'Using Kulich, 20, in the three-on-three overtime and allowing him to take a defensive-zone faceoff – he won eight of his 11 draws that night – illustrates Ruff’s growing confidence in the youngster.' … [Read more...] about OT goal, faceoff ability illustrate rookie Jiri Kulich could stick with Sabres
The Sabres Report - Nov 27, 2024
Sabres’ Tage Thompson says he’s ready to return from lower-body injury
'“I would have liked to play, but I think it’s smart, for sure, to take an extra few days, especially where our team was at, hot on the road and feeling good about the game,” Thompson said following Tuesday’s 60-minute practice in KeyBank Center. “So why change it up while we’re heading into a back to back?"' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson says he’s ready to return from lower-body injury
Wednesday's Minnesota Coverage
Sabres bring win streak into home matchup against the Wild (AP) Preview: Wild vs. Sabres (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Minnesota Coverage
Thompson feels extra rest has him ready to play Wednesday
'"It was one of those things that has been frustrating," said Thompson on Tuesday following practice. "It’s nice to see that the boys get six points on the road trip (3-0-0), obviously I’d have liked to have been in the lineup helping them out, but it’s just one of those injuries that was nagging me. I thought I was close, but I still feel it every once in a while. I was just … [Read more...] about Thompson feels extra rest has him ready to play Wednesday
Appert: California road trip proved Sabres' resiliency
'"You do gain some belief and some resilience through going through those things together, believing that we're going to find a way," said Sabres assistant coach Seth Appert during his appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on Tuesday. "Whether we're playing great that night or just OK, let's hang in there, let's stay in the fight, and then we're going to find a way. I thought … [Read more...] about Appert: California road trip proved Sabres’ resiliency
Buffalo Sabres keep recent success in check as schedule gets tougher starting with Minnesota Wild
'"We have an extremely tough schedule coming and the teams we're playing starting tomorrow are extremely tough teams to generate opportunities against," said Ruff. "You go up against Minnesota and they're having a nice year and they aren't giving up a lot. You hope the team can exceed the intensity they were able to bring on the road trip."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres keep recent success in check as schedule gets tougher starting with Minnesota Wild
Tage Thompson ready to return for Sabres
'Tage Thompson says he’s ready to play Wednesday night against the Minnesota Wild after missing four games with a lower-body injury. “I feel good,” Thompson said following Tuesday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “I had a good day today and I’m ready to go for tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ready to return for Sabres
Tage Thompson 'ready to go' after missing last five games
'“I feel good," Thompson said. "I had a good day today and I’m ready to go tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ‘ready to go’ after missing last five games
Practice Report | Thompson 'ready to go' for Wednesday's home game
'“It’s smart for sure to take an extra few days, especially where our team was at – hot on the road and feeling good about the game,” Thompson said. “It was more of a precautionary thing, making sure I was 100 [percent], ready to go and not stepping in too early, re-aggravating it.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson ‘ready to go’ for Wednesday’s home game
The Sabres Report - Nov 26, 2024
Mike Harrington: Points to ponder after Sabres' golden sweep out West
'No idea what’s up with this: Buffalo is 7-1-0 against the Western Conference and only 4-8-1 against the East. The Sabres are taking advantage of a run of West teams on the schedule that continues with five of the next six games being home contests against West clubs (Minnesota, Vancouver, Colorado, Winnipeg and Utah).' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Points to ponder after Sabres’ golden sweep out West
After terrific debut, highlight-reel save, Sabres goalie James Reimer could play again this weekend
'So fresh off his Buffalo debut, expect Reimer, 36, to start either Friday’s afternoon’s home game against the Vancouver Canucks or Saturday’s road contest versus the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about After terrific debut, highlight-reel save, Sabres goalie James Reimer could play again this weekend
Why the Buffalo Sabres start to the season paints promising playoff picture
'Last season, seven of the eight teams in the Eastern Conference in playoff spots at Thanksgiving ended up qualifying for the postseason. Detroit, who was in a Wild Card spot on Thanksgiving, missed the playoffs by a single point. So no, this does not mean the Sabres will make the playoffs, but the math is on their side.' … [Read more...] about Why the Buffalo Sabres start to the season paints promising playoff picture
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres streaking with wins, on-ice performance
'Tage Thompson has missed five games with his injury and Buffalo is 4-1-0. If you’re going to be a good team, you have to find different ways to win hockey games. They have found a way to get four games to overtime and have lost one, won two in overtime, and won one in a shootout. This is a place where they have to be better.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres streaking with wins, on-ice performance
The Sabres Report - Nov 24, 2024
Sabres complete California sweep with another comeback win: 5 takeaways from San Jose
'“I’m exhausted,” Tuch admitted, relaxing his shoulders while flashing a grin. “It’s exhausting, honestly. It really takes a lot for all 20 of us to come in. It’s 22 hours with travel, we get into the hotel at 2:30 last night, you’re sleeping as much as possible, you’re eating as much as you can, you’re taking a nap if you can. It’s a quick turnaround, honestly. … They took it … [Read more...] about Sabres complete California sweep with another comeback win: 5 takeaways from San Jose
Inside the NHL: Sabres winger Jack Quinn insists he's healthy. Now he just needs to score
'Barring some major pump in production over the final 60 games, Quinn has answered the question about whether he’s going to need a long-term, big-money deal going into next season. He’s not getting one and JJ Peterka probably is.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres winger Jack Quinn insists he’s healthy. Now he just needs to score