'Buffalo won its seventh straight game at home for the first time since 1999 and its fifth in a row overall for the first time since January 2023. The Sabres are 13-2 in their last 15 at home, and 22-14-3 downtown for the season, their most wins on home ice since the 2009-10 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres officially eliminated from playoffs yet again despite solid win over Canes
Archives for April 9, 2025
Sabres' beloved 'little rat,' Zach Benson, may be close to offensive breakthrough
'“Sometimes I let the emotions get the best of me,” he admitted. “I’m a pretty emotional player. I play with high energy. There’s a time and a place to cross-check a guy in the head and sometimes I kind of cross that line. It’s finding the perfect balance of when you can get away with something and when you can’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ beloved ‘little rat,’ Zach Benson, may be close to offensive breakthrough
Poloncarz says Erie County should give up Sabres arena ownership, like with Bills stadium
'The county’s biggest costs associated with the arena are related to liability and security costs. In 2023, the County Legislature approved an arena security agreement for the team to pay an escalating sum, equivalent to $1.38 million over the next four years. But that agreement is good for only as long as the county owns the building, said Poloncarz, adding that he is not … [Read more...] about Poloncarz says Erie County should give up Sabres arena ownership, like with Bills stadium
James Reimer shuts out Hurricanes as Sabres continue torrid stretch
'“It really gives us a lot of confidence,” Tuch said after Reimer recorded his 31st career shutout. “… He’s been playing unbelievable. He’s been our best player the last handful of games, and it’s great. I mean, one more year maybe? What do you think?”' … [Read more...] about James Reimer shuts out Hurricanes as Sabres continue torrid stretch
Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich never expected to be centering Tage Thompson
'Kulich, the 28th overall pick in 2022, has established himself as one of the NHL’s top rookies. He began Tuesday’s contest ranked eighth in goals (14) and 13th in points (22).' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Jiri Kulich never expected to be centering Tage Thompson
4 reasons Sabres will end playoff drought in 2025
'Buffalo's supporting cast simply has not been good enough – particularly at goaltender. But when it comes to star power, Buffalo has it in the form of two of the NHL's elite, young talents that have kept the diehard fans that remain within the Sabres Universe coming to the arena. If this team is to dig itself out of the doldrums and earn a playoff berth next season, its … [Read more...] about 4 reasons Sabres will end playoff drought in 2025
Wednesday's Carolina Coverage
Recap: Canes Shut Out By Sabres (Hurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage
Sabres' playoff drought hits 14 seasons: Why they fell short again
'Veteran Jason Zucker played well enough to earn a two-year extension but offseason acquisitions Ryan McLeod, Sam Lafferty, Beck Malenstyn and Nicolas Aube-Kubel (since traded) were role players. Younger players Zach Benson and Jack Quinn didn't take a step forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff drought hits 14 seasons: Why they fell short again
James Reimer’s 33-save shutout leads Sabres over Hurricanes 3-0
'Sabres: Buffalo has won 10 of their past 13 games and the late-season rally has been led by their top players, showing what could have been had they found their stride sooner. The Sabres were eliminated from playoff contention when the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1.' … [Read more...] about James Reimer’s 33-save shutout leads Sabres over Hurricanes 3-0
Buffalo Sabres extend their NHL-record postseason drought to 14 seasons
'“We know where we’re at,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I’m disappointed where we’re at and we can’t do anything with that, but we can work on our game and we’re going to continue to work on our game until it’s over.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres extend their NHL-record postseason drought to 14 seasons
Reimer perfect as Sabres shutout Hurricanes
'Reimer has now won seven straight starts for Buffalo. Tage Thompson scored the game winner on his 44th goal of the season and has now scored in five straight games, the longest streak of his career.' … [Read more...] about Reimer perfect as Sabres shutout Hurricanes
Opinion: Reimer continues to shine as Sabres shutout Carolina
'Lindy Ruff said after the game that much of this is now coming from the players. He said they’re coming off the ice and telling each other when things are wrong or when they’re right. Ruff said that means so much more than when it comes from him. He said often he doesn’t even need to say anything.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Reimer continues to shine as Sabres shutout Carolina
Ruff: Sabres looking to establish sustainability in home stretch
'"I think it means a lot because we're working on our game. I've said this, our goal is to try to win every game. It isn't to develop players or see players, our goal is play the type of hockey that we can sustain and be consistent with. So we've had a few periods here and there where last game, first period wasn't a good period. We've been a good first period team. You sustain … [Read more...] about Ruff: Sabres looking to establish sustainability in home stretch
Mixed emotions linger as playoff drought reaches 14 seasons for Buffalo Sabres
'"We know where we're at. I'm disappointed where we're at but we can do anything about that. But we can work on our game and we're going to continue working on our game until it's over," adds head coach Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Mixed emotions linger as playoff drought reaches 14 seasons for Buffalo Sabres
Who will own KeyBank Center after Erie County's lease expires?
'“The city owns the land, the county owns the building and is leasing it from the city, which is then subleased to an organization that subleases it to the Sabres,” Poloncarz said. “My goal is to eventually get the county out of that.”' … [Read more...] about Who will own KeyBank Center after Erie County’s lease expires?