'The Sabres are paying Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen $4.75 million in the second year of a five-year, $23.75 million deal. It’s not Igor Shesterkin or Sergei Bobrovsky money by any means, but it’s not chump change either. And right now, the team’s No. 1 goalie can’t stay on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Is there really nothing to see here with Sabres’ goaltending issues?
Archives for October 3, 2025
With UPL injured, Sabres could turn to Alex Lyon, who loves underdog role
'The 6-foot-1, 199-pound Lyon, who will start Friday’s preseason finale in Pittsburgh and likely play at least two periods, knows the Sabres might face a similar situation against the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about With UPL injured, Sabres could turn to Alex Lyon, who loves underdog role
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen being evaluated for injury; Mattias Samuelsson close to practicing
'Luukkonen missed the first week of training camp after tweaking a lower-body injury. Ruff said the Sabres hope the Finn’s latest injury is different than the one that just sidelined him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen being evaluated for injury; Mattias Samuelsson close to practicing
Jiri Kulich hoping to take next step in first full season with Sabres
'"To have more physicality, be more tougher, some other stuff too so I see the game a little bit more. And on the ice, be a better playmaker too," said Kulich earlier this week after practice.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich hoping to take next step in first full season with Sabres
Ruff awaiting testing on Luukkonen, Kesselring
'Ruff says it would be a positive for the team if Luukkonen is, in fact, dealing with something different than what held him out of training camp. With all this in mind, Alex Lyon will get the start in Pittsburgh on Friday, and will play, at least, two periods.' … [Read more...] about Ruff awaiting testing on Luukkonen, Kesselring
Sabres' Adam Mair arraigned on felony DWI after crash with children in vehicle
'The incident occurred in Pittsford, a Rochester suburb, on Sept. 4, authorities said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Adam Mair arraigned on felony DWI after crash with children in vehicle
Sabres development coach and former player pleads not guilty to felony charges Thursday
'“Driving while intoxicated with children happens for a variety of reasons. But obviously the law takes it more seriously, it’s a felony offense, it becomes a felony offense because there are children and obviously we take that seriously as well,” said Merrick Sadler, chief of vehicular crimes at the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.' … [Read more...] about Sabres development coach and former player pleads not guilty to felony charges Thursday
Camp Notebook | Keys to a Sabres power-play turnaround
'The top unit of Jason Zucker, Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Josh Norris and Rasmus Dahlin has already shown promise this preseason, setting up a one-timer goal for Thompson during Saturday’s game versus Detroit. And on Wednesday, Dahlin slashed through Pittsburgh’s penalty kill with a breathtaking end-to-end rush.' … [Read more...] about Camp Notebook | Keys to a Sabres power-play turnaround
Friday's Rochester Coverage
After season-ending surgery, Neuchev feeling good and ready to play (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage