'The oft-injured Norris, 26, dazzled during four preseason outings, scoring three goals and an NHL-high seven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris out injured; Zach Benson to leave hospital
The Sabres Report - Oct 11, 2025
Alexandar Georgiev part of Rochester’s roster; Sabres make recall
'In other news, the Sabres, who lost center Josh Norris to an upper body in Thursday’s 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers, this morning recalled center Josh Dunne from the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Alexandar Georgiev part of Rochester’s roster; Sabres make recall
Familiar issues and reasons for optimism after Sabres opening night loss
'The first negative of the night was the Sabres extremely sluggish start to the contest. Buffalo looked completely outmatched out of the gates, with the Rangers dominating in every area of the game in the opening minutes. Alexis Lafreniere eventually opened the scoring, tapping home a loose puck that squirted past Sabres goalie Alex Lyon at the 11:43 mark of the first period. … [Read more...] about Familiar issues and reasons for optimism after Sabres opening night loss
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Bruins take on the Sabres after overtime win (AP) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says good chance Winter Classic returns to Buffalo area in 2028
'“I’m not making an announcement or committing to it, but we’re kind of focused on whether or not we can do it around the 20th anniversary of the original Winter Classic,” Bettman said while attending the Sabres’ season-opener in Buffalo on Thursday night. “We’ve already had discussions about the possibility of an outdoor game at Highmark, and that’s something that we think … [Read more...] about NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says good chance Winter Classic returns to Buffalo area in 2028
Sabres bracing for Josh Norris to miss time after opening night injury
'Norris appeared to get hurt on a late-game faceoff and was unable to return. Head coach Lindy Ruff didn't seem very confident about the injury being minor when asked during his postgame media availability, and on Friday, the news hasn't gotten much better.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bracing for Josh Norris to miss time after opening night injury
Nothing new on Norris after practice
'“It is a brand new injury. It’s similar to the last one, but brand new.”' … [Read more...] about Nothing new on Norris after practice
NHL commissioner hints at Winter Classic coming back to Buffalo
'“I’m not making an announcement or committing to it, but we’re kind of focused on whether or not we can do it around the 20th anniversary of the original Winter Classic,” Bettman said at the Sabres’ home opener on Thursday night. “We’ve already had discussions about the possibility of an outdoor game at [new] Highmark [Stadium] and that’s something we’d think would be great.”' … [Read more...] about NHL commissioner hints at Winter Classic coming back to Buffalo
'That next man up mentality is huge’ | Sabres playing through adversity with early injuries
'Zach Benson was sidelined for the season opener after taking a puck to the face in practice on Wednesday. Owen Power practiced without a non-contact jersey on Wednesday and looked primed to play against the Rangers, but he was held out due to an illness. Josh Norris, who played in just three games last year after being acquired from the Ottawa Senators, didn’t finish the game … [Read more...] about ‘That next man up mentality is huge’ | Sabres playing through adversity with early injuries
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rosen scores twice as Amerks start 70th anniversary season in style (WHAM-TV) Don Stevens talks final Amerks season before retirement (WHAM-TV) Amerks take down Marlies to open 70th season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 10, 2025
Sabres can’t punch in close chances in 4-0 loss to New York Rangers
'The problem was, Shesterkin was unbeatable, particularly on those close-range, high-percentage scoring shots, and stonewalled the Sabres in a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers in the season opener Thursday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t punch in close chances in 4-0 loss to New York Rangers
Mike Harrington: Jarmo Kekalainen sees the Sabres' talent, hopes he sees their breakthrough
'“Even from the outside, when I was looking at this group a year ago, I saw a lot of individual talent,” Kekalainen said of the Sabres this week in a one-on-one interview with The Buffalo News. “But hockey is the ultimate team game and it doesn’t really matter what the individual talents are unless you put it together and play as a team. This league’s too competitive to win in … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jarmo Kekalainen sees the Sabres’ talent, hopes he sees their breakthrough
Sabres shut out by Rangers in opener; Zach Benson hospitalized
'In the final minutes, many of the spectators who stuck around booed the announcement of the Sabres’ next home game Monday afternoon against the Colorado Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Rangers in opener; Zach Benson hospitalized
Sabres notes: Colten Ellis standing out in Buffalo, will get chance to play
'“I think really having that time off helped me develop more of a passion for the game that I think I might have been lacking,” Ellis said following Wednesday’s practice. “Just grinding it out and realizing that I’m doing this because I love to do it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Colten Ellis standing out in Buffalo, will get chance to play
Friday's New York Coverage
Rangers’ impressive first win of season overshadowed by Vincent Trocheck injury (New York Post) Mike Sullivan gushes over Igor Shesterkin’s latest gem in Rangers’ win (New York Post) Rangers shut out Sabres in Buffalo, bounce back for first win of season (Newsday) Mike Sullivan ‘humbled’ by first win as coach of the New York Rangers (AP) Rangers at Sabres: Postgame Notes … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage