'The Bruins scored on their first three power plays and finished the night 3-for-4. The Sabres went 0-for-6, which included 28 seconds at 5-on-3 and 1:32 at 4-on-3.' … [Read more...] about Special teams makes the difference in Sabres’ loss to Bruins
The Sabres Report - Dec 28, 2023
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short in rematch with Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch blow past Amerks, 3-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 27, 2023
Sabres get another chance at the national spotlight as Bruins hit town
'The hope is that game may have been a seminal moment for this club as it has followed that performance with two strong ones, a 9-3 thumping of Toronto and Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get another chance at the national spotlight as Bruins hit town
No World Juniors, no problem: Sabres’ Zach Benson thrilled to be in Buffalo
'Benson will watch the tournament featuring hockey’s best teenage talent, which started Tuesday, knowing he could’ve represented Team Canada. His country inquired about his services, but the Sabres decided Buffalo would be the best place for him.' … [Read more...] about No World Juniors, no problem: Sabres’ Zach Benson thrilled to be in Buffalo
Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich captaining Team Czechia at World Juniors
'The slick forward wanted to represented his country so badly that he asked the Sabres for permission to leave the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich captaining Team Czechia at World Juniors
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Bruins enter matchup against the Sabres on losing streak (AP) Need to Know: Bruins at Buffalo (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks trusting the process amidst recent struggles (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 26, 2023
Jiri Kulich, Matt Savoie among 7 Sabres prospects playing in World Juniors
‘ The Sabres will have seven prospects competing at the IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Sweden beginning Tuesday and culminating with the gold medal game on Jan. 5.’ … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich, Matt Savoie among 7 Sabres prospects playing in World Juniors
The Sabres Report - Dec 25, 2023
Sabres confused, angry after 'ridiculous' penalties stemming from Erik Johnson fight
'“It was absolutely effing ridiculous, and then the ref tells Don that he gave me the unsportsmanlike because we were screaming at him in the first period for not making a call,” Johnson told The Buffalo News after the Sabres’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers. “So, tell me how that is somewhat justified? I go over to him, he obliges. That’s hockey. That’s not an instigator. … [Read more...] about Sabres confused, angry after ‘ridiculous’ penalties stemming from Erik Johnson fight
The Sabres Report - Dec 24, 2023
Observations: Sabres rally to force OT, gain some 'momentum' entering holiday break
'“I think our last two have been a lot better,” said Mittelstadt. “And I think for me, personally, I’ve got to put one of those away for the team. But it's definitely a balance and to get a point on the road trailing going into the third is big for us. I think we've got a little momentum here going into the second half of the year. We're gonna have to win a lot of games so … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres rally to force OT, gain some ‘momentum’ entering holiday break
Inside the NHL: Sabres quickly cooled crisis but roster still needs work after holiday freeze
'Still, had there not been a roster freeze coming that night, the Columbus game was so off-putting that you wonder if Adams would have been forced to make a trade or waiver transaction – or both – to show some sign that the executive suite was sending a message to the locker room about how unacceptable that performance was.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres quickly cooled crisis but roster still needs work after holiday freeze
Buffalo Next: NOCO back as Sabres energy supplier
'“It is NOCO’s goal to partner with the most iconic Buffalo organizations and businesses, the Buffalo Sabres being one of the most recognizable,” added Gregory Wichlacz, Noco’s senior vice president of marketing and product development.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Next: NOCO back as Sabres energy supplier
Sunday's New York Coverage
Chris Kreider’s OT goal sends Rangers into break with win over Sabres (New York Post) Rangers’ top line is beginning to find stride, scoring touch (New York Post) Chris Kreider lifts Rangers past Sabres with overtime winner (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: Kreider, Shesterkin help Rangers gut out OT win (White Plains Journal News) Postgame Notes: Rangers vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Chris Kreider’s overtime goal lifts New York Rangers over Buffalo Sabres 4-3
'The Sabres are 14-17-4 overall, seventh in the Atlantic Division. Buffalo hasn’t reached the postseason since 2010-11.' … [Read more...] about Chris Kreider’s overtime goal lifts New York Rangers over Buffalo Sabres 4-3
Sabres' roller coaster season continues with overtime loss to Rangers
'The Buffalo Sabres still cannot stack some wins together.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ roller coaster season continues with overtime loss to Rangers