'“We had a chance to beat a good team,” Ruff said. “It was right there. We just weren’t good enough to get it done.”' … [Read more...] about Defensive miscues, penalties prove costly in loss to Panthers
The Sabres Report - Oct 29, 2024
Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame during pregame ceremony on Jan. 31
'The game on Jan. 31 will also be a Black and Red Friday, meaning the Sabres will be in the black-and-red uniforms that Ray wore during the latter part of his career.' … [Read more...] about Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame during pregame ceremony on Jan. 31
Strbak, Geary showed defensive chemistry during series with Canisius
'“It’s a unique situation,” Redman said. “You're going to the same university, and you're drafted by the same professional team. So, your path looks very similar and the fact that they're getting some on-ice chemistry and off-ice chemistry, I think that goes deeper than maybe even more than what meets the eye.”' … [Read more...] about Strbak, Geary showed defensive chemistry during series with Canisius
The Sabres Report - Oct 28, 2024
Mike Harrington: Are the Sabres actually learning? It sure seems that way.
'The Sabres’ current three-game win streak matched their longest of 2023-24, which they were unable to do until their 58th game on Feb. 25, and features several examples that support the players’ comments that this team is different from the one that finished with 84 points in April.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Are the Sabres actually learning? It sure seems that way.
Sabres expecting Nicolas Aube-Kubel to return while Owen Power deals with illness
'Nicolas Aube-Kubel is cleared to play after missing the past eight games with a knee sprain that he suffered during the second period of the season opener in Prague earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expecting Nicolas Aube-Kubel to return while Owen Power deals with illness
Sabres notes: Rasmus Dahlin feeling like himself; Nicolas Aube-Kubel set to return from injury
'In the weeks after Dahlin, 24, returned from a mid-body injury he suffered minutes into the first session of training camp – he mentioned he injured his back – he wasn’t playing very freely. But over the past few games, the ultra-talented defenseman has looked more like himself, creating offense and zooming around the ice. That smile has reappeared. It’s no coincidence the … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Dahlin feeling like himself; Nicolas Aube-Kubel set to return from injury
Monday's Florida Coverage
Sabres bring winning streak into home matchup with the Panthers (AP) Preview: Barkov returns as Panthers try to stay hot vs. Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Florida Coverage
Practice Report | News and notes from Sunday's skate
'Aube-Kubel has been out since sustaining a lower-body injury against New Jersey on opening night. The winger spent Sunday’s practice on a line with Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | News and notes from Sunday’s skate
The Sabres Report - Oct 27, 2024
Tage Thompson's line leads Sabres to win in 'big game' against divisional foe
'Everyone in the dressing room understood what was at stake Saturday in KeyBank Center. It was only the Sabres’ ninth game, but they couldn’t afford to hand two points to the Red Wings (4-4), who finished higher in the division last season and had won three straight entering their latest matchup. Alex Tuch referred to this as a “four-point game,” and his line played with the … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s line leads Sabres to win in ‘big game’ against divisional foe
Inside the NHL: Panthers coach Paul Maurice on another Cup run, going home and Lindy Ruff's return
'And after they play the Sabres for the second time in October on Monday night in KeyBank Center, they’ll head more than 4,100 miles east to Helsinki, Finland, to prep for next weekend’s Global Series games in Tampere against Dallas.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Panthers coach Paul Maurice on another Cup run, going home and Lindy Ruff’s return
Tage Thompson playing like superstar, helps Sabres beat Red Wings
'Right now, Thompson, who has a three-game goal streak, is playing at a superstar level. After an underwhelming 29-goal campaign in which he battled a broken hand, he looks as dynamic as ever.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson playing like superstar, helps Sabres beat Red Wings
Sunday's Detroit Coverage
Sabres snap Wings' win streak, Raymond scores first goal (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings sliced up, outshot again by Buffalo Sabres, 5-3 (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings' comeback bid falls short as winning streak snapped (Ann Arbor News) Recap: Red Wings battle back but come up short in Buffalo, 5-3 (DetroitRedWings.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage
Tage Thompson scores two goals and the Sabres beat the Red Wings 5-3
'Rasmus Dahlin had three assists for the Sabres, who have won three straight games for the first time this season. Buffalo didn’t win three games in a row last season for the first time until Feb. 21-25.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores two goals and the Sabres beat the Red Wings 5-3
Special teams helps in Sabres' victory over Red Wings
'The Sabres received scoring from three players that recorded their first goal of the season, including a power play goal that helped lead Buffalo to a 5-3 victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday afternoon at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Special teams helps in Sabres’ victory over Red Wings
Opinion: Zucker's power play goal helps Sabres to third-straight win
'Ruff talks about the one-percenters all over the ice. The huge blocked shot by Beck Malenstyn or the blocked shots in the last minute by Dylan Cozens and Connor Clifton. That stuff matters! And that’s the stuff that has been missing from this team since before many of your children were born.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Zucker’s power play goal helps Sabres to third-straight win