'“If you asked me before I got scratched, I would’ve told you I need to be better anyways, it’s not like it was a secret before the game, so you can say it’s a little added motivation, but it’s just get back to work, I plan on playing in the NHL for a long time, so you’re going to have your ups and downs, so I’m not too worried about it.”' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson knows his play needs to be brought up to the standard
The Sabres Report - Nov 7, 2024
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sweep road trip, extend win streak to five straight (Amerks.com) Monsters fall short in 4-2 loss to Americans (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 6, 2024
Sabres finally deliver 'textbook game,' pull away with 3 goals in third period of 5-1 win
'Ruff challenged his players before practice Monday to raise their personal standard and refuse to settle for mediocrity. They weren’t playing quick enough, and he grew tired of watching them repeat mistakes that his coaching staff worked to correct. His decision to scratch Mattias Samuelsson and Henri Jokiharju to play Connor Clifton and Dennis Gilbert produced positive … [Read more...] about Sabres finally deliver ‘textbook game,’ pull away with 3 goals in third period of 5-1 win
Jiri Kulich gains confidence during first audition with Sabres: 'I want to be the best'
'“It just shows me I have to wake up every morning, and I want to be the best,” the Sabres’ top prospect told The Buffalo News. “Those games, they’re showing me I have to work hard, and I can’t stop.”' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich gains confidence during first audition with Sabres: ‘I want to be the best’
Sabres raise standard, defeat Senators; Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson scratched
'Ruff wanted more from his goalie and scorers, and they delivered throughout the chippy affair before the crowd of 12,260 fans in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres raise standard, defeat Senators; Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson scratched
Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson made most of time as scratch; Connor Clifton must ‘elevate his play’
'“It’s fun and it’s awesome to be back in there,” he said. “But, yeah, it’s kind of second nature, especially in my position, I’ve done that in the past. So I feel like I’ve adapted to that and I’m able to do that now, and so it’s a big part of my game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jacob Bryson made most of time as scratch; Connor Clifton must ‘elevate his play’
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Takeaways: Ottawa Senators take step back with 5-1 loss in Buffalo (Ottawa Sun) Senators fall to Sabres on the road (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Peterka, Byram each score 2, and Sabres snap 3-game skid with 5-1 win over Senators
'Byram scored twice, JJ Peterka had two goals and an assist and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 37 saves.' … [Read more...] about Peterka, Byram each score 2, and Sabres snap 3-game skid with 5-1 win over Senators
Byram scores twice, Sabres defeat Ottawa
'Bowen Byram scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres used a pair of power play goals to defeat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Byram scores twice, Sabres defeat Ottawa
Opinion: Buffalo played a physical, fast game and beat the Senators
'The teams were physical, fast, there were goals, there were big saves and it was just a fun hockey game to watch.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Buffalo played a physical, fast game and beat the Senators
Sabres take control of Senators to stop slide
'Ryan McLeod assisted on both of Byram’s goals and captain Rasmus Dahlin became the third Sabres defenseman to tally 300 career points with a secondary assist on the first one that gave Buffalo a 2-1 lead 17 seconds into the second period. Byram scored again 21 seconds into the third, squirting a point shot past former Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take control of Senators to stop slide
Peterka has 3 points, Sabres snap 3-game slide with win against Senators
'“I think just overall, whole team, I think every line today was just going,” Peterka said. “I think every line brought a lot of energy. Just great to see after the last three losses that we respond like that.”' … [Read more...] about Peterka has 3 points, Sabres snap 3-game slide with win against Senators
'No one's going to back down' | Sabres set tone early in win over Senators
'“We were emotionally involved in the game tonight right from the start,” coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about ‘No one’s going to back down’ | Sabres set tone early in win over Senators
The Sabres Report - Nov 5, 2024
How the Sabres are trying to rally from 3-game skid: 'OK hockey isn't good enough'
'“Not accepting that’s good enough,” Ruff said, describing how he is pushing his team to play its best for an entire game. “Not accepting that we’ve done a lot of good things. We’ve got to win games. That’s the key. Raise the standard, raise the expectation. We talked again about the standard, about playing quicker, about don’t accept what went on in Detroit as OK. OK hockey is … [Read more...] about How the Sabres are trying to rally from 3-game skid: ‘OK hockey isn’t good enough’
Buffalo Sabres’ franchise value reaches more than $1 billion
'The value of the team is estimated to be $1.13 billion – a number that’s doubled over the past three years, according to sports business website Sportico. The team’s value continues to climb along with the National Hockey League as a whole, but the Sabres remain close to the bottom of the league in franchise rankings.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ franchise value reaches more than $1 billion