'Dahlin scored twice during the third period – on both occasions cutting the lead to one goal – but the Sabres were unable to overcome an early deficit against a Canucks team that entered the night boasting the NHL’s second-best goal differential.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback effort falls short in loss to Canucks
The Sabres Report - Mar 20, 2024
Sabres name Pete Guelli Chief Operating Officer
'Guelli, 59, returns to Buffalo after a five-year tenure as the Chief Business Officer of the New York Giants. He joined the Giants in 2019 and was recruited to modernize the team’s business model and operations. During his tenure with the Giants, he has restructured key business functions, established a business intelligence and analytics department, built out the team’s … [Read more...] about Sabres name Pete Guelli Chief Operating Officer
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Jobst continues overcoming odds by owning his development (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks Game Day: Why Sabre rattling is right recipe to sharpen a dull game (Vancouver Province) Sabres play the Canucks after Skinner’s hat trick (AP) Hungry Sabres Battle Canucks as Homestand Continues at Rogers Arena (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vancouver Coverage
Observations: Sabres finally conquer Kraken, keep pace in playoff race with 6-2 win
'With three goals in 4:52, the Sabres proved that they had forgotten about the devastating loss in Detroit only two days earlier. And, while the Kraken got to within one later in the first period, Buffalo pulled away for a 6-2 victory to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres finally conquer Kraken, keep pace in playoff race with 6-2 win
Devon Levi joins Sabres in Seattle ahead of back-to-back against Kraken, Canucks
'The stakes are like those Levi encountered during his remarkable seven-game run late last season. The Sabres are again fighting to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2011. They were five points behind Detroit for the second-wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, compared to their six-point deficit when Levi made his NHL debut on March 31, 2023.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi joins Sabres in Seattle ahead of back-to-back against Kraken, Canucks
Tuesday's Seattle Coverage
Joey Daccord chased early, Kraken cap brutal homestand with loss to Sabres (Seattle Times) Sabres Cut Through Early Strike (SeattleKraken.com) Postgame Instant Analysis: Buffalo vs. Seattle (SeattleKraken.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Seattle Coverage
Skinner nets hat trick, Sabres chase Daccord with early barrage in 6-2 win over Kraken
'Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch also scored in the first period for the Sabres, who earned their first win in six tries against the third-year Kraken. With 71 points, Buffalo is four behind Washington for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot with 13 games left.' … [Read more...] about Skinner nets hat trick, Sabres chase Daccord with early barrage in 6-2 win over Kraken
Sabres' quick-strike offense fuels Buffalo to win in Seattle
'Buffalo scored goals in bunches in the first and second periods, with winger Jeff Skinner scoring three goals overall to help take down the Seattle Kraken, 6-2, at Climate Pledge Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ quick-strike offense fuels Buffalo to win in Seattle
Opinion: Sabres earn their first ever win against the Seattle Kraken
'I think the impressive part was after giving up the first goal of the game just 24 seconds in, Tage Thompson got it back just 25 seconds later.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres earn their first ever win against the Seattle Kraken
Skinner gets hat trick in Sabres win against Kraken
'“He’s deadly," Sabres forward Tage Thompson said. "When’s he on, he can score and create plays, and that’s a big burst of life for us, especially when we’ve been struggling to score."' … [Read more...] about Skinner gets hat trick in Sabres win against Kraken
'We let it go' | Sabres bounce back with 6-2 victory in Seattle
'Thompson scored 49 seconds into the contest to erase an early deficit and the Sabres went on to earn a 6-2 victory over the Kraken inside Climate Pledge Arena on Monday. Jeff Skinner scored a hat trick while Thompson and Alex Tuch each had a goal and an assist. Owen Power also added a goal.' … [Read more...] about ‘We let it go’ | Sabres bounce back with 6-2 victory in Seattle
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks best player is 'old man on the scoresheet' as they make AHL playoff push (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks back at Blue Cross Arena for three straight home games this week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 18, 2024
A 'big trip' still ahead, Sabres' shift focus to earning first win over Kraken
'A regulation win in Detroit would have rocketed the Sabres’ playoff odds to 11.3%, according to MoneyPuck.com. Instead, they dropped to 4.5% with 14 games remaining. They almost recovered from a similar gut punch late last season.' … [Read more...] about A ‘big trip’ still ahead, Sabres’ shift focus to earning first win over Kraken
Monday's Seattle Coverage
Kraken bring losing streak into home matchup against the Sabres (AP) Sabres (32-31-5) at Kraken (28-26-12) | 7:00 p.m. (SeattleKraken.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Seattle Coverage