'“It was great,” Gilbert said. “I’ve been working hard, thought I had a good camp, just trying to stay ready and looking to help any way I can. So it was really nice to get in and play a bit and just feel the atmosphere of the arena with this team and get that first one out of the way.”' … [Read more...] about WNYer Dennis Gilbert wasn’t overwhelmed by first game with Sabres
The Sabres Report - Oct 17, 2024
Sabres blow leads as Sidney Crosby and Penguins spoil JJ Peterka’s return
'Still, the setback surely stings. The Sabres led 2-0 led by the 2:08 mark, 3-1 just 11:33 into the contest and 5-4 with less than a minute left in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow leads as Sidney Crosby and Penguins spoil JJ Peterka’s return
Sabres notes: Sam Lafferty trades in youngster status for veteran role
'“It’s honestly a little bit weird,” Lafferty said of being one of the team’s older players. “(I’ve) kind of adjusted to it now, but at first, it’s just like, ‘Did this just happen overnight? What’s going on here?’”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Lafferty trades in youngster status for veteran role
Hollidaysburg's Sam Lafferty offers veteran presence for Sabres
'“It’s honestly a little bit weird,” Lafferty guffawed after the Sabres’ optional morning skate Wednesday at PPG Paints Arena. “(I’ve) kind of adjusted to it now, but at first, it’s just like, ‘Did this just happen overnight? What’s going on here?’ But, no, obviously, the summer, choosing Buffalo, knew the situation and knew this was a young, up-and-coming team with a ton of … [Read more...] about Hollidaysburg’s Sam Lafferty offers veteran presence for Sabres
Thursday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby shine in milestone-filled Penguins win over Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Jason Mackey: Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin carry imperfect Penguins, reminding us once more how spoiled we've been (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins' Evgeni Malkin scores 500th career goal (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins send top prospect Rutger McGroarty to American … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins past Sabres 6-5 in OT to cap milestone night
'The Sabres nearly won consecutive games for the first time this season. Buffalo lost its first three by a combined 10-3 margin, but were unable to protect leads of 3-1 and 5-4.' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins past Sabres 6-5 in OT to cap milestone night
Buffalo Sabres Have Prime Chance To Improve – No Excuses After 1-3-0 Start
'Buffalo needs to take advantage of these next games and get some power-play goals on the board – they're 0-for-14 ahead of Wednesday night's game and average more than two goals-for per game. They also need to capitalize on more of their many scoring chances – they have the fifth-highest scoring chances-for rate at 5-on-5, per naturalstattrick.com – and shut the door on more … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Have Prime Chance To Improve – No Excuses After 1-3-0 Start
Sabres lose overtime thriller in Pittsburgh
'Despite holding multiple leads, it was the Pittsburgh Penguins who got the last laugh at PPG Paints Arena by a final score of 6-5 in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose overtime thriller in Pittsburgh
Opinion: Sabres blow two leads in overtime loss to Pittsburgh
'Defensively the Sabres were too weak to handle the Penguins inside and it cost them the game. You can’t win giving up two power play goals and almost a third, a shorthanded goal, rarely get a big save and turn the puck over on a regular basis.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow two leads in overtime loss to Pittsburgh
Ruff likes Sabres' competitiveness in practice: 'Boys will be boys'
'"A ton of respect for him, obviously, coaching against him, and then actually coaching him in a couple Olympics, where you really get to see what a player is all about when you're behind the bench, you're in practice with them," said Ruff during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "I think he's an example of how he was able to change his game and become … [Read more...] about Ruff likes Sabres’ competitiveness in practice: ‘Boys will be boys’
Sabres announce which player shared an elevator with Bob Dylan in Prague
'At the end of the video, the Sabres said, "Our conclusion: It was Tage."' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce which player shared an elevator with Bob Dylan in Prague
Crosby lifts Penguins past Sabres in OT, reaches 1,600 points
'JJ Peterka scored twice in his return from missing two games with a concussion, and Alex Tuch, Bowen Byram and Jason Zucker each had two assists for the Sabres (1-3-1). Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 37 saves.' … [Read more...] about Crosby lifts Penguins past Sabres in OT, reaches 1,600 points
Peterka scores twice in return as Sabres fall to Penguins in OT
'“I feel like when we kept it simple, we just played behind them, they couldn't keep up with our pace,” Thompson said. “We have a fast group and were putting pucks behind their D and making them turn to go get it and getting on the forecheck. They struggled to break out."' … [Read more...] about Peterka scores twice in return as Sabres fall to Penguins in OT
The Sabres Report - Oct 16, 2024
Mattias Samuelsson starting to shake off rust while playing a different role for Sabres
'“I underestimated how hard it would be coming off a surgery and being out that long,” Samuelsson told The Buffalo News. “Every day I’m feeling more like myself and making decisions quicker.”' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson starting to shake off rust while playing a different role for Sabres
Sabres’ Jordan Greenway becoming big asset: ‘An incredibly smart player’
'“We talk about getting emotionally involved in the game, and right there he’s getting engaged in the game,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said following Tuesday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “And I think if you’re going to get engaged and you get into the right people, it can frustrate the other team. And I think that’s what he did.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway becoming big asset: ‘An incredibly smart player’