'“You look at how close the East is, and every time we’re playing somebody in our division, it’s an important game,” Sabres goalie Colten Ellis said. “They’re games you’ve got to get up for. It didn’t go our way tonight but we’ve got them in a couple weeks, too, and we’ve got a lot of games in this next three-week stretch.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose a chance at Atlantic Division points in loss to Florida
Archives for January 13, 2026
Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram finds nose for the net
'“I’ve been getting good looks,” said Byram, who also has four game-winning goals this season. “Guys have been finding me in good scoring areas, and I’ve been lucky enough to put them in. I don’t know if anything has necessarily changed, but just trying to get up in the rush, be active.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram finds nose for the net
Sabres/Bills COO Pete Guelli on hosting NHL draft: 'We're really proud to do it'
'“We’ve been in constant contact with the league relative to any NHL event or opportunity that’s available, letting them know we would be interested,” Pete Guelli, chief operating officer of the Sabres and Bills said Monday. “When they reached out on this to ask, we said, ‘Absolutely.’ That started the conversation and it escalated quickly.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres/Bills COO Pete Guelli on hosting NHL draft: ‘We’re really proud to do it’
Sabres suffer one-goal loss to Panthers; Mattias Samuelsson injured late
'Monday’s loss to the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions was kind of a meh game. The Sabres did some good things, but they probably won’t win much if they replicate that type of effort.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer one-goal loss to Panthers; Mattias Samuelsson injured late
Buffalo Sabres to host 2026 NHL Draft, outdoor game in future
'It will be the fourth time the event has come to Buffalo. The city also hosted it in 1991, 1998 and 2016.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to host 2026 NHL Draft, outdoor game in future
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Recap: Panthers 4, Sabres 3 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Greer’s 2-goal game powers Panthers to a 4-3 victory over the Sabres
'Jacob Bryson, Zach Benson and Alex Tuch scored for the Sabres, who lost for just the second time in the past 15 games. Colten Ellis made 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about Greer’s 2-goal game powers Panthers to a 4-3 victory over the Sabres
NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June with PSU’s Gavin McKenna as the top prospect
'Bettman made the announcement while joined by Sabres executives, including team owner Terry Pegula, during a news conference before Buffalo’s home game against the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June with PSU’s Gavin McKenna as the top prospect
NHL selects Buffalo Sabres to host 2026 draft in June
'"This is a place where hockey really matters," Bettman said. "Great fans, great history and tradition. That's hockey at all levels of the game, grassroots on up ... people have always supported and been enthusiastic about hockey, particularly when the team is as competitive as this one looks. So it's an exciting opportunity to bring it back."' … [Read more...] about NHL selects Buffalo Sabres to host 2026 draft in June
Sabres fall at home to Panthers
'A.J. Greer scored twice for the Panthers, including the game winner late in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall at home to Panthers
Opinion: Sabres lose tight one to Florida
'The Sabres weren’t good, but they weren’t bad either on Monday. They just couldn’t figure out how to come out on top in a very tight, close checking game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose tight one to Florida
NHL Draft returns to Buffalo, where hockey 'really matters'
'This year's annual entry-level draft will start on Friday, June 26 with Round 1 beginning at 7 p.m. and being broadcasted on ESPN. Then on Saturday, June 27, Rounds 2-7 will take place and be broadcast on NHL Network.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft returns to Buffalo, where hockey ‘really matters’
'It's super special': Buffalo to host 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center this summer
'The announcement came Monday afternoon during a press conference at KeyBank Center, marking the first time Buffalo has hosted the prestigious event in 10 years. Sabres leadership joined league officials to make the official announcement, generating excitement throughout the Queen City.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s super special’: Buffalo to host 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center this summer
Sabres fall on home ice for first time since November
'Anton Lundell got the winning goal for Florida with 9:53 remaining in the third period. A.J. Greer scored twice and former Sabres forward Sam Reinhart also had a goal for the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall on home ice for first time since November
Buffalo businesses expect NHL draft to provide a boost
'“Hotel rooms, our restaurants … we’re a City of Good Neighbors, a great hockey town, and this is just amazing news for Buffalo,” Chimera said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo businesses expect NHL draft to provide a boost
