Vanecek stellar in Panthers debut, shutting out Sabres for Florida’s sixth straight win (Miami Herald) ‘Excited to have him on our side’: Panthers react to trade that brought Brad Marchand to Florida (Miami Herald) Vitek Vanecek earns ‘Van-ny!’ chants from Florida fans in strong Panthers debut (AP) Recap: Panthers 4, Sabres 0 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 9, 2025
Vitek Vanecek stops 21 shots in Florida debut, Panthers blank Sabres 4-0 for sixth straight win
'Buffalo could not get much going on offense despite entering the game with the the 11th-ranked offense in the NHL at 3.18 goals per game. The Sabres have been outscored 28-14 during their losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Vitek Vanecek stops 21 shots in Florida debut, Panthers blank Sabres 4-0 for sixth straight win
Sabres blanked in Sunrise
'New faces, same result for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked in Sunrise
Opinion: Sabres lose to Vitek Vanecek for the 11th time in 14 games
'Trailing 3-0 in the third period there was zero urgency as the Sabres got outshot 12-3 and took nine minutes to get their first shot of the period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose to Vitek Vanecek for the 11th time in 14 games
Vanecek shuts out Sabres in debut, Panthers win 6th straight game
'“We didn’t take advantage of some of the plays we made,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “We had a 2-on-1, 3-on-1 … we had the opportunities to stay right in the game. They were being overaggressive and we created the opportunities.”' … [Read more...] about Vanecek shuts out Sabres in debut, Panthers win 6th straight game
'Excited to be here' | Norris embracing fresh start with Sabres
'“It was a weird day yesterday for sure, a lot of hard goodbyes in Ottawa,” Norris said. “But I’m really excited to be here. It’s always a team that’s not easy to play against when they’re clicking, and they have a lot of really good pieces. I’m just excited to get going here. It’s a fresh start for me and like I said, I’m really excited to be here.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Excited to be here’ | Norris embracing fresh start with Sabres
Sabres shut out by Panthers in road trip finale
'“That’s a good hockey team on the other side,” Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson said. “They obviously had their chances. But I think we had some chances, too. … You bury a couple of those chances, it’s a different ballgame. Obviously we didn’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Panthers in road trip finale
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Joshua Roy decisive for the Rocket, David Reinbacher rests (Journal de Montreal) Amerks drop 2-1 heartbreaker in Laval (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 8, 2025
Sabres re-sign winger Jason Zucker to a two-year contract worth $4.75 million per season
'Zucker won’t get a chance to go back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Sabres this season, of course, as they will miss the playoffs for the 14th straight season, but apparently saw enough from his teammates to want to remain in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign winger Jason Zucker to a two-year contract worth $4.75 million per season
Sabres acquire Josh Norris, Jacob Bernard-Docker for Dylan Cozens and Dennis Gilbert
'Norris, 25, has produced 20 goals with 33 points through 55 games this season with the Senators. He was viewed as a franchise pillar in Ottawa after he scored 35 goals in 2021-22, but he missed most of 2022-23 with a shoulder injury and totaled only 16 goals last season. By acquiring the native of Oxford, Michigan, the Sabres ensure their depth at center remains a team … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Josh Norris, Jacob Bernard-Docker for Dylan Cozens and Dennis Gilbert
Sabres trade Henri Jokiharju to Boston for 2026 fourth-round pick
'Jokiharju, 25, has been in and out of the Sabres' lineup all season as coach Lindy Ruff never showed the comfort with him that previous coaches Don Granato and Ralph Krueger had.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Henri Jokiharju to Boston for 2026 fourth-round pick
Defenseman Erik Brannstrom acquired by the Sabres for Nicolas Aube-Kubel
'Brannstrom has played 294 NHL games with the Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks. Most recently, he was in the American Hockey League with the Hartford Wolf Pack, and he will report to Rochester, general manager Kevyn Adams told reporters.' … [Read more...] about Defenseman Erik Brannstrom acquired by the Sabres for Nicolas Aube-Kubel
Sabres’ Jason Zucker signs extension; Buffalo makes two minor trades
'“He just said, ‘I’ve fallen in love with this town and the locker room and these young guys, and I want to see this through. I know how good this team can be, and I want to be part of what could really happen in a special way here and turn this thing,’” Adams told reporters Friday in Florida after the Sabres signed Zucker to a two-year contract extension worth $4.75 million … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Zucker signs extension; Buffalo makes two minor trades
To acquire Josh Norris and change core, Sabres had to trade Dylan Cozens
'Norris, 25, is an intriguing talent. Left shoulder problems – he has undergone three surgeries since 2019 – forced him to miss 108 games over the previous two seasons. He has remained healthy this year, however, scoring 20 goals and 33 points in 53 games.' … [Read more...] about To acquire Josh Norris and change core, Sabres had to trade Dylan Cozens
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Buffalo brings losing streak into game against Florida (AP) In search of 6th straight win, Panthers wrap up homestand vs. Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage