'In an utterly embarrassing display, they imploded late, allowing four third-period goals and losing 5-4 before a surly crowd of 14,942 in KeyBank Center that booed the home team off the ice when the final horn sounded.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode in third period, suffer stunning loss to Avalanche; Rasmus Dahlin leaves game injured
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Avalanche’s Casey Mittelstadt grateful for trade, fond of time with Sabres
'“I saw the writing on the wall a little bit,” Mittelstadt said Tuesday prior to his first game against the Sabres as a member of the Colorado Avalanche, a 5-4 win over his former team.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche’s Casey Mittelstadt grateful for trade, fond of time with Sabres
After injury, Sabres star Tage Thompson resumes what could be special season
'The Sabres overcame Thompson’s absence, compiling a 4-1-0 record without their leading goal scorer. But they’ve scored just three goals, been shut out twice and lost all three games (0-2-1) with their top pivot back in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about After injury, Sabres star Tage Thompson resumes what could be special season
Sabres’ Sam Lafferty sidelined week to week; Mattias Samuelsson, Jordan Greenway progressing from injuries
'Ruff said winger Jordan Greenway, who has missed the last seven games with a mid-body injury, skated Monday morning. “We’ll just see how he’s feeling after he gets a couple of the skill skates, or skates that initially get you going to see when or if we can get him back in practice,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Lafferty sidelined week to week; Mattias Samuelsson, Jordan Greenway progressing from injuries
Sabres prospect Devon Levi registers first pro shutout with Rochester
'“It’s been a while,” Levi said of his last shutout to reporters Friday in Rochester. “You try not to look at outcomes too much and hold onto them and let yourself feel good because of them. But this one definitely feels good. But just try to enjoy it a little bit and put it behind us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi registers first pro shutout with Rochester
Dylan Cozens sparks Sabres’ rally in OT loss to Canucks: ‘Heck of a point’
'“I wanted to get that one back for the boys,” he said. “It’s just a dumb second penalty by me and I was (ticked) off. I just wanted to do what I could to help the team.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens sparks Sabres’ rally in OT loss to Canucks: ‘Heck of a point’
Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson filled with confidence; Buffalo recalls prospect
'“I think confidence-wise, I feel my best,” Bryson said following Thursday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I’ve been getting good feedback, and every time I watch my shifts I’ve thought I’ve had pretty good games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson filled with confidence; Buffalo recalls prospect
Sabres’ JJ Peterka struggling to score; Rasmus Dahlin leaves practice early
'If Peterka, 22, keeps earning chances, especially in close, he will almost certainly start scoring. Despite his recent struggles – he also has a four-game point drought – his seven goals and 16 points rank second and fourth, respectively, on the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ JJ Peterka struggling to score; Rasmus Dahlin leaves practice early
Sabres outplay Wild, still lose in Tage Thompson’s return from injury
'Other than one early breakdown – Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov completed a nifty four-on-one 6:55 into the game – the Sabres played a clean game before a crowd 17,326 fans in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outplay Wild, still lose in Tage Thompson’s return from injury
In midst of slump, Sabres’ Jack Quinn looks like scoring threat again
'“I thought it was my best game by far,” Quinn said of Friday’s 3-2 overtime road win against the Anaheim Ducks. “I thought I was doing stuff that makes me a good player, which for some reason this year it’s been hard to find.' … [Read more...] about In midst of slump, Sabres’ Jack Quinn looks like scoring threat again
OT goal, faceoff ability illustrate rookie Jiri Kulich could stick with Sabres
'Using Kulich, 20, in the three-on-three overtime and allowing him to take a defensive-zone faceoff – he won eight of his 11 draws that night – illustrates Ruff’s growing confidence in the youngster.' … [Read more...] about OT goal, faceoff ability illustrate rookie Jiri Kulich could stick with Sabres
Sabres’ Tage Thompson says he’s ready to return from lower-body injury
'“I would have liked to play, but I think it’s smart, for sure, to take an extra few days, especially where our team was at, hot on the road and feeling good about the game,” Thompson said following Tuesday’s 60-minute practice in KeyBank Center. “So why change it up while we’re heading into a back to back?"' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson says he’s ready to return from lower-body injury
After terrific debut, highlight-reel save, Sabres goalie James Reimer could play again this weekend
'So fresh off his Buffalo debut, expect Reimer, 36, to start either Friday’s afternoon’s home game against the Vancouver Canucks or Saturday’s road contest versus the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about After terrific debut, highlight-reel save, Sabres goalie James Reimer could play again this weekend
After mistake, Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius dazzles for Rochester
'“Usually they say it, but I knew that it was my goal,” Helenius said following his first two-point night for the Amerks. “They didn’t say anything because they knew that I knew.”' … [Read more...] about After mistake, Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius dazzles for Rochester
As Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson waits for next chance in Buffalo, he continues to develop in Rochester
'Last month, Johnson, 23, returned to Rochester, where he has quietly been gobbling up minutes alongside Jack Rathbone on the Americans’ top defense tandem.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres prospect Ryan Johnson waits for next chance in Buffalo, he continues to develop in Rochester