'MacArthur, 23, has played 28 games so far with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL and has totaled three goals and seven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Penguins swap minor leaguers in trade
The Sabres Report - Jan 4, 2025
Four Sabres prospects will get chance to play for medals at World Juniors
'Anton Wahlberg and Sweden are hopeful to earn a victory, thus punching their ticket to a second-straight trip to the Gold Medal Game at the World Juniors. Meanwhile, Konsta Helenius and Finland will be looking to get a win and secure their first Gold Medal Game appearance since the 2022 tournament in Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Four Sabres prospects will get chance to play for medals at World Juniors
Practice Report | Zucker among NHL leaders in high-danger goals
'“When you get around him, you start to figure out a lot more things,” Ruff said. “I think his presence around the net front, the blue paint, the power-play goals he scored. … I really think that he has skated well, probably better than I expected from watching him last year. He must be feeling (it)."' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Zucker among NHL leaders in high-danger goals
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ring in new year with 5-2 win in Springfield (Amerks.com) T-Birds Unable to Withstand Amerks' Attack (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 3, 2025
Sabres wrap: Another Avalanche disaster as Buffalo collapses in 6-5 OT defeat
Return to Colorado is a big day on the calendar for Sabres' defenseman Bowen Byram
'“It’s fun. Lots of good memories here and it will be fun to play my first game back,” said Byram, who became a key player on Colorado’s 2022 Stanley Cup championship team and was acquired by the Sabres in a trade for Casey Mittelstadt in March. “I came here as a young guy and it became my second home. Lots of fond memories at the rink, away from the rink, met a lot of good … [Read more...] about Return to Colorado is a big day on the calendar for Sabres’ defenseman Bowen Byram
Friday's Colorado Coverage
Devon Toews completes wild Avalanche comeback in 6-5 overtime win (Denver Post) Avalanche coach Jared Bednar sounds off on controversial goal after Scott Wedgewood injury: “The goal shouldn’t have counted” (Denver Post) Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin will miss at least one game with lower-body injury (Denver Post) Avalanche steal an insane win from the Sabres, keep … [Read more...] about Friday’s Colorado Coverage
Toews scores in overtime, Avalanche overcome 3-goal deficit to beat Sabres 6-5
'After trailing 3-0 in the second period, the Avalanche regrouped and tied it with 6.8 seconds remaining on a shot from Jonathan Drouin. That set the stage for Toews, who stole the puck and scored on a breakaway.' … [Read more...] about Toews scores in overtime, Avalanche overcome 3-goal deficit to beat Sabres 6-5
Sabres buried by late Avalanche attack on Thursday
'Leads of 3-0 and 5-3 for the Buffalo Sabres evaporated in the thin Denver air on Thursday night. Visiting the Avalanche at Ball Arena, the blue and gold wasted Jason Zucker's hat-trick in a 6-5 loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres buried by late Avalanche attack on Thursday
Opinion: Sabres blow another huge lead to Colorado and lose
'So there you have it. This should never, ever happen to the worst team in the Eastern Conference and one of the four worst teams in the National Hockey League, but for the Buffalo Sabres, it’s business as usual.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow another huge lead to Colorado and lose
Toews OT goal caps comeback, Avalanche edge Sabres
'Jason Zucker had three goals and an assist, and Tage Thompson had three assists for the Sabres (14-20-5), who have lost two straight after winning three in a row. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 23 saves.' … [Read more...] about Toews OT goal caps comeback, Avalanche edge Sabres
Zucker scores hat trick, but Sabres drop back-and-forth game to Avs in OT
'“You play a game like that, nine out of 10 times you’re gonna win a hockey game,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We played a hell of a game. We battled hard.”' … [Read more...] about Zucker scores hat trick, but Sabres drop back-and-forth game to Avs in OT
The Sabres Report - Jan 2, 2025
Mike Harrington: There was no holiday cheer for Sabres as December derailed their season
'Adams could not have known how December would turn out. Maybe you don’t make the playoffs in the final month of the calendar year − but you sure can knock yourself out of them.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There was no holiday cheer for Sabres as December derailed their season
Sabres prospect Devon Levi evolving in Rochester, sparking surging Amerks
'His teammates’ commitment has wowed Levi, who joined Buffalo’s AHL affiliate in mid-November. The scorching Amerks have won four straight games and 11 of their last 13 entering Friday’s road contest against the Springfield Thunderbirds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi evolving in Rochester, sparking surging Amerks
Thursday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche bring winning streak into home matchup against the Sabres (AP) Skating with the Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage