'The Sabres, who played without top center Tage Thompson (lower body) in their 4-3 overtime win against the Blues, sorely needed another goalie. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is nursing a minor injury and missed Thursday’s game. Rochester Americans goalie Felix Sandstrom, the only netminder outside of Buffalo with an NHL contract, is injured.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ James Reimer geared up to be back; Tage Thompson, UPL out injured
Archives for November 2024
Friday's Saint Louis Coverage
Brandon Saad's two goals not enough as Blues lose in overtime to Sabres (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Dahlin scores in overtime as the Sabres beat the Blues 4-3
'Alex Tuch and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in Buffalo’s fourth win in five games. Zach Benson also scored, and Devon Levi made 24 stops.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores in overtime as the Sabres beat the Blues 4-3
Should The Buffalo Sabres Have Tried To Get Ken Holland As Their GM?
'Holland didn't get another GM job after he and the Oilers chose to part ways this past summer, but Holland could be a great hire for any team that might be changing management soon – and by that, we mean the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Should The Buffalo Sabres Have Tried To Get Ken Holland As Their GM?
Sabres come back to beat Blues in overtime
'St. Louis was called for goaltender interference as the clock wound down in regulation. The Sabres held possession of the puck for the remainder of the third and began overtime with a 4 on 3 man advantage for a full two minutes. It was Rasmus Dahlin that would give the Sabres the game winner in overtime on a one-timer from the faceoff circle.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back to beat Blues in overtime
Opinion: Dahlin goes top shelf to complete comeback in overtime
'He told the group in order for the Sabres to take the next step in becoming a good team, they must stop stacking losses. Ruff said that good teams take one loss and immediately win the next game. One loss can’t become two losses, and then become three. It's something they hadn't done until Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Dahlin goes top shelf to complete comeback in overtime
'Very serious about bringing big events to Buffalo': Could Buffalo host NFL Draft or NHL Winter Classic?
'After addressing the audience, Guelli met with reporters to discuss various topics including the new Buffalo Bills stadium, PSL sales, upgrades to the KeyBank Center and the effort to bring the NFL Draft and NHL Winter Classic to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about ‘Very serious about bringing big events to Buffalo’: Could Buffalo host NFL Draft or NHL Winter Classic?
Dahlin lifts Sabres to OT win against Blues
'“It was not pretty today, but we found a way,” said Dahlin, the Sabres captain. “That’s what good teams do. I think it was a really mature game by us. So I’m really happy about the effort by everybody.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin lifts Sabres to OT win against Blues
'Battle through adversity' | Sabres erase 3rd-period deficit in OT win over Blues
'“Our second period wasn’t that good, but the answer in the third period was,” Ruff said. “We started to control play again. We started to skate through the neutral zone.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Battle through adversity’ | Sabres erase 3rd-period deficit in OT win over Blues
Tage Thompson could be back Thursday, but Sabres need more secondary scoring
'With Thompson and Tuch on the ice at 5-on-5, the Sabres have outscored opponents 14-6 and have nearly 60% of the shot-quality share, according to Natural Stat Trick. When they’re not on the ice in that situation, the team has been outscored 21-20 and its shot-quality share has dropped to 48%.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson could be back Thursday, but Sabres need more secondary scoring
James Reimer's return to Sabres strengthens depth behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
'Luukkonen is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury that occurred at practice Sunday. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff pulled Luukkonen at the end of the second period Monday out of fear that the injury was impacting his performance or may worsen without more rest.' … [Read more...] about James Reimer’s return to Sabres strengthens depth behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Injured Sabres Tage Thompson and UPL could face Blues; Mattias Samuelsson out long-term
'The Sabres can at least breathe easy because Thompson, who departed Monday’s game with a lower-body injury after extending his goal streak to four contests, likely won’t be sidelined long.' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres Tage Thompson and UPL could face Blues; Mattias Samuelsson out long-term
Sabres boost goalie depth by claiming James Reimer on waivers
'Anaheim goalie John Gibson’s recent return from an appendectomy made Reimer, 36, expendable. Reimer played two games for the Ducks, compiling a 0-2-0 mark with a 4.50 goals-against average and an .864 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres boost goalie depth by claiming James Reimer on waivers
Thursday's Saint Louis Coverage
Game Day: Kasperi Kapanen back in lineup as Blues try to end losing streak at three (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Preview: Blues at Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury. Thompson, Luukkonen day to day
'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