'Puck battles, board battles, positional battles. You name them and the Sabres lost them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: No battle scars earned in another loss to the Kraken
The Sabres Report - Jan 21, 2025
As he hits 500 NHL career games, Alex Tuch reflects on Game 1 and Sabres' current plight
'“It seems so long ago. Eight years ago, wow. I talked to my dad a little bit today because it’s a special moment to be halfway to 1,000. You’re proud of it,” Tuch said. “I worked my entire life to be able to play in the NHL and to be able to play that many games is something I definitely don’t take for granted. I’m very lucky and blessed to have the opportunity to play that … [Read more...] about As he hits 500 NHL career games, Alex Tuch reflects on Game 1 and Sabres’ current plight
Sabres activate Jiri Kulich from injured reserve, send prospect to Rochester
'Kulich missed four games with a lower-body injury before returning for this afternoon’s contest against the Seattle Kraken, the start of a four-game road trip. The rookie began the game on the top line pivoting Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate Jiri Kulich from injured reserve, send prospect to Rochester
Tuesday's Seattle Coverage
Kraken use response goals from unlikely sources to take down Sabres 6-4 (Seattle Times) Kraken get goals from six different players, beat Sabres 6-4 (Seattle Times) Jamie Oleksiak, Adam Larsson score goal, assist as Seattle Kraken beat Sabres 6-4 (KCPQ-TV) Matinee Far From Idle in Kraken Win (SeattleKraken.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Seattle Coverage
Jamie Oleksiak’s goal in 2nd period snaps a tie and sends the Kraken to a 6-4 win over the Sabres
'Oleksiak’s goal at the 16:34 mark snapped a 3-all tie and came less than a minute after Buffalo’s Tage Thompson scored to erase a two-goal deficit.' … [Read more...] about Jamie Oleksiak’s goal in 2nd period snaps a tie and sends the Kraken to a 6-4 win over the Sabres
Kraken too much to handle for Sabres
'The Buffalo Sabres have now been swept in three-of-four season series against the Seattle Kraken.' … [Read more...] about Kraken too much to handle for Sabres
Opinion: Sabres lose battles, which means a loss in Seattle
'Seattle scored three different times immediately after Buffalo had scored which is another huge weakness of this team. Jack Quinn’s shot went in off a Seattle player to make it 1-0, but former Sabre John Hayden along with Mitch Stephens completely outworked Nic Aube-Kubel, Bo Byram and Rasmus Dahlin to tie the game 27 seconds later.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose battles, which means a loss in Seattle
McCann has 3 points, Kraken score 6 to hold off Sabres
'“I thought most of the goals, every goal there was a lost battle,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “You’re not going to win games. You lose the net-front battle for goals, you lost below-the-goal-line battles. Almost 90 percent of their opportunities were on the hands of us not winning a battle.”' … [Read more...] about McCann has 3 points, Kraken score 6 to hold off Sabres
Sabres open western road trip with loss in Seattle
'“Every goal there was a lost battle,” Ruff said. “You’re not going to win games (losing battles). You lose the net-front battle for goals, you lost below-the-goal-line battles. Almost 90 percent of their opportunities were on the hands of us not winning a battle.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres open western road trip with loss in Seattle
The Sabres Report - Jan 20, 2025
Sabres notebook: Devon Levi likely to start in Seattle, but Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is doing well
'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
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