'The Sabres aren’t officially tipping their hands on goaltending choices but their actions here Sunday said plenty. Coach Lindy Ruff said Luukkonen is not playing in Monday’s matinee against the Seattle Kraken, but the team clearly wouldn’t bring Levi this distance to have him serve as James Reimer’s backup. So the expectation is that Levi will get the call against the Kraken, … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Devon Levi likely to start in Seattle, but Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is doing well
The Sabres Report - Jan 20, 2025
Monday's Seattle Coverage
Kraken take on the Sabres after Schwartz’s hat trick (AP) Sabres (17-23-5) at Kraken (20-24-3) | 1 p.m. (SeattleKraken.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Seattle Coverage
Practice Report | McLeod's IR stint expected to be short-term
'“I know we got him on IR, but expect him back by the end of the week,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | McLeod’s IR stint expected to be short-term
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short to Bears in weekend finale (Amerks.com) Bears Top Amerks, 5-4 (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 19, 2025
Sabres call up Devon Levi to replace injured Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, put Ryan McLeod on IR
'McLeod is believed to have suffered a non-contact lower-body injury in practice Thursday and pushed through Friday's game. He played only 16:56 and had one shot on goal in Buffalo's 5-2 defeat.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up Devon Levi to replace injured Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, put Ryan McLeod on IR
Sabres recall goalie Devon Levi, place Ryan McLeod on injured reserve
'Penguins star Evgeni Malkin hit Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the head in Friday’s second period, earning a goalie interference penalty. After sitting on the ice for a moment and talking to the trainer, Luukkonen stayed in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall goalie Devon Levi, place Ryan McLeod on injured reserve
Devon Levi called up for Sabres' four-game Western road trip
'Goalie Devon Levi was called up from the Rochester Americans on Saturday, ahead of Buffalo's four-game road trip this upcoming week out West. To make room for Levi, Ryan McLeod was put on Injured Reserve, meaning he will not play at all in the upcoming four games.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi called up for Sabres’ four-game Western road trip
Sabres put Ryan McLeod on IR, call up goalie Devon Levi for road trip
'McLeod skated 16:56 of ice time as Buffalo’s top-line center in Friday night’s 5-2 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins, after producing his first career hat trick in Wednesday’s 4-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s unclear when McLeod sustained his injury, but he reportedly took an awkward fall in practice on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres put Ryan McLeod on IR, call up goalie Devon Levi for road trip
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Power-play helps Amerks flip the script on Phantoms (Amerks.com) Amerks Power Past Phantoms (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 18, 2025
Alex Nedeljkovic lifts Penguins with historic game while UPL struggles for Sabres in loss
'“They took advantage of our big mistakes on the PK,” lamented Lindy Ruff. “They made the same mistakes, and we didn’t take advantage. You either get a big save, or you don’t get a save. We needed a save. We probably needed a save at the start of the third period.”' … [Read more...] about Alex Nedeljkovic lifts Penguins with historic game while UPL struggles for Sabres in loss
Mike Harrington: How is it possible Sabres have done nothing to try to fix season?
'These Sabres aren't pulling a St. Louis. That team was badly underachieving and figured it out. This one is badly underachieving and doesn't have a clue. Merely finishing in eighth place in the East to get the last playoff spot is too much to ask for.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: How is it possible Sabres have done nothing to try to fix season?
Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic seals win over Sabres by scoring goal
'“I didn’t know at first if it was on line,” said Nedeljkovic, whose 40 saves tied his season high. “It could have been in the corner, it could have got two feet off the ground or not even left the ice. Like, I wasn’t sure. I got a little bump from one of their guys, spun me around again, so I didn’t see it until it was probably maybe at the far blue (line), and at that point, … [Read more...] about Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic seals win over Sabres by scoring goal
Jiri Kulich’s return from injury will force Sabres to make lineup changes
'“My gut tells me keep him at center,” Ruff said in KeyBank Center. “He’s used his speed. He comes out of the defensive zone with the puck a lot better than being on the wall. There’s times he’s been able to just be kind of a one-man breakout."' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich’s return from injury will force Sabres to make lineup changes
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Inside Alex Nedeljkovic’s historic night and more takeaways from a wild Penguins win in Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic makes NHL history with goal, assist in win over Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic notches goal, assist in historic NHL feat (New York Post) Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic makes NHL … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Nedeljkovic becomes 1st goalie with goal and assist, and has 40 saves as Penguins beat Sabres 5-2
'Owen Power and Zach Benson scored for Buffalo and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 14 saves. The Sabres lost for the 18th time in 24 games (6-14-4).' … [Read more...] about Nedeljkovic becomes 1st goalie with goal and assist, and has 40 saves as Penguins beat Sabres 5-2