'Defenseman Mattias Samuelsson, who missed the last two games due to illness, returned as a full participant. “There’s no reason he can’t be a possibility (for Wednesday’s game), I don’t think,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “He’s been on the ice a couple times, was in yesterday.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Samuelsson returns to the ice
The Sabres Report - Jan 14, 2025
The Sabres Report - Jan 13, 2025
Mike Harrington: A mentally soft team with no answers is all that's in Sabres' dressing room
'Only because his football team had a playoff game here Sunday did the owner grace us with his presence at KeyBank Center on Saturday. At least it was a well-timed appearance: He got the full effect of the sinking SS Sabre, circa 2025.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A mentally soft team with no answers is all that’s in Sabres’ dressing room
The Sabres Report - Jan 12, 2025
Sabres' leadership void on display during an 'embarrassing' 6-2 loss to Kraken
'The owner’s series of bad decisions is largely responsible for the Sabres’ playoff drought approaching 14 years, and the general manager built a roster that is last in the Eastern Conference with a 16-22-5 record, but the lack of leadership shown on the ice falls on the players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ leadership void on display during an ’embarrassing’ 6-2 loss to Kraken
Inside the NHL: As Sabres try to climb, a look around the East at halfway mark
'Beware of those: Buffalo is just 7-15-2 against the East this season – the worst record in the conference against its own.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: As Sabres try to climb, a look around the East at halfway mark
Sabres blow another lead, implode late in loss to Kraken: ‘Hard one to explain’
'They’re fragile mentally, and at the first sign of adversity they often crumble.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow another lead, implode late in loss to Kraken: ‘Hard one to explain’
Sunday's Seattle Coverage
Kaapo Kakko leads third-period flurry in Kraken comeback win over Sabres (Seattle Times) Never Two Much in Buffalo (SeattleKraken.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Seattle Coverage
Kaapo Kakko scores twice in 3rd period in the Kraken’s 6-2 victory over the Sabres
'Sabres: Fans booed and bellowed for general manager Kevyn Adams to be fired and owner Terry Pegula to sell the team after the season’s 15th blown lead in a loss.' … [Read more...] about Kaapo Kakko scores twice in 3rd period in the Kraken’s 6-2 victory over the Sabres
Sabres fade after quick start against Seattle
'Two goals in less than 40 seconds allowed Seattle to open up a 4-2 lead against the Sabres early in the third period. Oliver Bjorkstrand was credited with the go-ahead goal after a puck in the air hit Jacob Bryson and the defenseman swiped the puck into his own net, accidentally. Kappo Kakko scored 38 seconds later to double the lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fade after quick start against Seattle
Opinion: Same old, same old, Sabres blow a 2-0 lead and lose 6-2.
'Buffalo was all over the Kraken in the first period. It might have been the best I’ve seen them skate in a period all season. Sam Lafferty and Jack Quinn gave them a 2-0 lead, but if you follow this team, you know the script.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Same old, same old, Sabres blow a 2-0 lead and lose 6-2.
Kraken rally with 6 straight goals to defeat Sabres
'“We had [offensive] zone time, didn’t get to the inside, didn’t get pucks to the net, passed the puck around the perimeter, looked for the pretty play, and eventually it caught up to us. And to give up a goal in the last couple minutes on the play, unacceptable. Just embarrassing, actually.”' … [Read more...] about Kraken rally with 6 straight goals to defeat Sabres
Sabres unable to hold onto early lead in loss to Kraken
'"I thought the second period, embarrassing the way we played,” Ruff said. “We had O-zone time, didn’t get to the inside, didn’t get pucks to the net, passed the puck around the perimeter, looked for the pretty play, and eventually it caught up to us. And to give up a goal in the last couple minutes [of the period], unacceptable. Just embarrassing, actually.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold onto early lead in loss to Kraken
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win streak snapped in Syracuse (Amerks.com) Crunch Blow Past Amerks, 6-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 11, 2025
Sabres notebook: Dennis Gilbert steps up to answer Brady Tkachuk's hit
'“He’s a world-class player. I have a lot of respect for how he is as a player and what he does for his team and how he leads that team,” Gilbert said after practice Friday in KeyBank Center. “I get that (fighting Gilbert) might not be the best tradeoff in his mind. ... He’s a tough kid and you’d like to see him answer the bell right away, but I get it. So as a team, we … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Dennis Gilbert steps up to answer Brady Tkachuk’s hit
Alan Pergament: Rob Ray's brief disappearance from MSG illustrated media's lack of transparency
'He has such a visible position that you would think the Sabres would have offered an explanation as to why he missed some games and worked others on radio when the team’s games were carried on national outlets.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Rob Ray’s brief disappearance from MSG illustrated media’s lack of transparency
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recapturing elite form of last season
'Over the past three weeks, the Finn has regularly showcased the stellar form that made him one of the NHL’s elite netminders throughout the second half of last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recapturing elite form of last season