'“He said, as best as he could, he’s got experience,” Ruff said of Ostlund, the Sabres’ first-round pick at No. 16 in the 2022 NHL draft. “He’s been in the playoffs (in Sweden). Everybody’s a little nervous, going into a game like that, I totally understand that. I thought he played quite a solid game for us. A little disjointed, with all the penalties. We’d liked to have seen … [Read more...] about ‘I put him on the roster to play’: Sabres forward Noah Ostlund passes first Stanley Cup Playoffs test
Archives for April 25, 2026
Mike Harrington: The Sabres are finding a way in the face of some strange numbers
'They haven't scored first in any of the three games.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Sabres are finding a way in the face of some strange numbers
Is ‘electric’ the perfect Buffalo Sabres rallying cry of the moment? 'It just seems to capture something'
'“Once that happens, you’re off to the races,” said David Schmid, an associate English professor and pop culture expert at the University at Buffalo. “People start seeing it everywhere. Because of that, it’s more and more likely to become the first word you think of when you’re trying to describe the atmosphere at a game or around the Sabres, in general, and so that could be … [Read more...] about Is ‘electric’ the perfect Buffalo Sabres rallying cry of the moment? ‘It just seems to capture something’
Lindy Ruff’s evolution on display as he coaches young Sabres in playoffs
'“I didn’t want to create any more stress on our group,” Ruff said Friday in the Four Seasons One Dalton. “I didn’t want to give you guys any more questions to ask them about what went wrong; ‘How come this was bad?’ We’ll deal with that stuff on the inside.”' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff’s evolution on display as he coaches young Sabres in playoffs
Sabres warned prior to Game 3 to stop rough stuff; Ryan McLeod relied upon in faceoff dot
'“They’re gonna take one guy,” he said of the what the teams were told. “And the first guy that puts the fist in the other guy’s face is gonna get called.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres warned prior to Game 3 to stop rough stuff; Ryan McLeod relied upon in faceoff dot
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Bruins’ Marco Sturm could be looking to tinker with the lineup heading into Game 4 against Buffalo (Boston Globe) Change could be in the air for Bruins’ lineup for Game 4 (Boston Herald) Could Bruins make a lineup change for Game 4? And if so who could they turn to? (Springfield Republican) Is Game 3 loss enough for Sturm to shake up Bruins lineup? (WBZ-FM) Bruins mull … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres’ Dahlin and Bills’ Allen arrived in Buffalo in 2018. Both finally sharing in sports success
'“I’ve gone to so many Bills games, and the whole city is just behind them. And then we just kept losing. It was a bit of jealousy in there for sure,” Dahlin told The Associated Press this week. “But I’ve always known that when we start having success, we’re going to have the same thing. So that’s what kind of drove me for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin and Bills’ Allen arrived in Buffalo in 2018. Both finally sharing in sports success
Sabres facing a Zach Benson contract problem after playoffs
'Benson is set to be a restricted free agent after the season, which means the Sabres maintain some control but will still have to reach a new contract agreement to keep him around.' … [Read more...] about Sabres facing a Zach Benson contract problem after playoffs
'Buffalo Blade Gang' goes viral for pregame ritual outside of Buffalo Sabres playoff games
'The "Buffalo Blade Gang" took the hockey world by storm after videos surfaced of them fighting a dummy outside KeyBank Center and TD Garden. The videos were reposted on outlets across the country, including the Spittin' Chiclets podcast.' … [Read more...] about ‘Buffalo Blade Gang’ goes viral for pregame ritual outside of Buffalo Sabres playoff games
‘Part of history’: Lewiston artist plays unique role in Buffalo Sabres' Stanley Cup playoff run
'The puck holder, featured on the team’s social media pages after wins, was crafted out of sheet metal by Dan Buttery. It features 16 spots for game-used pucks, one for every win needed for the Sabres to hoist the Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about ‘Part of history’: Lewiston artist plays unique role in Buffalo Sabres’ Stanley Cup playoff run
Boston Valley Elementary turns into “Sabres Valley” school
'“I really think it was a good idea for them to change it because I don’t want anyone thinking that we were even close to be involved with the Boston Bruins,” said Sawyer, a Sabres fan in fifth grade.' … [Read more...] about Boston Valley Elementary turns into “Sabres Valley” school
Sabres' Ruff: told Ostlund 'let's get after it' ahead of two-point playoff debut
'"He's made some great plays offensively," Ruff said He played well defensively. He's involved in our 2nd power play and for a first NHL playoff game was a real good showing for him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ruff: told Ostlund ‘let’s get after it’ ahead of two-point playoff debut
Ruff pushing right buttons for young Sabres against Bruins in playoffs
'"I didn't want to create any more stress on our group," Ruff said. "I didn't want to give [the media] any more questions to ask them about what went wrong, how come this was bad? We'll deal with that stuff on the inside. And you look at a group that a lot of them played their first playoff game in Game 1, we had some guys play their first playoff game in Game 3 and a lot of … [Read more...] about Ruff pushing right buttons for young Sabres against Bruins in playoffs
Playoff notebook | Ruff evaluates Sabres’ series through Game 3
'“We just played three games in five nights, highly emotional games, mentally draining. Just take it easy today,” said coach Lindy Ruff, who addressed the media Friday morning. “… Just get yourself ready for a light skate tomorrow and know that we’re in for facing one hell of a game on Sunday.”' … [Read more...] about Playoff notebook | Ruff evaluates Sabres’ series through Game 3
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Toronto Marlies blanked in Rochester, forcing deciding Game 3 on Sunday (Toronto Sun) Amerks bounce back, take Game 2 against Toronto (WROC-TV) Amerks end skid, even series with Marlies (TheAHL.com) Levi, Amerks flip the script on Marlies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage