'In the end, the Sabres were the team that cracked. It hasn’t happened a lot lately but it went down like that far too much in December and January for the Sabres to keep their season afloat.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres running out of good feelings as the schedule hits its end
Archives for April 2025
Sabres prospect Devon Levi feels ‘lucky’ to earn Budweiser can by holding Alex Ovechkin goalless
'Only 28 goalies who faced a shot from Ovechkin never allowed a goal. After the Russian scored his 895th goal on April 6, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, each of them received a personalized commemorative can of Budweiser Zero.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi feels ‘lucky’ to earn Budweiser can by holding Alex Ovechkin goalless
Thursday's Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres take on the Flyers on losing streak (AP) Flyers-Sabres Preview: The Final Curtain (WENJ-FM) RAV4 Things: Flyers @ Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Tuch is selected for the Rick Martin Memorial Award
'The fans voted for Tuch again in 2024-25. The “Rico Award” is given to the player who best demonstrates on-ice excellence, resiliency, and dedication to the community.' … [Read more...] about Tuch is selected for the Rick Martin Memorial Award
Sabres' Guelli clears the air over expiring arena lease: ' We're not concerned'
'"I think alarmist is the right way to characterize it," Buffalo Bills and Sabres COO Pete Guelli told WBEN about the recent Headlines. "The Buffalo Sabres are not going anywhere and we're set to be here for a very long time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Guelli clears the air over expiring arena lease: ‘ We’re not concerned’
Erie County considers getting out of the 'arena business' ahead of KeyBank Center's lease ending
'"We're going to negotiate with with our partners and the Sabres. I've already talked to Pete Guelli about it. He knew that that was my long term goal," stated Poloncarz. "We're going to be sitting down and talking with our partners in New York State and others, but that's years down the line. We're still a number of years until the lease expires."' … [Read more...] about Erie County considers getting out of the ‘arena business’ ahead of KeyBank Center’s lease ending
Sabres not 'ruling out' needing money from NYS for KeyBank Center, but emphasize their committed to Buffalo
'"I just felt like it was something that we needed to address." Guelli said. "You don't want any uncertainty around the team that is so important to the community. So [we] just want to make sure people were aware that's not our intention to our intention to go anywhere."' … [Read more...] about Sabres not ‘ruling out’ needing money from NYS for KeyBank Center, but emphasize their committed to Buffalo
Tuch voted as winner of 2024-25 Rick Martin Memorial Award
'“The Rico Award” is given annually to the Sabres player who best demonstrates “on-ice excellence, resiliency, and dedication to the community.” The award is determined entirely by a fan vote.' … [Read more...] about Tuch voted as winner of 2024-25 Rick Martin Memorial Award
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks take down Monsters to get back in win column (Amerks.com) Monsters drop final game against Amerks 4-1 (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
UPL's 'great effort' an encouraging sign for Sabres: Takeaways from 4-0 loss
'“It was great,” Sabres winger Jason Zucker said of Luukkonen’s performance against Toronto. “He was obviously a big piece – I thought he played well for a lot of the year, to be honest. Tonight was a really good game by him. That was on us, not anywhere near him.”' … [Read more...] about UPL’s ‘great effort’ an encouraging sign for Sabres: Takeaways from 4-0 loss
Sabres notes: Owen Power done for season with potentially serious injury
'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff told reporters following their morning skate Tuesday in KeyBank Center that Power’s lower-body injury “looks to be” serious and it was too soon to know whether he will need surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Owen Power done for season with potentially serious injury
Bills, Sabres executive Pete Guelli looks back on 'incredibly rewarding' first year with clubs
'“He’s not a micromanager, and he’s not looking to tell you what to do, but we make incredibly important and impact decisions every day that Terry needs to have line of sight into,” said Guelli, who talks with Pegula multiple times per week. “From that standpoint, it’s been the perfect balance. He is available literally anytime I need him. Once we talk and have a direction, … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres executive Pete Guelli looks back on ‘incredibly rewarding’ first year with clubs
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines loss to Maple Leafs: ‘He was dialed in’
'“We can’t be happy with 50 minutes,” winger Jason Zucker said after the Sabres’ seven-game home winning streak ended. “That’s all I’ll say to that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines loss to Maple Leafs: ‘He was dialed in’
Sabres’ Connor Clifton adds first goal to stat line featuring more than 200 hits
'Clifton, 29, understands his duties as a third-pair defender the Sabres added for his aggressive and physical style. Entering Tuesday’s game, his 204 hits led the Sabres and his 110 blocked shots ranked second. He had 15 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connor Clifton adds first goal to stat line featuring more than 200 hits
Wednesday's Toronto Coverage
Marner hits 100 points, Maple Leafs clinch Atlantic Division title in win (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs fully buy in with Craig Berube, win Atlantic Division (Toronto Sun) It’s a milestone night for Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews and the first-place Maple Leafs (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs set for Battle of Ontario: 'It'll be a bloodbath' (Sportsnet) Maple Leafs have credible base … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage