'“I believe in this group. I think we all believe in this group,” Cozens said. “We just have to be better. I do think that, looking at every guy in here, we have the team to win and we have the players to do it. But we’ve been saying that for a while now. It’s about time we go [expletive] do it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres leaning on leaders to get back on track
The Sabres Report - Dec 20, 2024
Practice Report | Greenway to undergo surgery
'“He is part of the heavy game,” Ruff said. “You go to the physicality, the defending part of the game, he is the one guy that has been rock solid for us in that category. You look at some of those games where it got heavy, he was the one guy that kind of stood out … he’s a big man, physically, 240 pounds or whatever he is, can physically dominate people.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Greenway to undergo surgery
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans’ 4-game winning streak ends; learned from road-trip (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 19, 2024
Mike Harrington: Terry Pegula's chat makes no difference as Sabres' humiliation grows
'Simply put, they’re a soft, dumb team. An embarrassment to the logo that folks have rooted for with all their hearts for 54 years.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Terry Pegula’s chat makes no difference as Sabres’ humiliation grows
Sabres Had Saddest Response to Fan on Social Media After Team’s 11th Straight Loss
'In response to their X (formerly Twitter) account's final score graphic after the loss, a fan asked: "admin you doing okay?" Here was their answer...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres Had Saddest Response to Fan on Social Media After Team’s 11th Straight Loss
Sabres Alex Tuch delivers toys to students
'Through his AT9 Foundation, Tuch organized a Holiday Toy Drive to benefit The Summit Center's Holiday Cheer program. Holiday Cheer is an employee-driven campaign that supports families in need of extra financial assistance during the holiday season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Alex Tuch delivers toys to students
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win streak snapped in 5-2 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Syracuse Crunch Defeat Rochester Americans, 5-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 18, 2024
Sabres wrap: Pegula's words are meaningless as club hits last in East after 6-1 loss in Montreal
'General Manager Kevyn Adams was reportedly told Monday he was safe. If that's the case – and it's a shaky one at best – then these players better have their phones by their sides during Wednesday's off day. It would be incomprehensible for the Sabres to make no roster moves in the wake of this disaster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap: Pegula’s words are meaningless as club hits last in East after 6-1 loss in Montreal
Sabres players, Lindy Ruff pay tribute to Terry Pegula for locker room visit in Montreal
'“That message is something that we’re going to keep internal and keep between the guys in this room,” said center Tage Thompson. “I think it’s important that we stick together through this. And I just think that it shows a lot that our owner cares to come out here and talk to us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players, Lindy Ruff pay tribute to Terry Pegula for locker room visit in Montreal
Sabres implode against Canadiens, lose 11th straight game: ‘No spark’
'“Just no legs, no jump, no energy,” defenseman Connor Clifton said of the Sabres’ wretched start. “You think, obviously, with the meeting yesterday, a 10-game losing streak, at least we have legs and energy. We didn’t. Chased the whole game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode against Canadiens, lose 11th straight game: ‘No spark’
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin close to playing; Buffalo makes lineup change
'Right now, following a day off today, Dahlin plans to practice Thursday and play Friday when the Sabres host the Toronto Maple Leafs. He needs more than a morning skate before returning from a long absence.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin close to playing; Buffalo makes lineup change
Owner Terry Pegula’s presence, words resonate with Sabres: ‘He’s passionate’
'“That was incredible what he did – showed up,” said Ruff, whose Sabres play the Canadiens tonight. “Terry cares. He’s passionate about what’s happening here, and for him to take the time to come here, it meant a lot to everybody.”' … [Read more...] about Owner Terry Pegula’s presence, words resonate with Sabres: ‘He’s passionate’
There are worse things than the Canadian
'In 2009-10, the Sabres amassed 100 points, then 96 the following season. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in both cases. Since then, it's been hell.' … [Read more...] about There are worse things than the Canadian
Sabres: a locker room with the look of a funeral parlor
'“We need to show more pride. We need to look in the mirror,” he said. “Right now, it’s like we’re looking around and waiting for someone else to react and create something. We need to find a way to get through this. That’s 11 in a row.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres: a locker room with the look of a funeral parlor
"I've never experienced that": 10 straight losses for the Sabres and a visit from the owner to Montreal
'Although little has leaked, it appears that Pegula told everyone that the solution would come from within and that he had no intention of making major changes to breathe new life into his Sabres.' … [Read more...] about “I’ve never experienced that”: 10 straight losses for the Sabres and a visit from the owner to Montreal