'"If I had to do it over again, I may have shook something up by making a trade," he said. "I maybe should've shook something up by bringing a couple players up from Rochester. Maybe that would've been just something to change the dynamic of our group."' … [Read more...] about “Raise our personal standard” | Ruff and Adams outline path to Sabres’ improvement
The Sabres Report - Mar 28, 2025
The Sabres Report - Mar 27, 2025
With lineup weakened, Sabres look to Josh Dunne, Tyson Kozak and others
'On Wednesday, the Sabres canceled practice, presumably to give any ill or banged-up players a chance to rest before Thursday’s game against superstar Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about With lineup weakened, Sabres look to Josh Dunne, Tyson Kozak and others
Thursday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres try to extend home win streak, take on the Penguins (AP) Game Preview: 03.27.25 at Buffalo Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 26, 2025
Lindy Ruff still committed to fixing Sabres after 600th win as coach: 5 takeaways
'James Reimer, the Sabres’ 37-year-old backup goalie, made 30 saves. Jacob Bernard-Docker, the defenseman who they acquired in the pre-deadline trade with Ottawa, scored his first goal with Buffalo. Jack Quinn, a 23-year-old winger benched two games earlier for missing a team meeting, buried a shot from the left circle and played one of his best games this season. The Sabres … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff still committed to fixing Sabres after 600th win as coach: 5 takeaways
Mike Harrington: Dylan Cozens is an answer for Ottawa, but Josh Norris remains a question for Sabres
'The optics obviously aren’t great here, especially given where these two teams are in the standings. Norris is actually a more expensive player than Cozens at a cap hit of $7.9 million, and I submit he’s a more well-round player, too. He can impact the Sabres’ special teams units more than Cozens could and you can easily pencil him in as a 25-goal man in this lineup if he’s … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Dylan Cozens is an answer for Ottawa, but Josh Norris remains a question for Sabres
Sabres sign Brown University forward Tyler Kopff to entry-level contract
'Kopff is a 6-foot-4, 215-pound left winger from New Jersey. He totaled nine goals with 28 points in 32 games at Brown this season, and he had six goals and 18 points in 30 games as a freshman. Kopff played in the British Columbia Hockey League before he chose the NCAA route.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Brown University forward Tyler Kopff to entry-level contract
Coach Lindy Ruff wins 600th game with Sabres, feels hope for future
'“You get under the hood and you get to look at it, you get to feel what you need to get the car running really good,” Ruff said. “I’m a guy that, from Day One, has always think I can fix everything. I haven’t been able to fix everything. This year has been a disappointment for me from Day One.”' … [Read more...] about Coach Lindy Ruff wins 600th game with Sabres, feels hope for future
Before trade to Senators, Dylan Cozens wanted to find solution with Sabres
'“It was sad but exciting at the same time,” Cozens said. “I was excited to join Ottawa but I was also sad to leave Buffalo. I had a lot of great experiences here. This is where I started my career. A lot of great friends, a lot of great memories here.”' … [Read more...] about Before trade to Senators, Dylan Cozens wanted to find solution with Sabres
Former Senators centre Josh Norris adjusting to life with Sabres
'“This is definitely a game that I wanted to be ready for and had it marked on the calendar,” Norris told reporters in Buffalo on Tuesday morning. “You can’t rush things like this. It’s a game I’d like to play in for sure, but I’ve got to be smart about it.”' … [Read more...] about Former Senators centre Josh Norris adjusting to life with Sabres
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Ottawa Senators struggles with lowly Buffalo Sabres continue (Ottawa Sun) Former Senators centre Josh Norris adjusting to life with Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Despite losing in return to Buffalo, Dylan Cozens thriving with Senators (Sportsnet) Sabres Top Senators 3-2 (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Thompson scores go-ahead goal, Sabres coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins in 3-2 win over Senators
'Jack Quinn and Jacob Bernard-Docker also scored for Buffalo, and James Reimer stopped 30 shots in winning two straight starts for the first time this season. Ruff is in the first season of his second stint in Buffalo, and improved his record with the franchise to 600-467-90 with 78 ties.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores go-ahead goal, Sabres coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins in 3-2 win over Senators
Ruff focuses on finishing job to fix the Sabres next year after 600th win as Buffalo’s coach
'“This year has been a disappointment for me,” he added, specifically referring to the team’s playoff hopes unraveling during an 0-10-3 skid spanning November and December. “I feel personally responsible that there were games that were right there that could’ve turned it and got it the other way. And we didn’t get it done.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff focuses on finishing job to fix the Sabres next year after 600th win as Buffalo’s coach
Sabres hold on to beat Senators
'The Sabres held on for a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators Tuesday night. Tage Thompson scored the game winning goal in the third, while James Bernard-Docker also scored against his old team in the win. James Reimer got the start in net and was strong once again, making 30 saves in his second win in back-to-back games for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on to beat Senators
Opinion: Sabres gut out another win over Ottawa
'For the second game in a row, the Buffalo Sabres reached down deep and got gutsy wins against two teams that were just sitting there waiting for them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres gut out another win over Ottawa
Ruff: Norris performing for team despite injury
'"I don't think we've seen the real Norris yet. He got in the face off dot a few times won key face offs, got up ice, made a heck of a play on the goal to Thompson, and then scored the inside goal. So I think you're looking at a guy that was limited, and still was a guy that was able to get in on plays, and a guy that's going to be able to kill penalties for us. When you look … [Read more...] about Ruff: Norris performing for team despite injury