'Buffalo’s Alex Lyon finished with 29 saves. The offseason free-agent addition got the start with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on IR due to a lower body injury.' … [Read more...] about Shesterkin stops 37 shots, Sullivan gets 1st win as Rangers’ coach in 4-0 victory over Sabres
The Sabres Report - Oct 10, 2025
Sabres blanked by Rangers in season opener
'The Buffalo Sabres failed to beat goalie Igor Shesterkin in a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers to open the 2025-26 regular season on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Rangers in season opener
Shesterkin spoils the Sabres opening night 4-0.
'The Buffalo Sabres had a sellout crowd for their first game on Thursday that just wanted to explode and cheer for their team, but in the end, they didn’t give them anything to cheer about and couldn’t score a goal in a 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Shesterkin spoils the Sabres opening night 4-0.
Bettman not concerned with Sabres' on-ice struggles
'"I know they're working very hard on it, and I know it's vitally important to Terry, and he's committed to getting it right," Bettman said with the assembled media at KeyBank Center. "By the way, I remember when he first bought the [Buffalo] Bills, initially, there was a lot of criticism, and it took three or four years for that team to get good. Even if this is taking a … [Read more...] about Bettman not concerned with Sabres’ on-ice struggles
'Preliminary' discussions underway for major renovation to KeyBank Center
'"Discussions are underway," Guelli told WBEN about negotiating a major renovation project with arena stakeholders that would include Erie County and the City of Buffalo. "I would characterize them as preliminary right now. Trying to get through the [new Highmark] Stadium project first is a priority, but we've already engaged with an architect and we're looking at potential … [Read more...] about ‘Preliminary’ discussions underway for major renovation to KeyBank Center
5 Takeaways from Buffalo Sabres 4-0 loss to New York Rangers
'It was pretty clear that one team had already played a regular-season game and the other hadn't. Buffalo came out looking like they were shaking off some pregame jitters/nerves and couldn't get into a comfortable flow on the ice. At the end of the opening period, Buffalo was outshot 16-11, which, all things considered wasn't as lopsided as you may have thought, given how they … [Read more...] about 5 Takeaways from Buffalo Sabres 4-0 loss to New York Rangers
Sabres get off to sputtering start to season, shut out by Rangers in home opener
'The Sabres are already playing from behind at the start of a 15th season since their last playoff run.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get off to sputtering start to season, shut out by Rangers in home opener
Rangers shut out Sabres, give Sullivan 1st win as coach
'“The first 10 minutes, we were chasing the puck around an awful lot,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “I thought once we got underway that second half, that second period, you know, we're in a one-goal game with five minutes left. Our passing wasn't very clean tonight. I think even on our power play, just some errant passes that we should connect [on], that we've been pretty … [Read more...] about Rangers shut out Sabres, give Sullivan 1st win as coach
Sabres can’t crack Shesterkin in season-opening loss
'“They had played two days ago; it’s a pretty good team, and they lost, so you just knew that they were gonna come in hungry,” said goalie Alex Lyon, who made 29 saves in his Sabres debut. “I think that first one, you’ve just got to get reacclimated to the speed. You can play as many preseason games as you want, and it’s just never the same.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t crack Shesterkin in season-opening loss
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks name leadership group, announce Metsa as 65th captain (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 9, 2025
‘You never think you’re going to make it this far’: How Sabres goalie Alex Lyon shows worth of proven understudy
'Alex Lyon will be the Buffalo Sabres' opening-night starter in goal when they face the New York Rangers. He was signed as a free agent with the intention of backing up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who starts the season on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about ‘You never think you’re going to make it this far’: How Sabres goalie Alex Lyon shows worth of proven understudy
Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff feels the responsibility to get Sabres moving
'"I think we're all excited," Ruff said. "We're all tired of looking at preseason video and practice video and now let's put it to the test against the other team's real lineup. ... Let's go to work and prove what we've been working on will make us a winning hockey club."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff feels the responsibility to get Sabres moving
Tage Thompson has confidence in own talent, Sabres’ playoff chances: ‘We just expect that we’re just gonna do it’
'“I think going through those challenges and that adversity as a team, it also makes you better,” Thompson said. “We’ve had a lot of losing seasons and faced a lot of challenges, and as a group, we’ve had to learn how to get better and learn from those situations, both from an Xs and Os standpoint, and mentally, just like a confidence standpoint, a little bit of a cockiness and … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson has confidence in own talent, Sabres’ playoff chances: ‘We just expect that we’re just gonna do it’
Sabres notes: Alex Lyon focused ahead of first start subbing for injured UPL
'“Honestly, I think it’s just another game for me,” he said following Wednesday’s practice. “Honestly, looking forward to starting the process. You put in a lot of work of the course of the last five months, and so you just hope it all comes to fruition and comes together.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Alex Lyon focused ahead of first start subbing for injured UPL
Sabres’ path to postseason will depend on improved goalie play
'It is more than fair to say that Adams has done a great job retooling the forwards and defense during his time, but his self-inflicted goalie problem has cost the Sabres two trips to the playoffs and will hold them out again this season as it begins tonight blind in the future of the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ path to postseason will depend on improved goalie play