'The Sabres finished 0 for 5 on the power play, including a 5-on-3 opportunity that they couldn’t convert in the first six minutes of the second period against a Blue Jackets team that opened the season with an injury-decimated defense, playing without Ivan Provorov (left ankle), Dante Fabbro (hand fracture sustained during the preseason) and Damon Severson (recovering from … [Read more...] about ‘We deferred to the play that wasn’t there’: Sabres power play finishes fruitless in loss at Columbus
Archives for October 2, 2026
Sabres notebook: Louis Crevier makes good impression, earns four-year extension
'“I was excited. There were a lot of different feelings that ... I’ve never been traded. There was one time in juniors, but you knew it a little bit more. This time, it was kind of a surprise for me, but it’s kind of a fresh start. I finished one chapter in Chicago, and I was just super-excited to start a new one here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Louis Crevier makes good impression, earns four-year extension
How breaking the playoff drought transformed the Buffalo Sabres’ bottom line
'The Sabres are now valued at an estimated $1.53 billion, up 9% from last season, according to a report released this week by sports business website Sportico. It’s a jump of around $170 million in value from last season, which is not surprising considering the pop the team got from breaking a long postseason drought, filling KeyBank Center for 24 straight games to finish last … [Read more...] about How breaking the playoff drought transformed the Buffalo Sabres’ bottom line
Months after trade, Sabres sign Louis Crevier to contract extension
'Crevier, 25, told reporters in Columbus contract talks became “more serious and intense” in the last week. The sides starting talking about a new deal shortly after the Sabres acquired him June 23.' … [Read more...] about Months after trade, Sabres sign Louis Crevier to contract extension
Friday's Columbus Coverage
Matthew Knies bursts onto the scene in Columbus Blue Jackets debut (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage
Knies has 2 goals and an assist in Columbus debut as Blue Jackets beat Sabres 6-3
'Mattias Samuelsson, Jack Quinn and Konsta Helenius scored for Buffalo, and Noah Ostlund and Owen Power each had two assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 16 shots.' … [Read more...] about Knies has 2 goals and an assist in Columbus debut as Blue Jackets beat Sabres 6-3
Sabres sign defenseman Louis Crevier to a four-year, $16 million contract extension
'Crevier will count $4 million against the salary cap annually from the time his deal kicks in next NHL season through 2030-31. He would have been a restricted free agent next summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Louis Crevier to a four-year, $16 million contract extension
Sabres doubled up in season opener at Columbus
'The Buffalo Sabres' season opener did not go as planned on Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up in season opener at Columbus
Sabres sign defenseman Louis Crevier to four-year contract extension
'The 25-year-old has played in 134 career NHL games - all with the Blackhawks - scoring 10 goals and adding 22 assists for 32 points. He also ranked second on the Blackhawks last season in blocked shots (95) and hits (124).' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Louis Crevier to four-year contract extension
Sabres lose opening game in Columbus
'Quinn pulled Buffalo within a goal 1:25 into the second period before Knies restored the two-goal lead. Helenius made it 4-3, and Monahan added a power-play goal with 5:39 to go in the third. Olivier made it 6-3 with an empty-net goal with 2:07 remaining.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose opening game in Columbus
Sabres extend defenseman Louis Crevier’s contract at $4 million annual value
'Crevier, a 6-foot-8 defenseman entering his fourth NHL season, is projected to skate on the top blue-line pair with Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin at the start of the season, with defenseman Mattias Samuelsson, Olen Zellweger and Connor Timmins all battling injuries.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend defenseman Louis Crevier’s contract at $4 million annual value
Knies has two goals, assist in debut, Blue Jackets top Sabres in opener
'Mattias Samuelsson, Jack Quinn and Konsta Helenius scored, and Owen Power and Noah Ostlund each had two assists for the Sabres. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 16 saves.' … [Read more...] about Knies has two goals, assist in debut, Blue Jackets top Sabres in opener
'A little sloppy' | Sabres open season with eventful loss in Columbus
'“A little sloppy, I guess. I thought we had some good looks, to be honest,” said Quinn, who scored an even-strength goal and led the team with nine shot attempts (four on goal). “But a game like that with five power plays, we’ve got to find a way to get one.”' … [Read more...] about ‘A little sloppy’ | Sabres open season with eventful loss in Columbus
Sabres sign Crevier to 4-year extension
'“Just really happy," Crevier said. "I think it’s something I’ve worked for for a while, now, and I’m just super glad that it’s behind me. And just having stability is just going to help me a ton to play hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Crevier to 4-year extension
‘He’s just getting started’ | The making of Noah Östlund
'“It takes time to get comfortable, especially with a new country, new language, everything,” Dahlin said. “And (Östlund)’s always been playing unbelievable, but now he's really taking it to the next level. I think that's just being comfortable and (having) more confidence. That guy is going to be an incredible hockey player. He's so smart. He’s just starting.”' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s just getting started’ | The making of Noah Östlund