'The 23-year-old forward's strong start to the season continued Saturday when he helped the Sabres shut down Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard, who finished with only two shots on goal and three shot attempts in 20:11 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs helps Sabres limit Connor Bedard: 5 takeaways from win in Chicago
The Sabres Report - Oct 20, 2024
Sabres Mailbag: Are seismic changes coming if the losing continues?
'We’re only six games into the season. Look around the league at how many teams are struggling right now. Three teams entered Friday without a win, including the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators. It's not a secret that significant changes will happen if the Sabres continue to lose and miss the playoffs. The owner is notoriously impatient, and he has a history of … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Are seismic changes coming if the losing continues?
Inside the NHL: Once again, a routine trip to Pittsburgh produces a live look at NHL history
'Wednesday night’s Sabres-Penguins matchup should have been some routine October affair. Instead, it will go down as one of those games that stand out. Partly for the way the Sabres roared out of the gate with three goals in the first 11½ minutes but mostly because of all-time moments we saw from Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Once again, a routine trip to Pittsburgh produces a live look at NHL history
Sunday's Chicago Coverage
Chicago Blackhawks | Chicago Sports Network reacts to Comcast’s latest volley and taking a ‘financial haircut’ before Chicago Blackhawks’ loss (Chicago Tribune) Photo gallery (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks rally once but not twice in loss to Sabres (Chicago Sun Times) Recap: Blackhawks Come Up Short Against Sabres (Blackhawks.com) Photo gallery (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Chicago Coverage
Peterka, Thompson lead Sabres past Blackhawks 4-2
'Thompson and Beck Malenstyn connected on consecutive shots just under three minutes apart in the first period to give the Sabres a 2-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Peterka, Thompson lead Sabres past Blackhawks 4-2
Sabres scoop two points to cap road trip in Chicago
'After allowing 12 goals combined over the last two contests away from KeyBank Center, the blue and gold rebounded for a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres scoop two points to cap road trip in Chicago
Opinion: Luukkonen comes up big in 4-2 win over Chicago
'You may not have liked the two goals that got by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, but he was at his best for most of the night and made some fantastic saves for what was his best game of the season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen comes up big in 4-2 win over Chicago
Peterka stays hot for Sabres in win against Blackhawks
'Peterka, who also had an assist, has four goals in his past three games.' … [Read more...] about Peterka stays hot for Sabres in win against Blackhawks
Sabres have something to build on with 'dangerous' 1st line coming together
'Thompson has six points (four goals, two assists) in seven games, tied for second on the Sabres with Peterka (four goals, two assists in five games) and behind Tuch with seven points (two goals, five assists) in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have something to build on with ‘dangerous’ 1st line coming together
Sabres' top line helps fuel victory in Chicago
‘“You play like that, you’re gonna win a lot of hockey games,” Ruff said.’ … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top line helps fuel victory in Chicago
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 19, 2024
Sabres sign goalie Scott Ratzlaff to three-year, entry-level contract
'Ratzlaff will stay in Seattle this season but could join the Rochester Amerks in the spring after his WHL campaign ends. In addition to his work in the preseason, Ratzlaff had an impressive stint during the Sabres' development camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Scott Ratzlaff to three-year, entry-level contract
Sabres sign prospect Scott Ratzlaff to entry-level contract
'He has compiled a 67-36-4 mark with a 2.78 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage in 114 career games with Seattle. He won a WHL championship in 2023, when he tied for the league lead with five shutouts and ranked second with a 2.15 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Scott Ratzlaff to entry-level contract
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Sabres take road losing streak into game against the Blackhawks (AP) Preview: Blackhawks Continue Homestand Against Sabres (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Sabres sign Ratzlaff to entry-level contract
'The Sabres selected Ratzlaff during the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft. He will continue his season with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL, where he has a .933 save percentage through three games to start 2023-24.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ratzlaff to entry-level contract