'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
The Sabres Report - Jan 16, 2025
McLeod gets 1st NHL hat trick, Sabres hold off Hurricanes
'“It’s a huge win for us,” McLeod said. “As a team, we’re trying to build, and that’s a good team we just beat.”' … [Read more...] about McLeod gets 1st NHL hat trick, Sabres hold off Hurricanes
'We found a way' | McLeod completes hat trick as Sabres weather late push to beat Hurricanes
'The Hurricanes had 33 shot attempts over the final 20 minutes and, with goaltender Dustin Tokarski pulled for an extra attacker, cut the Sabres’ lead to 3-2 when Martin Necas buried a one-timer with 3:10 still left to play.' … [Read more...] about ‘We found a way’ | McLeod completes hat trick as Sabres weather late push to beat Hurricanes
The Sabres Report - Jan 15, 2025
Zach Benson is more than a pest for the Sabres. How the second-year winger has improved
'“I definitely take pride in that part of the game,” the 2023 first-round pick said following a recent Sabres practice. “I love getting under a team’s skin and a player’s skin. I would say when I’m playing my best, that’s definitely a big part of it.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Benson is more than a pest for the Sabres. How the second-year winger has improved
Even amid tough season, trading Dylan Cozens makes little sense for Sabres
'Cozens, like a lot of his teammates, has experienced a trying season. He scored his first goal in the 11th game. He owns a team-worst minus-17 rating. Only 11 players in the league had a lower-rating entering Tuesday’s schedule.' … [Read more...] about Even amid tough season, trading Dylan Cozens makes little sense for Sabres
Wednesday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres host the Hurricanes in Eastern Conference action (AP) Preview: January 15 at Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage
Byram on handling adversity in NHL: 'It’s sticking to what you know best'
'"Everybody as individuals handle it a little different," said Byram on Tuesday following practice. "I think on that team, we were an older team with a lot of veterans in the lineup. So I feel like it was a little different, but I don’t think it changes how anybody deals with it. It’s tough, at times, and things aren’t going to go your way. But at the end of the day, it’s … [Read more...] about Byram on handling adversity in NHL: ‘It’s sticking to what you know best’
Appert: Sabres looking to refine defensive mindset
'"Obviously, we did not like the loss. Didn't like the shift of mentality from how attacking and aggressive and the shooting mentality we had in that first period, and just didn't play with that same amount of urgency the rest of the game, which was disappointing, the game that we felt we had and control. But all you can do is you go back in the attack some areas of weakness … [Read more...] about Appert: Sabres looking to refine defensive mindset
Sabres fight adversity with strategy and discipline, says coach Ruff
'“It's going about it the right way and making sure that you're trying to just play the game the right way," Sabres forward Jason Zucker said. "If you focus on just winning, you're typically focusing on the wrong things and you're not gonna get those wins.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight adversity with strategy and discipline, says coach Ruff
Zucker drawing rave reviews during 1st season with Sabres
'“He just plays a really direct style of game,” Thompson said of Zucker. “For us, it’s good just to simplify things. I think when you do that, it gets the rest of the team playing the game the right way. And from there, you get some more offense, create some more looks after you wear the other team down.”' … [Read more...] about Zucker drawing rave reviews during 1st season with Sabres
Practice Report | PP1 getting it done
'“I just think chemistry as a unit,” Quinn said. “Just have to learn the players’ tendencies, what they like to do and where they’re going to be. So the more chemistry, the more you can think ahead for plays.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | PP1 getting it done
The Sabres Report - Jan 14, 2025
Sabres' deficit grew during another painful, sobering weekend. Why believe they can rally?
'“We can’t control what happens outside of this locker room,” Alex Tuch told The Buffalo News. “We have to come in and work. We have to bear down in certain situations and stick with it for a full 60. If it were easy, then everyone would be able to do it. … The difference in skill between these teams isn’t vast. You see that every night. Even if someone has 150 points like … [Read more...] about Sabres’ deficit grew during another painful, sobering weekend. Why believe they can rally?
Sabres notebook: Mattias Samuelsson returns to practice after missing 2 games with illness
'It’s been a disappointing season for Samuelsson. He was a healthy scratch for three consecutive games in November, then he missed 12 games with a lower-body injury. His play improved in some areas when he returned to the lineup, and he began to prove to Ruff that he can be more than a third-pair defenseman in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Mattias Samuelsson returns to practice after missing 2 games with illness
Rasmus Dahlin growing into new role as Sabres captain, on offensive tear
'Dahlin, 24, takes losing hard, and the Sabres have dropped 27 of their 43 games this season (16-22-5). They began Monday’s schedule last in the Eastern Conference and nine points out of the final wild card spot.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin growing into new role as Sabres captain, on offensive tear
Dennis Gilbert has earned respect of his teammates in Buffalo
'“He’s unbelievable, he’s a guy that every team wants. He brings it all every day and he’s a team first guy and he absolutely loves Buffalo, he loves being here, he loves the boys and we’re really lucky to have him."' … [Read more...] about Dennis Gilbert has earned respect of his teammates in Buffalo