'“Our response to that (first goal) in the second period was great,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I think we had eight or nine really good opportunities and they had one. So, the response to that mistake was really good. But we paid dearly for the mistakes we made in the third period.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winning streak snapped in Columbus despite 41 shots
The Sabres Report - Apr 11, 2025
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Mike Harrington: Especially on elimination day, Lindy Ruff downplays talk of his own milestone
'“There’s only one thing we want — to win hockey games. Really,” he said. “That’s all we want to do consistently. Win hockey games. It’s not about me and how many games I’ve won. It’s about what our team needs to consistently win hockey games, and that is really the whole focus.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Especially on elimination day, Lindy Ruff downplays talk of his own milestone
Jason Zucker is Sabres' nominee for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
'Zucker signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Sabres in July. Not only has he produced on the stat sheet – collecting 21 goals and 51 points in 68 games – but he has become a main component in helping to build the club’s dressing room culture, which has been a work in progress all season.' … [Read more...] about Jason Zucker is Sabres’ nominee for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Coach Lindy Ruff focused on improving Sabres, not milestone win
'“I’m driven by the fact that I didn’t get this team where I needed to get them soon enough,” said Ruff, a franchise icon who also coached the Sabres from 1997 to 2013. “That’s what I’m driven by.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Lindy Ruff focused on improving Sabres, not milestone win
Thursday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres take win streak into matchup with the Blue Jackets (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets, Sabres meet at Nationwide Arena (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Zucker is the Sabres nominee for the Masterton Trophy
'Zucker has been a key player helping this team finally build a culture where players are there for each other on and off the ice. Zucker was very appreciative of his nomination and spoke on how culture is something all strive to achieve,' … [Read more...] about Zucker is the Sabres nominee for the Masterton Trophy
Sabres' playoff drought officially hits 14-consecutive seasons
'The 2024-25 season for the Buffalo Sabres has been marred by one massive 13 game losing streak that happened for nearly the entire month of December. This losing streak was the third longest in franchise history and helped keep the Sabres in last place in the Eastern Conference for over 160 days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff drought officially hits 14-consecutive seasons
Take 2: After missing the playoffs again, the Sabres face more offseason questions
'I’d be shocked if Terry Pegula didn’t bring back Kevyn Adams. Pegula has taken in quite a few games lately and it just seems to me like Adams will get year six. I am puzzled why you’d give someone who got paralyzed during a 13-game winless streak — which ruined their season in less than four weeks — and a someone who has not gotten the job done in the past two offseasons … [Read more...] about Take 2: After missing the playoffs again, the Sabres face more offseason questions
Do you remember the last time the Sabres played a postseason game?
'Now that the Sabres have been eliminated from playoff contention, again, let's go back in time to 2011 and take a look.' … [Read more...] about Do you remember the last time the Sabres played a postseason game?
Sabres miss playoffs for NHL-record 14th consecutive season
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen signed a five-year, $23.75 million contract ($4.75 million average annual value) July 24 and the Sabres were confident they had their No. 1 goalie for the present and the future. Luukkonen is 24-23-4 with a 3.23 goals-against average, .885 save percentage and two shutouts after going 27-22-4 with a 2.57 GAA, .910 save percentage and five shutouts in an NHL … [Read more...] about Sabres miss playoffs for NHL-record 14th consecutive season
Zucker selected as Sabres' nominee for Masterton Trophy
'Zucker, 33, has enjoyed one of the most productive seasons of his career this season after joining the Sabres on a one-year deal in July. His 51 points are his most since he scored a career-high 64 in 2017-18. He’s scored 21 goals, including a career-high 11 as the net-front man on Buffalo’s power play.' … [Read more...] about Zucker selected as Sabres’ nominee for Masterton Trophy
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Sens rally in third to get by Amerks (Amerks.com) Sens score four straight to take down Americans 4-2 (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 9, 2025
Sabres officially eliminated from playoffs yet again despite solid win over Canes
'Buffalo won its seventh straight game at home for the first time since 1999 and its fifth in a row overall for the first time since January 2023. The Sabres are 13-2 in their last 15 at home, and 22-14-3 downtown for the season, their most wins on home ice since the 2009-10 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres officially eliminated from playoffs yet again despite solid win over Canes
Sabres' beloved 'little rat,' Zach Benson, may be close to offensive breakthrough
'“Sometimes I let the emotions get the best of me,” he admitted. “I’m a pretty emotional player. I play with high energy. There’s a time and a place to cross-check a guy in the head and sometimes I kind of cross that line. It’s finding the perfect balance of when you can get away with something and when you can’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ beloved ‘little rat,’ Zach Benson, may be close to offensive breakthrough
Poloncarz says Erie County should give up Sabres arena ownership, like with Bills stadium
'The county’s biggest costs associated with the arena are related to liability and security costs. In 2023, the County Legislature approved an arena security agreement for the team to pay an escalating sum, equivalent to $1.38 million over the next four years. But that agreement is good for only as long as the county owns the building, said Poloncarz, adding that he is not … [Read more...] about Poloncarz says Erie County should give up Sabres arena ownership, like with Bills stadium