Utah Hockey Club looks to heat up again in snowy Buffalo (Salt Lake City Deseret News) Sabres bring 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Utah Hockey Club (AP) Game Preview, 12/7: Utah Hockey Club vs. Buffalo Sabres (UtahHockeyClub.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Utah Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 7, 2024
Kozak remains a smalltown boy at heart
'“It’s pretty special because everybody pretty much knows everybody, growing up in a small town. It means a lot for my family and for the people back home. There are kids playing hockey back there and seeing someone from our small town has a chance to play (in the NHL), it could give them hope and maybe spark something inside them.”' … [Read more...] about Kozak remains a smalltown boy at heart
Small town, big dreams: Emotional roller-coaster for Kozak family in son's NHL debut vs. Jets
'“It was pretty hard to not say anything,” Michelle added. “I swear our whole little town knew before Tyson did. We landed in Buffalo at 2 a.m.. Still never said anything. And we didn’t know that we were in the same hotel as Tyson.”' … [Read more...] about Small town, big dreams: Emotional roller-coaster for Kozak family in son’s NHL debut vs. Jets
Kevyn Adams not against trading core players to improve Sabres
'Adams admitted right off the bat that they need to be better than 22nd in the NHL with a points percentage of .481. It’s been two years plus 24 games that this group of core young players have been together. Adams has committed huge money and long-term contracts to many of them and at this point, it’s not looking good for some of them as there’s been a severe regression.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams not against trading core players to improve Sabres
Accountability, ownership, belief: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams speaks with media amid 5-game skid
'"Terry (Pegula) has done everything he can to provide us every possible resource to win hockey games, and that's all I can ask for in my position," Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on Friday afternoon. He wants this as bad as any of us, trust me. At the end of the day, that's all I can really say."' … [Read more...] about Accountability, ownership, belief: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams speaks with media amid 5-game skid
Sabres GM sparks debate with comments on Buffalo not being hockey destination
'The remark struck a chord with fans; some agreed, while others were quick to defend the Queen City.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM sparks debate with comments on Buffalo not being hockey destination
4 check: GM Kevyn Adams talks Sabres woes
'“If you’re looking for me to be panicking or overreacting because of the last few games, that’s not my style.”' … [Read more...] about 4 check: GM Kevyn Adams talks Sabres woes
Sabres GM says there's no need to panic despite 5-game losing skid
'"When you’re going to make a decision to build a franchise for sustainable success year after year, you’re going to have to go young, and you’re going to have to give players the opportunity to battle through some of the ups and downs," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM says there’s no need to panic despite 5-game losing skid
Sabres GM Adams keeps faith in players, won’t panic amid struggles
'“Look, I’m going to go to war with these guys, and I will not change,” the general manager said Friday. “I will not back down from that. I believe in the people in our room, and I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t know the opportunity we have. … Do I believe in this team and do I believe we’re going to be a team that takes a step here? I do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams keeps faith in players, won’t panic amid struggles
Recapping GM Kevyn Adams' press conference
'“I believe in the people in this room, and I believe in the coaching staff,” Adams said. “And are we where we want to be right now? No. We’re 26 games in. We’ll continue to look at every possible scenario, if there’s a way to add to our team."' … [Read more...] about Recapping GM Kevyn Adams’ press conference
Practice Report | Gilbert makes an impact in return to lineup
'Gilbert didn’t just fill in during the 3-2 loss to Winnipeg – he stood out. He and third-pair partner Connor Clifton logged 6:48 of 5-on-5 ice time, during which the Sabres led 9-4 in shot attempts, 6-0 in scoring chances, and 5-0 in high-danger scoring chances, per Natural Stat Trick.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Gilbert makes an impact in return to lineup
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win streak snapped in shutout loss to Checkers (Amerks.com) Gaber's Two Goals, Appleby's Shutout Lead Checkers to 6-0 Win Over Rochester (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 6, 2024
Sabres' winless streak reaches 5 with OT loss: 7 takeaways without Rasmus Dahlin
'The loss was the Sabres' fifth in a row. It's their longest skid since their eight consecutive regulation losses in November 2022. They haven't won since sweeping the three-game trip in California.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winless streak reaches 5 with OT loss: 7 takeaways without Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres' Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch not joining Rasmus Dahlin, UPL at 4 Nations Face-Off
'Thompson’s 127 goals since the start of the 2021-22 season are third-most among U.S.-born players. Only Matthews and Chris Kreider have scored more during that span. Thompson’s 238 points rank 11th. The Sabres’ No. 1 center has 13 goals and 20 points in 20 games this season. He missed five games last month with a lower-body injury and scored twice in their 5-4 loss Tuesday … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch not joining Rasmus Dahlin, UPL at 4 Nations Face-Off
Tyson Kozak has goal disallowed in NHL debut as Sabres lose to Jets in OT
'“Playing in my first game, it’s really cool, and I’m super grateful,” said Kozak, a seventh-round pick in 2021. “(To) thought (to) have scored in my first game is (an) unreal moment, but it got disallowed. So it happens.”' … [Read more...] about Tyson Kozak has goal disallowed in NHL debut as Sabres lose to Jets in OT