'Kesselring has played in only 19 of the Sabres’ 51 games this season. He’s missed 32 games this season due to various injuries. He began the season on injured reserve and missed nine games. He sustained a high left-ankle sprain Nov. 15 at Detroit and missed 14 games. He reinjured his left ankle Dec. 31 at Dallas and missed seven games, then played in a 5-4 overtime loss Jan. … [Read more...] about How Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring re-acclimates in each return to lineup
Archives for January 27, 2026
Beck Malenstyn scoring, paying price physically to help Sabres win
'“Guys are just smiling,” Malenstyn said of his teammates’ reaction to his nifty short-handed goal. “Guys love it. I’m obviously not going to complain about it.”' … [Read more...] about Beck Malenstyn scoring, paying price physically to help Sabres win
Sabres’ Josh Norris, Jacob Bryson day to day with injuries
'Ruff said the oft-injured Norris, who has played just 19 games this season, likely won’t return this week. “I doubt it, unless he gets on the ice here pretty quick,” he said after the Sabres prepared for Tuesday’s road game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “And then … we’re gonna balance whether it’s the right idea with all that time coming off. So I think we’ll make sure we … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris, Jacob Bryson day to day with injuries
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Sabres visit the Maple Leafs following Zucker’s 2-goal showing (AP) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage
Red-hot Sabres melting winter blues away one win at a time
'Perhaps the most unexpected stat for the Sabres during this run is the 2.36 goals-against average that leads the NHL. That’s built largely on the back of strong showings by no less than three goalies, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (.922 save percentage in 10 starts), Alex Lyon (.927 in eight starts, including Saturday’s shutout on Long Island) and Colten Ellis (.913 in four … [Read more...] about Red-hot Sabres melting winter blues away one win at a time
Alex Lyon has impressed teammates, coaches with his work ethic
'"I’m really, really impressed with what he’s doing off the ice. He’s so dialed in," said Dahlin following practice on Monday. "I have a ton of respect for guys that really work hard, and he’s one of the guys that I’ve seen that works the hardest. I’m not surprised he came back in great shape and ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Alex Lyon has impressed teammates, coaches with his work ethic
'He's a working man's player': Why Josh Doan has been such a perfect fit for the Buffalo Sabres
'The 23-year-old forward is having a career-best season and signed a seven-year contract extension last week. He’s quickly become a core piece for the Sabres' future, and he’s grateful the team feels that way.' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s a working man’s player’: Why Josh Doan has been such a perfect fit for the Buffalo Sabres
Kesselring finding a rhythm following return to lineup
'“I thought I made a good decision to wait in Nashville,” Kesselring said after practice on Monday. “I was not feeling great great, so I waited the two days, felt a lot better and then played fine in Montreal. And then I thought last game was one of my better games.”' … [Read more...] about Kesselring finding a rhythm following return to lineup