'“We can’t control what happens outside of this locker room,” Alex Tuch told The Buffalo News. “We have to come in and work. We have to bear down in certain situations and stick with it for a full 60. If it were easy, then everyone would be able to do it. … The difference in skill between these teams isn’t vast. You see that every night. Even if someone has 150 points like … [Read more...] about Sabres’ deficit grew during another painful, sobering weekend. Why believe they can rally?
The Sabres Report - Jan 14, 2025
Sabres notebook: Mattias Samuelsson returns to practice after missing 2 games with illness
'It’s been a disappointing season for Samuelsson. He was a healthy scratch for three consecutive games in November, then he missed 12 games with a lower-body injury. His play improved in some areas when he returned to the lineup, and he began to prove to Ruff that he can be more than a third-pair defenseman in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Mattias Samuelsson returns to practice after missing 2 games with illness
Rasmus Dahlin growing into new role as Sabres captain, on offensive tear
'Dahlin, 24, takes losing hard, and the Sabres have dropped 27 of their 43 games this season (16-22-5). They began Monday’s schedule last in the Eastern Conference and nine points out of the final wild card spot.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin growing into new role as Sabres captain, on offensive tear
Dennis Gilbert has earned respect of his teammates in Buffalo
'“He’s unbelievable, he’s a guy that every team wants. He brings it all every day and he’s a team first guy and he absolutely loves Buffalo, he loves being here, he loves the boys and we’re really lucky to have him."' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert has earned respect of his teammates in Buffalo
Practice Report | Samuelsson returns to the ice
'Defenseman Mattias Samuelsson, who missed the last two games due to illness, returned as a full participant. “There’s no reason he can’t be a possibility (for Wednesday’s game), I don’t think,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “He’s been on the ice a couple times, was in yesterday.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Samuelsson returns to the ice
The Sabres Report - Jan 13, 2025
Mike Harrington: A mentally soft team with no answers is all that's in Sabres' dressing room
'Only because his football team had a playoff game here Sunday did the owner grace us with his presence at KeyBank Center on Saturday. At least it was a well-timed appearance: He got the full effect of the sinking SS Sabre, circa 2025.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A mentally soft team with no answers is all that’s in Sabres’ dressing room
The Sabres Report - Jan 12, 2025
Sabres' leadership void on display during an 'embarrassing' 6-2 loss to Kraken
'The owner’s series of bad decisions is largely responsible for the Sabres’ playoff drought approaching 14 years, and the general manager built a roster that is last in the Eastern Conference with a 16-22-5 record, but the lack of leadership shown on the ice falls on the players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ leadership void on display during an ’embarrassing’ 6-2 loss to Kraken
Inside the NHL: As Sabres try to climb, a look around the East at halfway mark
'Beware of those: Buffalo is just 7-15-2 against the East this season – the worst record in the conference against its own.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As Sabres try to climb, a look around the East at halfway mark
Sabres blow another lead, implode late in loss to Kraken: ‘Hard one to explain’
'They’re fragile mentally, and at the first sign of adversity they often crumble.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow another lead, implode late in loss to Kraken: ‘Hard one to explain’
Sunday's Seattle Coverage
Kaapo Kakko leads third-period flurry in Kraken comeback win over Sabres (Seattle Times) Never Two Much in Buffalo (SeattleKraken.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Seattle Coverage
Kaapo Kakko scores twice in 3rd period in the Kraken’s 6-2 victory over the Sabres
'Sabres: Fans booed and bellowed for general manager Kevyn Adams to be fired and owner Terry Pegula to sell the team after the season’s 15th blown lead in a loss.' … [Read more...] about Kaapo Kakko scores twice in 3rd period in the Kraken’s 6-2 victory over the Sabres
Sabres fade after quick start against Seattle
'Two goals in less than 40 seconds allowed Seattle to open up a 4-2 lead against the Sabres early in the third period. Oliver Bjorkstrand was credited with the go-ahead goal after a puck in the air hit Jacob Bryson and the defenseman swiped the puck into his own net, accidentally. Kappo Kakko scored 38 seconds later to double the lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fade after quick start against Seattle
Opinion: Same old, same old, Sabres blow a 2-0 lead and lose 6-2.
'Buffalo was all over the Kraken in the first period. It might have been the best I’ve seen them skate in a period all season. Sam Lafferty and Jack Quinn gave them a 2-0 lead, but if you follow this team, you know the script.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Same old, same old, Sabres blow a 2-0 lead and lose 6-2.
Kraken rally with 6 straight goals to defeat Sabres
'“We had [offensive] zone time, didn’t get to the inside, didn’t get pucks to the net, passed the puck around the perimeter, looked for the pretty play, and eventually it caught up to us. And to give up a goal in the last couple minutes on the play, unacceptable. Just embarrassing, actually.”' … [Read more...] about Kraken rally with 6 straight goals to defeat Sabres
Sabres unable to hold onto early lead in loss to Kraken
'"I thought the second period, embarrassing the way we played,” Ruff said. “We had O-zone time, didn’t get to the inside, didn’t get pucks to the net, passed the puck around the perimeter, looked for the pretty play, and eventually it caught up to us. And to give up a goal in the last couple minutes [of the period], unacceptable. Just embarrassing, actually.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold onto early lead in loss to Kraken