'“He’s a world-class player. I have a lot of respect for how he is as a player and what he does for his team and how he leads that team,” Gilbert said after practice Friday in KeyBank Center. “I get that (fighting Gilbert) might not be the best tradeoff in his mind. ... He’s a tough kid and you’d like to see him answer the bell right away, but I get it. So as a team, we … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Dennis Gilbert steps up to answer Brady Tkachuk’s hit
Archives for January 11, 2025
Alan Pergament: Rob Ray's brief disappearance from MSG illustrated media's lack of transparency
'He has such a visible position that you would think the Sabres would have offered an explanation as to why he missed some games and worked others on radio when the team’s games were carried on national outlets.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Rob Ray’s brief disappearance from MSG illustrated media’s lack of transparency
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recapturing elite form of last season
'Over the past three weeks, the Finn has regularly showcased the stellar form that made him one of the NHL’s elite netminders throughout the second half of last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recapturing elite form of last season
Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson likely to miss game against Kraken
'Samuelsson missed Thursday’s 4-0 road win over the Ottawa Senators. The Sabres had him travel back to Buffalo separately from the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson likely to miss game against Kraken
Saturday's Seattle Coverage
Sabres host the Kraken following Quinn’s 2-goal game (AP) Kraken (17-22-3) vs Sabres (16-21-5) | 1:00 p.m. (SeattleKraken.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Seattle Coverage
McLeod has been important part of Sabres' last two wins
'In Thursday’s 4-0 win over the Senators, McLeod had more chances shorthanded than anyone on Ottawa's roster on four power play attempts. He also had a career-high three points with a goal and two assists.' … [Read more...] about McLeod has been important part of Sabres’ last two wins
Practice Report | Samuelsson remains absent due to illness, unlikely to play Saturday
'“Still pretty sick,” Ruff said of Samuelsson. “Probably ruled out for tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Samuelsson remains absent due to illness, unlikely to play Saturday
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks push win streak to seven in rout of Utica (Amerks.com) Comets defeated by Americans 5-1 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage