'Visiting the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, the Sabres allowed seven goals - three to the Red Wings' power play units - and lost their cool at the end of the lopsided 7-3 affair.' … [Read more...] about Sabres smoked by Red Wings in Detroit
The Sabres Report - Mar 13, 2025
Opinion: South Buffalo's Patrick Kane destroys Sabres in Detroit
‘ The Detroit Red Wings probably wish they could play the Buffalo Sabres 10 times per-season.’ … [Read more...] about Opinion: South Buffalo’s Patrick Kane destroys Sabres in Detroit
Patrick Kane has big game against Sabres
'Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a difficult night, stopping just 22 of 29 shots he faced. The seven goals allowed were a season-high for Luukkonen, and his .749 save percentage was the lowest in a game in which he played all three periods. He gave up three goals in both the first and third periods after a solid outing in Monday night’s 3-2 victory against the Edmonton … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane has big game against Sabres
Kane gets 5 points, Red Wings top Sabres to snap 6-game skid
'“That’s a very dangerous group, and they don’t need a whole lot to put the puck in the back of the net,” Thompson said of the Red Wings. “We had a couple defensive breakdowns that gave them clean looks and they capitalized.”' … [Read more...] about Kane gets 5 points, Red Wings top Sabres to snap 6-game skid
Sabres rue penalties, puck management in loss to Red Wings
'“Some of the D-zone turnovers – it’s hard to recover from a couple of the plays we made,” Ruff said postgame. “Frustrating, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rue penalties, puck management in loss to Red Wings
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks open homestand with 4-3 loss to Checkers (Amerks.com) Checkers’ Power Play Fuels Win Against Amerks (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 12, 2025
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin angrily denies podcast report he wants to be traded
'“I want to be moved? I don’t know what he’s talking about,” Dahlin said of Bissonnette. “I have never said I want out of here. I’m not happy where we’re at. I don’t want to lose. We have to get better. I’ve never said I want out of here. I thought that was pretty clear.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin angrily denies podcast report he wants to be traded
Mike Harrington: As win over Oilers shows, rugged schedule can keep Sabres interested in lost season
'"You just have to go one game a time. Yes, that's a cliché but there really isn't any other way," said goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who stymied the Flying DraisDavids from Edmonton with a 32-save night. "You can't look too much forward or too much back. You have to be ready for any game and it doesn't matter who you're playing. I feel like we showed it today. It was kind of an … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As win over Oilers shows, rugged schedule can keep Sabres interested in lost season
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin strongly denies report he would ask for trade
'Bissonnette’s words – “Apparently, Dahlin met with Kevyn Adams and he said that, ‘If this doesn’t turn around fast, I’m (gone),’” he said – angered Dahlin, who’s in the first season of an eight-year, $88 million contract. “That bugs me, actually,” he said. “I get pissed off by that. I haven’t even mentioned the word ‘leave.’ So, yeah, that’s just how it is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin strongly denies report he would ask for trade
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
Sabres play the Red Wings following Thompson’s 2-goal showing (AP) Preview: Mrazek between the pipes as Red Wings host Sabres on Wednesday (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Dahlin has never asked out or told Adams he wants to leave Buffalo
'"I don’t know what he’s talking about. I have never said I want out of here," said Dahlin following Tuesday's practice. "I’m not happy where we’re at, I don’t want to lose. We have to get better, but I’ve never said I want out of here. I thought that was pretty clear."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin has never asked out or told Adams he wants to leave Buffalo
Zucker: Sabres need to find ways to simplify their game
'"Knowing when you can go try a play through the middle, knowing who you're on the ice against, if that's a smart idea or not, the turnovers, the little plays that give the other team a little bit of life. I think we've done that too much this year," said Zucker during an appearance with the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on Tuesday. "When you look at the 4-0 game versus Colorado … [Read more...] about Zucker: Sabres need to find ways to simplify their game
Does Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin want out? He vehemently denies claims
'"I don't dig for this information like it's given to me by the people who really matter and who move the needles as insiders, but apparently, Dahlin met with Kevyn Adams, and he said if this doesn't turn around fast, I'm gone," Bissonette said.' … [Read more...] about Does Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin want out? He vehemently denies claims
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin: ‘I’ve never said I want out of here’
'“I hate to do this to Sabres fan right now. And keep in mind, I don’t dig for this information, it’s given to me by the people who really, really matter and who move the needle as far as the insiders,” Bissonnette said. “But apparently Dahlin met with [Sabres general manager] Kevyn Adams and said, if this doesn’t turn around fast, I’m gonzo. If they don’t get him help, and get … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin: ‘I’ve never said I want out of here’
Dahlin refutes report he wants to move on from Sabres
'“I have never said I want out of here,” Dahlin said. “I’m not happy (with) where we’re at. I don’t want to lose. We have to get better. I’ve never said I want out of here. I thought that was pretty clear. That bugs me, actually. I get [ticked] off by that. I haven’t even mentioned the word 'leave.' That’s just how it is.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin refutes report he wants to move on from Sabres