'"It’s a different vibe right now. Guys are stepping up now, being really good leaders, and guys want to be here. We want to make a difference," said Dahlin on Saturday, adding this was happening all behind the scenes in the locker room."' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch feels Sabres are making strides in becoming a team
Archives for March 2025
Practice Report | Sabres hit the road with key injuries at forward
'Following Sunday’s practice at KeyBank Center, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff provided updates on the statuses of JJ Peterka (lower body), Josh Norris (undisclosed) and Jiri Kulich (concussion), each of whom was absent from the on-ice session.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres hit the road with key injuries at forward
Peyton Krebs' fight might be a sign the Sabres are becoming a 'real team
'“That is what we need every response, every instance,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said proudly after his team had 37 shots on goal. “It was missing earlier in the year, the Devils game. That’s an automatic in and love what Krebs did.”' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs’ fight might be a sign the Sabres are becoming a ‘real team
Inside the NHL: On both sides of the puck, Jack Eichel's game has reached new levels
'The former Sabres captain is on pace for 101 points and 75 assists, which would be career highs. But at 28 years old, his game is different. The long stick and amazing strides remain, but there’s polish and commitment to details that only come with time.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: On both sides of the puck, Jack Eichel’s game has reached new levels
Sabres fight their way to shootout win over Golden Knights after Jiri Kulich injured: ‘We look like a real team’
'The Sabres outplayed the Golden Knights, outshooting them 37-19. Still, they almost certainly would’ve lost if Hertl simply converted his layup.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight their way to shootout win over Golden Knights after Jiri Kulich injured: ‘We look like a real team’
Sunday's Vegas Coverage
3 takeaways: Coach ‘trying to digest’ Knights’ bizarre loss to Sabres (Las Vegas review Journal) Golden Knights give up late lead, fall in shootout to Sabres (Las Vegas Sun) Cassidy: Golden Knights performance against Sabres was 'a total lack of respect' (Las Vegas Sun) Golden Knights Pick Up a Point in 4-3 Shootout Loss to Buffalo (VegasGoldenKnights.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vegas Coverage
Tuch and Dahlin help the Sabres beat the Golden Knights 4-3 in a shootout
'Rasmus Dahlin, Ryan McLeod, and Jason Zucker scored in regulation for the Sabres. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 16 saves and stopped two out of three Vegas shooters in the tiebreaker.' … [Read more...] about Tuch and Dahlin help the Sabres beat the Golden Knights 4-3 in a shootout
Dahlin's late-game heroics helps Sabres earn shootout win over Eichel, Golden Knights
'Rasmus Dahlin tied the game with less than 15 seconds remaining in regulation. The Sabres pulled Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in favor of an extra skater, creating a six-on-five opportunity. The goal was Dahlin's 12th of the year.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin’s late-game heroics helps Sabres earn shootout win over Eichel, Golden Knights
Opinion: Sabres use late goal by Dahlin to beat Vegas in shootout
'“OK, the reason we’ve been losing a lot of games is puck management and if you ask him he’s going to say, ‘Wrong play, wrong time,’ and we’ve got to get rid of wrong play, wrong time. A couple of minutes left, he understands it, keep the puck to the outside and we made another high risk play that we paid dearly for.”' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres use late goal by Dahlin to beat Vegas in shootout
Sabres rally to beat Jack Eichel’s Golden Knights in shootout
'Former Sabres captain Jack Eichel, booed every time he touched the puck, punched in a go-ahead goal with 2:23 remaining in the third period. But in overtime Eichel got stopped at the doorstep by Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (16 saves) and rang a shot off the post. Luukkonen also made a save against Eichel in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to beat Jack Eichel’s Golden Knights in shootout
Dahlin scores with 14 seconds left in 3rd, Sabres rally for shootout win against Golden Knights
'Rasmus Dahlin tied it with 14 seconds left in the third period, and the Buffalo Sabres rallied for a 4-3 shootout win against the Vegas Golden Knights at KeyBank Center on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores with 14 seconds left in 3rd, Sabres rally for shootout win against Golden Knights
‘This is a good step’ | Full-team effort leads Sabres to comeback win over Vegas
'“That is what we need every response, every instance,” Ruff said. “It was missing earlier in the year – the Devil game. That’s an automatic in, and I love what Krebs did.”' … [Read more...] about ‘This is a good step’ | Full-team effort leads Sabres to comeback win over Vegas
Sabres notes: Josh Norris dealing with injury as Jacob Bernard-Docker joins team
'A source with knowledge of the situation told The News that the injury is not to Norris' shoulder. Ruff provided few details following the Sabres’ practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Josh Norris dealing with injury as Jacob Bernard-Docker joins team
Following trade to Sabres, wait for visa, Jacob Bernard-Docker ready to go
'As a Canadian joining an American team, he needed to have his visa approved. So after the Sabres acquired him in last Friday’s deadline trade that sent center Dylan Cozens to the Ottawa Senators, he couldn’t participate in team-related activities.' … [Read more...] about Following trade to Sabres, wait for visa, Jacob Bernard-Docker ready to go
Sabres’ Josh Norris misses practice with injury; Buffalo recalls prospect
'With Norris injured, the Sabres on Friday recalled rookie center Tyson Kozak, one of their top forward prospects, from the Rochester Americans. Kozak, 22, scored one goal in 11 games with the Sabres earlier this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Norris misses practice with injury; Buffalo recalls prospect