'“It’s related to a blood clot that was found,” Ruff said on the Sabres website. “I’m not gonna go any further into detail, but pretty serious.”' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich to miss ‘significant time’ for Buffalo Sabres with blood clot
The Sabres Report - Nov 11, 2025
'A day at a time' | Shorthanded Sabres look ahead to road trip
'So, for now, the Sabres will have to get by without Kulich, Zucker and Benson, who’ve combined for seven goals and 13 assists when healthy this season, as well as forwards Josh Norris (upper body) and Justin Danforth (lower body).' … [Read more...] about ‘A day at a time’ | Shorthanded Sabres look ahead to road trip
The Sabres Report - Nov 10, 2025
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall short in Hershey (Amerks.com) Bears Get Back in Win Column with 2-1 Victory Over Americans (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 9, 2025
‘We have to be desperate’: Sabres can’t create second-period chances in 6-3 loss at Carolina
'“There were some good opportunities to create some good offense, and we failed,” Ruff said. “There was two or three shifts where, if you’re just looking at shots, you don’t like the period. But you’re looking at plays we could have made. … none of those turned into shots and you get a little frustrated with the period.' … [Read more...] about ‘We have to be desperate’: Sabres can’t create second-period chances in 6-3 loss at Carolina
Inside the NHL: Enigmatic Alexander Mogilny finally getting his just reward from Hall of Fame
'It seems the Hall finally said, "No mas," and gave Mogilny his rightful induction so that starting next year, you won't hear about him anymore. Former Sabres general manager Gerry Meehan, who engineered Mogilny's defection at the 1989 World Championships in Stockholm, has said for years Mogilny should be getting his due. He is thrilled the day is finally here.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Enigmatic Alexander Mogilny finally getting his just reward from Hall of Fame
Buffalo Next: Unlike Bills games, Sabres contests ranked most affordable, according to study
'On average, a family of four can expect to spend around $457 for tickets, concessions and parking at a Sabres game.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Next: Unlike Bills games, Sabres contests ranked most affordable, according to study
Sunday's Carolina Coverage
Another Hurricanes win, another different lineup. How the Canes make it work (Raleigh News and Observer) Carolina rookies Legault, Nystrom make team history by scoring 1st NHL points in win over Sabres (AP) Recap: Canes Hold Off Sabres For Third Straight Win (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage
Hurricanes extend winning streak to 3 games with a 6-3 victory over the Sabres
'Owen Power, Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson scored for the Sabres, who trailed 4-1 less than a minute into the third period. Alex Lyon stopped 29 shots. Buffalo has lost two in a row in regulation following a seven-game points streak.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes extend winning streak to 3 games with a 6-3 victory over the Sabres
Sabres' road woes in Carolina continue
'Buffalo showed fight, albeit late, and potted consecutive goals of its own within the next six-and-a-half minutes of play. Finally seeming to solve the Carolina defense, it was Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson, respectively, who dialed up the pressure to suddenly make it just 4-3 Hurricanes with some time left on the Sabres' side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ road woes in Carolina continue
Sabres fall in Carolina for the 11th straight time
'After a decent first period in Carolina on Saturday, the Sabres got out played in the second. Some of the reasons were overstaying shifts which cost them a goal, being outworked causing them not to be able to get in on the forecheck. Alex Tuch said they need to lock it down defensively at times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in Carolina for the 11th straight time
Hurricanes score 6, hold off 3rd-period rally from Sabres
'“I thought we hurt ourselves with missed nets early in the game,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “We had opportunities to make them pay for their mistakes. There were some opportunities to create some good offense, and we failed.”' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes score 6, hold off 3rd-period rally from Sabres
Sabres' comeback bid falls short in Carolina
'“Honestly, all game I thought we worked extremely hard,” Thompson said. “We play like that, we’re gonna find ourselves on the right side of the game points-wise, winning those.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback bid falls short in Carolina
The Sabres Report - Nov 8, 2025
Rasmus Dahlin taking leave from Sabres to be with fiancee in Sweden after her heart transplant
'"I'm pretty passionate about the fact that no one would want to walk in his shoes in having dealt with what he dealt with," Ruff said. "He has undoubtedly got the support of everybody on this. This is larger than hockey. Family and the person come before hockey. Hockey is our job. Hockey is our lifeline, but family and personal trump anything.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin taking leave from Sabres to be with fiancee in Sweden after her heart transplant
Rasmus Dahlin taking temporary leave of absence from Sabres
'Ruff said there’s no timetable for Dahlin’s return. The Sabres begin a four-game road trip Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin taking temporary leave of absence from Sabres
Saturday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres visit the Hurricanes, look to break road losing streak (AP) Preview: November 8 vs. Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage