'Ruff called the severity of the injury “pretty strong.” He didn’t specify the nature but said Samuelsson is not expected to need surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury. Thompson, Luukkonen day to day
The Sabres Report - Nov 14, 2024
NHL Waivers: Will The Buffalo Sabres Prolong James Reimer's Career?
'That said, if the Sabres represent Reimer’s last kick at the can at the NHL level – and that’s not guaranteed, as he could be waived again and claimed by another team before the season is through – Reimer has done better for himself than anyone could’ve predicted when he was drafted 99th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2006.' … [Read more...] about NHL Waivers: Will The Buffalo Sabres Prolong James Reimer’s Career?
Sabres claim goalie James Reimer off waivers from Ducks
'Reimer was a free agent signing of the Sabres over the summer, and spent training camp with the team and was on the roster for the first two games in Czechia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim goalie James Reimer off waivers from Ducks
Sabres reclaim goalie James Reimer
'Reimer rejoins the Sabres while starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is day to day with an unspecified injury that factored into coach Lindy Ruff removing him before the third period of Monday’s loss against the Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reclaim goalie James Reimer
Thompson and Luukkonen considered day to day while Samuelsson to miss "weeks" with lower-body injury
'Neither Thompson nor Luukkonen have been ruled out for Thursday’s home game against St. Louis.' … [Read more...] about Thompson and Luukkonen considered day to day while Samuelsson to miss “weeks” with lower-body injury
Sabres claim Reimer off waivers
'Reimer, 36, previously signed a one-year contract to join the Sabres on July 1. He remained with the team through its trip to Europe for the NHL Global Series but was claimed off waivers by the Ducks on Oct. 7. He has an .864 save percentage in two starts for the Ducks this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Reimer off waivers
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop first of two to Rocket in overtime (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 13, 2024
Sabres' undisciplined penalties putting their inconsistent PK in a bind
'The Sabres entered Tuesday with the third-most penalty minutes (178) in the NHL and they had taken the third-most minor penalties. They have been shorthanded 55 times, sixth-most in the league, and their penalty kill ranked 22nd after improving to 13th under Don Granato last season. Failing to kill penalties is one reason why Buffalo is 7-8-1 and its .469 points percentage is … [Read more...] about Sabres’ undisciplined penalties putting their inconsistent PK in a bind
After strong stint with Sabres, prospect Jiri Kulich scoring goals in Rochester
'Kulich’s lethal shot makes him one of hockey’s most intriguing goal-scoring prospects. But his transformation into more than a one-dimensional threat helped him earn a roster spot with the Sabres out of training camp and an eight-game look.' … [Read more...] about After strong stint with Sabres, prospect Jiri Kulich scoring goals in Rochester
Ruff: Sabres have to 'conquer those hard moments'
'"We've got to become a better team at overcoming those tough moments. You can go back to the Calgary game, we gave up late goals that allowed Calgary to get back in the game and you've got to overcome that. You get into overtime and we took a tough penalty but, overcoming that meant we killed a penalty off. That allowed us to win the game in a shootout. Those are the types of … [Read more...] about Ruff: Sabres have to ‘conquer those hard moments’
The Sabres Report - Nov 12, 2024
Tage Thompson leaves with an injury: 5 takeaways from Sabres' 'unacceptable' loss
'“It was a game that, I think, was right there for the taking for either team,” said Ruff. “You see games like this when you’re playing four games in less than seven days. Maybe energy is a little bit lower and that’s when you have to be smarter. We failed that test.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson leaves with an injury: 5 takeaways from Sabres’ ‘unacceptable’ loss
Mike Harrington: Just when you want to believe, Sabres give you too many reasons to look away
'We hit yet another one of those moments Monday.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Just when you want to believe, Sabres give you too many reasons to look away
‘Humbled’ Sabres lose ugly contest to Canadiens, Tage Thompson to injury
'In an utterly embarrassing display, they blew two leads, including one in the third-period, and fell to a team that had been on an awful 0-5-1 run.' … [Read more...] about ‘Humbled’ Sabres lose ugly contest to Canadiens, Tage Thompson to injury
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns NHL Third Star honors
'Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (three wins, 0.93 goals-against average, a .989 save percentage and two shutouts) and Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon (one goal and nine points) were named the first and second stars, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earns NHL Third Star honors
Tuesday's Montreal Coverage
Canadiens show offensive firepower in much-needed win over Sabres (Montreal Gazette) The big guns wake up and CH finally wins (Journal de Montreal) Canadiens 7, Sabres 5: It's not how, it's how much (Journal de Montreal) A victory that will calm the spirits (Journal de Montreal) Sometimes you just gotta let your little brother win (Journal de Montreal) Another difficult … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage