'The immediate notion for a Sabres package for Pettersson has to include Dylan Cozens because Vancouver would need a center in return. Cozens loves Buffalo, but the one place he would undoubtedly jump at in a trade would be Vancouver. His family is from Whitehorse in the Yukon and would obviously be much closer (they were at recent Sabres games in Seattle and Vancouver).' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: What does Vancouver’s trade of J.T. Miller mean for Sabres’ bid for Elias Pettersson?
The Sabres Report - Feb 2, 2025
A nostalgic night: Anthem singer Doug Allen returns to Sabres for one night
'Then it ended. When the pandemic hit in 2020, hockey – and Allen’s time as an anthem singer – went on pause. Then in September 2021, when the sport was fully reopening and Covid-19 vaccinations were required for spectators and game day employees, Allen stepped back. In an open letter to Sabres fans, he wrote, “I am not anti-vaccine. There are many people at risk who should get … [Read more...] about A nostalgic night: Anthem singer Doug Allen returns to Sabres for one night
As trade deadline approaches, Sabres interested in re-signing Jason Zucker
'His ability to keep scoring at an advanced age isn’t surprising. But when he signed a one-year, $5 million contract in free agency, few envisioned he would become one of the Sabres’ offensive drivers.' … [Read more...] about As trade deadline approaches, Sabres interested in re-signing Jason Zucker
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage
Buffalo takes on New Jersey after Kulich’s 2-goal performance (AP) Devils Visit Buffalo | Preview (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
Practice Report | Byram talks game-ending block, defensive focus
'The late block was Byram’s fourth in a game that saw him skate a team-high 26:19, continuing a trend for the 23-year-old defenseman as he’s settled into a top-pair role alongside Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Byram talks game-ending block, defensive focus
'He refuses to be denied' | Looking back on Gilbert's journey from local youth hockey to the NHL
'With the Sabres celebrating Youth Hockey Day during their game against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon, Sabres.com revisited Gilbert’s days split between high-school hockey for St. Joe’s Collegiate Institute and minor hockey with the Amherst Knights – early drives and two-a-day practices that propelled him to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about ‘He refuses to be denied’ | Looking back on Gilbert’s journey from local youth hockey to the NHL
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally in third, top crunch in overtime for fourth straight win (Amerks.com) Crunch Edged By Amerks, 4-3, in Overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 1, 2025
Mike Harrington: On Rob Ray's night, it was good to see Sabres' hard work produce a win
'So it was important to see them Sabres get tougher, especially mentally, and pull out a 4-3 win over Nashville. It was a game they quickly led, 2-0, in the first nine minutes, gave up the next three goals and finally pulled out on red-hot Jiri Kulich's second goal of the night with 2:04 left.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: On Rob Ray’s night, it was good to see Sabres’ hard work produce a win
Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund embracing coaches' directive to start cheating for offense
'Ostlund has the skill and intelligence to produce more than the three goals and eight points that he totaled through 20 games entering a matchup with the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night. His performance in NHL preseason games proved that he’s a dynamic playmaker with the puck, even when he was on the ice against some of the best players in the world.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund embracing coaches’ directive to start cheating for offense
Erik Brady: Pete Weber is the toast of the town in Nashville – and remains so in Buffalo
'Buffalo is all the better for the many years he spent working here in various broadcast capacities for the Bills, Bisons, Sabres and more. He left town in 1998 to be the original voice of the expansion Predators – and, at age 74, he's still at it.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Pete Weber is the toast of the town in Nashville – and remains so in Buffalo
On Rob Ray’s special night, Sabres get two goals from Jiri Kulich, beat Preds
'Kulich’s second goal of the night 17:56 into the third period clinched the win before a crowd of 18,347 fans.' … [Read more...] about On Rob Ray’s special night, Sabres get two goals from Jiri Kulich, beat Preds
Sabres legend Rob Ray developed into much more than fighter
'“Robby was a really good skater,” said John Van Boxmeer, Ray’s coach with the Rochester Americans. “He had really good speed. At 220 pounds, he could hit you. There’s a lot of players that are fighters that all they can do is if somebody cheap shots a player on their team, they can go out and fight. But Ray would agitate the opposition – “He’d run over you all night long and … [Read more...] about Sabres legend Rob Ray developed into much more than fighter
Saturday's Nashville Coverage
Nashville Predators lose third straight, fall 4-3 to Buffalo Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) The Nashville Predators' power play goes cold, other takeaways from 4-3 loss to Buffalo (Nashville Tennessean) Preds Start Back-to-Back With Loss in Buffalo (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery 1 (Sabres.com) Photo gallery 2 (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage
Kulich’s 2nd goal lifts the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators
'Jason Zucker and Ryan McLeod also scored for the Sabres in an outing they allowed three straight goals after building a 2-0 first-period lead. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 28 shots.' … [Read more...] about Kulich’s 2nd goal lifts the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators
Feared NHL enforcer Rob Ray shows his emotional side in being inducted into Sabres hall of fame
'It took the mere sight of his parents sitting to his left, and a standing ovation from the thousands of Sabres fans on hand for Ray to nearly give in to his emotions before even beginning his acceptance speech.' … [Read more...] about Feared NHL enforcer Rob Ray shows his emotional side in being inducted into Sabres hall of fame