'Was it simply a one-off or the perhaps the start of a trend? Well, right now, after demolishing the Blackhawks 9-3 on Friday, Wednesday’s embarrassing 6-2 loss to the lowly Calgary Flames feels like a distant memory.' … [Read more...] about Josh Doan, Alex Tuch help Sabres jump on Blackhawks early in blowout win
The Sabres Report - Nov 22, 2025
Sabres notes: Jack Quinn confident he can start scoring; Buffalo trims roster
'Quinn, 24, carried a 13-game goal drought into Friday’s contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. He scored his last goal Oct. 22, his third in the first seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Quinn confident he can start scoring; Buffalo trims roster
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks' ability to overcome adversity will be tested after blowout loss to Sabres (Chicago Sun Times) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Doan scores twice, Tuch adds 4 assists to help Sabres rout Blackhawks 9-3
'Jason Zucker, Bowen Byram, Ryan McLeod, Mattias Samuelsson, Tage Thompson, Jack Quinn and Jacob Bryson also scored to help Buffalo win for the third time in four games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 20 saves.' … [Read more...] about Doan scores twice, Tuch adds 4 assists to help Sabres rout Blackhawks 9-3
Sabres score nine in big win over Blackhawks
'Josh Doan led the way with two goals, while Alex Tuch earned four assists in the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score nine in big win over Blackhawks
Sabres get the response they wanted pasting Chicago
'Friday morning Lindy Ruff said his team just didn’t work hard and didn’t battle on Wednesday, but he got exactly what he asked for on Friday. Everybody was hard on pucks, was getting to the battle first and not only getting there, but winning it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get the response they wanted pasting Chicago
Opinion: Sabres 'Last 5': Season slipping fast
'After falling short of their goals in three of the four sets so far this year, Buffalo finds themselves needing to go on a seven or eight game win streak to get back on pace. A tall task for a team that can’t seem to handle not getting on their high horse after winning just two straight. Falling short in the next set could (and should) mean jobs could be lost, players could be … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres ‘Last 5’: Season slipping fast
Sabres score 9, cruise to victory against Blackhawks
'“I thought we got to our forecheck right away. We were hounding pucks all night,” Tuch said. “We were playing quick in the neutral zone and then, defensively, I don’t think we gave them too much. Once you get multiple lines getting some good scoring opportunities and cashing in on some goals there, it’s really easy to roll them over and have everyone playing and playing … [Read more...] about Sabres score 9, cruise to victory against Blackhawks
Sabres ‘keep the foot on the gas’ in 9-3 thumping of Blackhawks
'“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
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’