'The Sabres need more from Cozens. He knows it. Only four Sabres forwards have more power-play ice time than Cozens, yet he has only two points on the man advantage. Lindy Ruff gave Cozens the first-line center assignment last week when it became clear that someone else needed to take faceoffs while Tage Thompson played through a bothersome, undisclosed injury.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens is wanted by other NHL teams, but why would Sabres trade him?
Archives for January 2025
Friday's Ottawa Coverage
Ottawa Senators booed off the ice after stinker against Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Senators disappointed after 4-0 loss in homecoming: 'Not good enough' (CP) Same old issues haunting Senators as slide continues (Sportsnet) Senators Held Scoreless by Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage
Jack Quinn scores twice in 4-0 win, Sabres hand Senators fourth straight loss
'Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod also scored for the Sabres (16-21-5), while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen provided solid goaltending with 35 saves.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn scores twice in 4-0 win, Sabres hand Senators fourth straight loss
Sabres blank Senators in Ottawa
'Playing their first game at the Canadian Tire Centre since New Year's Eve 2023, the blue and gold seized early momentum and cruised to a 4-0 shutout win over the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Senators in Ottawa
Opinion: Luukkonen, McLeod and Quinn step up in Sabres' win over Senators
'Buffalo got outshot, 16-5, in the third period, but never were really in trouble. As a matter of fact, they looked confident that they were going to finish it out without a comeback going against them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen, McLeod and Quinn step up in Sabres’ win over Senators
Sabres stay on upswing with shutout win in Ottawa
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves in his second shutout win of the season. It’s the most saves Luukkonen has made in any of his seven career shutouts, tying Bob Sauve for the seventh-most in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay on upswing with shutout win in Ottawa
Luukkonen makes 35 saves, Sabres shut out Senators
'“That was a game we kind of haven’t done enough times this season, where kind of everybody focuses on their own job,” Luukkonen said. “I feel like everyone did their job really well tonight. I think it was a good team effort and that’s how we have to play to win.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 35 saves, Sabres shut out Senators
Quinn strikes twice as Sabres shut out Senators
'“Quinner’s a sniper,” McLeod said. “Get him the puck when you can.”' … [Read more...] about Quinn strikes twice as Sabres shut out Senators
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Haven’t been to an Amerks game yet? Here’s what the rest of the season looks like (WHEC-TV) Good news coming in waves for first-place Amerks (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres notebook: With Jiri Kulich on the shelf, Ryan McLeod needs to keep chipping in
'McLeod is centering the second line between JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch because Jiri Kulich is listed as being out week to week with a lower-body injury suffered Monday against Washington. The unit will be together again Thursday night when the Sabres play in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: With Jiri Kulich on the shelf, Ryan McLeod needs to keep chipping in
After feeling ‘little bit lost’ in his game, Sabres’ Alex Tuch busts out of slump
'“Especially when you lose, you either go too far on your offense, too far on the defensive, and I think I wasn’t getting up in the play,” he told the Times Herald following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I wasn’t excited to get up there.”' … [Read more...] about After feeling ‘little bit lost’ in his game, Sabres’ Alex Tuch busts out of slump
With rookie Jiri Kulich injured, Sabres recall prospect from Rochester
'“It’s a loss for us because of how well he had played in the middle and the speed he was generating,” Ruff said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “He was getting a lot of confidence with the puck and making more plays, finishing some really good opportunities.”' … [Read more...] about With rookie Jiri Kulich injured, Sabres recall prospect from Rochester
Thursday's Ottawa Coverage
Sens vs Sabres: Ottawa Senators back home (finally) to face Buffalo (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo visits Ottawa after shootout victory (AP) Sens Set-up: Throwback Thursday vs Buffalo Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Thompson has helped Sabres' power play improve
'Tage Thompson is no longer just setting up shop in the left circle. He is in the high slot to start in the bumper position, and then he gets into motion. I’ve seen him in both circles, the point, battling along the side walls, and behind the net. He’s even attacked the crease when necessary.' … [Read more...] about Thompson has helped Sabres’ power play improve
Ruff feels Sabres can get back into mix heading into second half of 2024-25 season
'"The run is very possible," said Ruff on Wednesday when he joined the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "You look at the group of teams we just played against, and I think you judge your team on that. We played four good teams from the West, and we come back and play the best team in the East, understanding there's pockets of our game that have to be better."' … [Read more...] about Ruff feels Sabres can get back into mix heading into second half of 2024-25 season