'“We weren’t happy with our game (versus Calgary), it’s pretty obvious,” Tage Thompson said. “I thought we had a great response. We just outworked them, honestly. They’re coming in off a back to back; we made it a tough game for them all night. I thought we won puck battles, strong on pucks, and we got to the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘keep the foot on the gas’ in 9-3 thumping of Blackhawks
The Sabres Report - Nov 22, 2025
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks host annual 'Hockey Fights Cancer' night (WHAM-TV) Amerks unable to hold lead in 5-4 loss to Islanders (Amerks.com) Terry and Islanders Stun Americans with Comeback Victory in 5-4 win (BridgeportIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 21, 2025
As Sabres get healthier, difficult roster decisions, even trade, could be made
'The Sabres, who host the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday at KeyBank Center, sorely need Zucker. Their oldest and most experienced player has missed the last eight games battling an illness. They’re just 2-5-1 during that stretch.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres get healthier, difficult roster decisions, even trade, could be made
Friday's Chicago Coverage
Chicago brings road win streak into game against Buffalo (AP) Preview: Chicago Travels to Buffalo for Friday Night Matchup (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Chicago Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 20, 2025
Mike Harrington: Stinker vs. lowly Flames yet another example of Sabres' longstanding immaturity
'Say this for the current edition of the Buffalo Sabres: This is one of the most confusing groups we've had the misfortune of watching. Injuries or not, there's zero excuse for this club to be 7-9-4 and at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Both because of the makeup of the roster and some of the performances we've actually seen this season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Stinker vs. lowly Flames yet another example of Sabres’ longstanding immaturity
Sabres notebook: Zach Benson has his say as return to the lineup looms
'"It's obviously a blast, good to get back out there. So it was fun," Benson said, failing to suppress his laughter as the room exploded when he dropped "blast." "It's just day to day. We'll see how it goes. Felt pretty good today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Zach Benson has his say as return to the lineup looms
Sabres fall apart late in loss to Flames: ‘Some of the guys wanted it easy’
'“We didn’t control things that were within our control tonight, and that’s puck battles and intensity,” said Sabres center Tage Thompson, whose one-timer from the point tied the game in the second period and extended his goal streak to four contests. “I just think we went into every one-on-one battle just casual, just soft.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall apart late in loss to Flames: ‘Some of the guys wanted it easy’
Sabres notes: Zach Benson happy to be back after injury; Jason Zucker can play Friday following illness
'Two injuries – a seemingly innocent cut that forced him to be hospitalized the day before the season opener and a lower-body ailment – have kept him out of 12 of the Sabres’ first 20 games, including the last nine after a puck hit his foot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Benson happy to be back after injury; Jason Zucker can play Friday following illness
Thursday's Calgary Coverage
Three takeaways from Flames’ offensive outburst (and intriguing intermission interview) in Buffalo (Calgary Sun) Flames Takeaways: Offensive explosion leads to win over Sabres (Sportsnet) Sabre-Rattling! (CalgaryFlames.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage
Morgan Frost breaks 3rd-period tie, NHL-worst Flames beat Sabres 6-2
'Mattias Samuelsson and Tage Thompson scored in the second period for Buffalo to tie it at 2. Ellis stopped 29 shots in his first career loss. He won his first three decisions, all this season.' … [Read more...] about Morgan Frost breaks 3rd-period tie, NHL-worst Flames beat Sabres 6-2
Third period dooms Sabres in loss to Calgary
'The Flames were able to score just over two minutes into the third period to re-establish their lead over Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Third period dooms Sabres in loss to Calgary
It's not a fluke that the Sabres are last in the East
'This was a complete no show from top to bottom. It was very obvious they were totally out worked and out played.' … [Read more...] about It’s not a fluke that the Sabres are last in the East
Sabres lose against league-worst Flames
'Having played winning hockey for a couple of games, the Sabres proved they can still lose with the worst of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose against league-worst Flames
Flames score 4 times in 3rd, pull away from Sabres
'Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson scored, and Colten Ellis made 29 saves for the Sabres (7-9-4), who had won two straight.' … [Read more...] about Flames score 4 times in 3rd, pull away from Sabres
‘We got outworked’ | Loss to Flames halts Sabres’ positive momentum
'“I think we get a little too high on ourselves after a couple of wins; we think we’re better than we are, instead of remembering what got us those wins,” said Tage Thompson. “Looking back at the other game against Edmonton, I thought we were really hard to play against, and I thought tonight we were really easy, really light on the puck."' … [Read more...] about ‘We got outworked’ | Loss to Flames halts Sabres’ positive momentum