'For the second time in just over a year, the last being a Sabres-Arizona Coyotes game in December 2023, Ray has taken an errant puck to the face, this time during the Sabres-New York Rangers game on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Broadcaster Has NSFW Reaction After Hockey Puck Hits Him in Face Yet Again
Archives for February 2025
Sabres blow out Rangers in return to action
'Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Ryan McLeod all scored twice for Buffalo, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 26 shots in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow out Rangers in return to action
Opinion: Rasmus Dahlin has monster game as Sabres demolish Rangers
'I’ve probably seen all 483 games that Rasmus Dahlin has played in the NHL, but Saturday’s 8-2 win over the New York Rangers was the best game I’ve ever seen him play with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rasmus Dahlin has monster game as Sabres demolish Rangers
4 check: Sabres surge out of break, Jordan Greenway’s return, Rasmus Dahlin’s revival, Rob Ray head butts another puck, more from Buffalo’s 8-2 drubbing of New York Rangers
'Still far at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings and a ways out of playoff contention, the Sabres have scored 30 goals in winning five of the past six games. With a third of the season remaining, Buffalo (23-27-5) is at least in spirit making a late charge to end its record postseason drought.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres surge out of break, Jordan Greenway’s return, Rasmus Dahlin’s revival, Rob Ray head butts another puck, more from Buffalo’s 8-2 drubbing of New York Rangers
Rob Ray takes another puck to face, keeps on talking
'The television broadcast caught Ray’s letting out profane reaction to the deflection that opened a gashes above his eye and on his nose while breaking his glasses. But Ray remained in his position between the benches providing color commentary.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray takes another puck to face, keeps on talking
Sabres score 5 goals in 1st period, cruise past Rangers
'“We were aggressive,” Dahlin said. “We came out flying, honestly. All the [defensemen] had good gaps, and we had poise with the puck. … They pushed back a little bit in the second (period), but we just kept our poise and just worked through the game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 goals in 1st period, cruise past Rangers
'Continue to build' | Sabres return from break with emphatic 8-goal performance vs. Rangers
'The Sabres stormed out of the gate with five first-period goals to chase Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin and went on to post their highest-scoring game of the season in an 8-2 victory in front of a sellout crowd at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about ‘Continue to build’ | Sabres return from break with emphatic 8-goal performance vs. Rangers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks outlast Marlies in 1-0 shootout win (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Dylan Cozens determined to score again for Sabres as 'noise' of trade rumors continues
'But the past two years in Buffalo have tested Cozens’ resolve and challenged him to find the scoring touch that he has shown everywhere he’s been. The confidence, speed and tenacity that he has shown everywhere else have wavered in the NHL as he’s tried to become an elite goal scorer and defender. The center has successfully fine-tuned certain aspects of his performance. He … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens determined to score again for Sabres as ‘noise’ of trade rumors continues
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson can use 4 Nations for extra Olympic motivation
'“That’s a big goal of mine is to make that team,” Thompson said. “I think being there and watching it, just feeling the emotion and energy in the building just makes you want to be on that team even more."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson can use 4 Nations for extra Olympic motivation
Saturday's New York Coverage
New York visits Buffalo after Cuylle’s 2-goal game (AP) Rangers at Sabres: Pregame Notes (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Dahlin is still pretty upset that Sweden wasn't better in 4 Nations Face-Off
'Dahlin played very well, but he wasn’t happy with the way Team Sweden played going 1-0-2. Dahlin felt as a team, Sweden underachieved and you could tell it was still weighing on him when he spoke on Friday,. “It was fun, I’m not happy with the result, but it was cool to hang out with really good players."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin is still pretty upset that Sweden wasn’t better in 4 Nations Face-Off
Practice Report | Dahlin, Jokiharju return as Sabres resume play at full strength
'Along with the returning 4 Nations players, the Sabres have no injuries to report coming out of the two-week break. Forwards Beck Malenstyn and Jordan Greenway and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson – all of whom had missed varying amounts of time going into the break – were full participants in practice and are expected to be available on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Dahlin, Jokiharju return as Sabres resume play at full strength
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks erupt for five power-play goals in win over Belleville (Amerks.com) Belleville Sens stunned by Amerks power play in loss at Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Alex Tuch's commitment to Sabres has not wavered. Will they commit to him?
'But what about Alex Tuch? The 28-year-old winger is having an excellent campaign with 19 goals, 24 assists and a team-best plus-15 rating. He’s signed through next season at a very reasonable $4.75 million but only has a modified no-trade clause that allows him to nix a deal to five teams.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Alex Tuch’s commitment to Sabres has not wavered. Will they commit to him?