'The Sabres finished out their 2024-25 campaign Thursday night with a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center. With the victory, Lindy Ruff earned his 900th career win as an NHL head coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win season finale over Flyers
The Sabres Report - Apr 18, 2025
Sabres win the season's final game over Philadelphia
'Ruff hasn’t wanted to talk about that or anything other than winning hockey games and learning how to play better, but with no more games left, he decided to comment after Thursday’s game,' … [Read more...] about Sabres win the season’s final game over Philadelphia
As the playoff drought extends to 14 seasons, where did it all go wrong for the Buffalo Sabres?
'After he was rewarded with a five-year extension in the summer, Sabres starting goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen saw his numbers plummet.' … [Read more...] about As the playoff drought extends to 14 seasons, where did it all go wrong for the Buffalo Sabres?
Lindy Ruff gets 900th victory in Sabres finale
'Ryan McLeod had a goal and two assists, Alex Tuch and JJ Peterka each added a goal and an assist, Peyton Krebs and Jack Quinn also scored, and James Reimer made 22 saves as the Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in the regular season finale Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff gets 900th victory in Sabres finale
Coach Lindy Ruff earns 900th win as the Sabres end their season
'Alex Tuch, JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn had a goal and assist each, and Peyton Krebs scored a short-handed goal for Buffalo. James Reimer made 21 saves for his eighth win in 10 starts to finish the season 10-10-2.' … [Read more...] about Coach Lindy Ruff earns 900th win as the Sabres end their season
Ruff gets 900th NHL win, Sabres edge Flyers in finale
'“Just means I’ve coached a lot of hockey games, had a lot of good players and a lot of good coaches, from management down, put a lot of trust in me,” Ruff said. “It isn’t about me, it’s about the teams I’ve had and the people around me.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff gets 900th NHL win, Sabres edge Flyers in finale
Tuch keeps rolling, Ruff reaches 900 as Sabres win season finale
'“It’s good to get the last win there of the season, and to get 900 for him, I think it’s really special,” Tuch said. “I think it meant a lot to our group. I know he says it (doesn’t), but I’m guessing it probably means a lot to him, too. That’s no small feat there, and hopefully next year he keeps climbing up the leaderboard.”' … [Read more...] about Tuch keeps rolling, Ruff reaches 900 as Sabres win season finale
The Sabres Report - Apr 17, 2025
Mike Harrington: Sabres running out of good feelings as the schedule hits its end
'In the end, the Sabres were the team that cracked. It hasn’t happened a lot lately but it went down like that far too much in December and January for the Sabres to keep their season afloat.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres running out of good feelings as the schedule hits its end
Sabres prospect Devon Levi feels ‘lucky’ to earn Budweiser can by holding Alex Ovechkin goalless
'Only 28 goalies who faced a shot from Ovechkin never allowed a goal. After the Russian scored his 895th goal on April 6, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, each of them received a personalized commemorative can of Budweiser Zero.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi feels ‘lucky’ to earn Budweiser can by holding Alex Ovechkin goalless
Thursday's Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres take on the Flyers on losing streak (AP) Flyers-Sabres Preview: The Final Curtain (WENJ-FM) RAV4 Things: Flyers @ Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Tuch is selected for the Rick Martin Memorial Award
'The fans voted for Tuch again in 2024-25. The “Rico Award” is given to the player who best demonstrates on-ice excellence, resiliency, and dedication to the community.' … [Read more...] about Tuch is selected for the Rick Martin Memorial Award
Sabres' Guelli clears the air over expiring arena lease: ' We're not concerned'
'"I think alarmist is the right way to characterize it," Buffalo Bills and Sabres COO Pete Guelli told WBEN about the recent Headlines. "The Buffalo Sabres are not going anywhere and we're set to be here for a very long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Guelli clears the air over expiring arena lease: ‘ We’re not concerned’
Erie County considers getting out of the 'arena business' ahead of KeyBank Center's lease ending
'"We're going to negotiate with with our partners and the Sabres. I've already talked to Pete Guelli about it. He knew that that was my long term goal," stated Poloncarz. "We're going to be sitting down and talking with our partners in New York State and others, but that's years down the line. We're still a number of years until the lease expires."' … [Read more...] about Erie County considers getting out of the ‘arena business’ ahead of KeyBank Center’s lease ending
Sabres not 'ruling out' needing money from NYS for KeyBank Center, but emphasize their committed to Buffalo
'"I just felt like it was something that we needed to address." Guelli said. "You don't want any uncertainty around the team that is so important to the community. So [we] just want to make sure people were aware that's not our intention to our intention to go anywhere."' … [Read more...] about Sabres not ‘ruling out’ needing money from NYS for KeyBank Center, but emphasize their committed to Buffalo
Tuch voted as winner of 2024-25 Rick Martin Memorial Award
'“The Rico Award” is given annually to the Sabres player who best demonstrates “on-ice excellence, resiliency, and dedication to the community.” The award is determined entirely by a fan vote.' … [Read more...] about Tuch voted as winner of 2024-25 Rick Martin Memorial Award