'The Sabres season did not start in North America but instead in Prague, Czech Republic where the Sabres dropped both games to the New Jersey Devils and Adams spoke on turning the page from a difficult start. “We’ve gone 4-2-1 since that start and so we’re a little uneven, I think there is a lot to like and there are also some parts to our game to not like and to clean up.”' … [Read more...] about Adams encouraged after slow start from the Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres Report - Nov 2, 2024
Buffalo Sabres made it easy for New York Islanders in 4-3 loss to end four-game homestand
'"Too many mental lapses and we got ourselves back down two goals and against a team like that who plays stingy defense with a big D core it's hard to create offense. So if you keep giving them two-goal leads it's going to be hard to come back."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres made it easy for New York Islanders in 4-3 loss to end four-game homestand
Jason Zucker gets Gordie Howe hat trick, still Sabres skid out of homestand
'Losing their second game in a row to conclude a four-game homestand, the Sabres dropped to 4-6-1 going into Saturday night’s game in Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Jason Zucker gets Gordie Howe hat trick, still Sabres skid out of homestand
Islanders get back on track with win against Sabres
'“Let’s be real, we handed them three goals,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “We’d been playing pretty tight, it started to slip, and, again, we get beat 1-on-1, we got a defenseman caught deep where our forward’s covering and gets on the wrong side of the puck on an easy, really an easy, coverage play. You're not going to win a lot of games if you hand the opposition two or … [Read more...] about Islanders get back on track with win against Sabres
Zucker extends point streak with goal and assist in loss to Islanders
'“I think we had too many mental mistakes,” Zucker said. “Gave them chances off of plays we shouldn’t have, forwards not covering for D. Too many little mental lapses. … Against a team like that that plays stingy defense with a big D corps, it’s hard to create offense. So, if you keep giving them two-goal leads, it’s going to be hard to come back.”' … [Read more...] about Zucker extends point streak with goal and assist in loss to Islanders
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Third-period snowballs on Utica Comets vs. Rochester as team falls to 0-8 (Rome Daily Sentinel) Amerks dismantle Comets to win third straight (Amerks.com) Comets drop home game to Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 1, 2024
Dylan Cozens shifts to the wing as Lindy Ruff tries to unlock Sabres' offense
'Cozens is expected to play right wing Friday night when the Sabres host the New York Islanders in KeyBank Center. He hasn’t played the position on a full-time basis since 2020-21, when former coach Ralph Kreuger used Cozens with Eric Staal and Taylor Hall, but Ruff wants to get Cozens scoring again. He has zero goals and three assists through 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens shifts to the wing as Lindy Ruff tries to unlock Sabres’ offense
Sabres hope shifting struggling Dylan Cozens to wing can ignite him
'“Well, if he scores four off the wing, it’d be a permanent thing,” Ruff joked after the Sabres prepared for Friday’s game against the New York Islanders in KeyBank Center. “Even if he scores a couple.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope shifting struggling Dylan Cozens to wing can ignite him
Friday's New York Coverage
Islanders bring losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Ruff moves Cozens to wing in an effort to get him going
'"I know he’s played there and he’s played well, and scored a lot of goals over there," said Ruff following Thursday's practice. "I don’t think it’s a gamble. I think he’s been comfortable playing over there. and if it frees him up a little bit. It’s better for us."' … [Read more...] about Ruff moves Cozens to wing in an effort to get him going
Practice Report | Cozens moves to wing as Sabres tweak forward lines
'“I’m trying to free [Cozens] up to get him a few more opportunities,” Ruff said. “You get him with a left-handed centerman that can get him the puck and possibly use his speed. We’re trying to get both him and Jack a little bit of a different look and see if it works and get us a little more offense and get both of those guys going.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Cozens moves to wing as Sabres tweak forward lines
The Sabres Report - Oct 31, 2024
Sabres' power play still languishing last in the NHL, but is finally on a goal streak
'“It’s simplicity, shooting pucks. I think we’ve had a shooting mentality,” Zucker said. “If you look at our goal (Saturday against Detroit), I think we had six or seven shots or opportunities with puck recoveries. (Monday), it started off of a shot after JJ (Peterka) had a great jump off the faceoff. We lose that faceoff, but he does a heck of a job getting that puck back for … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play still languishing last in the NHL, but is finally on a goal streak
Alex Tuch is off to a strong start for the Sabres, but wants to reach another level
'“I still want to be better,” said Tuch. “I still want to continue to have better puck touches, a little bit better offensive instincts. I think I’m still coming into my game a little more, too. Throwing out (the loss Monday night), I’ve gotten more opportunities and scoring chances. I’m finding myself in the right spots and finding my teammates a little more. Those are good … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch is off to a strong start for the Sabres, but wants to reach another level
The Sabres Report - Oct 30, 2024
Sabres’ Owen Power piling up points during fast start
'Owen Power, who turns 22 on Nov. 22, has quietly enjoyed the fastest start of his short career. Entering Tuesday’s schedule, his eight even-strength points ranked fourth among NHL defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Owen Power piling up points during fast start
The Buffalo Sabres Need Their Defense To Protect Their Young Goalies
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 3.31 goals-against average and .890 save percentage, while Devon Levi has a 3.79 GAA and .874 SP. While the Sabres finished last season with the 11th-fewest goals against per game, at 2.96, they're ranked 26th in that category at 3.60 this season.' … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres Need Their Defense To Protect Their Young Goalies