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'“There was lack of effort, lack of urgency and coming off a back-to-back, you just have to know where to simplify things and make them overwork and then you win one or two puck battles and they’re over back checking, they’re over forechecking and then you have odd man rushes for and then you have chances for and O-zone time because you can make them overwork, but we weren’t … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch speaks honestly after another Sabres loss

'Despite holding multiple leads, it was the Pittsburgh Penguins who got the last laugh at PPG Paints Arena by a final score of 6-5 in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose overtime thriller in Pittsburgh

'Defensively the Sabres were too weak to handle the Penguins inside and it cost them the game. You can’t win giving up two power play goals and almost a third, a shorthanded goal, rarely get a big save and turn the puck over on a regular basis.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow two leads in overtime loss to Pittsburgh

'"A ton of respect for him, obviously, coaching against him, and then actually coaching him in a couple Olympics, where you really get to see what a player is all about when you're behind the bench, you're in practice with them," said Ruff during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "I think he's an example of how he was able to change his game and become … [Read more...] about Ruff likes Sabres’ competitiveness in practice: ‘Boys will be boys’

'While Krebs only got 7:25 of ice-time against the Los Angeles Kings in the home opener this past Thursday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff went down to three lines against the Florida Panthers on Saturday, where Krebs forced his way into the top-nine forwards and played 14:20.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs fighting for more ice-time

'"I was driving the net, and got him in the face a little bit. He's a passionate guy, and that's why we love him. It's all good," said Krebs after practice.'https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/dahlin-krebs-square-off-in-spirited-practice-monday … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Krebs square off in spirited practice Monday

'The only goal of the third period came with less than two minutes remaining in regulation. Alex Tuch scored for the second straight game by shooting at an empty net just on the Panthers' side of center ice. The goal extended Buffalo's lead to three goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Florida, record first win of season

'Jordan Greenway was a monster in this game and easily was the first star. He was relentless in both ends of the ice and now I’ve sat and listened to two head coaches say how intelligent he plays on the ice. He’s a frequent target of media and fans because he’s big and doesn’t fight all the time, but nobody on this team causes more headaches for the opposition,' … [Read more...] about Opinion: This time effort turns into a win for the Sabres

'"I don’t think we’re thrilled with the way we’ve been playing," said Quinn following Friday's practice. "I know myself, personally, I feel like I’ve got another level, and I’m sure the whole line feels like that. We’ve had some chances and they haven’t gone in, but at the same time, we want to create a lot more. So I think we’re pretty hungry with ourselves to be a little bit … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn puts in extra work to try to get back on track

'Zach Benson nearly scored right at the end of the period, but slid the puck into an open net just after the first period expired. The play was reviewed and confirmed that the puck went into the net just after the clock hit zeros to end the opening 20 minutes of play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold on in defeat to Los Angeles

'Pretty much on a nightly basis, they make the opposing goalie look like Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres can’t score more than one goal, which costs them again

'Both said they felt good on the ice after practice, and it sounds like from what they said along with Ruff's post-practice comments, if there are no setbacks from practice, they’ll play the home opener on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get good news on injury front Wednesday

'Rasmus Dahlin is still going to be relied upon as the No. 1 defenseman, but Power will grow exponentially in his third full season with the Sabres as the No. 2 guy. And if Dahlin happens to struggle with injuries or his on-ice play, Ruff should be able to rely on a guy like Power to take some of those minutes and situations (not to say Dahlin is going to lose his edge or … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2024-25 Sabres season

'"Trying to generate a little more speed, and get connected on the entries, because we felt disconnected and didn’t make the next play," said Ruff following Tuesday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Power play was focus of Sabres’ practice on Tuesday

'"I don't think it was that big a challenge. Your practice schedule kind of stays the same. Obviously, you're not in your building, but that part of putting together a plan for the week was fairly normal," said Ruff during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "You go back to Game 1, and probably the part I would like to see better was we had some really … [Read more...] about Ruff looking to bring enthusiasm on home ice after leaving ‘too many big plays’ in Europe