'Luukkonen made 11 saves, but the Sabres lifted Luukkonen after the first period. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said that Luukkonen didn’t feel quite right in goal, even after he made his first saves. “We took him out, precautionary, and we’ll see where he’s at (Thursday),” Ruff said. “We didn’t want to really risk anything. I thought he looked good, but we don’t want to take a … [Read more...] about Sabres aren’t about to panic, even after Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s exit in loss to Penguins
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Buffalo Sabres' Jiri Kulich returns to comfort zone at center after preseason injury
'“It’s working on more physicality, and be more tougher,” said Kulich, who is from Kadan, Czechia. “See the game a little bit more. On the ice, be a better playmaker, as well. Honestly, I was working on a lot of things, but those three things, the most.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Jiri Kulich returns to comfort zone at center after preseason injury
Despite problems, Buffalo Sabres value continues to climb
'But even with the increase of about $230 million from last season’s rankings, the Sabres remain close to the bottom of the 32-team league, ranked at No. 29. That’s a move up by one spot for the team, which was ranked 30th last season.' … [Read more...] about Despite problems, Buffalo Sabres value continues to climb
After season in minors, Ryan Johnson making case for roster spot with Sabres
'Not only has the prospect been making a strong case he deserves a spot, the Sabres have two injured defensemen, Mattias Samuelsson and Owen Power, and another one, Bowen Byram, who returned Wednesday after missing two days of practice.' … [Read more...] about After season in minors, Ryan Johnson making case for roster spot with Sabres
Sabres lose Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Michael Kesselring to injuries
'On Wednesday, the Sabres planned for Luukkonen to play the opening 40 minutes in his first preseason action. The Finn lasted one period before he re-aggravated his injury and was replaced by Alexandar Georgiev for precautionary reasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Michael Kesselring to injuries
Thursday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Strong showings for several Penguins roster hopefuls in preseason win at Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins defenseman Jack St. Ivany injured in preseason win (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Musings: Penguins 5, Sabres 3 (Preseason Game 6) (PittsburghPenguins.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Luukkonen hurt in Sabres loss to Pittsburgh
'The Buffalo Sabres concluded their final home preseason game with a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen hurt in Sabres loss to Pittsburgh
The Sabres lose Luukkonen and Kesselring to injury
'On Wednesday Buffalo looked like a team that was just trying to get the preseason over with and jump into the regular season.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres lose Luukkonen and Kesselring to injury
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen injured in preseason debut
'Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen reaggravated a lower-body injury in the first period of Wednesday's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen injured in preseason debut
Luukkonen, Kesselring exit with injuries in preseason loss to Pens
'“UPL obviously felt good coming into the game,” Ruff said. “After he made a couple saves, just didn’t feel quite right, so we took him out. (It was) precautionary. (We’ll) see where he’s at tomorrow. Didn’t want to really risk anything.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Kesselring exit with injuries in preseason loss to Pens