'The Buffalo Sabres scored first, but the Columbus Blue Jackets scored the next seven goals on their way to a 9-4 victory at KeyBank Center on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres routed by Columbus
The Sabres Report - Dec 20, 2023
Opinion: The Sabres get embarrassed as they get blown out of their own arena
'The Sabres absolutely stopped playing in the second period despite the fact that they were being booed right off their home ice.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres get embarrassed as they get blown out of their own arena
5 Observations: Blue Jackets throttle Sabres 9-4
'Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for the Buffalo Sabres, it somehow has.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blue Jackets throttle Sabres 9-4
4 check: Familiar emptiness for Sabres fans after bad loss against lowly Blue Jackets
'KeyBank Center emptied well before the Columbus Blue Jackets concluded their 9-4 drubbing of the Sabres on Tuesday night, a few stragglers from the announced crowd of 14,888 left groaning at the horn. The quiet discouragement echoed louder booing that came in flurries over the preceding hours of the home team’s demoralizing defeat against one of the few NHL opponents with a … [Read more...] about 4 check: Familiar emptiness for Sabres fans after bad loss against lowly Blue Jackets
Buffalo Sabres to hold 'Winter Fest' during next 4 home games
'The team announced on its social media that they're holding a Winter Fest for fans during the team's next upcoming home games through the end of the year.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to hold ‘Winter Fest’ during next 4 home games
Marchenko has natural hat trick, Blue Jackets score 9 in win against Sabres
'“It just has to be an everyday thing,” Buffalo captain Kyle Okposo said. “It’s not like you can flip a light switch and then, all of a sudden, we’re right back to where we were last year, or we are back to how we can play. We know we can play. We’ve had had games this year where we’ve outplayed some of the best teams in the League, but we’re not doing it on a consistent enough … [Read more...] about Marchenko has natural hat trick, Blue Jackets score 9 in win against Sabres
Sabres open homestand with loss to Blue Jackets
'“It wasn’t good enough,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We know that, and we’ll go right to work tomorrow, as we’ll go right to work right now on that. I’ve stood here before in situations like this and told you I have conviction and confidence that we’ll resolve it. And we will.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres open homestand with loss to Blue Jackets
Sabres assign Bryson to Rochester
'“That would be nice for him, to play some games,” Granato said. “It’s hard that he hasn’t played games. He’s done a good job to keep himself in great condition and work hard and be a positive member of the team without, unfortunately, getting the ice time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Bryson to Rochester
The Sabres Report - Dec 19, 2023
Mike Harrington: There's lots of blame to go around as Sabres can't snap struggles
'It goes through head coach Don Granato, who hasn’t lost this team because we see games like Friday in Vegas. But he hasn’t gotten them to play with any consistency either. After Saturday’s 2-0 loss in Arizona, the Sabres are 1-9-3 in the next game after a victory.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There’s lots of blame to go around as Sabres can’t snap struggles
Jack Quinn could return to the Sabres' lineup as soon as Tuesday night
'Quinn, who suffered a torn Achilles during an off-ice workout in June, has been out of the lineup ever since but has been doing rehab skates and traveling with the team for about a month. He initially returned to practice Nov. 22 in Washington and has regularly been since on the ice since.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn could return to the Sabres’ lineup as soon as Tuesday night
Buffalo sports teams winning doesn't make holiday sales, but they sure do help
'“With everything going on in the world today, you would think there would be a decline, but sales are strong and they’re even stronger when Buffalo teams are doing better,” Marasciulo said. “When there is an ugly loss, the topic of conversation with people at the store is, ‘It was a rough game, I don’t know if I should buy this?’”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports teams winning doesn’t make holiday sales, but they sure do help
Sabres’ Jack Quinn could return from injury against Blue Jackets
'Granato said if Quinn doesn’t play against Columbus, he will return soon. The Sabres also play Thursday at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Saturday on the road versus the New York Rangers before beginning a three-day Christmas break.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn could return from injury against Blue Jackets
Sabres waive spare defenseman Jacob Bryson to create roster space
'Bryson, 26, began the season as Buffalo’s seventh defenseman before the emergence of rookie Ryan Johnson following a recall pushed him down the depth chart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive spare defenseman Jacob Bryson to create roster space
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Buffalo and Columbus hit the ice in Eastern Conference play (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets take on Sabres in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
Jack Quinn may return for Sabres on Tuesday against Columbus
'Jan. 1 always was the target date for Quinn’s return after undergoing Achilles surgery, but he looks at full speed. Sabres head coach Don Granato feels his young winger is about ready.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn may return for Sabres on Tuesday against Columbus