'Their 2-3-2 record over the last seven games is easily their weakest stretch of hockey since early December, when Kevyn Adams was still general manager. Two straight losses in regulation is a first for this club under GM Jarmo Kekalainen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek answers to sudden slump as first playoff series since 2011 now looms
Archives for April 5, 2026
Inside the NHL: Lindy Ruff wants focus to stay on the players and not his free agent status
'"I can say we've already had some really good discussions," Ruff said after practice on Friday in Arlington, Va. "For me right now, it's about the players being in the playoffs. But you can say the discussions have been great."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Lindy Ruff wants focus to stay on the players and not his free agent status
Pete Guelli reflects on two years with Bills and Sabres, looks forward to what's ahead
'With the Sabres, that has been amended to being “100-point ready,” which the Sabres have done this season. “All that work that we’ve done, and now that the performance is there, I thought we were in a good position to kind of capitalize on it and leverage it,” Guelli said. “The fans have come back even faster than I could have anticipated.”' … [Read more...] about Pete Guelli reflects on two years with Bills and Sabres, looks forward to what’s ahead
Thanks to Detroit loss, the Sabres have finally made the Stanley Cup Playoffs. What's next?
'The accomplishment is obviously something worth celebrating for both the Buffalo organization and its long-tortured fanbase. But collecting an invitation to the playoff party is just the first step in a long-awaited run that could last as few as four games or as long as two months for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Thanks to Detroit loss, the Sabres have finally made the Stanley Cup Playoffs. What’s next?
Sabres merchandise ‘flying off the shelves’ for first time in years
'Sales numbers for Sabres items are up by almost 30% from last season at the BFLO Store’s four locations and from online purchases nationally and in Canada – and that’s without getting the expected boost in sales now that the team has clinched a playoff spot and postseason gear comes out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres merchandise ‘flying off the shelves’ for first time in years
Erik Brady: Some presidents cheer, others jeer, when the Sabres come to Washington
'"The Sabres will win the Cup this year," Grover boldly predicts. "I should know — the first Stanley Cup was won in 1893, just weeks after my second inauguration."' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Some presidents cheer, others jeer, when the Sabres come to Washington
Sabres clinch playoff spot, end longest drought in NHL history
'The Sabres secured their first spot since 2011 thanks to the New York Rangers’ 4-1 win this afternoon over the Detroit Red Wings. Almost fittingly, a guy named Perreault – Rangers rookie Gabe Perreault, that is – scored a hat trick to help punch the Sabres’ ticket.' … [Read more...] about Sabres clinch playoff spot, end longest drought in NHL history
Sunday's Washington Coverage
Capitals ride hot start to rout of Sabres, stay in playoff mix (Washington Post) Caps Slide Past Sabres, 6-2 (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
Buffalo Sabres' record NHL playoff drought ends: Here's how they did it
'Adams, the general manager since 2020-21, brought in some of the players on this team, such as Alex Tuch, Josh Norris, Jason Zucker, Bowen Byram, Ryan McLeod and Josh Doan. He also traded away Jack Eichel (after a dispute over what type of neck surgery he should have), Sam Reinhart, Dylan Cozens and J.J. Peterka. Eichel and Reinhart won Stanley Cup titles after their trades.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ record NHL playoff drought ends: Here’s how they did it
Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres
'Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and assist, and Beck Malenstyn also scored for the Sabres, who clinched a playoff berth for the first time in an NHL-record 14 seasons but have dropped two in a row.' … [Read more...] about Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres
Buffalo Sabres clinch a playoff spot to end the longest drought in NHL history
'The Sabres clinched with six games left in their season, before being beat 6-2 at Washington on Saturday night, and are in contention to earn the Eastern Conference’s top seed. At 46-23-8, Buffalo is riding a 35-9-4 surge that has vaulted the team after sitting last in the East in early December. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres clinch a playoff spot to end the longest drought in NHL history
Sabres end longest playoff drought in NHL history, clinching berth for first time since 2011
'It had been a long stretch of bad hockey in Buffalo prior to this season. They have had more than 90 points in a season just once in the last 14 seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end longest playoff drought in NHL history, clinching berth for first time since 2011
Updated List of Longest Playoff Droughts in Sports As Sabres Finally Clinch Postseason
'The 14-season drought for the Sabres was the longest active streak between playoff appearances in the NHL, and it was the longest streak in NHL history. Buffalo rarely even got close to reaching the postseason in that span, too.' … [Read more...] about Updated List of Longest Playoff Droughts in Sports As Sabres Finally Clinch Postseason
How Rangers clinched Sabres their first playoff spot in 15 years without Buffalo even playing
'The Sabres are going to the playoffs because Gabe Perrault scored a hat trick for New York in a 4-1 win over Detroit.' … [Read more...] about How Rangers clinched Sabres their first playoff spot in 15 years without Buffalo even playing
Sabres, Bills make Buffalo sports history not done in 26 years
'It became official on Saturday: This is the first year that the Bills and Sabres both make the playoffs at the same time since 1999-2000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bills make Buffalo sports history not done in 26 years