'"Stopped hoping. It's good," Tuch said after posting a hat trick in the 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. "You know what? We're coming in with a lot of confidence. Everybody's coming in trying to prove themselves, and we're trying to prove as a team that we're legit. We're not just going to go for the playoffs, we're going to go for the (Stanley) Cup, and that's our goal, to … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As Alex Tuch’s Cup chatter shows, incredible Sabres run is a matter of mentality
Archives for January 2026
As Sabres join NHL’s elite, belief they can do something special grows
'“I thought we had the skill in the locker room to compete with anybody, but it was the will and determination that, I think, has really kicked up a couple notches that has given us a lot of confidence, just heightened everyone’s ability in here,” he said.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres join NHL’s elite, belief they can do something special grows
A team on fire with numerous "red flags"
'The last time Buffalo won 10 games in a row was in November 2018. Yet, Buffalo is still looking to break its 14-season drought without making the playoffs. But how can a team that can win 10 straight miss the playoffs? Yet that's exactly what happened to the 2018-2019 Sabres. And I apologize in advance to the Bleu et Or (or Noir-Blanc-Rouge when they're wearing their best … [Read more...] about A team on fire with numerous “red flags”
Saturday's Montreal Coverage
The Canadiens' next opponent: the Sabres are hungry for a win (Journal de Montreal) The Sabres have a knife between their teeth (Journal de Montreal) Canadiens-Sabres, final act (La Presse) Canadiens visit the Sabres following Suzuki’s 2-goal game (AP) A team on fire with numerous "red flags" (RDS) MTL@BUF: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres host premiere of Dominik Hasek documentary, releases Sunday
'On Friday evening, the team hosted a premiere of “Dominik Hasek: Always the Goalie” at Seneca One tower downtown in the building’s first floor auditorium, aptly dubbed “The Aud.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres host premiere of Dominik Hasek documentary, releases Sunday
Bedkowski reflects on trade, opportunity for playoff run with Ottawa 67’s
'David Bedkowski has been traded amongst Ontario Hockey League teams before. In fact, he’s suited up for three teams over the last two seasons, but this most recent trade deadline brought an experience unlike anything he’s had before.' … [Read more...] about Bedkowski reflects on trade, opportunity for playoff run with Ottawa 67’s
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks earn split with Bears (Amerks.com) Bears See Streak Snapped in 3-1 Loss to Americans (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Alex Lyon stands alone and atop Sabres goalies, after 10th consecutive win
'“It’s awesome to be a part of the history, but when you’re stacked up against guys like Ryan Miller and obviously Hasek, those are the guys that I idolized, growing up, so I’m certainly not going to put myself anywhere near the conversation with those guys,” said Lyon, who made 37 saves against the Kings. “For me, I’m happy for the team. Right now, my goal coming into the … [Read more...] about Alex Lyon stands alone and atop Sabres goalies, after 10th consecutive win
Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway paces himself in latest injury setback
'“We’ve made the decision to look for more information, more knowledge, more opinions,” Greenway said. “I feel as if I have and everyone else has been very receptive in allowing me to maybe not go out for a practice or a pregame skate or take a game off, whatever the case is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway paces himself in latest injury setback
Alex Lyon sets consecutive wins record as Sabres continue torrid run
'The Sabres thought highly enough of Lyon, a fierce competitor, that they awarded him a two-year, $3 million contract. But no one likely expected he would emerge as the Sabres’ backbone during one of the greatest stretches in franchise history and perform so dynamically he would break a record that had lasted for 49 years.' … [Read more...] about Alex Lyon sets consecutive wins record as Sabres continue torrid run
Sabres’ Jordan Greenway searching for answers to injury: ‘Decrease the pain’
'“I’m big believer in control what you can control, and I feel as the medical team, the coaches, management, everyone has been trying to help every way that they can with the things that we can control,” he said. “And I can’t do anything to speed the recovering up. I can’t do anything to make this feel better. … But bottom line, going out there, playing in pain is never fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway searching for answers to injury: ‘Decrease the pain’
Friday's Los Angeles Coverage
Recap: Kings 1, Sabres 4, 1/29 (LAKings.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Alex Tuch has 4th career hat trick in the Sabres’ 4-1 victory over the Kings
'Tuch reached 20-goal mark for the fourth straight season and fifth overall. Mattias Samuelsson also scored to help the Sabres win for the 20 time in 24 games.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch has 4th career hat trick in the Sabres’ 4-1 victory over the Kings
Tuch's hat-trick lifts Sabres over Kings
'Alex Tuch scored a hat-trick on Thursday night, while Alex Lyon made 37 saves to help lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s hat-trick lifts Sabres over Kings
Tuch's hat trick and Lyon's record 10 straight win leads the Sabres on Thursday
'“We’ve stopped hoping, it’s good. We’re coming in with a lot of confidence and we’re trying to prove as a team that we’re legit, we’re not going to just go for the playoffs, we’re going to go for The Cup and that’s our goal, to get better each and every day and that’s the end goal honestly."' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s hat trick and Lyon’s record 10 straight win leads the Sabres on Thursday