Helenius, Levi lead Amerks past Laval (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 25, 2025
The Sabres Report - Oct 24, 2025
Mike Harrington: A sparkling debut from Colten Ellis adds to Sabres' good goaltending problem
'So what in the world are the Sabres going to do with this goaltending situation now? Realizing this corner is supposed to have the answers, I deferred to the shrugging/confused hands-up emoji. You got me. No clue. For now, you pretty much just have to go with it.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A sparkling debut from Colten Ellis adds to Sabres’ good goaltending problem
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to return to Sabres after brief conditioning stint with AHL's Rochester
'Luukkonen made 21 saves in Rochester's 4-2 win Wednesday against Syracuse at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, but he has yet to play a game with the Sabres this season. He missed the bulk of training camp and the preseason with separate lower-body injuries, and he stopped 11 of 12 shots he faced in just one period of one preseason game, a 5-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Oct. 1 at … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to return to Sabres after brief conditioning stint with AHL’s Rochester
Jack Quinn scoring goals, developing into one of Sabres’ offensive drivers
'Today, fresh off a slick one-goal, three-point outing, Quinn has scored three times – that’s more goals than Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch have combined this season – and is tied for the team lead with six points.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn scoring goals, developing into one of Sabres’ offensive drivers
Sabres recall Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from conditioning assignment
'Luukkonen stopped 21 shots in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over the Syracuse Crunch, his first outing since suffering a lower-body injury Oct. 1 and exiting an exhibition game after one period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from conditioning assignment
Friday's Toronto Coverage
Bowing out: Joe Bowen reflects on 44 years of calling Leafs-Sabres rivalry games (Toronto Sun) Sabres bring home winning streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs (AP) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 23, 2025
'We didn’t do anything crazy’: Sabres use steady third period to top Detroit 4-2
'“Just stay with it,” Ruff said. “Keep playing the game the right way. The chances came. I thought we did a great job of maintaining how we were playing. We didn’t do anything crazy. You’ve got to be comfortable in that uncomfortable situation, and I thought, tonight, we were.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t do anything crazy’: Sabres use steady third period to top Detroit 4-2
Sabres goalie Colten Ellis earns first NHL start, will face Detroit Red Wings
'“It’s more playing in the NHL, and you’re going through different scenarios,” Ellis said Wednesday morning. “I was kind of all over the place a little bit, but I always envisioned myself playing at some point and I’m just happy the moment’s finally here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Colten Ellis earns first NHL start, will face Detroit Red Wings
Sabres-Leafs start times changed to lessen conflict with Blue Jays' World Series games
'The Sabres-Leafs game Friday night in KeyBank Center has been moved back a half-hour, from 7:30 p.m. to 7, and the big shift comes with Saturday's rematch in Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. That one has been pushed back two hours, from 7 p.m. to 5 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Leafs start times changed to lessen conflict with Blue Jays’ World Series games
Goalie Colten Ellis dazzles in NHL debut, backstops Sabres to win
'Ellis, 25, stopped the first shot Detroit pumped on him 6:59 into the contest, a 27-foot wrister from old friend Jacob Bernard-Docker, and looked sharp throughout the Sabres’ 4-2 victory that ended Detroit’s five-game win streak.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Colten Ellis dazzles in NHL debut, backstops Sabres to win
Sabres notes: Jiri Kulich knew he had to change; Buffalo makes roster move
'“It wasn’t my game I used to play, so I had to change something,” Kulich told the Times Herald prior to Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jiri Kulich knew he had to change; Buffalo makes roster move
Alex Lyon on leaving Detroit Red Wings, his new tea & his 'problem child' cake-loving lab
'"I really like Detroit," Lyon said after the morning skate. "I was open to coming back But I think they were looking for another guy and that's the reality of life. I was considering it actually probably longer than you would imagine. And then things happen in life and decisions arise. It worked out with Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Alex Lyon on leaving Detroit Red Wings, his new tea & his ‘problem child’ cake-loving lab
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings' win streak ends at five in 4-2 loss in Buffalo (Detroit News) Alex DeBrincat revels in Red Wings' success, isn't sweating lack of goals (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings outworked by Buffalo Sabres, 4-2, to end 5-game winning streak (Detroit Free Press) Alex Lyon on leaving Detroit Red Wings, his new tea & his 'problem child' cake-loving lab (Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
Making history in the crease: Buffalo Sabres’ Colten Ellis becomes first Cape Breton-born goaltender to play, earn a victory in the NHL
'Ellis is the eighth Nova Scotia-born goalie in NHL history and the ninth netminder in Sabres history to record a victory in his NHL debut.' … [Read more...] about Making history in the crease: Buffalo Sabres’ Colten Ellis becomes first Cape Breton-born goaltender to play, earn a victory in the NHL
Colten Ellis stops 27 shots in NHL debut as Sabres beat Red Wings 4-2
'Claimed off waivers from St. Lous earlier this month, Ellis stopped two breakaways and withstood a flurry of shots after Detroit pulled goalie John Gibson with about three minutes left.' … [Read more...] about Colten Ellis stops 27 shots in NHL debut as Sabres beat Red Wings 4-2