'Brannstrom, 25, recorded eight points (3+5) in 28 games this season with Vancouver before being traded to New York on Jan. 31. Since the trade, the 5-foot-10 defenseman has played with Hartford (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Erik Brannstrom from Rangers
The Sabres Report - Mar 8, 2025
Sabres add 'true center' in Norris, extend Zucker ahead of trade deadline
'Adams admitted it was a hard day – one that included an emotional parting conversation with Cozens, who Adams complimented for his commitment to the Sabres since being drafted to the organization in 2019. But ultimately, it was a good day for the future of the organization, which included the signing of a key veteran in Jason Zucker to a two-year extension. “In this job, you … [Read more...] about Sabres add ‘true center’ in Norris, extend Zucker ahead of trade deadline
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
The Rocket comes back and steals the first place (Journal de Montreal) Amerks unable to hold lead in 4-3 loss to Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 7, 2025
Takeaways from a Lightning strike in Tampa: Sabres blow another multi-goal lead in 6-5 loss
'The Sabres outshot Tampa Bay, 12-6, in the third period but couldn't score. The game ended with Buffalo holding a 6-on-3 advantage after Brandon Hagel went off for tripping with 1:54 left and Ryan McDonagh was nailed for high sticking with 17 seconds to go.' … [Read more...] about Takeaways from a Lightning strike in Tampa: Sabres blow another multi-goal lead in 6-5 loss
Mike Harrington: At a crossroad point of season and Kevyn Adams' career, we're back to palm trees
'There is no way to resist the symbolism on this day. Another Sabres season has gone down the drain as we head into Friday’s NHL trade deadline, and the palms that might serve as GM Kevyn Adams’ career epitaph are going to be the backdrop for his latest attempt at jerry-rigging this roster.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: At a crossroad point of season and Kevyn Adams’ career, we’re back to palm trees
Jordan Greenway on going for Sabres' contract extension: 'I've had a tremendous time here'
'“I just believe in what everyone’s trying to do here, the guys, the city, everything about it,” Greenway said Thursday after the team’s pregame skate in Amalie Arena prior to playing the Tampa Bay Lightning. “I’ve had a tremendous time here. I think we’ve got a good group here, a group that’s building towards our ultimate goal, and want to be a part of it.”' … [Read more...] about Jordan Greenway on going for Sabres’ contract extension: ‘I’ve had a tremendous time here’
Rochester’s Noah Ostlund establishing himself as Sabres’ top prospect
'“There’s little moments of the season where he keeps getting better,” Leone said.' … [Read more...] about Rochester’s Noah Ostlund establishing himself as Sabres’ top prospect
Friday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning come from behind to beat Sabres in wild game (Tampa Bay Times) A return worth waiting for as Yanni Gourde is back with the Lightning (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Rally Past Sabres (WFLA-FM) Gourde returns to Lightning 'like he never left' after 3-team trade (NHL.com) Recap: Lightning 6, Sabres 5 (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 6, Sabres 5 … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Guentzel has hat trick, Bjorkstrand scores go-ahead goal and Lightning rally past Sabres 6-5
'Alex Tuch, Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, Peyton Krebs and John-Jason Peterka scored for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Guentzel has hat trick, Bjorkstrand scores go-ahead goal and Lightning rally past Sabres 6-5
Lowly Sabres enter trade deadline facing bad combination of 'urgency and danger'
'With their fate now sealed in the standings, the Sabres find themselves at this horrible intersection of urgency and danger. You know this has to —, no, really has to — stop, yet there’s the risk of stepping in it all over again by moving players out the door who become other team’s problem-solvers.' … [Read more...] about Lowly Sabres enter trade deadline facing bad combination of ‘urgency and danger’
Guentzel, Lightning mount comeback over Sabres
'The Buffalo Sabres had the Tampa Bay Lightning teetering on the ropes as late as 2:17 to go in the second period. Leading 5-3 at that point, the blue and gold coughed up three-consecutive goals at Amalie Arena and dropped its fifth-straight game in the process.' … [Read more...] about Guentzel, Lightning mount comeback over Sabres
Opinion: Sabres blow a 5-3 lead to lose in Tampa
'Lindy Ruff was pretty frank about it after the game, that they needed a save. They certainly didn’t get that from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen who simply hasn’t been good enough since the break.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow a 5-3 lead to lose in Tampa
Guentzel scores hat trick, Lightning rally past Sabres to stay hot
'"I didn't [like] the first five minutes of the game, but after that I thought we skated well and made a lot of plays," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "It was enough that we should've gotten a win."' … [Read more...] about Guentzel scores hat trick, Lightning rally past Sabres to stay hot
Sabres' lead slips in 6-5 loss to Lightning
'“Our offense was there but we just gave them too much,” forward Dylan Cozens said. “They’re a team that’s going to capitalize if you give them chances, and they did that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ lead slips in 6-5 loss to Lightning
'I'm happy to be in Buffalo' | Greenway talks contract extension, belief in Sabres' future
'“It’s good to get it done,” he said. “I’m happy to be in Buffalo for another two years.”' … [Read more...] about ‘I’m happy to be in Buffalo’ | Greenway talks contract extension, belief in Sabres’ future