'“Totally disrespected the game,” Ruff said. “… It was like Christmas hockey. We handed gifts out for the first three goals, and you won’t win (like that). You won’t win on the road, and the road is something we’ve been working on. We had a lack of discipline and we had lack of attention to detail when it comes to managing the puck early, and that really hurt us.”' … [Read more...] about Puck management errors prove costly in loss to Philadelphia
The Sabres Report - Mar 30, 2025
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks hang on to win fourth straight in 4-2 victory over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch Downed By Amerks, 4-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 29, 2025
Sabres Notebook: After mental reset, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen getting back in goal this weekend
'Luukkonen's last start was last Saturday's 4-1 loss in Minnesota. Since returning from the 4 Nations break, Luukkonen is 5-6-0 with a 3.60 goals-against average and .863 save percentage. Reimer, meanwhile, is 3-2-1, 2.92/.907.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: After mental reset, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen getting back in goal this weekend
Sabres goalie James Reimer’s terrific play gives UPL chance to reset
'Now, with back-to-back road games this weekend, Reimer is expected to take a backseat to Luukkonen, who has endured an underwhelming season, for this afternoon’s contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. The veteran could spell Luukkonen again Sunday afternoon versus the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie James Reimer’s terrific play gives UPL chance to reset
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers-Sabres Preview: Playing the Lottery (WENJ-FM) Sabres visit the Flyers on 3-game winning streak (AP) RAV4 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Leinonen gets an entry level contract with the Sabres
'Leinonen played 25 games with Mora IK this season going 13-10-0 with a 2.31 goals against and .910 save percentage. He also had four shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Leinonen gets an entry level contract with the Sabres
Practice Report | Rosen getting comfortable with life in the NHL
'“I don’t have to think about it anymore,” Rosen said after Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “It’s always cool to get your first one and really cool to get your first one in the NHL.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Rosen getting comfortable with life in the NHL
'A guy you want to follow' | Teammates share memories ahead of Rasmus Dahlin's 500th game
'He controls the game. When the puck’s on his stick, he drives the play and everybody around him reads off of him, what he’s doing. He can slow it down, he can speed it up. It’s a unique ability that not a lot of people have.' … [Read more...] about ‘A guy you want to follow’ | Teammates share memories ahead of Rasmus Dahlin’s 500th game
Sabres sign Leinonen to 3-year, entry-level contract
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed goaltender Topias Leinonen to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Friday. The deal will begin with the 2025-26 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Leinonen to 3-year, entry-level contract
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Levi posts league-leading sixth shutout in win over Islanders (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 28, 2025
Jiri Kulich and the Sabres' other rookies 'really stepped up' in 7-3 win: Takeaways
'Jiri Kulich, Tyson Kozak, Zach Benson and Isak Rosen combined for three goals and six points as the Sabres rolled to a 7-3 win over the Penguins in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich and the Sabres’ other rookies ‘really stepped up’ in 7-3 win: Takeaways
Sabres notes: Jack Quinn determined to rebound from challenging Year 3
'“It’s definitely not the year that I wanted,” said Quinn, who was the first player drafted by general manager Kevyn Adams in 2020. “It’s been a frustrating year, but I feel like I’m not that far off from being a producing player that I want to be. I think I’m doing some good things. At the end of the day, I need to take a step somehow in my game to get to that next level and … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Quinn determined to rebound from challenging Year 3
Sabres use second-period outburst to beat Penguins after Sidney Crosby sets point-per-game seasons record
'It might not sound like much, winning a game that you chased a goalie, but in these parts, it represents progress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use second-period outburst to beat Penguins after Sidney Crosby sets point-per-game seasons record
Isak Rosen knows he must produce for Sabres: ‘I need to play better’
'“It’s been a lot of up and down, so just focus on today,” Rosen told the Times Herald prior to Thursday’s game in KeyBank Center. “I think today’s going to be a game where I need to show some more, and I feel like really show what I can do, really, what I feel I have in my game.”' … [Read more...] about Isak Rosen knows he must produce for Sabres: ‘I need to play better’
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins turn in second straight no-show in lifeless defeat to Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins' Sidney Crosby secures record 20th point-per-game season with goal in Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins forward Sidney Crosby gets another milestone in blowout loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Sidney Crosby breaks Wayne Gretzky's record for most seasons … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage