'As the top power-play unit hit the ice for its reps, Ostlund occupied what had been Jack Quinn's slot in the five-man unit along with Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Jason Zucker and Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about After big playoff debut, Noah Ostlund gets a slot on Sabres’ struggling power play
Archives for April 26, 2026
Sabres notebook: Ryan McLeod shows why he’s a master multitasker at center
'McLeod took three faceoffs inside the final nine minutes of the third period that helped the Sabres kill off two penalties to two of their key players: An interference call against Rasmus Dahlin at 11:27 of the third and a tripping call against Tage Thompson at 14:13.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Ryan McLeod shows why he’s a master multitasker at center
Inside the NHL: Lindy Ruff calmly responded to Game 2 and got right reaction from Sabres in Game 3
'Ruff is 66 now, not remotely as bombastic as we remember from his first stint with the Sabres that ended in 2013. He almost never calls out players anymore, keeping it to much more of a team approach. We all soften as we get older, but coaching norms have dictated Ruff play it cool more, too. He tried to evolve in that area in Dallas, and especially in New Jersey, which had a … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Lindy Ruff calmly responded to Game 2 and got right reaction from Sabres in Game 3
From watch parties to fan culture, the Sabrehood aims to be Bills Mafia for hockey
'Carr would like to turn the Sabrehood into a nonprofit that would raise money for charity and build out a staff. He has already sunk hundreds of dollars into the effort at each bar takeover, and spends several hours a day doing the marketing, content creation and planning for each event.' … [Read more...] about From watch parties to fan culture, the Sabrehood aims to be Bills Mafia for hockey
In Noah Ostlund, Sabres possess smart, special talent: ‘I belong here now’
'But after the Sabres summoned Ostlund from the Rochester Americans again in early November, he started scoring and earning more ice time. By later that month, it was clear he was one of their 12 best forwards and he would keep earning regular duty.' … [Read more...] about In Noah Ostlund, Sabres possess smart, special talent: ‘I belong here now’
Sunday's Boston Coverage
Lukas Reichel to enter lineup for Game 4 as Bruins chase Sabres, and signs point to Jordan Harris joining in, too (Boston Globe) Changes are indeed on deck for Bruins in Game 4 (Boston Herald) Bruins sitting James Hagens amid lineup moves for Game 4 (Springfield Republican) Bruins get good injury news for Game 4, plus lineup and fan banner captain (Springfield … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres need to play just like they did in Game 3
'“I think in Game 2 we might have gotten carried away with the emotions a little bit and I think we wanted to make sure between the whistles we were wearing them out and I think a big strength of ours is our speed and getting in on the forecheck and disrupting stuff and that’s how we’re going to get our offense against them, they clog up the neutral zone really well, so all of … [Read more...] about Sabres need to play just like they did in Game 3
Sabres shake up power play seeking spark in Game 4 against Bruins
'"We need to capitalize and put them in the back of the net. I think if we start doing that, we'll take over games even more. But definitely got looks and started to generate a little more chances than we have in the past. But I think it's just going to take one going in for us for us to start to feel it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up power play seeking spark in Game 4 against Bruins
Practice Report | A change on PP1; catching up with Peyton Krebs
'Buffalo quickly jumped into power-play work, which saw Noah Ostlund join the top unit on the right flank. Alex Tuch remained with the first unit in the bumper, while Jack Quinn dropped to the second group. Some new looks, the Sabres hope, will jumpstart a man advantage that’s 0-for-14 in the playoffs and 0-for-36 since the beginning of April.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | A change on PP1; catching up with Peyton Krebs