'"This is a great hockey market and I know they're working very hard on it," Bettman said. "It's vitally important to Terry and he's committed to getting it right. I remember when he first bought the Bills initially (2014), there was a lot of criticism that it took three or four years for that team to get good. Even if this is taking longer, the commitment should never be in … [Read more...] about Gary Bettman on Sabres’ drought: ‘Team performance is something that I leave to the teams’
Archives for October 11, 2025
Sabres move forward waiting for word on Josh Norris' latest injury
'After practice Friday at LECOM Harborcenter, coach Lindy Ruff ruled Norris out for Saturday's game in Boston and the team seemed like it was preparing to hear bad news on the player who was probably its best forward in the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move forward waiting for word on Josh Norris’ latest injury
Sabres’ Josh Norris out injured; Zach Benson to leave hospital
'The oft-injured Norris, 26, dazzled during four preseason outings, scoring three goals and an NHL-high seven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris out injured; Zach Benson to leave hospital
Alexandar Georgiev part of Rochester’s roster; Sabres make recall
'In other news, the Sabres, who lost center Josh Norris to an upper body in Thursday’s 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers, this morning recalled center Josh Dunne from the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Alexandar Georgiev part of Rochester’s roster; Sabres make recall
Familiar issues and reasons for optimism after Sabres opening night loss
'The first negative of the night was the Sabres extremely sluggish start to the contest. Buffalo looked completely outmatched out of the gates, with the Rangers dominating in every area of the game in the opening minutes. Alexis Lafreniere eventually opened the scoring, tapping home a loose puck that squirted past Sabres goalie Alex Lyon at the 11:43 mark of the first period. … [Read more...] about Familiar issues and reasons for optimism after Sabres opening night loss
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Bruins take on the Sabres after overtime win (AP) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says good chance Winter Classic returns to Buffalo area in 2028
'“I’m not making an announcement or committing to it, but we’re kind of focused on whether or not we can do it around the 20th anniversary of the original Winter Classic,” Bettman said while attending the Sabres’ season-opener in Buffalo on Thursday night. “We’ve already had discussions about the possibility of an outdoor game at Highmark, and that’s something that we think … [Read more...] about NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says good chance Winter Classic returns to Buffalo area in 2028
Sabres bracing for Josh Norris to miss time after opening night injury
'Norris appeared to get hurt on a late-game faceoff and was unable to return. Head coach Lindy Ruff didn't seem very confident about the injury being minor when asked during his postgame media availability, and on Friday, the news hasn't gotten much better.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bracing for Josh Norris to miss time after opening night injury
Nothing new on Norris after practice
'“It is a brand new injury. It’s similar to the last one, but brand new.”' … [Read more...] about Nothing new on Norris after practice
NHL commissioner hints at Winter Classic coming back to Buffalo
'“I’m not making an announcement or committing to it, but we’re kind of focused on whether or not we can do it around the 20th anniversary of the original Winter Classic,” Bettman said at the Sabres’ home opener on Thursday night. “We’ve already had discussions about the possibility of an outdoor game at [new] Highmark [Stadium] and that’s something we’d think would be great.”' … [Read more...] about NHL commissioner hints at Winter Classic coming back to Buffalo
'That next man up mentality is huge’ | Sabres playing through adversity with early injuries
'Zach Benson was sidelined for the season opener after taking a puck to the face in practice on Wednesday. Owen Power practiced without a non-contact jersey on Wednesday and looked primed to play against the Rangers, but he was held out due to an illness. Josh Norris, who played in just three games last year after being acquired from the Ottawa Senators, didn’t finish the game … [Read more...] about ‘That next man up mentality is huge’ | Sabres playing through adversity with early injuries
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rosen scores twice as Amerks start 70th anniversary season in style (WHAM-TV) Don Stevens talks final Amerks season before retirement (WHAM-TV) Amerks take down Marlies to open 70th season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage