‘ Where are the Buffalo Sabres best players when they’re needed the most? Many times nowhere to be found.’ … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres get run over in Vegas for their third straight loss
The Sabres Report - Jan 5, 2025
Eichel gets goal, assist in Golden Knights win against Sabres
'Zucker scored a power-play goal at 17:42 to cut it to 3-1 with a redirection of Rasmus Dahlin’s point shot.' … [Read more...] about Eichel gets goal, assist in Golden Knights win against Sabres
Sabres fall to Golden Knights to end Western Conference road trip
‘“We started too late,” Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin said. “It just cannot happen in this league. You have to be ready the first whistle. They rolled over us the first period and then we started playing good again, but too late. We have to be better. This is not acceptable.”’ … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Golden Knights to end Western Conference road trip
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks score six in sixth straight win (Amerks.com) Recap: Americans 6, Islanders 3 (BridgeportIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 4, 2025
Mike Harrington: Even for these terrible Sabres, latest collapse to Avalanche felt unthinkable. But was it?
'In watching this club for 54 of its 55 years of existence, these eyes had never seen a loss as hideous as the Dec. 3 collapse in KeyBank Center against the Colorado Avalanche, when a 4-0 lead after one period turned into a 5-4 defeat. It was the first blown four-goal lead at home in franchise annals and the first time in NHL history a team went up by four in the first 15 … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Even for these terrible Sabres, latest collapse to Avalanche felt unthinkable. But was it?
Sabres Notebook: Lady Luck turning the other cheek as Vegas is next after Colorado collapse
'The Sabres' next two games are against the second- and third-place teams in the NHL's overall standing. They will meet the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday in T-Mobile Arena and then return home to face Alex Ovechkin and the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals on Monday in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Lady Luck turning the other cheek as Vegas is next after Colorado collapse
Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund playing mature defensive game in Rochester
'Mike Leone said Ostlund, 20, is perhaps the most responsible player in the defensive zone he has ever coached. Vinny Prospal said the coaches don’t worry when the Swede’s line is playing in its own zone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Noah Ostlund playing mature defensive game in Rochester
Sabres organization makes two minor trades with Penguins
'Not exactly the type of deal that will improve the struggling Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres organization makes two minor trades with Penguins
Saturday's Vegas Coverage
Sabres visit the Golden Knights after Zucker’s hat trick (AP) Morning Skate Report: Jan. 4, 2025 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vegas Coverage
Colorado's best players outplayed Buffalo's best players
'“When you play a game like that, 9-out-of-10 times you’re going to win a hockey game. We played a hell of a game, we battled hard, they score, we come back and score, they score, we come back again. It was just the composure (6-on-5), not to get the puck out to the neutral zone near the end, kill the clock, taking a shot at the empty net with over a minute,” said Ruff … [Read more...] about Colorado’s best players outplayed Buffalo’s best players
Sabres, Penguins swap minor leaguers in trade
'MacArthur, 23, has played 28 games so far with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL and has totaled three goals and seven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Penguins swap minor leaguers in trade
Four Sabres prospects will get chance to play for medals at World Juniors
'Anton Wahlberg and Sweden are hopeful to earn a victory, thus punching their ticket to a second-straight trip to the Gold Medal Game at the World Juniors. Meanwhile, Konsta Helenius and Finland will be looking to get a win and secure their first Gold Medal Game appearance since the 2022 tournament in Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Four Sabres prospects will get chance to play for medals at World Juniors
Practice Report | Zucker among NHL leaders in high-danger goals
'“When you get around him, you start to figure out a lot more things,” Ruff said. “I think his presence around the net front, the blue paint, the power-play goals he scored. … I really think that he has skated well, probably better than I expected from watching him last year. He must be feeling (it)."' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Zucker among NHL leaders in high-danger goals
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ring in new year with 5-2 win in Springfield (Amerks.com) T-Birds Unable to Withstand Amerks' Attack (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 3, 2025