'“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
The Sabres Report - Nov 19, 2024
Sabres send goaltender Devon Levi to Rochester
'“We’ve got to get him some games, get him playing,” Ruff said. “It’ll be the best thing for him. I think this is the first time in his career he’s dealt with, I think it was one game in a month. That’s not easy on a goaltender, that’s not easy on a young goaltender because you need to find some rhythm. You need to see a game-like chaos, which you don’t get in practice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send goaltender Devon Levi to Rochester
Luukkonen returns for Sabres west coast trip
'The team has been without goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and their top-goal scorer Tage Thompson for the last two games.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen returns for Sabres west coast trip
Practice Report | Greenway to miss road trip to California
'Greenway is considered week to week with his injury, which Ruff described as a nagging ailment. The forward initially left practice early on Friday, then missed the team’s game the following night in Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Greenway to miss road trip to California
The Sabres Report - Nov 18, 2024
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin scoring goals, piling up points during streaks
'In Saturday’s 5-2 road loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the slick defenseman scored Buffalo’s first goal, a power-play tally that extended his goal streak to four games and his point streak to six contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin scoring goals, piling up points during streaks
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall to Marlies in overtime (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 17, 2024
Sabres Takeaways: Not much going on in bland loss in Philly
'The Buffalo Sabres put up a classic nothingburger for most of the game Saturday night in Wells Fargo Center. Their 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers was borne out of too many trips to the penalty box, a lineup thinned by injuries and an offense that generated few quality scoring chances until a pair of window-dressing goals in the final 10 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Takeaways: Not much going on in bland loss in Philly
Tage Thompson takes Sabres' morning skate, is confident he'll return to lineup Wednesday
'The Sabres were simply taking heavy precautions in keeping Thompson out of the game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He skated fully and looked fine during the team's optional morning skate and all signs appear to have the team's No. 1 center returning when it opens its roadie Wednesday night in Los Angeles.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson takes Sabres’ morning skate, is confident he’ll return to lineup Wednesday
Inside the NHL: Brooks Orpik had the best seat and best results from Penguins-Capitals rivalry
'Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams continued to be a hot topic at the GM meetings in Toronto, with several outlets pointing to Adams as one of the busiest talkers in the league. Out of those rumors has come some absurd chatter out of Vancouver about the Canucks trying to pry defenseman Bowen Byram from the Sabres; Adams is looking to improve his depth and not subtract from it, … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Brooks Orpik had the best seat and best results from Penguins-Capitals rivalry
Sunday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers hot streak continues against Buffalo Sabres on Star Wars night at the Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers kick off homestand in dominant style, push point streak to 5 games (NBC Sports Philadelphia) Flyers Roll to Win Over Sabres (WENJ-FM) Postgame 5: Flyers Down Sabres, 5-2 (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Travis Konecny scores twice to lift the Flyers over the Sabres 5-2
'Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and an assist and Ryan McLeod scored for Buffalo, which lost for the second time in the last six.' … [Read more...] about Travis Konecny scores twice to lift the Flyers over the Sabres 5-2
Sabres fall to Flyers 5-2
'Their start left more to be desired for that outcome and they never were able to dig their way out of a hole that got bigger as the game went on.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Flyers 5-2
Opinion: Needless penalties take down the Sabres once again
'The Buffalo Sabres still haven’t learned that they can’t take numerous penalties on the road, be without three key players and win the game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Needless penalties take down the Sabres once again
Konecny has 3 points, Flyers ease past Sabres for 3rd straight win
'Dahlin made it 4-1 with a power-play goal at 10:06 of the third period. The Sabres captain extended his point streak to six games (four goals, four assists). McLeod made it 4-2 at 18:55 when he jammed in a loose puck at the right post.' … [Read more...] about Konecny has 3 points, Flyers ease past Sabres for 3rd straight win
Early penalties prove costly in loss to Flyers
'“I think when you start a game and you take the two penalties that we took, you haven’t learned enough yet about playing on the road,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We spend a lot of time talking about first periods. That’s a way to just have a disastrous first period.”' … [Read more...] about Early penalties prove costly in loss to Flyers