'The Sabres sat in the penalty box for most of the second period which is why they only had three shots. Between 18:35 of the first period and 16:12 of the second, Buffalo gave Los Angeles four power plays. They gave them another in the third, but only allowed four shots total on the Kings power play.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen was the King shutting out Los Angeles
The Sabres Report - Nov 21, 2024
Opportunity to trade turkeys for Sabres tickets returns to Tops, Keybank
'The Buffalo Sabres, along with Tops and other sponsors, held their annual “Turkeys for Tickets” drive at participating Tops locations and the Keybank Center. Participants donated over 2,000 frozen turkeys to help fight food insecurity in the City of Good Neighbors.' … [Read more...] about Opportunity to trade turkeys for Sabres tickets returns to Tops, Keybank
Luukkonen returns from injury with shutout, Sabres edge Kings
'“He’s an unbelievable goalie,” said Jason Zucker, who scored in the third period. “I love the way he plays. He’s calm in the net. There’s a poise to his game that I think carries through our ‘D’ corps, into our forwards and throughout the entire bench.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen returns from injury with shutout, Sabres edge Kings
'That's part of the growth' | Sabres earn hard-fought win over Kings behind Luukkonen's shutout
'The Sabres gutted out a low-scoring victory over one of the NHL’s stingiest defensive teams on the strength of special teams (1-for-3 on the power play and 5-for-5 on the penalty kill), defensive sacrifice (18 blocked shots) and clutch play from their goaltender.' … [Read more...] about ‘That’s part of the growth’ | Sabres earn hard-fought win over Kings behind Luukkonen’s shutout
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Not a great evening for Harvey-Pinard and the Rocket (Journal de Montreal) Amerks get back in win column, take down Rocket in overtime (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 20, 2024
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen pumped to return to No. 1 slot in Sabres' net
'“It’s one of those things if you really had to (play), you can, but you don’t want to make it worse, and that’s the biggest thing about it,” Luukkonen said after practice Monday in KeyBank Center. “You don’t want to miss a longer period of games. You kind of want to make sure to get it well and be back to 100 percent and not risk it.”' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen pumped to return to No. 1 slot in Sabres’ net
Sabres practice report: Alex Tuch returns as Lindy Ruff shuffles lines
'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff will update the media on Tuch and Tage Thompson following the morning skate Wednesday. Their availability for the game with the Kings (10-6-3) will be determined by how they recover from practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres practice report: Alex Tuch returns as Lindy Ruff shuffles lines
Sabres prospect Isak Rosen generated offense for Rochester, tried to evolve before recall to Buffalo
'“I think I need to be more consistent with that. Even though maybe I’m on the score sheet, I think to win even more puck battles and get to the hard areas.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Isak Rosen generated offense for Rochester, tried to evolve before recall to Buffalo
Wednesday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings host the Sabres after Kempe’s 2-goal game (AP) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Ruff: 'Someone has to step up' with absence of Greenway
'The last two games the Sabres were also without center Tage Thompson, Ruff said that he has a good chance to play but is not 100 percent. Jordan Greenway is expected to miss time and is week-to-week, Ruff is expecting someone to step up in is spot on the penalty kill. With the call up of Rosen, Ruff does believe that he can play important minutes on offense and defense.' … [Read more...] about Ruff: ‘Someone has to step up’ with absence of Greenway
Practice Report | Rosen joins Sabres ahead of California trip
'Rosen took part in 10 days of intense skates and off-ice workouts with a group that included fellow first-round pick Jiri Kulich as well as Dahlin, goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, forward JJ Peterka, and defensemen Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson, and Owen Power, among others.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Rosen joins Sabres ahead of California trip
The Sabres Report - Nov 19, 2024
Devon Levi's return to Rochester, Isak Rosen's return to NHL highlight a busy day on Sabres' roster
'The demotion of Levi is a twofold move: The primary point is he needs playing time and his development is stunted by being an NHL backup when the Amerks can absolutely make him their immediate starter. The other side of it is that, frankly, he just hasn’t looked like an NHL goalie enough of the time this season to merit staying.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi’s return to Rochester, Isak Rosen’s return to NHL highlight a busy day on Sabres’ roster
Sabres send Devon Levi to Rochester; Buffalo recalls prospect with Jordan Greenway injured
'Levi, 22, must play regularly. Starting once over a three-week stretch, as he did after allowing six goals in a loss Oct. 17, doesn’t help him. Having recently added veteran James Reimer from waivers, the Sabres have an established backup option behind Luukkonen, who has recovered from his lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Devon Levi to Rochester; Buffalo recalls prospect with Jordan Greenway injured
Greenway out week-to-week; Luukkonen ready to return
'Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that winger Jordan Greenway had a MRI on Monday and will be out week-to-week with a middle-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Greenway out week-to-week; Luukkonen ready to return
Levi sent to Rochester to get playing time
'“Devon is going to go down, we’ve got to get him some games, get him playing, it’ll be the best thing for him.”' … [Read more...] about Levi sent to Rochester to get playing time