'“He’s a mountain," said Norris, a 25-year-old center. "He’s a special player.”' … [Read more...] about Josh Norris assists on game-winning goal as UPL helps Sabres snap skid: Takeaways
Archives for March 11, 2025
Jason Zucker's decision to re-sign with Sabres was partly 'unfinished business'
'“I believe in the group,” Zucker, who will count $4.75 million against the salary cap through 2026-27, told reporters following the morning skate Monday in KeyBank Center. “It’s been a fun challenge for me being one of the older guys on the team, but also, it’s been a lot of fun to be a part of it. And, obviously, this year didn’t go the way we wanted to this point, but that … [Read more...] about Jason Zucker’s decision to re-sign with Sabres was partly ‘unfinished business’
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen helps Sabres beat Oilers, end winless skid
'The Sabres have been waiting for him to be a difference-maker again – coach Lindy Ruff said last week they needed a save from him – and he delivered in Monday’s 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, helping them end a six-game winless skid (0-5-1).' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen helps Sabres beat Oilers, end winless skid
Strong belief in Sabres helped Jason Zucker sign contract extension
'“I believe in the group,” said Zucker, who played in Monday’s 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at KeyBank Center. “… To me, it’s a little bit of like an unfinished business thing, too.”' … [Read more...] about Strong belief in Sabres helped Jason Zucker sign contract extension
Tuesday's Edmonton Coverage
Oilers coach fed up with turnovers: 'That's what's hurting the team' (Edmonton Sun) Player grades: Sloppy Edmonton Oilers fall in regulation to last place Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Oilers can't find a way to beat lowly Sabres (Sportsnet) Game Recap: Sabres 3, Oilers 2 (EdmontonOilers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage
Tage Thompson scores twice to lift the Sabres over the Oilers 3-2, ending a six-game losing streak
'After dropping their last two games on the road against Tampa Bay and Florida, Buffalo made up for it with a nervy effort against one of the top teams in the Western Conference.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson scores twice to lift the Sabres over the Oilers 3-2, ending a six-game losing streak
Adams believes Josh Norris can be great 200-foot fit for Sabres
'"I was focused on if there was a way to get a centerman here that we felt could be a 200 -foot player, then that would be the target," said Adams on Monday during an appearance with "Schopp and the Bulldog" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Adams believes Josh Norris can be great 200-foot fit for Sabres
Thompson scores a pair in victory over Edmonton
'Josh Norris recorded his first point as a Sabre after setting up Thompson for his second goal of the game. Norris was able to chip the puck to Thompson, allowing him to drag the puck and get Skinner out of position for the go-ahead goal. It came less than four minutes into the third period to give Buffalo a 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores a pair in victory over Edmonton
Opinion: Luukkonen leads the way in win over Edmonton
'Luukkonen stopped 32 pucks and was perfect with 12 saves in the third period as Buffalo was protecting a one-goal lead.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen leads the way in win over Edmonton
Sabres halt skid with win against Oilers
'Trade deadline acquisition Josh Norris set up Thompson’s winning goal on a 2-on-1 rush at 3:20 into the third period. Thompson moved into the top six in the NHL with 33 goals this season. He also scored Buffalo’s opening goal off a rebound in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres halt skid with win against Oilers
Thompson scores twice, Sabres edge Oilers to end 6-game skid
'Alex Tuch scored, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves for the Sabres (25-32-6), who ended a six-game losing streak (0-5-1).' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores twice, Sabres edge Oilers to end 6-game skid
'We were just hustling' | Norris shows 2-way impact on winning goal vs. Oilers
'“Bouchard, he was a step ahead of me, but I figured I could maybe get him,” Norris said. “I just hustled my way [back] and so did Tage. We were just hustling.”' … [Read more...] about ‘We were just hustling’ | Norris shows 2-way impact on winning goal vs. Oilers
In Jason Zucker, Sabres lock up an invaluable veteran
'“I challenged him a little bit,” Adams recalled. “Tell me why you want to be a Sabre.”' … [Read more...] about In Jason Zucker, Sabres lock up an invaluable veteran