Amerks force overtime, but fall in shooutout to Phantoms (Amerks.com) Upon Further Review! Wild Win at Rochester (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 18, 2025
The Sabres Report - Jan 17, 2025
Bowen Byram is excelling, but the Sabres still need an 'ideal' partner for Owen Power
'“For sure,” Byram told The Buffalo News when asked if he sees a future in Buffalo. “Being an RFA, not too much is really in my control. To be honest, I haven’t put too much thought into it. I’m trying to play as best as I can and try to help our team win. Just try to do my thing and play hard, be a good teammate, be a good pro, continue to grow my game and let my agents and … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram is excelling, but the Sabres still need an ‘ideal’ partner for Owen Power
Injury gave Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson chance to reset mentally, find game
'“When you get injured, all you want to get worried about is when you can play again and that stuff kind of goes out the window,” said Samuelsson, whose Sabres host superstar Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. “So when I came back, (I) just tried to forget about that stuff and not overthink things or worry about things you can’t control.' … [Read more...] about Injury gave Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson chance to reset mentally, find game
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins come into matchup with the Sabres on losing streak (AP) Game Preview: 01.17.25 at Buffalo Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
McLeod had to wait to celebrate first NHL hat-trick
'"It’s a special moment, it’s pretty cool," said McLeod on Thursday after practice. "It’s cool we got the win, and it’s a moment I’ll remember for a long time."' … [Read more...] about McLeod had to wait to celebrate first NHL hat-trick
Practice Report | 6-on-5 defense remains the focal point
'“We had fresh bodies out there. We were being too careful. We had opportunities for pressure and to get on top of them and force them to make a quicker play… So I said just go play. That guy’s got the puck, go put pressure on him.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | 6-on-5 defense remains the focal point
The Sabres Report - Jan 16, 2025
Takeaways: The simple is always complex when it comes to a Sabres victory
'The count in the third for Carolina was 8-0 on goal -- and 33-6 in attempts. Coach Lindy Ruff said the Sabres "intentions" were good in the period and pointed to a missed break here and there and an ill-advised Rasmus Dahlin pass to Jack Quinn that went awry right before Carolina's first goal. Bottom line is Buffalo got rolled in the end but kept its poise just enough to … [Read more...] about Takeaways: The simple is always complex when it comes to a Sabres victory
With Gaudreau brothers in his memory, ex-Sabres forward Eric Robinson is home in Carolina
'The Carolina Hurricanes noticed and quickly signed him on July 1 to a one-year, $950,000 contract as the Sabres moved on to what they hoped would be a heavier fourth line. The New Jersey native and former Princeton University player was preparing for a new challenge when tragedy struck over the summer.' … [Read more...] about With Gaudreau brothers in his memory, ex-Sabres forward Eric Robinson is home in Carolina
Ryan McLeod’s three goals help Sabres beat Hurricanes; Buffalo records zero shots in odd third period
'How did the Sabres score late without the benefit of a shot? Well, as center Ryan McLeod was about bury an easy empty-net goal to seal the victory and complete his hat trick, Brent Burns raced back and slashed his stick, breaking it.' … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod’s three goals help Sabres beat Hurricanes; Buffalo records zero shots in odd third period
Former Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski thriving with Hurricanes
'“Crazy story,” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “We’ve had our issues (in) net just with the health issues, (Frederik Andersen) especially. I mean, he’s missed more than he’s played with us since he’s been here. So you’re kind of scrambling there.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski thriving with Hurricanes
Thursday's Carolina Coverage
Recap: 'Ugly Hockey' Costs Canes In Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage
McLeod scores 3 goals as Sabres beat Hurricanes 4-2 for third win in four games
'Dylan Cozens also scored and Jason Zucker had two assists for the Sabres, who won for the third time in four games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves.' … [Read more...] about McLeod scores 3 goals as Sabres beat Hurricanes 4-2 for third win in four games
McLeod spurs Sabres' victory over Hurricanes
'It was a career-night for Ryan McLeod, as the Sabres forward recorded his first-career hat-trick in Buffalo's 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about McLeod spurs Sabres’ victory over Hurricanes
Opinion: Sabres win the hard way over Carolina
'What won them the game and prevented them giving up another three-goal lead is they finally listened to their head coach. Lindy Ruff watched his team be passive and give up goals at 3:45 of the third period and at 16:50 with the Hurricanes goaltender pulled.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres win the hard way over Carolina
Ryan McLeod’s hat trick leads Sabres in win
'Dylan Cozens also scored, Jason Zucker had two assists, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 34 saves as Buffalo held on to its early lead against one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference despite not recording a shot on goal in the third period. After squandering a two-goal lead midway through Saturday’s dispiriting 6-2 loss against the Seattle Kraken, the Sabres improved to … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod’s hat trick leads Sabres in win