'“That is what we need every response, every instance,” Ruff said. “It was missing earlier in the year – the Devil game. That’s an automatic in, and I love what Krebs did.”' … [Read more...] about ‘This is a good step’ | Full-team effort leads Sabres to comeback win over Vegas
The Sabres Report - Mar 16, 2025
The Sabres Report - Mar 15, 2025
Sabres notes: Josh Norris dealing with injury as Jacob Bernard-Docker joins team
'A source with knowledge of the situation told The News that the injury is not to Norris' shoulder. Ruff provided few details following the Sabres’ practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Josh Norris dealing with injury as Jacob Bernard-Docker joins team
Following trade to Sabres, wait for visa, Jacob Bernard-Docker ready to go
'As a Canadian joining an American team, he needed to have his visa approved. So after the Sabres acquired him in last Friday’s deadline trade that sent center Dylan Cozens to the Ottawa Senators, he couldn’t participate in team-related activities.' … [Read more...] about Following trade to Sabres, wait for visa, Jacob Bernard-Docker ready to go
Sabres’ Josh Norris misses practice with injury; Buffalo recalls prospect
'With Norris injured, the Sabres on Friday recalled rookie center Tyson Kozak, one of their top forward prospects, from the Rochester Americans. Kozak, 22, scored one goal in 11 games with the Sabres earlier this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris misses practice with injury; Buffalo recalls prospect
Saturday's Vegas Coverage
Game day: Olofsson, Eichel return to Buffalo as Golden Knights take on Sabres (Las Vegas Sun) Sabres and Golden Knights meet for non-conference matchup (AP) Morning Skate Report: March 15, 2025 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vegas Coverage
How do the Sabres reverse their historic playoff drought?
'"I always tell people if you can figure out a way to win in Buffalo, it's a pretty damn good place to play," Montour said. "You see the Bills and the passion they have there. Sabres fans are just waiting for a season or something to turn there."' … [Read more...] about How do the Sabres reverse their historic playoff drought?
Peterka will miss Saturday's game, but will go on road trip
'“I talked to JJ and he’s feeling a lot better. He won’t play tomorrow, but he’s making the trip, so I would anticipate him playing on the trip.”' … [Read more...] about Peterka will miss Saturday’s game, but will go on road trip
Practice Report | Bernard-Docker eager to ‘show what I’ve got’
'“I think just being hard to play against,” Bernard-Docker said. “I think my fundamentals are definitely shot-blocking, good D, tight gaps, and hopefully I can get comfortable and add in a little offense here and there. But, yeah, I think my game is definitely tailored towards just being a good, reliable, solid D-man.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Bernard-Docker eager to ‘show what I’ve got’
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally for 4-3 shootout win over Bruins (Amerks.com) Viel nets two in P-Bruins shootout loss to Americans (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 14, 2025
After trade, welcome from Seth Appert, Sabres’ Josh Norris getting comfortable
'“First few days were hard,” he said. “I didn’t get a ton of sleep, just moving and stuff like that and the new faces and new people. Obviously, it’s the first time I’ve kind of gone through that during the season.”' … [Read more...] about After trade, welcome from Seth Appert, Sabres’ Josh Norris getting comfortable
The Sabres Report - Mar 13, 2025
Takeaways: Sabres' struggles in division, on the road continue with 7-3 loss to Detroit
'“It’s a good league,” said Norris, who scored his first goal since he was traded to the Sabres on Friday. “You’ve gotta take care of the puck, and I didn’t think we did a very good job of that. Penalties and puck management is not a recipe for success.”' … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Sabres’ struggles in division, on the road continue with 7-3 loss to Detroit
Patrick Kane's Red Wings are trying to snap the NHL's second-longest playoff drought
'Fans are tired of waiting for general manager Steve Yzerman’s plan to produce a contender. The Red Wings haven’t been in the playoffs since 2016, and their season looked lost until Yzerman fired coach Derek Lalonde and hired Todd McLellan.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane’s Red Wings are trying to snap the NHL’s second-longest playoff drought
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings snap six-game skid with 7-3 win over Sabres (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings snap skid with goal-filled, tussle-filled 7-3 win over Buffalo Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings rally around scrums, a 'dumb coach,' Patrick Kane — and Tomas Holmstrom (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Kane’s big night in … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
Patrick Kane’s 5-point night leads the Red Wings over the Sabres 7-3
'The Red Wings went 3-1 against the Sabres this season, having won three in a row.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane’s 5-point night leads the Red Wings over the Sabres 7-3
Sabres smoked by Red Wings in Detroit
'Visiting the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, the Sabres allowed seven goals - three to the Red Wings' power play units - and lost their cool at the end of the lopsided 7-3 affair.' … [Read more...] about Sabres smoked by Red Wings in Detroit