'In the team's last nine games, Buffalo is 1-for-24 with the extra man. Overall this season, the Sabres are 30th in the NHL at 14.5%.' … [Read more...] about Ruff works exclusively on Sabres’ power play during Tuesday’s practice
The Sabres Report - Dec 11, 2024
Practice Report | Greenway returns to action; Sabres seek power-play results
'There was no easing into Greenway’s first game action since Nov. 14. He, Ryan McLeod and Jason Zucker matched up primarily with Detroit’s high-octane top line of Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond. Greenway provided a net-front screen for the first of Zucker's two goals, but he also found himself on the ice for three 5-on-5 Red Wings goals.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Greenway returns to action; Sabres seek power-play results
The Sabres Report - Dec 10, 2024
Sabres unravel again, lose seventh straight game: 'We're in a real hard time'
'“We look tight,” lamented Sabres center Tage Thompson. “I think that’s a product of not winning. You lose however many in a row, it’s easier for you to grip your stick a little tighter, be a little more nervous to make a mistake and usually you do that it just compounds things and makes it worse. ..."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unravel again, lose seventh straight game: ‘We’re in a real hard time’
Mike Harrington: The decisions of Terry Pegula, and not Kevyn Adams, are Sabres' biggest problem
'Pegula has long refused the model of having a president of hockey operations because he likes the direct line to the GM. The results say it’s a 14-year mistake he needs to rethink, even if he’s still spooked by whatever version of events you believe happened 11 years ago with Pat LaFontaine. Pegula needs more veteran hockey minds, just like his team needs more veteran … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The decisions of Terry Pegula, and not Kevyn Adams, are Sabres’ biggest problem
Sabres blow lead, lose seventh straight game: ‘We need to look in the mirror’
'The Sabres, having lost seven straight games (0-4-3) after imploding late again Monday’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings, have completely fallen apart in the last two weeks after seemingly turning a corner last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow lead, lose seventh straight game: ‘We need to look in the mirror’
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
'I love shootouts': Wings goalie Cossa wins NHL debut vs. Sabres (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings fight back from 2-goal deficit to give Sebastian Cossa win in NHL debut (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings rally for shootout win in Sebastian Cossa’s debut (Ann Arbor News) Recap: Cossa's NHL debut part of Red Wings' 'massive' 6-5 shootout win over … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Red Wings snap 5-game losing streak with a 6-5 shootout win over the Sabres
'Sabres forward Ryan McLeod’s breakaway attempt at 2:57 of overtime had Cossa beat, but went off the post.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings snap 5-game losing streak with a 6-5 shootout win over the Sabres
Sabres unable to hold lead in shootout loss to Detroit
'The Buffalo Sabres two-goal third period lead was erased by the Detroit Red Wings, sending the Sabres to a 6-5 shootout loss on Monday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold lead in shootout loss to Detroit
Opinion: The Sabres blow a two-goal lead and lose to Detroit
'It just gets to the point where you have to say this team is who they are. Kevyn Adams has built a team that in the last two years plus 28 games has shown that they are mentally weak and when things get tough, they are not capable of performing.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres blow a two-goal lead and lose to Detroit
Ruff has reached his limit with players not improving on defense
'“It comes down to how hard it is again, we’ve talked about the odd-numbered rushes we’ve had in overtime to win the game we talked to overtime against Van, we didn’t have the puck much, but we had that one glorious opportunity, but don’t succumb to why didn’t it go in? Don’t succumb to the moral victories, how about we have to do a little more, put the work ahead of anything … [Read more...] about Ruff has reached his limit with players not improving on defense
Sabres lose composure, extend winless streak to 7 games
'Wasting a hot start against a struggling opponent that turned to a rookie goaltender after the first period, the Sabres surrendered a 5-3 lead in the final 10 minutes of the third and turned the crowd at KeyBank Center against them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose composure, extend winless streak to 7 games
Red Wings rally, edge Sabres in shootout to end 5-game skid
'“I think we need to look at it straight in the face, honestly,” Zucker said. “I think we need to know that it’s seven in a row. We need to look in the mirror and go get after it. There’s no reason to sit here and be like ‘Oh, we’re doing this.’ We’ve lost seven in a row. We’re not playing well. We’ve got to, again, look in the mirror and understand where we’re at and at what … [Read more...] about Red Wings rally, edge Sabres in shootout to end 5-game skid
Sabres seek complete effort after shootout loss to Detroit
'“We need to look in the mirror and go get after it,” said forward Jason Zucker, who tallied two goals and an assist in the loss. “We’ve got to have a little bit more urgency, and we’ve got to attack these games and end this right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek complete effort after shootout loss to Detroit
The Sabres Report - Dec 9, 2024
Sabres practice report: Ryan Johnson could make season debut against Detroit
'The 6-foot-1 left-shot defenseman is excellent at breaking the puck out of his own zone, and he had an impressive start to the season in Rochester, where he played next to veteran Jack Rathbone at 5-on-5. Johnson has zero goals and 14 assists in 48 career games in the American Hockey League. He's not going to replace the offense that Buffalo lost with Dahlin out.' … [Read more...] about Sabres practice report: Ryan Johnson could make season debut against Detroit
Sabres rookie Tyson Kozak scores first NHL goal with mother in rink; Buffalo could make lineup changes
'Kozak’s first NHL goal felt especially good because he shared it with his mother, Michelle, who stayed in town after his father and sister returned to Manitoba following Thursday’s game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Tyson Kozak scores first NHL goal with mother in rink; Buffalo could make lineup changes