'On Wednesday, Ruff denied that not assigning new alternate captains for the injured Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson for Tuesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets had anything to do with Sunday’s incident. Dylan Cozens and Alex Tuch are also part of the leadership group and wore A's earlier in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Faced Leadership Questions After Lack Of Response To Hit On Tage Thompson
The Sabres Report - Feb 7, 2025
The Sabres Report - Feb 6, 2025
Tage Thompson, UPL not ruled out for Sabres' game Saturday in Nashville
'Thompson skated on his own Wednesday, according to coach Lindy Ruff, and got through the workout without any issues. He still needs to pass the necessary tests and protocols to be cleared to play. His status won't be the only one to monitor ahead of the Sabres' final game before the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off break.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson, UPL not ruled out for Sabres’ game Saturday in Nashville
Sabres injury updates: Tage Thompson skates, Dylan Cozens misses practice
'“Had a good day,” Ruff said following Wednesday’ practice in KeyBank Center. “I mean, he’s got to go through the protocol, the testing, all that stuff. But really felt good, so encouraged.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury updates: Tage Thompson skates, Dylan Cozens misses practice
Rochester goalie Felix Sandstrom races from vacation in Florida to join Sabres
'Sandstrom had to travel about 1,300 miles to Buffalo to back up goalie James Reimer that night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Rochester goalie Felix Sandstrom races from vacation in Florida to join Sabres
Sabres' Dennis Gilbert Vs. Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier Fight: Make It Make Sense
'Only in hockey does any of what happened when Gilbert dropped his gloves against Mathieu Olivier of the Blue Jackets make sense. The Sabres, presumably incensed at their lack of response when Stefan Noesen of the New Jersey Devils hit Sabres star Tage Thompson the game prior, decided to make their statement by picking a fight with someone who had absolutely nothing to do with … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dennis Gilbert Vs. Blue Jackets’ Mathieu Olivier Fight: Make It Make Sense
Bo Byram playing some good hockey lately
'"I’m just trying to worry about my job and playing as hard as I can, and trying to help the team win. So to be honest, I haven’t put much thought into that this year," said Byram after practice this week. "I’m trying to keep that out of my mind, so it’s not something I’m too worried about. When those conversations come up, me, my family and my agents will have discussions … [Read more...] about Bo Byram playing some good hockey lately
Ruff liked his team's response following Thompson hit: 'It has to come out of you'
'"It's something that has to come from within. That when you become a great team, it comes out of you. It comes out of players," said Ruff on Wednesday when he joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" for his weekly appearance on WGR. "If you look at early in the year when [Jason] Zucker, who is not a fighter, dropped his gloves and went at somebody, it comes out of you. It is about … [Read more...] about Ruff liked his team’s response following Thompson hit: ‘It has to come out of you’
Sabres win 4 straight games for first time in over 2 years
'“We’re focusing on doing the right things night after night and just playing the game that we can replicate and I think that’s been good for us," Sabres veteran forward Jason Zucker said. "Still got a lot of work to do obviously but I think it's definitely moving in the right direction and we just got to keep working on it. Keep working on the small details, and if we do that, … [Read more...] about Sabres win 4 straight games for first time in over 2 years
Practice Report | Wilford breaks down defensemen’s rush play
'Sabres defensemen have combined for 23 points (2+21) in this seven-game span and rank sixth in the NHL with 123 points this season. Among the league leaders in even-strength points by defensemen, Power (27) is tied for for sixth, while Dahlin and Bowen Byram (25 each) are tied for ninth.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Wilford breaks down defensemen’s rush play
The Sabres Report - Feb 5, 2025
Sabres' team meeting needs to be first step toward ensuring inaction doesn't happen again
'Ruff wouldn’t disclose whether general manager Kevyn Adams was in the room when team leaders discussed the lack of reaction when New Jersey Devils winger Stefan Noesen hit Thompson in the head during the third period of the Sabres’ 4-3 win Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ team meeting needs to be first step toward ensuring inaction doesn’t happen again
Mike Harrington: Maybe it was bizarre, but at least Dennis Gilbert stuck up for the Sabres' logo
'The whole thing seemed pointless. All it did was raise more questions. The biggest: If the Sabres were going to put Gilbert on the ice for some staged pugilism on Tuesday after getting shredded as a bunch of cowardly lions, why didn't Ruff do it over the last 15 minutes on Sunday -- against the team that actually took Thompson out?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Maybe it was bizarre, but at least Dennis Gilbert stuck up for the Sabres’ logo
Dennis Gilbert fights, creates goal as Sabres beat Blue Jackets
'“It was a message that he wanted to send, that what happened last game is not gonna happen again,” said Tuch, who scored two goals. “Doesn’t even matter. He’s a team-first guy, he’ll do anything for the guys and everyone in here knows it. To be able to do that, I mean, that’s tough. It’s not easy. And a lot of respect.”' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert fights, creates goal as Sabres beat Blue Jackets
After weak response to illegal hit on Tage Thompson, Sabres hold meeting: ‘Won’t happen again’
'“It was dealt with yesterday. Everything,” Sabres winger Alex Tuch said prior to Tuesday’s 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in KeyBank Center. “Now we’re going to move on and focus on the positives of having three wins in a row.”' … [Read more...] about After weak response to illegal hit on Tage Thompson, Sabres hold meeting: ‘Won’t happen again’
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Injury riddled Columbus Blue Jackets split road trip after 3-2 loss to Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Two straight losses for Columbus Blue Jackets despite impressive effort: 4 takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Tuch scores 2 and Sabres beat Blue Jackets 3-2 to enjoy 1st 4-game winning streak in 2 years
'Bowen Byram had a goal and an assist, and James Reimer stopped 28 shots to get his second win of the season and snap a five-game skid (0-4-1). Buffalo had not won four straight since a five-game run spanning Jan. 19-26, 2023.' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores 2 and Sabres beat Blue Jackets 3-2 to enjoy 1st 4-game winning streak in 2 years