'Neither Thompson nor Luukkonen have been ruled out for Thursday’s home game against St. Louis.' … [Read more...] about Thompson and Luukkonen considered day to day while Samuelsson to miss “weeks” with lower-body injury
The Sabres Report - Nov 14, 2024
Sabres claim Reimer off waivers
'Reimer, 36, previously signed a one-year contract to join the Sabres on July 1. He remained with the team through its trip to Europe for the NHL Global Series but was claimed off waivers by the Ducks on Oct. 7. He has an .864 save percentage in two starts for the Ducks this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Reimer off waivers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop first of two to Rocket in overtime (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 13, 2024
Sabres' undisciplined penalties putting their inconsistent PK in a bind
'The Sabres entered Tuesday with the third-most penalty minutes (178) in the NHL and they had taken the third-most minor penalties. They have been shorthanded 55 times, sixth-most in the league, and their penalty kill ranked 22nd after improving to 13th under Don Granato last season. Failing to kill penalties is one reason why Buffalo is 7-8-1 and its .469 points percentage is … [Read more...] about Sabres’ undisciplined penalties putting their inconsistent PK in a bind
After strong stint with Sabres, prospect Jiri Kulich scoring goals in Rochester
'Kulich’s lethal shot makes him one of hockey’s most intriguing goal-scoring prospects. But his transformation into more than a one-dimensional threat helped him earn a roster spot with the Sabres out of training camp and an eight-game look.' … [Read more...] about After strong stint with Sabres, prospect Jiri Kulich scoring goals in Rochester
Ruff: Sabres have to 'conquer those hard moments'
'"We've got to become a better team at overcoming those tough moments. You can go back to the Calgary game, we gave up late goals that allowed Calgary to get back in the game and you've got to overcome that. You get into overtime and we took a tough penalty but, overcoming that meant we killed a penalty off. That allowed us to win the game in a shootout. Those are the types of … [Read more...] about Ruff: Sabres have to ‘conquer those hard moments’
The Sabres Report - Nov 12, 2024
Tage Thompson leaves with an injury: 5 takeaways from Sabres' 'unacceptable' loss
'“It was a game that, I think, was right there for the taking for either team,” said Ruff. “You see games like this when you’re playing four games in less than seven days. Maybe energy is a little bit lower and that’s when you have to be smarter. We failed that test.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson leaves with an injury: 5 takeaways from Sabres’ ‘unacceptable’ loss
Mike Harrington: Just when you want to believe, Sabres give you too many reasons to look away
'We hit yet another one of those moments Monday.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Just when you want to believe, Sabres give you too many reasons to look away
‘Humbled’ Sabres lose ugly contest to Canadiens, Tage Thompson to injury
'In an utterly embarrassing display, they blew two leads, including one in the third-period, and fell to a team that had been on an awful 0-5-1 run.' … [Read more...] about ‘Humbled’ Sabres lose ugly contest to Canadiens, Tage Thompson to injury
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns NHL Third Star honors
'Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (three wins, 0.93 goals-against average, a .989 save percentage and two shutouts) and Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon (one goal and nine points) were named the first and second stars, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns NHL Third Star honors
Tuesday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens show offensive firepower in much-needed win over Sabres (Montreal Gazette) The big guns wake up and CH finally wins (Journal de Montreal) Canadiens 7, Sabres 5: It's not how, it's how much (Journal de Montreal) A victory that will calm the spirits (Journal de Montreal) Sometimes you just gotta let your little brother win (Journal de Montreal) Another difficult … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage
Cole Caufield scores twice to lead Canadiens over Sabres 7-5
'Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens each had a goal and an assist for Buffalo. Thompson, Peyton Krebs and JJ Peterka also scored for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Cole Caufield scores twice to lead Canadiens over Sabres 7-5
Sabres leading scorer Tage Thompson out with lower-body injury
'Thompson, who scored his 11th goal of the season in the first period of the Sabres 7-5 loss, played one shift of the second period before he left the game. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff did not have an update on his condition following the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres leading scorer Tage Thompson out with lower-body injury
Sabres on wrong end up slugfest with Montreal
'Buffalo, N.Y. -The Buffalo Sabres could not keep up with the Montreal Canadiens in their 7-5 defeat on Monday afternoon at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres on wrong end up slugfest with Montreal
Opinion: Sabres miss another opportunity to win four straight
'After three straight wins with very good play and great goaltending, it all fell apart against the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs came into the game with a six-game losing streak, and the worst point percentage in the National Hockey League, yet Buffalo acted and played like they thought it would be easy.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres miss another opportunity to win four straight