'McLeod is centering the second line between JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch because Jiri Kulich is listed as being out week to week with a lower-body injury suffered Monday against Washington. The unit will be together again Thursday night when the Sabres play in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: With Jiri Kulich on the shelf, Ryan McLeod needs to keep chipping in
The Sabres Report - Jan 9, 2025
After feeling ‘little bit lost’ in his game, Sabres’ Alex Tuch busts out of slump
'“Especially when you lose, you either go too far on your offense, too far on the defensive, and I think I wasn’t getting up in the play,” he told the Times Herald following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I wasn’t excited to get up there.”' … [Read more...] about After feeling ‘little bit lost’ in his game, Sabres’ Alex Tuch busts out of slump
With rookie Jiri Kulich injured, Sabres recall prospect from Rochester
'“It’s a loss for us because of how well he had played in the middle and the speed he was generating,” Ruff said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “He was getting a lot of confidence with the puck and making more plays, finishing some really good opportunities.”' … [Read more...] about With rookie Jiri Kulich injured, Sabres recall prospect from Rochester
Thursday's Ottawa Coverage
Sens vs Sabres: Ottawa Senators back home (finally) to face Buffalo (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo visits Ottawa after shootout victory (AP) Sens Set-up: Throwback Thursday vs Buffalo Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Thompson has helped Sabres' power play improve
'Tage Thompson is no longer just setting up shop in the left circle. He is in the high slot to start in the bumper position, and then he gets into motion. I’ve seen him in both circles, the point, battling along the side walls, and behind the net. He’s even attacked the crease when necessary.' … [Read more...] about Thompson has helped Sabres’ power play improve
Ruff feels Sabres can get back into mix heading into second half of 2024-25 season
'"The run is very possible," said Ruff on Wednesday when he joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "You look at the group of teams we just played against, and I think you judge your team on that. We played four good teams from the West, and we come back and play the best team in the East, understanding there's pockets of our game that have to be better."' … [Read more...] about Ruff feels Sabres can get back into mix heading into second half of 2024-25 season
Sabres F Jiri Kulich week to week with lower-body injury
'The 20-year-old Kulich, a first-round pick in 2022 who has been the Rochester Americans leading scorer the past two seasons, was centering Buffalo’s third line of late. He has seven goals and nine points in 31 games, with five of his goals coming in the past 14 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Jiri Kulich week to week with lower-body injury
Practice Report | Kozak joins Sabres with Kulich out week to week
'Jiri Kulich is week to week after exiting Monday’s win over the Washington Capitals with a lower-body injury, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff announced following practice at KeyBank Center on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Kozak joins Sabres with Kulich out week to week
The Sabres Report - Jan 8, 2025
Mike Harrington: Sabres somehow still have life after a wacky first half
'But when you looked at the standings after Monday’s game and saw that Montreal, of all teams, had snuck into the last East wild card spot, you also noticed Sabres were just six points back of the Canadiens. Not 16 points or 26. Six.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres somehow still have life after a wacky first half
Sabres star Tage Thompson heating up after position change, feeling healthier
'“He has been dealing with something,” Ruff said following Monday’s win in KeyBank Center. “It’s the reason he hasn’t been in the middle. He’s getting better, and he’s still playing, so give him a lot of credit for that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Tage Thompson heating up after position change, feeling healthier
The Sabres Report - Jan 7, 2025
JJ Peterka's recent improvement a silver lining for Sabres midway through difficult season
'His 23:37 of ice time was the most that he's played in his 200 NHL games. He totaled five shots on goal with eight shot attempts, and he had two assists. It wasn't against a weak opponent, either. The Capitals are 26-10-4 and motivated to win as Alex Ovechkin chases Wayne Gretzky's NHL career-goals record.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka’s recent improvement a silver lining for Sabres midway through difficult season
Konsta Helenius, Brodie Ziemer were Sabres' top performers at World Juniors
'Brodie Ziemer, a third-round draft pick of the Sabres in June, assisted on Teddy Stiga's goal 8:04 into overtime Sunday in Ottawa that gave Team USA the gold medal and a 4-3 victory over Finland. Adam Kleber, whom Buffalo selected one round earlier, skated 9:58 on defense.' … [Read more...] about Konsta Helenius, Brodie Ziemer were Sabres’ top performers at World Juniors
Sabres Mailbag: Terry Pegula isn't going to sell the hockey team after nearly 14 years
‘ There's a realistic scenario in which Pegula sells a minority stake of the Sabres, but he's not walking away. His love for the sport began before the Sabres' inception in 1970 and blossomed into a passion during the era of the French Connection.’ … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Terry Pegula isn’t going to sell the hockey team after nearly 14 years
Sabres earn much-needed win against Capitals; Jiri Kulich leaves with injury
'Still, if they give more efforts like they did Monday in ending their three-game winless skid, maybe they can move into the thick of the postseason chase.' … [Read more...] about Sabres earn much-needed win against Capitals; Jiri Kulich leaves with injury
Sabres’ Ryan McLeod looking for goals, linemates; Buffalo changes lineup
'“He’s probably the one guy that really hasn’t kind of found chemistry with anybody since,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said prior to Monday’s 4-3 shootout win against the Washington Capitals in KeyBank Center. “There’s been games I’ve kind of liked his game, but (he) hasn’t been in a lot of offensive opportunities, and it seemed that Zucker, Greenway, McLeod combination was … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan McLeod looking for goals, linemates; Buffalo changes lineup