'I don’t understand how a hockey team that is supposed to be committed to getting better and to making the playoffs can talk all through training camp about how much better they’ll be, then start the season like this.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres talking the talk, not walking the walk
The Sabres Report - Oct 12, 2025
Sabres center Josh Norris to miss 'significant amount of time' with upper-body injury, coach says
'Ruff said Norris will miss “a significant amount of time” when providing the update before Buffalo’s game at Boston, and two days after the center was injured in a 4-0 season-opening loss to the New York Rangers. Ruff previously said the injury is a new one, but similar to a torn oblique that led to Norris missing the final month of last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres center Josh Norris to miss ‘significant amount of time’ with upper-body injury, coach says
KeyBank Center renovations expected to cost at least $400M
'Buffalo Sabres COO Pete Guelli confirms that conversations among the organization, state, and Erie County have begun. However, those conversations are in the preliminary stages.' … [Read more...] about KeyBank Center renovations expected to cost at least $400M
Kastelic has 2 points, Bruins top Sabres to win 3rd straight
'“We need to raise our level of compete," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I thought our compete was terrible. Worst compete and skating I’ve seen. We’ve got to compete."' … [Read more...] about Kastelic has 2 points, Bruins top Sabres to win 3rd straight
Sabres lament slow start in loss to Bruins
'“We have to just raise our level of compete,” the coach said postgame. “I thought our compete was terrible. Worst competing, skating, moving feet that I’ve seen.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lament slow start in loss to Bruins
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 11, 2025
Gary Bettman on Sabres' drought: 'Team performance is something that I leave to the teams'
'"This is a great hockey market and I know they're working very hard on it," Bettman said. "It's vitally important to Terry and he's committed to getting it right. I remember when he first bought the Bills initially (2014), there was a lot of criticism that it took three or four years for that team to get good. Even if this is taking longer, the commitment should never be in … [Read more...] about Gary Bettman on Sabres’ drought: ‘Team performance is something that I leave to the teams’
Sabres move forward waiting for word on Josh Norris' latest injury
'After practice Friday at LECOM Harborcenter, coach Lindy Ruff ruled Norris out for Saturday's game in Boston and the team seemed like it was preparing to hear bad news on the player who was probably its best forward in the preseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move forward waiting for word on Josh Norris’ latest injury
Sabres’ Josh Norris out injured; Zach Benson to leave hospital
'The oft-injured Norris, 26, dazzled during four preseason outings, scoring three goals and an NHL-high seven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris out injured; Zach Benson to leave hospital
Alexandar Georgiev part of Rochester’s roster; Sabres make recall
'In other news, the Sabres, who lost center Josh Norris to an upper body in Thursday’s 4-0 loss to the New York Rangers, this morning recalled center Josh Dunne from the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Alexandar Georgiev part of Rochester’s roster; Sabres make recall
Familiar issues and reasons for optimism after Sabres opening night loss
'The first negative of the night was the Sabres extremely sluggish start to the contest. Buffalo looked completely outmatched out of the gates, with the Rangers dominating in every area of the game in the opening minutes. Alexis Lafreniere eventually opened the scoring, tapping home a loose puck that squirted past Sabres goalie Alex Lyon at the 11:43 mark of the first period. … [Read more...] about Familiar issues and reasons for optimism after Sabres opening night loss
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Bruins take on the Sabres after overtime win (AP) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says good chance Winter Classic returns to Buffalo area in 2028
'“I’m not making an announcement or committing to it, but we’re kind of focused on whether or not we can do it around the 20th anniversary of the original Winter Classic,” Bettman said while attending the Sabres’ season-opener in Buffalo on Thursday night. “We’ve already had discussions about the possibility of an outdoor game at Highmark, and that’s something that we think … [Read more...] about NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says good chance Winter Classic returns to Buffalo area in 2028
Sabres bracing for Josh Norris to miss time after opening night injury
'Norris appeared to get hurt on a late-game faceoff and was unable to return. Head coach Lindy Ruff didn't seem very confident about the injury being minor when asked during his postgame media availability, and on Friday, the news hasn't gotten much better.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bracing for Josh Norris to miss time after opening night injury
Nothing new on Norris after practice
'“It is a brand new injury. It’s similar to the last one, but brand new.”' … [Read more...] about Nothing new on Norris after practice