'“I liked the aggressiveness,” Zucker said. “Last year, we had a tendency of sitting back a little bit and just trying to not let them score, which seems like the right thing to do but at the same time, you’ve got to stay aggressive. If you just sit back and let them come in, in waves, at you, it’s going to be tough do defend."' … [Read more...] about ‘We were menaces’: How the Sabres maintained their defensive composure in a 2-1 win against Columbus
Archives for September 24, 2025
Sabres defenseman Radim Mrtka logs minutes, makes an impression in NHL debut
'The 6-foot-5 defenseman from Havlickuv Brod, Czechia, played 20 minutes, 25 seconds in 23 shifts. That was good for third on the team behind defensemen Bowen Byram (21:57) and Owen Power (21:54).' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Radim Mrtka logs minutes, makes an impression in NHL debut
After winning gold medal, Sabres’ Tage Thompson aims for 50 goals, playoffs
'While he has enjoyed personal success over his first eight seasons – since 2021-22, he has scored 158 goals, the NHL’s 10th-highest total – Thompson has endured a lot of losing.' … [Read more...] about After winning gold medal, Sabres’ Tage Thompson aims for 50 goals, playoffs
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets drop second straight to Buffalo Sabres in preseason: 3 takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets drop first preseason road game in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres defeat Columbus for second straight night
'Jason Zucker scored the go-ahead goal in the third period that helped the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets for a second consecutive game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Columbus for second straight night
4 check: Sabres off to winning start in preseason
'The Sabres showed a glimmer of promise in opening preseason with a sweep of the Columbus Blue Jackets on back-to-back nights. The split squad greased out a 2-1 win at home after winning 4-0 on the road Monday night.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres off to winning start in preseason
‘Defensively, we were menaces’ | Sabres playing to enhanced defensive identity through 2 preseason games
'“I thought we did an excellent job,” Zach Benson said. “I thought, defensively, we were menaces. I think we made it really hard on them, and obviously (a) big kill at the end. You're gonna need lots of those down the road, so it's nice to work on it early on.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Defensively, we were menaces’ | Sabres playing to enhanced defensive identity through 2 preseason games
Camp Notebook | With his coach’s support, Geertsen eyes NHL return
'The 30-year-old’s only NHL experience came in 2021-22 with Ruff’s Devils, and he’s since played three AHL seasons between Utica (New Jersey) and Henderson (Vegas). On July 1, thanks to a two-year, two-way contract offer from the Sabres, Geertsen latched onto his fifth NHL organization.' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | With his coach’s support, Geertsen eyes NHL return
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Savage using resilience and bloodline to fuel jump to pro hockey (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage