'Josh Norris recorded his first point as a Sabre after setting up Thompson for his second goal of the game. Norris was able to chip the puck to Thompson, allowing him to drag the puck and get Skinner out of position for the go-ahead goal. It came less than four minutes into the third period to give Buffalo a 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores a pair in victory over Edmonton
The Sabres Report - Mar 11, 2025
Opinion: Luukkonen leads the way in win over Edmonton
'Luukkonen stopped 32 pucks and was perfect with 12 saves in the third period as Buffalo was protecting a one-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen leads the way in win over Edmonton
Sabres halt skid with win against Oilers
'Trade deadline acquisition Josh Norris set up Thompson’s winning goal on a 2-on-1 rush at 3:20 into the third period. Thompson moved into the top six in the NHL with 33 goals this season. He also scored Buffalo’s opening goal off a rebound in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres halt skid with win against Oilers
Thompson scores twice, Sabres edge Oilers to end 6-game skid
'Alex Tuch scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves for the Sabres (25-32-6), who ended a six-game losing streak (0-5-1).' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores twice, Sabres edge Oilers to end 6-game skid
'We were just hustling' | Norris shows 2-way impact on winning goal vs. Oilers
'“Bouchard, he was a step ahead of me, but I figured I could maybe get him,” Norris said. “I just hustled my way [back] and so did Tage. We were just hustling.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We were just hustling’ | Norris shows 2-way impact on winning goal vs. Oilers
In Jason Zucker, Sabres lock up an invaluable veteran
'“I challenged him a little bit,” Adams recalled. “Tell me why you want to be a Sabre.”' … [Read more...] about In Jason Zucker, Sabres lock up an invaluable veteran
The Sabres Report - Mar 10, 2025
A quick change but a fresh start for Josh Norris as he joins Sabres
'"It was a weird day for sure," Norris said Saturday morning after joining the Sabres' pregame skate in advance of their game against the Florida Panthers. "A lot of hard goodbyes in Ottawa, but I'm really excited to be here. It's always a team that it's not easy to play against when they're cooking, and they have a lot of really good pieces."' … [Read more...] about A quick change but a fresh start for Josh Norris as he joins Sabres
Trades show Terry Pegula believes in Kevyn Adams’ vision for Sabres
'“Everything we should be thinking about is we need to improve, and what are those decisions?” Adams said Pegula told him. “And, Kevyn, come up with answers.”' … [Read more...] about Trades show Terry Pegula believes in Kevyn Adams’ vision for Sabres
Monday's Edmonton Coverage
Sabres bring losing streak into home matchup against the Oilers (AP) Preview: Oilers vs. Stars (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Edmonton Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 9, 2025
Sabres takeaways: Self-pity can't grow in wake of deadline as another winless streak blooms
'The drab performance conjures some dark overtones for the Sabres. Six straight losses gets them nearly halfway to the 13-game winless streak they rang up in December, with the next eight games all against teams currently in playoff spots or within three points of one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Self-pity can’t grow in wake of deadline as another winless streak blooms
Lance Lysowski: Josh Norris is a 'very good player,' but are the Sabres better?
'Their team defense and goaltending were wildly inconsistent. Their special teams were detrimental. Lindy Ruff’s hard practices fixed the Sabres’ problematic first periods, but they struggled to protect leads. While Adams and his staff deliberated, other general managers’ inquiries revealed whom on the roster had the value to bring a different type of impact player to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski: Josh Norris is a ‘very good player,’ but are the Sabres better?
Inside the NHL: Sabres' big deadline move shows Kevyn Adams is getting a last chance from Terry Pegula
'Adams deserves to be shown the gate for this season and the entire town knows it. There’s no excuse for this roster to be last in the East, and it will forever rate as one of the biggest groups of underachievers in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres’ big deadline move shows Kevyn Adams is getting a last chance from Terry Pegula
Sabres’ Kevyn Adams not interested in trading JJ Peterka; Buffalo makes recalls from Rochester
'“We’re going to sit down after the season, we’ll get to his agent immediately, say, ‘OK, where do we go from here?’” Adams said. “I just think he’s one our core young guys. We need to him to continue to get better, and we need to make sure that we’re also explaining to him how we’re going to make the team better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kevyn Adams not interested in trading JJ Peterka; Buffalo makes recalls from Rochester
Sunday's Florida Coverage
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
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