'Veteran Jason Zucker played well enough to earn a two-year extension but offseason acquisitions Ryan McLeod, Sam Lafferty, Beck Malenstyn and Nicolas Aube-Kubel (since traded) were role players. Younger players Zach Benson and Jack Quinn didn't take a step forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff drought hits 14 seasons: Why they fell short again
The Sabres Report - Apr 9, 2025
James Reimer’s 33-save shutout leads Sabres over Hurricanes 3-0
'Sabres: Buffalo has won 10 of their past 13 games and the late-season rally has been led by their top players, showing what could have been had they found their stride sooner. The Sabres were eliminated from playoff contention when the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1.' … [Read more...] about James Reimer’s 33-save shutout leads Sabres over Hurricanes 3-0
Buffalo Sabres extend their NHL-record postseason drought to 14 seasons
'“We know where we’re at,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I’m disappointed where we’re at and we can’t do anything with that, but we can work on our game and we’re going to continue to work on our game until it’s over.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres extend their NHL-record postseason drought to 14 seasons
Reimer perfect as Sabres shutout Hurricanes
'Reimer has now won seven straight starts for Buffalo. Tage Thompson scored the game winner on his 44th goal of the season and has now scored in five straight games, the longest streak of his career.' … [Read more...] about Reimer perfect as Sabres shutout Hurricanes
Opinion: Reimer continues to shine as Sabres shutout Carolina
'Lindy Ruff said after the game that much of this is now coming from the players. He said they’re coming off the ice and telling each other when things are wrong or when they’re right. Ruff said that means so much more than when it comes from him. He said often he doesn’t even need to say anything.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Reimer continues to shine as Sabres shutout Carolina
Ruff: Sabres looking to establish sustainability in home stretch
'"I think it means a lot because we're working on our game. I've said this, our goal is to try to win every game. It isn't to develop players or see players, our goal is play the type of hockey that we can sustain and be consistent with. So we've had a few periods here and there where last game, first period wasn't a good period. We've been a good first period team. You sustain … [Read more...] about Ruff: Sabres looking to establish sustainability in home stretch
Mixed emotions linger as playoff drought reaches 14 seasons for Buffalo Sabres
'"We know where we're at. I'm disappointed where we're at but we can do anything about that. But we can work on our game and we're going to continue working on our game until it's over," adds head coach Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Mixed emotions linger as playoff drought reaches 14 seasons for Buffalo Sabres
Who will own KeyBank Center after Erie County's lease expires?
'“The city owns the land, the county owns the building and is leasing it from the city, which is then subleased to an organization that subleases it to the Sabres,” Poloncarz said. “My goal is to eventually get the county out of that.”' … [Read more...] about Who will own KeyBank Center after Erie County’s lease expires?
Sabres eliminated from playoffs while on 5-game win streak
'Buffalo’s 14-year playoff drought is the longest in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres eliminated from playoffs while on 5-game win streak
Hurricanes shut out by Sabres, fail to gain in Metropolitan
'“Whenever a goalie gets a shutout, it’s like, everyone looks at a goalie, right? And I’m sure I made some good saves tonight, but it’s a combination of we’re playing good, and I’m getting bounces and your teammates putting a heck of an effort in front of you,” said Reimer, who has won seven straight starts."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes shut out by Sabres, fail to gain in Metropolitan
“He’s on a heater” | Reimer, penalty kill help Sabres blank Hurricanes
'“It’s mixed emotions, for sure,” said captain Rasmus Dahlin. “I mean, pissed that we started to play good now – it’s too late. But also, it’s good we can see that we can play good hockey, and we can beat any team in this league. So I guess we have to build for next year, and this is how you do it.”' … [Read more...] about “He’s on a heater” | Reimer, penalty kill help Sabres blank Hurricanes
The Sabres Report - Apr 8, 2025
Mike Harrington: As Sabres marvel at Alex Ovechkin, Tage Thompson is on his own pursuits, too
'Thompson has 43 goals on the season, and nine in his last molten six games. With six games left starting here Tuesday night against Carolina, he’s not discounting a push to 50. And he’s had the puck so much lately, you should only doubt him at your peril.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As Sabres marvel at Alex Ovechkin, Tage Thompson is on his own pursuits, too
Sabres’ James Reimer becomes NHL’s hottest goalie at end of odd season
'After serving as a backup all season, Reimer, 37, has morphed into the NHL’s hottest netminder, winning six straight starts while compiling a 2.80 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ James Reimer becomes NHL’s hottest goalie at end of odd season
Tuesday's Carolina Coverage
Buffalo aims to keep win streak alive, hosts Carolina (AP) Preview: April 8 at Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 7, 2025
Sabres rebound from rocky start to help UPL win in his return to the crease: Takeaways
'Ruff delivered a stern reminder during the first intermission, and his players responded with the type of effort that was missing earlier this season. Tage Thompson sparked a three-goal second period for the Sabres, and he added two goals to complete the hat trick as they pulled away for a 6-3 win against the Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound from rocky start to help UPL win in his return to the crease: Takeaways