'All the hard work we saw in the first period to score four goals all went out the window in the final 40 minutes. Buffalo has not scored in five of the last six periods and quite frankly, have looked pathetic while doing it.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres suffer their worst home loss in franchise history
The Sabres Report - Dec 4, 2024
Ruff: Sabres need to rethink offensive process
'"Really the whole focus for us is creating more offense, and when we do create the opportunities, finishing. Focus at yesterday's practice, coaches meetings for a couple days, that we've lost too many games just due to the fact we haven't finished. So if you look at where our offense is that, most of it has been driven a lot by our defenseman. I think there are some things we … [Read more...] about Ruff: Sabres need to rethink offensive process
4 check: A home loss like no other, Sabres squander 4-goal lead to extend 4-game skid
'Tuesday night’s 5-4 collapse against the Colorado Avalanche extended Buffalo’s worst skid of the season so far. A fourth loss in a row sent fans slumping home with the same defeated feeling that has permeated the longest postseason drought in NHL history. Even after watching an entirely new episode in the series.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: A home loss like no other, Sabres squander 4-goal lead to extend 4-game skid
Avalanche score 5 straight to edge Sabres
'Tage Thompson scored twice, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 38 saves for the Sabres (11-12-2), who have lost four straight.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche score 5 straight to edge Sabres
Ruff 'humbled' to reach 1,800-game milestone as NHL coach
'“I really just approach it game by game,” Ruff said. “I think I've been fortunate. I've been lucky to have the job I've had and play for the teams and coach the teams I have. Been humbled by that opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff ‘humbled’ to reach 1,800-game milestone as NHL coach
'We need to be better' | Sabres surrender early lead in loss to Avalanche
'“It wasn’t a good enough effort from any of the guys in this room, honestly,” Alex Tuch said. “We just need to be better. Call it a learning experience, honestly, just don’t forget how this feels because it sucks. We didn’t want to lose multiple games in a row, let alone four now."' … [Read more...] about ‘We need to be better’ | Sabres surrender early lead in loss to Avalanche
The Sabres Report - Dec 3, 2024
Mike Harrington: Back and forth this Sabres season goes. Where it stops, nobody knows
'The Sabres have played 24 games and have 24 points. They have a trio of three-game winning streaks – after not getting a single one of those last season until late February – and they have a trio of three-game losing or winless streaks. That’s 18 of the 24 games tied up in a run or a rut.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Back and forth this Sabres season goes. Where it stops, nobody knows
Sabres Notebook: A big night ahead for Bowen Byram in first meeting vs. old mates on Avalanche
'“It will be a little weird, but I’m very excited to get to play against them,” Byram said. “They’re obviously a good team with a lot of talent, so it’ll be a good test for our team. For me, I’m super-excited to play against some good friends and get to see them before the game and whatnot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: A big night ahead for Bowen Byram in first meeting vs. old mates on Avalanche
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
Tuesday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt looking to break out of mini-funk with “bittersweet” Buffalo return up next (Denver Post) Sabres bring losing streak into home matchup against the Avalanche (AP) A Bout in Buffalo (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Colorado Coverage
Lindy Ruff changes up practice to try to get more pucks in net
'"There’s been some good, I think there’s been some rust," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff following Monday's practice. "I think he’s had some good opportunities, he’s probably had more primary opportunities to score, he had the overtime opportunity against Vancouver that you’d like to see him finish. But inside of that, I don’t think he’s hit his mark with his shot. In the … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff changes up practice to try to get more pucks in net
Practice Report | Kozak soaking in NHL call-up
'“It’s definitely a faster game,” Kozak said after Monday’s practice, his first since being recalled. “Bigger guys, stronger guys and not many mistakes being made. So, it’s definitely a hard leap.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Kozak soaking in NHL call-up
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks November 2024 Report Card (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 1, 2024
Sabres shut out again in 'flat' showing against Isles: Takeaways from 3-0 loss
'It took the Sabres only four days to spoil the momentum that they built by sweeping the three-game trip through California. They went 0-2-1 for the week, including an overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, to drop to .500 again. Their 11-11-2 record is enough to be only three points out of a wild-card playoff spot, but it was a confounding way to end a month in which they … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out again in ‘flat’ showing against Isles: Takeaways from 3-0 loss