'Aube-Kubel has one goal, one assist and a minus-4 rating while averaging only 9:32 of ice time across 19 games with Buffalo. He was a healthy scratch in 11 of the last 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place fourth-line winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel on waivers
Archives for January 28, 2025
A football fan's midseason guide to the Sabres: Welcome to a chaotic hockey season
'Hockey games in downtown Buffalo used to provide hope to the region when the Bills’ season ended, a second chance to possibly win a championship after their beloved football team fell short of the penultimate goal.' … [Read more...] about A football fan’s midseason guide to the Sabres: Welcome to a chaotic hockey season
In frustrating season, Sabres try to see growth, stay in good place
'Despite owning just 18 wins – only the hapless Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks have fewer this season – and an ugly minus-20 goal differential, the Sabres can be a pretty competitive team.' … [Read more...] about In frustrating season, Sabres try to see growth, stay in good place
Sabres’ Jordan Greenway feeling well, close to practicing again
'“He’s been doing good,” Ruff said following Monday’s practice. “He’s been skating. Again, skated this morning. I mean, this is just me, I haven’t talked to our medical guys, but with the reports I’ve been getting, I anticipate him getting back into practice in the near future for us. That’ll be the first step to getting closer to the lineup. So I think we’re closing in on … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway feeling well, close to practicing again
Sabres place Nicolas Aube-Kubel on waivers
'The Sabres signed Aube-Kubel to a one-year, $1.5 million contract July 1 as they overhauled their fourth line by adding grit and speed. But a knee injury he suffered in the season opener and ineffectiveness have limited him to just 19 games. Over the past few months, he has often been a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Nicolas Aube-Kubel on waivers
Tuesday's Boston Coverage
Boston visits Buffalo after Geekie’s 2-goal game (AP) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage
Luukkonen trying to get back to where he was last season
'In his last six starts, Luukkonen has played a great game followed by an average or below average game. He sat on Jan. 20 in Seattle and he then sat again on Jan. 25 in Edmonton. Had he played it would’ve been on one days rest. Before that, he had played in 10-of-11 games and 12-of-14. Ruff said one thing went into the decision to sit him against the Oilers,' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen trying to get back to where he was last season
Practice Report | Finishing at 6-on-5
'“More pucks at the net," he said. "I think we’re looking for the best play. Some of our 6-on-5 goals have been getting the puck around the front of the net with people there and outnumbering them.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Finishing at 6-on-5