred by one massive 13 game losing streak that happened for nearly the entire month of December. This losing streak was the third longest in franchise history and helped keep the Sabres in last place in the Eastern Conference for over 160 days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff drought officially hits 14-consecutive seasons
Take 2: After missing the playoffs again, the Sabres face more offseason questions
'I’d be shocked if Terry Pegula didn’t bring back Kevyn Adams. Pegula has taken in quite a few games lately and it just seems to me like Adams will get year six. I am puzzled why you’d give someone who got paralyzed during a 13-game winless streak — which ruined their season in less than four weeks — and a someone who has not gotten the job done in the past two offseasons … [Read more...] about Take 2: After missing the playoffs again, the Sabres face more offseason questions
Do you remember the last time the Sabres played a postseason game?
'Now that the Sabres have been eliminated from playoff contention, again, let's go back in time to 2011 and take a look.' … [Read more...] about Do you remember the last time the Sabres played a postseason game?
Sabres miss playoffs for NHL-record 14th consecutive season
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen signed a five-year, $23.75 million contract ($4.75 million average annual value) July 24 and the Sabres were confident they had their No. 1 goalie for the present and the future. Luukkonen is 24-23-4 with a 3.23 goals-against average, .885 save percentage and two shutouts after going 27-22-4 with a 2.57 GAA, .910 save percentage and five shutouts in an NHL … [Read more...] about Sabres miss playoffs for NHL-record 14th consecutive season
Zucker selected as Sabres' nominee for Masterton Trophy
'Zucker, 33, has enjoyed one of the most productive seasons of his career this season after joining the Sabres on a one-year deal in July. His 51 points are his most since he scored a career-high 64 in 2017-18. He’s scored 21 goals, including a career-high 11 as the net-front man on Buffalo’s power play.' … [Read more...] about Zucker selected as Sabres’ nominee for Masterton Trophy
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Sens rally in third to get by Amerks (Amerks.com) Sens score four straight to take down Americans 4-2 (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres officially eliminated from playoffs yet again despite solid win over Canes
'Buffalo won its seventh straight game at home for the first time since 1999 and its fifth in a row overall for the first time since January 2023. The Sabres are 13-2 in their last 15 at home, and 22-14-3 downtown for the season, their most wins on home ice since the 2009-10 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres officially eliminated from playoffs yet again despite solid win over Canes
Sabres' beloved 'little rat,' Zach Benson, may be close to offensive breakthrough
'“Sometimes I let the emotions get the best of me,” he admitted. “I’m a pretty emotional player. I play with high energy. There’s a time and a place to cross-check a guy in the head and sometimes I kind of cross that line. It’s finding the perfect balance of when you can get away with something and when you can’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ beloved ‘little rat,’ Zach Benson, may be close to offensive breakthrough
Poloncarz says Erie County should give up Sabres arena ownership, like with Bills stadium
'The county’s biggest costs associated with the arena are related to liability and security costs. In 2023, the County Legislature approved an arena security agreement for the team to pay an escalating sum, equivalent to $1.38 million over the next four years. But that agreement is good for only as long as the county owns the building, said Poloncarz, adding that he is not … [Read more...] about Poloncarz says Erie County should give up Sabres arena ownership, like with Bills stadium
James Reimer shuts out Hurricanes as Sabres continue torrid stretch
'“It really gives us a lot of confidence,” Tuch said after Reimer recorded his 31st career shutout. “… He’s been playing unbelievable. He’s been our best player the last handful of games, and it’s great. I mean, one more year maybe? What do you think?”' … [Read more...] about James Reimer shuts out Hurricanes as Sabres continue torrid stretch
Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich never expected to be centering Tage Thompson
'Kulich, the 28th overall pick in 2022, has established himself as one of the NHL’s top rookies. He began Tuesday’s contest ranked eighth in goals (14) and 13th in points (22).' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich never expected to be centering Tage Thompson
4 reasons Sabres will end playoff drought in 2025
'Buffalo's supporting cast simply has not been good enough – particularly at goaltender. But when it comes to star power, Buffalo has it in the form of two of the NHL's elite, young talents that have kept the diehard fans that remain within the Sabres Universe coming to the arena. If this team is to dig itself out of the doldrums and earn a playoff berth next season, its … [Read more...] about 4 reasons Sabres will end playoff drought in 2025