'“You never want to be out,” said Zucker, who also missed eight games from Nov. 4-19 as he recovered from a viral illness. “I’ve had my share of injuries, but everyone goes through them. It’s just part of the game, and you’ve got to make sure you’re ready to go whenever you get the chance.”' … [Read more...] about ‘I want him to be upset with not being in the lineup’: Why Jason Zucker itches to return to Sabres
Archives for January 6, 2026
Mike Harrington: With lots of home games ahead, Sabres can keep restoring fans' faith
'“We would really like to establish that this is a tough, tough building to come in and play,” said coach Lindy Ruff. “When (opponents) come in, they go, ‘Man, the Sabres are playing well in here.’”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With lots of home games ahead, Sabres can keep restoring fans’ faith
After win streak ends, Sabres to change lineup by inserting Jason Zucker
'The veteran skated at left wing alongside center Josh Norris and Alex Tuch during Monday’s practice and also took reps on the top power-play unit.' … [Read more...] about After win streak ends, Sabres to change lineup by inserting Jason Zucker
Sabres’ Alex Lyon, Michael Kesselring progressing from injuries
'Neither player practiced Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Lyon, Michael Kesselring progressing from injuries
Canucks Schedule: What to learn from the Sabres' stunning 10-game win streak
'The Sabres received stellar goaltending, stayed in a stronger defensive structure, got Josh Norris and Zach Benson back from injury, and the imposing Tage Thompson went on a points heater to power the run.' … [Read more...] about Canucks Schedule: What to learn from the Sabres’ stunning 10-game win streak
Tuesday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks Schedule: What to learn from the Sabres' stunning 10-game win streak (Vancouver Province) Canucks take losing streak into game against the Sabres (AP) Canucks Begin Longest Road Trip of Season on Tuesday in Buffalo (Canucks.com) Game Notes: Canucks at Sabres (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vancouver Coverage
Tuch disappointed not to be selected for U.S. Olympic team
'"It was something I was shooting for this year, I came up short," said Tuch on Monday after practice. "But I’m just going to use it as motivation to come in and work really hard each and every day, and I just want to try to be better for myself, for my teammates."' … [Read more...] about Tuch disappointed not to be selected for U.S. Olympic team
With winning streak over, Zucker prepares for return to lineup
'“We were getting an effort from everybody that, when we sit as coaches – even [GM Jarmo Kekäläinen] was sitting in some of our meetings – and we’re talking about lineup, you’re talking about, ‘Well, does he deserve to come out?,’” Ruff said. “And that’s a great problem to have.”' … [Read more...] about With winning streak over, Zucker prepares for return to lineup