'The Sabres start three games in four nights on Wednesday in Pittsburgh against the Penguins, but Buffalo will not have Norris available just yet. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff says Norris is not quite ready to return to the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Josh Norris will not play Wednesday, may be available this weekend for Sabres
The Sabres Report - Nov 26, 2025
Zucker believes he's back to full health after illness
'"I lost a ton of weight. As anyone knows, when you're going through any type of illness, it's not fun. You're not enjoying any bit of it. I was basically on the couch or in bed for for 10 straight days," said Zucker on Tuesday during an appearance with the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "My fiancée was here taking care of me and getting me anything that I could eat. I was … [Read more...] about Zucker believes he’s back to full health after illness
Notable numbers from a quarter-season of Sabres hockey
'Danforth, Kulich and Kesselring, however, remain out with no clear timeline for their returns.' … [Read more...] about Notable numbers from a quarter-season of Sabres hockey
The Sabres Report - Nov 25, 2025
Sabres carry momentum from Friday to cruise to back-to-back wins
'“We did a great job to keep them on the outside,” Dahlin said. “We know how to kind of manage the third period when we have a lead. We’re getting better every night at it. Just have to make sure you have a close gap and keep them on the outside. That’s what we’ve been doing. We’ve been doing a solid job.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres carry momentum from Friday to cruise to back-to-back wins
The Sabres Report - Nov 24, 2025
Patience, preparation pay for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Sabres’ win against Carolina
'“It’s part of the job,” Luukkonen said. “When your name gets called, you have to be ready for it, and I think the team has been playing well in front of me. It feels good to help the team, too, and it’s not always optimal but sometimes you have to work through that. And being with two other good goalies (Alex Lyon and Colten Ellis), we’ve been playing well, too, so you just … [Read more...] about Patience, preparation pay for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in Sabres’ win against Carolina
Mike Harrington: With lots of teams in range, Sabres building steam in the long climb in the East
'There was so much to like as they got back to .500 at 9-9-4. For one thing, they didn't mentally crumble when an abhorrent goalie interference decision out of the NHL's Situation Room in Toronto went against them for the second time in three games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was a rock in goal (although reading his body language and interpreting his voice, it was clear he's less … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With lots of teams in range, Sabres building steam in the long climb in the East
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines in win, could be seizing No. 1 job; Isak Rosen sent to Rochester
'Finally, Luukkonen appears to be finding the stellar form that made him the Sabres’ No. 1 netminder for two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines in win, could be seizing No. 1 job; Isak Rosen sent to Rochester
Sabres waive goalie Alexandar Georgiev to terminate contract
'While Georgiev enjoyed success as an NHL starter – he led the league in wins two consecutive years, registering 40 in 2022-23 and 38 in 2023-24 for the Colorado Avalanche – he struggled last season. He endured a brutal season last year, compiling a 15-26-4 record with a 3.71 goals-against average and an .875 save percentage in 49 total games with the heavyweight Avalanche and … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goalie Alexandar Georgiev to terminate contract
Monday's Carolina Coverage
Recap: 'Flat' Canes Fall In Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Carolina Coverage
Beck Malenstyn’s spectacular goal helps Sabres beat East-leading Hurricanes 4-1
'Malenstyn took a touch pass from Tyson Kozak, made a sweet move to his right to slip past Sebastian Aho and easily beat Frederik Andersen to make it 3-1 with 1:24 left in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Beck Malenstyn’s spectacular goal helps Sabres beat East-leading Hurricanes 4-1
Sabres' goalie leaving NHL to play for Spartak in the KHL
'The Sabres had placed Georgiev on unconditional waivers in order to terminate his contract in Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie leaving NHL to play for Spartak in the KHL
Sabres cap off homestand with win over Hurricanes
'Jack Quinn scored the game winner and Ryan McLeod assisted on two goals in the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cap off homestand with win over Hurricanes
Sabres run over Carolina for fourth win in five games
'Buffalo has now beaten Carolina five straight games at home and on Sunday, I really liked how they handled their business. For the second time in three games, the Sabres got a really bad call for goaltender interference taking a goal off the board. The horrendous call didn’t detour the team from playing their game, they just went out and killed the penalty for a failed … [Read more...] about Sabres run over Carolina for fourth win in five games
Buffalo Sabres on an offensive tear lately, beating Carolina Hurricanes
'The Sabres have now won four out of their last five, scoring a combined 25 goals in that stretch.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres on an offensive tear lately, beating Carolina Hurricanes
Sabres beat East-leading Hurricanes to rise out of conference cellar
'“This is how we have to play every night,” Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin said. “It’s competing, it’s skating, it’s doing the little things right, work for the team. That’s got to be our bare minimum. Then we can improve some other things.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat East-leading Hurricanes to rise out of conference cellar