'"I always tell people if you can figure out a way to win in Buffalo, it's a pretty damn good place to play," Montour said. "You see the Bills and the passion they have there. Sabres fans are just waiting for a season or something to turn there."' … [Read more...] about How do the Sabres reverse their historic playoff drought?
The Sabres Report - Mar 15, 2025
Peterka will miss Saturday's game, but will go on road trip
'“I talked to JJ and he’s feeling a lot better. He won’t play tomorrow, but he’s making the trip, so I would anticipate him playing on the trip.”' … [Read more...] about Peterka will miss Saturday’s game, but will go on road trip
Practice Report | Bernard-Docker eager to ‘show what I’ve got’
'“I think just being hard to play against,” Bernard-Docker said. “I think my fundamentals are definitely shot-blocking, good D, tight gaps, and hopefully I can get comfortable and add in a little offense here and there. But, yeah, I think my game is definitely tailored towards just being a good, reliable, solid D-man.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Bernard-Docker eager to ‘show what I’ve got’
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally for 4-3 shootout win over Bruins (Amerks.com) Viel nets two in P-Bruins shootout loss to Americans (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 14, 2025
After trade, welcome from Seth Appert, Sabres’ Josh Norris getting comfortable
'“First few days were hard,” he said. “I didn’t get a ton of sleep, just moving and stuff like that and the new faces and new people. Obviously, it’s the first time I’ve kind of gone through that during the season.”' … [Read more...] about After trade, welcome from Seth Appert, Sabres’ Josh Norris getting comfortable
The Sabres Report - Mar 13, 2025
Takeaways: Sabres' struggles in division, on the road continue with 7-3 loss to Detroit
'“It’s a good league,” said Norris, who scored his first goal since he was traded to the Sabres on Friday. “You’ve gotta take care of the puck, and I didn’t think we did a very good job of that. Penalties and puck management is not a recipe for success.”' … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Sabres’ struggles in division, on the road continue with 7-3 loss to Detroit
Patrick Kane's Red Wings are trying to snap the NHL's second-longest playoff drought
'Fans are tired of waiting for general manager Steve Yzerman’s plan to produce a contender. The Red Wings haven’t been in the playoffs since 2016, and their season looked lost until Yzerman fired coach Derek Lalonde and hired Todd McLellan.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane’s Red Wings are trying to snap the NHL’s second-longest playoff drought
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings snap six-game skid with 7-3 win over Sabres (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings snap skid with goal-filled, tussle-filled 7-3 win over Buffalo Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings rally around scrums, a 'dumb coach,' Patrick Kane — and Tomas Holmstrom (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Kane’s big night in … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
Patrick Kane’s 5-point night leads the Red Wings over the Sabres 7-3
'The Red Wings went 3-1 against the Sabres this season, having won three in a row.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane’s 5-point night leads the Red Wings over the Sabres 7-3
Sabres smoked by Red Wings in Detroit
'Visiting the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, the Sabres allowed seven goals - three to the Red Wings' power play units - and lost their cool at the end of the lopsided 7-3 affair.' … [Read more...] about Sabres smoked by Red Wings in Detroit
Opinion: South Buffalo's Patrick Kane destroys Sabres in Detroit
‘ The Detroit Red Wings probably wish they could play the Buffalo Sabres 10 times per-season.’ … [Read more...] about Opinion: South Buffalo’s Patrick Kane destroys Sabres in Detroit
Patrick Kane has big game against Sabres
'Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a difficult night, stopping just 22 of 29 shots he faced. The seven goals allowed were a season-high for Luukkonen, and his .749 save percentage was the lowest in a game in which he played all three periods. He gave up three goals in both the first and third periods after a solid outing in Monday night’s 3-2 victory against the Edmonton … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane has big game against Sabres
Kane gets 5 points, Red Wings top Sabres to snap 6-game skid
'“That’s a very dangerous group, and they don’t need a whole lot to put the puck in the back of the net,” Thompson said of the Red Wings. “We had a couple defensive breakdowns that gave them clean looks and they capitalized.”' … [Read more...] about Kane gets 5 points, Red Wings top Sabres to snap 6-game skid
Sabres rue penalties, puck management in loss to Red Wings
'“Some of the D-zone turnovers – it’s hard to recover from a couple of the plays we made,” Ruff said postgame. “Frustrating, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rue penalties, puck management in loss to Red Wings
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks open homestand with 4-3 loss to Checkers (Amerks.com) Checkers’ Power Play Fuels Win Against Amerks (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage