'The Sabres outshot the Jets 12-6 during the third period and cut their deficit in half on a breakaway goal from JJ Peterka. They pushed until the final minute, when Jets goaltender Conner Hellebuyck put the finishing touches on a 26-save performance amid a desperate net-front scramble.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback effort falls short in loss to Jets
The Sabres Report - Nov 18, 2023
Sabres assign Rousek to Amerks
'The Buffalo Sabres have assigned forward Lukas Rousek to the Rochester Americans and placed forward Tage Thompson on injured reserve, the team announced Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Rousek to Amerks
The Sabres Report - Nov 17, 2023
Alex Tuch, Zach Benson likely to return to Sabres' lineup at start of road trip
'“It’s a coach’s decision now,” Tuch told reporters after he skated in a yellow, noncontact jersey. “I feel good and ready. It’s something that took a little bit longer than I originally anticipated, but it’s a long season. It was something that we didn’t want to flare up again. We just wanted to make sure to keep it under control. … Just wanted to be 100 percent. It was really … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch, Zach Benson likely to return to Sabres’ lineup at start of road trip
Sabres Mailbag: Is Tage Thompson's injury a season killer? Would Patrick Kane help?
'It would be weak of me to waffle only 16 games into the season, so yes, I’ll stick to my prediction the Sabres will secure a wild-card spot. The odds are stacked against them, though. Missing Thompson for 15-20 games is a massive blow to their playoff chances. This team already was struggling to replicate the fast-paced, aggressive style of play that made it one of the NHL’s … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Is Tage Thompson’s injury a season killer? Would Patrick Kane help?
Birth of first child, start against Jets in Sabres goalie Eric Comrie’s future
'“It’s nerve-wracking, yeah,” Comrie said following Thursday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “But … we’re both really super, super excited. And she understands the life of being a hockey player, understands that, hey, I have to go on the road, I have to do my job.”' … [Read more...] about Birth of first child, start against Jets in Sabres goalie Eric Comrie’s future
Next three games will decide rookie Zach Benson’s future with Sabres
'Still, Benson, 18, has essentially been on a trial run. He can play nine games before the first year of his entry-level contract kicks in. So far, he has dressed for six contests.' … [Read more...] about Next three games will decide rookie Zach Benson’s future with Sabres
Sabres’ Alex Tuch returns from injury, should play against Jets
'“It was something that we didn’t want to flare up again,” Tuch said following Thursday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “We just wanted to make sure to keep it under control. … Just wanted to be 100 percent. It was really tough on me to miss Okie’s 1,000th game, too, and that’s something I really pushed hard for. I thought I was going to be back even before that but didn’t work … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch returns from injury, should play against Jets
Friday's Winnipeg Coverage
Winnipeg takes on Buffalo after Ehlers’ 2-goal game (AP) Game Day: Sabres at Jets (WinnipegJets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Tuch, Comrie to play in Winnipeg on Friday
'It was Dylan Cozens who centered Tuch and Jeff Skinner during Thursday's practice. Last season when Thompson was out, it was Casey Mittelstadt stepping into the role. Tuch knows both centers can do the job filling the void left by Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Tuch, Comrie to play in Winnipeg on Friday
Practice Report | Tuch returns to practice, could play Friday in Winnipeg
'“I feel good and ready,” he said. “It’s something that took a little bit longer than I originally anticipated, but it’s a long season. It was something that we didn’t want to flare up again. We just wanted to make sure to keep it under control. … Just wanted to be 100-percent.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Tuch returns to practice, could play Friday in Winnipeg
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks shutout in Cleveland (Amerks.com) Greaves stellar shutout leads Monsters to 2-0 win over Amerks (ClevelandMonstaers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 16, 2023
Sabres notebook: Dylan Cozens, Casey Mittelstadt must 'step up' at center
'Mittelstadt has been among the Sabres’ top players during their 7-8-1 start this season with three goals and 13 points. His 39 even-strength points in 49 games dating to Feb. 1 were tied for seventh in the NHL entering play Wednesday. He’s excellent at protecting the puck and creating space for his linemates to score, and he showed late last season that he can succeed while … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Dylan Cozens, Casey Mittelstadt must ‘step up’ at center
With Sabres’ Tage Thompson injured, centers Casey Mittelstadt, Dylan Cozens have chance to step up
'“We’re going to miss the hell out of Tommer and what he brings to this team and what he brings to the locker room as well,” Mittelstadt said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “He’s such a good player. We always talk about that. I think we’re definitely going to miss having him around and some of his stories and some of his jokes.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres’ Tage Thompson injured, centers Casey Mittelstadt, Dylan Cozens have chance to step up
Injured Sabres star Tage Thompson out ‘less than a couple of months’; Alex Tuch close to returning
'“It’s more week to week,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I don’t have a target date for him yet.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres star Tage Thompson out ‘less than a couple of months’; Alex Tuch close to returning
Sabres star Thompson to miss 'significant time' with wrist injury sustained during loss to Bruins
'“Less than a couple months is what’s expected,” said Granato Wednesday afternoon on the timetable for Thompson’s return. “It’s more week-to-week. I don’t have a target date for him yet. But I think I mentioned this morning we don’t expect it to be two months. But I don’t have the specific from the doctors on exact recovery day on it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Thompson to miss ‘significant time’ with wrist injury sustained during loss to Bruins