‘ The Buffalo Sabres 6-4 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday was just another loss that you can’t have if you’re a good team.’ … [Read more...] about Opinion: If Sabres lose for the first time in five games, 6-4
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Thompson returned to practice and is feeling good
'Concussions don’t always present symptoms right away and Thompson said that’s what happened with him.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returned to practice and is feeling good
Bo Byram playing some good hockey lately
'"I’m just trying to worry about my job and playing as hard as I can, and trying to help the team win. So to be honest, I haven’t put much thought into that this year," said Byram after practice this week. "I’m trying to keep that out of my mind, so it’s not something I’m too worried about. When those conversations come up, me, my family and my agents will have discussions … [Read more...] about Bo Byram playing some good hockey lately
Ruff liked his team's response following Thompson hit: 'It has to come out of you'
'"It's something that has to come from within. That when you become a great team, it comes out of you. It comes out of players," said Ruff on Wednesday when he joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" for his weekly appearance on WGR. "If you look at early in the year when [Jason] Zucker, who is not a fighter, dropped his gloves and went at somebody, it comes out of you. It is about … [Read more...] about Ruff liked his team’s response following Thompson hit: ‘It has to come out of you’
Sabres win streak up to four with victory over Columbus
'Several players had multi-point performances for the Buffalo Sabres to help lead the team to a 3-2 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win streak up to four with victory over Columbus
Opinion: Reimer fills in for Luukkonen as the Sabres get their first four-game winning streak in two years
'The Sabres have had seven decent games in a row starting in Vancouver with a win over the Canucks. They have won five of those games, but unfortunately for them, they are in such a deep hole, it’s not mattering in the standings.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Reimer fills in for Luukkonen as the Sabres get their first four-game winning streak in two years
Tage Thompson named NHL's 'Second Star' of the Week
'In three games played this past week, Thompson led the NHL with four goals and four assists for eight points. He was also plus-9.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson named NHL’s ‘Second Star’ of the Week
Sabres survive late push from New Jersey
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves, including five in the third period, to help the Buffalo Sabres defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive late push from New Jersey
Opinion: A dirty, late hit on Thompson goes unchallenged, but the team won
'I should be talking about that since Vancouver, which covers six games they’ve played well in most of all six of them and won four. I should be talking about their three-game winning streak, but the only thing fans are talking about is Buffalo’s best forward Tage Thompson got targeted by Stefan Noeson who hit Thompson square in the head knocking him out of the game and there … [Read more...] about Opinion: A dirty, late hit on Thompson goes unchallenged, but the team won
Kulich helps lift Sabres to win over Predators
'Thanks to a pair of goals from rookie forward Jiri Kulich, including the game-winning tally with 2:04 remaining in regulation, the Sabres were able to earn a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Friday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Kulich helps lift Sabres to win over Predators
Opinion: Sabres lost their lead, but battled back to beat Nashville
'In many losses this season the Sabres faded in the third period, but on Friday, they had determination which led to very few errors. The persistence paid off as JJ Peterka led a 3-on-2 up ice. He dished off to Tage Thompson on the right wall and kept coming hard up the middle taking a defenseman with him. That gave Thompson room to find a streaking Jiri Kulich coming up the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lost their lead, but battled back to beat Nashville
Rob Ray becomes 44th member of Sabres Hall of Fame
'"'Boxy' [head coach John Van Boxmeer] gave me the greatest advice on what I need to do to become an NHL player. He told me, at the time, what the Sabres wanted, and he was right. 446 minutes in penalties, 46 fighting majors in my first season in the American Hockey League kind of set the stage for my future career. So thank you to 'Boxy' for that great information," said Ray … [Read more...] about Rob Ray becomes 44th member of Sabres Hall of Fame
Adams ahead of Rob Ray's induction into Sabres Hall of Fame: ''Rayzor' deserves this'
'"It’ll be special, and I know it means a lot to him," said Adams on Friday when joining "Schopp and the Bulldog" on WGR. "A little bit of a ceremony this morning, and you could see it in his eyes. He’s a tough guy, but I don’t care how tough you are, it's emotional."' … [Read more...] about Adams ahead of Rob Ray’s induction into Sabres Hall of Fame: ”Rayzor’ deserves this’
Rob Ray set to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame as player, broadcaster and man that helps others
'For me, it’s the work he does in the community, totally behind the scenes, because he doesn’t want recognition. He just wants to help others.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray set to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame as player, broadcaster and man that helps others
Thompson and Peterka lead Sabres over Boston
'Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka each recorded hat tricks to help power the Buffalo Sabres to a 7-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Thompson and Peterka lead Sabres over Boston