'Buffalo sits just one point back of the final wild card spot, behind Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in shootout to Wild, take three of four in road trip
The Sabres Report - Jan 29, 2023
Sabres keep piling up points on the road
'Going 3-0-1 on a four-game trip that included wins at Dallas, St. Louis and Winnipeg, the Sabres have earned points in seven consecutive away games for the first time in 12 years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep piling up points on the road
Fleury, Wild use shootout to end Sabres winning streak at 5
'Buffalo was without forward Dylan Cozens and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson. Cozens left in the third period of a 3-2 win at the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. Samuelsson missed a second straight game with a lower-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Fleury, Wild use shootout to end Sabres winning streak at 5
Postgame Report | Sabres' point streak extends to 7 games with SO loss
'Buffalo is s now 10-1-2 in road games against the Western Conference this season and 12-2-2 on the road overall since November 22.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres’ point streak extends to 7 games with SO loss
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop second straight to Checkers (Amerks.com) Cederqvist exuding more confidence, physicality (Amerks.com) Checkers battle back to pull off weekend sweep of Amerks (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 28, 2023
Don Granato's decision to cut back on practicing is paying off for Sabres
'Not including the brief morning skates on gamedays, the Sabres have practiced only twice since Jan. 9. Granato's decision to prioritize rest has his team playing its best hockey at a time when many around the league are physically and mentally exhausted.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato’s decision to cut back on practicing is paying off for Sabres
Saturday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild vs. Buffalo preview: Streaking Sabres offer milestone chance for Jared Spurgeon (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Minnesota in action against Buffalo after overtime win (AP) Projected Lineup: Sabres vs. Wild (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Hall of Fame: Before starring role in Buffalo, Sabres could’ve lost Jason Pominville on waivers (Olean Times Herald) Sabres prospect Lukas Rousek earns spot in AHL All-Star Classic (Olean Times Herald) Val James, Jason Pominville inducted into Amerks Hall of Fame (WROC-TV) Jason Pominville and Val James inducted into Amerks Hall of Fame (WHEC-TV) Amerks doubled up in … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 27, 2023
Observations: Sabres' top line puts on a 'show,' Eric Comrie stands tall in Winnipeg
'Power’s third goal in as many games sparked a dominant period by the Sabres. They outshot the Jets 15-5 and earned 16 more shot attempts during the 20 minutes to enact revenge on Winnipeg (31-18-1), which needed a win to achieve its best start through 50 games in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ top line puts on a ‘show,’ Eric Comrie stands tall in Winnipeg
Sabres senior vice president is out at Pegula Sports & Entertainment
'For months, the Sabres have also gone without the presence of Kim Pegula as team president since she suffered a serious illness and was hospitalized in June due to “unexpected health issues.” A spokesperson for the Sabres has said that the hire of Roth has “nothing to do” with Kim Pegula's health or her absence from PSE affairs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres senior vice president is out at Pegula Sports & Entertainment
Buffalo Sabres agree to enter into $1.3M contract for arena security by Sheriff's Office
'It would take care of some concerns Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick has expressed over the lack of a contract between the county and Sabres for providing this service, while providing the Sheriff's Office with enough funding to cover the security needs at the arena.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres agree to enter into $1.3M contract for arena security by Sheriff’s Office
Friday's Winnipeg Coverage
Jets lethargic in 3-2 loss to Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Pionk looking for consistency (Winnipeg Free Press) Winnipeg Jets can't get it done against Buffalo Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets Notes: Coach covets Logan Stanley's size, even when it lands defenceman in penalty box (Winnipeg Sun) Jets' lacklustre stretch continues with loss to surging Sabres (Sportsnet) Jets open … [Read more...] about Friday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Surging Sabres hold on to beat Jets, extend win streak to five games
'Thompson stretched his point streak to six games, collecting three goals and seven assists in that span.' … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres hold on to beat Jets, extend win streak to five games
Sabres edge Jets, win fifth in-a-row
'The combination of Jeff Skinner, Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson put on a passing clinic against one of the best goaltenders in the National Hockey League, Connor Hellebuyck, and capped it all off with Thompson's 34th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres edge Jets, win fifth in-a-row
Opinion: The Sabres took over in Winnipeg
'Eric Comrie faced his old team and earned his first win since Nov. 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins and he looked good doing it.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres took over in Winnipeg