'Then, the third period unfolded. So did more of the Sabres’ shortcomings, in a 3-1 loss to the Avalanche at Keybank Center. Already wielding a pair of NHL All-Stars and Canadian Olympic team selections in defenseman Cale Makar and center Nathan MacKinnon, the Avalanche outshot the Sabres 15-4 in the third, two periods after the Sabres opened the game at a high tempo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin, after loss to the Avalanche: ‘We gotta get out of this’
Archives for October 2025
Mike Harrington: Try as they might, Sabres are getting absolutely nothing done
'Here's one nugget owner Terry Pegula could chew on while enjoying his suite in Atlanta at the Bills game: The Sabres are 0-3 for the fifth time in their history − and all of those seasons have come since TPeg purchased the team in 2011.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Try as they might, Sabres are getting absolutely nothing done
Sabres lose again, in trouble after loss to Avalanche: ‘This is not acceptable’
'Less than a week into the season, the Sabres are in a heap of trouble.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose again, in trouble after loss to Avalanche: ‘This is not acceptable’
Sabres’ Josh Norris could be out until November; Mattias Samuelsson injured
'While Ruff did not offer a firm time frame, he acknowledged prior to Monday afternoon’s game against the Colorado Avalanche that Elliotte Friedman’s report of eight weeks on Sportsnet’s “32 Thoughts” podcast is “probably pretty close.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris could be out until November; Mattias Samuelsson injured
Tuesday's Colorado Coverage
Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas continue early-season tear, help Avalanche defeat Sabres (Denver Post) Avalanche’s MacKinnon punctuates hot start with stick twirl, fist pump in 2-goal outing at Buffalo (AP) Avalanche cruise past Sabres thanks to two Nathan MacKinnon goals (KKFN-FM) MacKinnon's Two-Goal Game Helps Avalanche Defeat Sabres 3-1 (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Colorado Coverage
Nathan MacKinnon scores twice in the Avalanche’s 3-1 victory over winless Sabres
'Tage Thompson scored for the Sabres, who have combined for just two goals this season. Buffalo is off to its second straight 0-3 start under coach Lindy Ruff. Alex Lyon finished with 34 saves.' … [Read more...] about Nathan MacKinnon scores twice in the Avalanche’s 3-1 victory over winless Sabres
Dahlin and Thompson's futures in Buffalo under question
'This seemingly never ending rebuild in Buffalo has caused the team to go into multiple cycles of shuffling around their core deck in order to reset and attempt to get the ship righted. That could be on the cusp of happening again as reports suggest 2 of the team's top core players future with the club could be in jeopardy if the Sabres usual struggles continue.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin and Thompson’s futures in Buffalo under question
Sabres held in check by Colorado in loss to Avalanche
'A pair of players had multi-point games for the Colorado Avalanche in their 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday afternoon at KeyBank Center, led by two goals from Nathan MacKinnon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres held in check by Colorado in loss to Avalanche
The Sabres have never led in their first three games
'I wish I had some answers for you, but the players don’t know what to say other than they have to be better after an 0-3-0 start.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres have never led in their first three games
Sabres fans express frustrations over ugly start to 2025-26 season
'"The atmosphere inside reflects that. It's dead in there. It's like basically being in a library watching them play," said Steve from East Amherst with WBEN. "We left early, because we knew there was no chance they were going to come back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans express frustrations over ugly start to 2025-26 season
4 check: Sabres lose again … and again … and again
'The Sabres are on high alert for their low-scoring ways in three consecutive losses to open the season, with Buffalo fans pulling paper bags over their heads and voicing displeasure by booing the home team off the ice and hollering to the heavens for the dismissal of general manager Kevyn Adams.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres lose again … and again … and again
MacKinnon scores twice, Makar gets 1st to lead Avalanche past Sabres
'“It’s not good enough, a lot of the areas,” Buffalo captain Rasmus Dahlin said. “Better start today, worse ending. Not good on the power play, good [penalty kill], goaltending. I mean, we can’t catch a break there. We’ve got to get out of this [nonsense].” … [Read more...] about MacKinnon scores twice, Makar gets 1st to lead Avalanche past Sabres
Sabres pushing forward after another winless start ‘not acceptable’
'“I’m a big believer that negativity breeds negativity, and that’s kind of how we’ve snowballed things in the past,” Sabres forward Tage Thompson said. “So, we can’t let three games be the end of the world, like I said. Obviously this [stinks]. No one wants to lose their first three games, but we’ve got an opportunity Wednesday (against the Ottawa Senators) to turn it around, … [Read more...] about Sabres pushing forward after another winless start ‘not acceptable’
‘It’s not good enough’ | Sabres fall to 0-3-0 to begin season
'“We were getting pucks to the net, bodies to the net, had a lot of chances,” Thompson said. “And then they made a push, and I felt like we didn’t have as much extended O-zone (time) after that where we could really even get to the net, because we didn’t have the puck. (We’ve) just got to find a way to be better.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s not good enough’ | Sabres fall to 0-3-0 to begin season
Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka quickly impressing with Rochester Amerks
'If his exploits in Friday’s season opener are any indicator, Mrtka, the ninth overall pick this year, might stick with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Radim Mrtka quickly impressing with Rochester Amerks