'His line with Jack Quinn and Jiri Kulich was arguably the Sabres’ best against the Panthers, a significant development for a team that was struggling to score. According to Natural Stat Trick, no player on Buffalo’s roster has earned more individual scoring chances than Cozens.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens confident goals will come, plus other updates from Sabres practice
The Sabres Report - Oct 15, 2024
Sabres goalie Devon Levi off to hot start in retro gear, pushing UPL for games
'“The brown is so nostalgic to the past,” Levi said. “Some of the best goalies wore the leather brown pads. So it’s pretty cool wearing it, too. They’ve been working, I’ve been feeling good in them, so so far I’m sticking with them.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi off to hot start in retro gear, pushing UPL for games
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Peyton Krebs briefly fight in practice: ‘We’re all good’
'“Stuff happens out there, and I regret it now,” Dahlin said following the session. “… I apologized to him, so it’s all good. That’s how it is out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Peyton Krebs briefly fight in practice: ‘We’re all good’
Buffalo Sabres' Dahlin And Krebs Throw Punches In Competitive Practice
'Sara Holland with News 4 Buffalo shared footage of the hit and ensuing scrum, where Dahlin appeared to attempt a hip check on Krebs. Both players then traded punches before teammates swiftly broke up the scrum.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Dahlin And Krebs Throw Punches In Competitive Practice
Dahlin, Krebs square off in spirited practice Monday
'"I was driving the net, and got him in the face a little bit. He's a passionate guy, and that's why we love him. It's all good," said Krebs after practice.'https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/dahlin-krebs-square-off-in-spirited-practice-monday … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Krebs square off in spirited practice Monday
‘All good’ between Rasmus Dahlin and Peyton Krebs after fight breaks out during Sabres practice
'It all started early on when centre Peyton Krebs accidentally hit captain and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin with a high stick.' … [Read more...] about ‘All good’ between Rasmus Dahlin and Peyton Krebs after fight breaks out during Sabres practice
Practice Report | Updates from Monday's skate at LECOM Harborcenter
'“It’s just boys will be boys,” Ruff said. “I think Dahls got bumped before and then he evened up the score. I wouldn’t read too much into that. We want competitive practices, so I think every now and then the emotions will run a little bit high, but that’s a good place to be."' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Updates from Monday’s skate at LECOM Harborcenter
The Sabres Report - Oct 14, 2024
Mike Harrington: First win gives Sabres an opening to grab some more this week
'The Penguins are 1-2, have given up an NHL-worst 13 goals thus far, and the Sabres have gone 5-2-2 in the the last nine meetings with them. The Sabres head to Columbus on Thursday and they’re 4-1-2 in the last seven visits to Nationwide Arena. They close the trip Saturday in Chicago’s United Center and are 5-0-1 in their last six overall against the Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: First win gives Sabres an opening to grab some more this week
The Sabres Report - Oct 13, 2024
Sabres' 'stress reliever': 7 takeaways from the first win of the season
'“That was a huge game for us tonight,” Tage Thompson acknowledged. “We needed to win that one, and I think everyone stepped up. It would be easy to put a lot of pressure on yourself and kind of cave on that and panic, especially when you’re down one early. We didn’t do that. We had a lot of composure, and I think that speaks volumes to the guys in the room and the confidence … [Read more...] about Sabres’ ‘stress reliever’: 7 takeaways from the first win of the season
Rob Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame this season
'Dominik Hasek and Ryan Miller announced in a message recorded during the team's trip to Prague last week that Ray will be inducted into the Sabres Hall of Fame this season.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame this season
Inside the NHL: Reflections of strange Sabres' home opener where result defied the numbers
'The Sabres had 62.6% of the shot attempts in the game and gave up one high-danger chance in the first two periods. For the game, high-danger chances ended in their favor, 20-6, and expected goals were 4.4 to 2.6. And they still lost.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Reflections of strange Sabres’ home opener where result defied the numbers
Sabres start scoring, beat Panthers for first win: ‘A stress-reliever’
'The Sabres entered the night having scored three times all season. When defenseman Henri Jokiharju scored 1:34 into the second period, the Sabres equaled their season goal output in just 5:19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start scoring, beat Panthers for first win: ‘A stress-reliever’
Sunday's Florida Coverage
Florida Panthers lack pushback in losing to Buffalo in 1st game without captain Aleksander Barkov (AP) Recap: Sabres 5, Panthers 2 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers
'Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson and Alex Tuch, with an empty-netter, also scored for the Sabres, who combined for three goals in their first three outings. Lindy Ruff won his first game in his second stint as Sabres coach, 4,257 days after his last victory with Buffalo — a 4-2 decision over Boston on Feb. 15, 2013.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers
Sabres defeat Florida, record first win of season
'The only goal of the third period came with less than two minutes remaining in regulation. Alex Tuch scored for the second straight game by shooting at an empty net just on the Panthers' side of center ice. The goal extended Buffalo's lead to three goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Florida, record first win of season