'For 40 minutes on Saturday the Buffalo Sabres were the better team. It wasn’t Calgary Flames goalie Dan Vladar that was beating them, they got plenty of chances but hit posts, crossbars and shot wide.' … [Read more...] about Peterka’s shootout goal gives the Sabres their third straight win
The Sabres Report - Nov 10, 2024
Sabres salvage win streak, beating Flames in shootout
'Buffalo has the chance to rise above .500 for the first time this season when it hosts the last-place Montreal Canadians on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres salvage win streak, beating Flames in shootout
Thompson, Sabres recover for shootout win against Flames
'“It wasn’t our prettiest game by any means, but [we] found a way to get the job done,” Thompson said. “Obviously, [Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen] had a great game, keeps us in it. Power play came up big, get a goal on the power play and then [penalty kill] was rock solid all night. … Sometimes, good teams find ways to win. We did that tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Sabres recover for shootout win against Flames
Tage Thompson gifts puck to young fan with same name
'On the glass, a young Sabres fan and his parents held up a sign that read, “My name is…Tage Thompson, too! This is my first hockey game!!!”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson gifts puck to young fan with same name
'The types of games you've got to win' | Sabres overcome adversity in SO victory over Flames
'Just about everything had fallen the Sabres’ way in their last two wins – goals were scored early, chances were capitalized on, and timely saves were made by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Their third straight victory required a commitment to the process in the face of adversity. “Those are the types of games you’ve got to win,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about ‘The types of games you’ve got to win’ | Sabres overcome adversity in SO victory over Flames
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win streak snapped in 5-0 loss to Penguins (Amerks.com) Larsson perfect in Penguins’ 5-0 win over Amerks (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 9, 2024
Saturday's Calgary Coverage
Gameday: Flames wrap roadie with early start in Buffalo (Calgary Sun) Buffalo hosts Calgary in a non-conference matchup (AP) 5 Things - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected Lineup - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Calgary Coverage
Prospects Report | Tyson Kozak off to strong start with Amerks
'The 2021 seventh-round pick has displayed the combination of defensive reliability and offensive touch that made him a standout at prospects events and inspired Rochester assistant coach Vinny Prospal to refer to him as the team’s “Anthony Cirelli,” a nod to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s talented two-way forward.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Report | Tyson Kozak off to strong start with Amerks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius on hot streak, scoring goals for Rochester (Olean Times Herald) Sabres prospects Noah Ostlund, Tyson Kozak out injured with Rochester (Olean Times Herald) Amerks double up Wolf Pack for 2,500th franchise win (Amerks.com) Wolf pack doubled up by Americans 6-3 (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 8, 2024
A four-line, three-pair effort is the blueprint for Sabres in rout of Rangers
'The combination was simple: Four forward lines buzzing the net and often dominating possession in the offensive zone. Three defense pairs playing solid and steady, minimizing turnovers and coverage lapses. And goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen badly outplaying New York's Igor Shesterkin, one of the marquee netminders in hockey.' … [Read more...] about A four-line, three-pair effort is the blueprint for Sabres in rout of Rangers
Jacob Bryson trying to make the most of his chance on Sabres' defense
'The 26-year-old has been through this before and knows preparation is the key to being able to survive in his role. The Sabres believe in him, too. They drafted him in the fourth round in 2017 and have kept re-signing him. To help keep his shot in the NHL, Bryson took a one-year deal over the summer for $900,000, which was slightly less than half of what he was making the last … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson trying to make the most of his chance on Sabres’ defense
Friday's New York Coverage
Rangers, Igor Shesterkin demolished by Sabres in rare drubbing (New York Post) Rangers’ listless ‘wake-up call’ was a long time coming (New York Post) Rangers pull Igor Shesterkin during five-goal disaster against Sabres (New York Post) Rangers dominated at home by Sabres as Igor Shesterkin is pulled after allowing five goals (Newsday) Three takeaways from Rangers' loss to … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Dahlin scores as the Sabres beat Shesterkin and the Rangers 6-1
'Dylan Cozens, Tage Thompson, Jordan Greenway and Sam Lafferty had second-period goals as the Sabres won for the second time in six road games.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores as the Sabres beat Shesterkin and the Rangers 6-1
Sabres thrash Rangers at Madison Square Garden
'Visiting the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, the blue and gold put a hurting on goalie Igor Shesterkin and company to the tune of a 6-1 final.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrash Rangers at Madison Square Garden
Opinion: When Sabres work as unit, they become a dangerous team
'It’s funny that if they work hard and work together, the Sabres become a pretty good team. Beating the Rangers in New York, 6-1, in pretty good proof of that.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: When Sabres work as unit, they become a dangerous team