'Skinner sustained an upper-body injury in Colorado on Wednesday night while the team was playing against the Avalanche. He took a hit from Avalanche forward Nathan Mackinnon during the second period causing him to leave the game and not return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place forward Jeff Skinner on IR
The Sabres Report - Dec 15, 2023
Sabres place Skinner on IR, recall Murray from Amerks
'Murray, 25, made his season debut for the Sabres during their win over Arizona on Monday, accounting for three hits in 10:47. He was loaned to Rochester on Wednesday to clear room on the roster for forward Alex Tuch, who was activated from injured reserve prior to the game against Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Skinner on IR, recall Murray from Amerks
The Sabres Report - Dec 14, 2023
Another lopsided first period dooms Sabres in loss to Avalanche in Colorado
'It began one of the Sabres’ worst periods through 30 games this season. They were down three goals before they even had a shot on goal. For whatever reason, none of their forwards or defensemen followed the game plan that helped Buffalo build a three-game point streak, including wins over Boston and Arizona.' … [Read more...] about Another lopsided first period dooms Sabres in loss to Avalanche in Colorado
A mentor for young Sabres, Erik Johnson celebrated for 'huge' role in Avs' Cup win
'His 717 regular-season games between 2011 and 2023 rank eighth in franchise history. Only one defenseman has played more NHL games for the Avalanche or Quebec Nordiques: Adam Foote.' … [Read more...] about A mentor for young Sabres, Erik Johnson celebrated for ‘huge’ role in Avs’ Cup win
Alan Pergament: Buffalo Sabres TV ratings are in ballpark of last season's numbers
'The Sabres have averaged a 5.0 rating for the 26 games carried on MSG and the one on TNT. That’s in the range of last season’s average of 5.4, which was up 38% from the 3.9 rating the games averaged in the 2021-22.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Buffalo Sabres TV ratings are in ballpark of last season’s numbers
Sabres’ Tage Thompson latest player to start wearing neck guard
'“Cut pretty deep, cut a tendon in my foot,” Thompson said prior to Saturday’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens in KeyBank Center. “Figured if a blade could through all that stuff, the more layers the better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson latest player to start wearing neck guard
Two Sabres prospects named to Team Canada’s World Juniors roster
'Buffalo Sabres prospects Matt Savoie and Scott Ratzlaff have earned spots on Team Canada’s 22-man roster for the 2024 World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Two Sabres prospects named to Team Canada’s World Juniors roster
Thursday's Colorado Coverage
Mikko Rantanen, Valeri Nichushkin power Avalanche past Sabres for second straight win (Denver Post) Ex-Avs defenseman Erik Johnson overcome with emotion ahead of Ball Arena return: “A special place for me, for my family” (Denver Post) Strong start pushes Colorado Avalanche to 5-1 win over Buffalo Sabres (Denver Gazette) Avalanche vs. Sabres: Erik Johnson makes emotional … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage
Nichushkin scores twice, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-1 as Erik Johnson makes return to Colorado
'Johnson was touched by fans holding up signs to welcome him back to Ball Arena in pregame warmups. A video was shown in the first period of his highlights with Colorado. Johnson tapped his heart in appreciation and raised his stick to a cheering crowd.' … [Read more...] about Nichushkin scores twice, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-1 as Erik Johnson makes return to Colorado
Sabres rolled in Colorado
'The first 18-and-a-half-minutes of the game were dominated by the Avalanche. Colorado boasted a 15-0 shot advantage, and scored on 20% of those shots on goal. Forwards Mikko Rantanen, Valeri Nichushkin and Miles Wood did the damage for the home side.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rolled in Colorado
Opinion: The Sabres don't show up for the first 18 minutes in Colorado and they got too far behind
'The difference between the first period and the second was Colorado can score goals when you spend the whole period turning the puck over and the Sabres can’t.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres don’t show up for the first 18 minutes in Colorado and they got too far behind
Sabres’ point streak buried by Avalanche, Jeff Skinner leaves with injury
'Falling behind by three goals before putting a shot on goal, the Sabres went on to lose 5-1 against the Avalanche. Adding injury to insult, winger Jeff Skinner, tied for the team lead in goals, hurt his upper body after getting hit in the second period and did not return to the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ point streak buried by Avalanche, Jeff Skinner leaves with injury
MacKinnon extends point streak to 13, Avalanche ease past Sabres
'Zach Benson scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 25 saves for the Sabres (12-15-3), who had a three-game point streak end (2-0-1).' … [Read more...] about MacKinnon extends point streak to 13, Avalanche ease past Sabres
Johnson shares sweet moment with Landeskog’s kids in Denver return
'During warmups, Landeskog’s kids held up a sign that read “Wrong jersey but we still love you Uncle EJ” behind the glass.' … [Read more...] about Johnson shares sweet moment with Landeskog’s kids in Denver return
Benson scores Sabres' lone goal in loss to Avalanche
'“We didn’t work hard enough,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Period.”' … [Read more...] about Benson scores Sabres’ lone goal in loss to Avalanche