'“I got so happy – happy and excited,” said Ostlund, who’s expected to make his NHL debut Saturday versus Tampa Bay. “It’s something that I’ve worked for my whole life.”' … [Read more...] about Red-hot Ostlund recalled to Buffalo, set for NHL debut
Archives for April 2025
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks blanked in Belleville, 5-0 (Amerks.com) Merilainen masterful in shutout performance to lead Sens past Amerks (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: What impact does this run of good hockey have on the Sabres next season?
'The Sabres need to keep pushing with another back-to-back coming this weekend in KeyBank Center against Tampa Bay and Boston. Most opponents other than the Bruins are fighting hard for their playoff positions. Individuals on both sides are striving for key numbers. And while late-season games aren’t predictors of future success, they’re absolutely used as evaluation tools.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: What impact does this run of good hockey have on the Sabres next season?
Sabres assign prospect to Rochester
'Rosen, 22, registered one assist, his first NHL point, in three games during his recall. He sat out the last two contests as a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign prospect to Rochester
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks clinch playoff berth with win over Springfield (WHEC-TV) Amerks clinch playoff berth with 4-2 win over Thunderbirds (Amerks.com) Peca's Milestone Night Not Enough in Rochester (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Tage Thompson scores 39th in win, but 'winning is first priority': Takeaways from Ottawa
'“If I’m scoring, I’m helping the team in that aspect,” said Thompson, who signed a seven-year contract with Buffalo in August 2022. “Obviously, I want to continue to improve other parts of my game, but we haven’t won since I’ve been here so there’s a lot more I can do. I have to continue to grow and get better. When you’re scoring, it’s nice. It helps the team. Obviously, … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores 39th in win, but ‘winning is first priority’: Takeaways from Ottawa
'Surprised' by trade, Buffalo's Dennis Gilbert adjusting to different role with Senators
'The St. Joe’s graduate was in the process of buying a house in Western New York. His one-year contract expires in July, but he became a respected voice and beloved teammate since the Sabres’ season began in Prague.' … [Read more...] about ‘Surprised’ by trade, Buffalo’s Dennis Gilbert adjusting to different role with Senators
Pegula's net worth up to projected $7.6B, according to Forbes
'That is up $980 million from last year, despite all the money Pegula is pouring into building a $2.2 billion stadium under construction in Orchard Park.' … [Read more...] about Pegula’s net worth up to projected $7.6B, according to Forbes
Sabres win again, sweep season series from Senators; Tyson Kozak injured
'The Sabres, whose penchant months ago for imploding and blowing multi-goal leads helped sink their season, closed out another game Tuesday in hostile territory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win again, sweep season series from Senators; Tyson Kozak injured
Sabres’ Jack Quinn on torrid streak, still disappointed in season: ‘Pretty brutal’
'But in what was expected to be a breakout season, he has struggled at both ends of the ice – he began Tuesday’s game having registered 14 goals, 34 points and a team-worst minus-18 rating in 65 games – and occasionally been scratched.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn on torrid streak, still disappointed in season: ‘Pretty brutal’
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Ottawa Senators close out season series with fourth straight loss to Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Senators swept by Sabres (Le Droit) Senators aim to focus on locking down playoff spot after 5-2 loss to lowly Sabres (CP) Senators feeling effects of ailing Jensen's limited impact (Sportsnet) Senators Unable to Solve Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Lowly Sabres stick it to the Senators in 5-2 win
'The Buffalo Sabres sit dead last in the Eastern Conference standings but they owned the Ottawa Senators this season.' … [Read more...] about Lowly Sabres stick it to the Senators in 5-2 win
Sabres beat Senators to sweep season series
'The blue and gold squared off with the Ottawa Senators to close out the season series, and took care of business in a 5-2 victory at Canadian Tire Centre.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Senators to sweep season series
Ruff: Self-evaluation important for Sabres late in season
'"The important part is the evaluating, whether your players are signed or unsigned. It is evaluating what you have, I think this last two, three months, is evaluating where we can get better, evaluating each player and what they brought to the team, whether you're signed or unsigned. Every team tries to make themselves better through the off season, through free agency, and … [Read more...] about Ruff: Self-evaluation important for Sabres late in season
Sabres stride out of last place on winning road trip
'Tuesday night’s 5-2 victory in Ottawa, the second on a three-game trip for the Sabres and seventh win in the past 10 games elevated Buffalo into 14th in the Eastern Conference with 70 standings points. The Sabres passed the Boston Bruins, who extended their winless skid to nine games with a 4-3 loss in Washington.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stride out of last place on winning road trip