'Helenius spent the last two seasons playing pro hockey in Liiga, a top-tier pro circuit in his native Finland, so he’s used to competing against men. Last year, he scored 14 goals and 36 points in 51 games for Jukurit, huge numbers for a teenager. Still, the AHL, as the youngster has recently learned, is widely regarded as the world’s second-best league for good reason. It can … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius ends slump with goal for Rochester
The Sabres Report - Feb 10, 2025
Sabres transactions: Buffalo sends two players to Rochester Amerks
'The Buffalo Sabres on Sunday sent rookie forward Tyson Kozak and goalie Felix Sandstrom back to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres transactions: Buffalo sends two players to Rochester Amerks
The Sabres Report - Feb 9, 2025
Turnover-prone Sabres squander opportunity to enter break on 5-game win streak
‘ Dahlin and Bowen Byram scored 3:04 apart to erase a 2-0 deficit. JJ Peterka hit the post on a shot early in the second period that would have given Buffalo its first lead of the game. Byram nearly finished an exceptional passing play a few moments earlier. Tuch’s 19th goal of the season was a shot off the far post and in. Dylan Cozens snapped the Sabres’ 0-for-7 power-play … [Read more...] about Turnover-prone Sabres squander opportunity to enter break on 5-game win streak
Jordan Greenway would 'absolutely love' to stay with Sabres, but contract talks will wait
'General manager Kevyn Adams expressed interest in re-signing Greenway before the deadline, but a source familiar with the situation told The Buffalo News that negotiations aren’t expected to begin until closer to that date. Greenway’s singular focus is on returning to the Sabres’ lineup, though his ideal scenario be an extended stay in Buffalo, which is only some 275 miles … [Read more...] about Jordan Greenway would ‘absolutely love’ to stay with Sabres, but contract talks will wait
Inside the NHL: In wake of Gaudreau tragedy, Blue Jackets have stuck together for playoff push
'The Sabres fell completely out of the playoff race in January, despite finishing sixth in the league in scoring at 3.31 goals per game. They only went 6-6-1 because they were 30th in goals against at 3.54. The five teams above Buffalo in offense for the month were Nashville, Winnipeg, the New York Rangers, Detroit and Edmonton − and they combined to go 44-17-7.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In wake of Gaudreau tragedy, Blue Jackets have stuck together for playoff push
Sunday's Nashville Coverage
Ryan O'Reilly, Brady Skjei lead Nashville Predators 6-4 over Buffalo Sabres to end skid (Nashville Tennessean) Inside the critical offside challenge that secured Nashville Predators' win over Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Forsberg, Skjei Each Tally Twice, O'Reilly Has Four Assists, Preds Beat Sabres as NHL Break Arrives … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Nashville Coverage
Skjei, Forsberg each score twice as Predators end losing streak with 6-4 win over Sabres
'Alex Tuch had a goal and two assists, Bowen Byram and Rasmus Dahlin both had a goal and an assist and Dylan Cozens also scored for the Sabres, whose season-best four-game winning streak came to an end.' … [Read more...] about Skjei, Forsberg each score twice as Predators end losing streak with 6-4 win over Sabres
Sabres play from behind all night, fall in Nashville
'The Buffalo Sabres' winning streak ended at four games on Saturday night. Visiting the Nashville Predators, the blue and gold skated uphill after falling into a 2-0 first period hole at Bridgestone Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play from behind all night, fall in Nashville
Opinion: If Sabres lose for the first time in five games, 6-4
‘ The Buffalo Sabres 6-4 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday was just another loss that you can’t have if you’re a good team.’ … [Read more...] about Opinion: If Sabres lose for the first time in five games, 6-4
Sabres lose going into break as comeback falls short in Nashville
'Ending its longest win streak in two seasons at four games, Buffalo rallied back from an early two-goal deficit but never pulled in front.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose going into break as comeback falls short in Nashville
O'Reilly has 4 assists, Predators hold off Sabres to end skid at 6
'Sabres forward Zach Benson appeared to tie the game at 5-5 at 12:44 of the third, but the Predators successfully challenged for offside.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly has 4 assists, Predators hold off Sabres to end skid at 6
Sabres' comeback falls short in Nashville
‘ “I thought we were probably the better team for most of the game to be honest with you,” said Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram, who had a goal and an assist. “But they scored when we gave them chances so that’s the bottom line.”’ … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback falls short in Nashville
The Sabres Report - Feb 8, 2025
Tage Thompson ready to return for Sabres, satisfied with team meeting about response to hit
'Thompson skated on his own the last two days and during Friday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter, he was a full participant. He took his regular shift on right wing with Jiri Kulich and JJ Peterka and was in his regular spot on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson ready to return for Sabres, satisfied with team meeting about response to hit
Sabres’ Tage Thompson practices, likely ready to play after suffering concussion
'“Then second day it kind of hit me pretty hard there,” he said in KeyBank Center following the session. “Third day it was great, felt normal. I’ve been progressing each day, so feeling good today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson practices, likely ready to play after suffering concussion
Saturday's Nashville Coverage
Buffalo visits Nashville after Tuch’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Day: Sabres vs. Preds, February 8 (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage