'The Sabres went 25-13-3 on the road this season – and their 53 points equal the most by any non-playoff team since the 2005 NHL lockout (Boston had the same record and point total in 2015-16). It was the second-highest total in franchise history, surpassed only by the 54 points (25-12-4) earned by the 2006-07 Presidents' Trophy team.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres thrived on the road and now have to figure out the homefront
The Sabres Report - Apr 18, 2023
After long benching, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson has uncertain future
'As the Sabres played their most important games since his arrival four years ago, the winger sat out five straight contests as a healthy scratch. A victim of inconsistency and poor defensive play, he was a spectator during their playoff push.' … [Read more...] about After long benching, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson has uncertain future
Sabato: There's plenty of reason for Buffalo sports fans to be optimistic
'Buffalo sports fans have an uncanny way to be upbeat this time of the year, no matter what happened during the season. Whether it’s finishing the season strong, a coaching move or a big acquisition, Buffalo fans always find a way to say “next year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabato: There’s plenty of reason for Buffalo sports fans to be optimistic
How the Sabres could have made the playoffs
'And where would those two points have come from? Let’s go down memory lane, and revisit some of the games played this past year, and where the points got away…' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres could have made the playoffs
Rasmus Dahlin proves his leadership abilities as Sabres set sights on future
'“He 100% is the big time leader in this room. Everyday on the ice he’s the first one working on stuff, doing little drills," says fellow defenseman Mattias Samuelsson. "If you see the best defenseman in the world going out there and doing extra, makes you think you should be out there too.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin proves his leadership abilities as Sabres set sights on future
The Sabres Report - Apr 17, 2023
Mattias Samuelsson played through injuries in his quest to push Sabres into playoffs
'Samuelsson, a shutdown defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, told reporters following his exit meeting Sunday in KeyBank Center that he played with multiple broken bones in his left hand over the past few weeks.' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson played through injuries in his quest to push Sabres into playoffs
Mike Harrington: Devon Levi's NHL career got a huge kickstart after college disappointment
'"It's been awesome. Looking back, it's probably one of the best times of my life," Levi said. "It's a dream come true to actually be here. It's pretty surreal that this happened so fast, and they just gave me the opportunity to play. I'm just so grateful to have been given that opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Devon Levi’s NHL career got a huge kickstart after college disappointment
Sabres notebook: Victor Olofsson frustrated by finish but proud of his season
'“We talked a little bit with the coaches right now, and I felt probably get maybe my compete level up a little bit through every game," Olofsson told reporters Sunday in KeyBank Center. “I feel like sometimes it's really good and sometimes I have a small dip. Just to be more consistent, but I felt like I still did a lot of good things this year. It's easy to obviously focus … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Victor Olofsson frustrated by finish but proud of his season
With Devon Levi in Buffalo, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen still sees future with Sabres
'“You want to play as much as you can, but Devon played really, really well,” Luukkonen, 24, said Sunday as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center. “We played for a playoff spot and we kind of put ourselves in a position to play those meaningful games. So maybe that kind of makes it sometimes a little bit more frustrating because I felt like I was playing … [Read more...] about With Devon Levi in Buffalo, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen still sees future with Sabres
Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson played with broken hand, MCL injury late in season
'The 6-foot-4, 231-pound Samuelsson did his best to gut out his injuries. Before the Sabres shut him down for the final two games, he said he was playing with a broken left hand and a sprained MCL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson played with broken hand, MCL injury late in season
Sabres' Okposo not committing to his future yet
'Okposo walked out of the Sabres locker-room not knowing what he wants to do with his career. He said, “I’m grateful and happy, I tried to grind, I tried to do what I can to help the team and to help this organization, help this franchise and help this city, so yes, my deal is done and I’ll take some time to think but the future, but if I were to walk away and be done, I left … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo not committing to his future yet
Will captain Kyle Okposo return to the Sabres for another season?
'"He's obviously the rock of our team. He's the leader and I think for me personally he's just, he's just always there for you. There's nothing more you can really ask for," forward Casey Mittelstadt said. "He's always got your back whatever you need. You can always call Okie, so he's a pretty special guy."' … [Read more...] about Will captain Kyle Okposo return to the Sabres for another season?
Sabres' young players optimistic heading into offseason
'"You know (Tage Thompson) is here for seven years. (Dylan Cozens)'s here for seven years. (Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Powers)... just that many good players and how young we are, how hungry everyone is."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ young players optimistic heading into offseason
Sabres gained confidence from stretch of must-win games
'"Everyone counted us out a lot of times and we just found ways to stay in that race, and I think we learned a lot about this group that we're never going to give up, we're never going to quit," Dylan Cozens said. ' … [Read more...] about Sabres gained confidence from stretch of must-win games
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close season with big win in Cleveland; AHL playoffs start Friday in Syracuse (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks top Monsters in regular season finale (Amerks.com) Amerks face to Crunch in North Division Semifinals of 2023 Calder Cup playoffs (Amerks.com) Monsters fall 4-1 to Amerks in final game of 2022-23 season (ClevelandMonsters.com) Syracuse Crunch to … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage