'“I'll say it and I'm sure everybody else would say we're disappointed with where we are,” Adams said. “We need to be better. And the Bo Byram decision, making a big trade like that was to upgrade our team and to make our team better now and into the future, and that's what we're going to work towards in the summer.”' … [Read more...] about Adams discusses adding ‘top-pair talent’ in Byram, recaps trade deadline
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Byram records 2 points in Sabres debut in Nashville
' “… I just decided I wanted to get out here and be with the guys and try to get in the first game,” Byram said. “So, it was pretty easy once I started feeling better yesterday to try to get to Nashville and play.”' … [Read more...] about Byram records 2 points in Sabres debut in Nashville
Sabres react to Byram trade following OT loss to Leafs
'“It's an interesting position to be in because [Mittelstadt’s] loved in that locker room,” coach Don Granato said following the game. “They know it’s a business. They know it’s that time of the year. … Obviously, you have to play a game. These guys, in this building and this rivalry, playing the Maple Leafs, is something they’re excited about. I think that pulled them right … [Read more...] about Sabres react to Byram trade following OT loss to Leafs
Sabres acquire Byram from Avalanche
'The fourth-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, Byram has 63 points (23+40) in 146 career regular-season games. He has 12 assists in 27 career playoff games, 20 of which came during Colorado’s run to the Stanley Cup in 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Byram from Avalanche
Luukkonen embracing workload as Sabres' primary starter
'“It feels great to have the confidence of the coaching staff,” Luukkonen said after practice at LECOM Harborcenter on Tuesday. “Starting back-to-back, it’s not a usual thing you get to do as a goalie. It feels great to have the trust of the coaching staff to get those two back-to-back starts. It was great.”' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen embracing workload as Sabres’ primary starter
Sabres fall to Jets to conclude back-to-back set at home
'“We made too many mistakes,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “It cost us. Lost some battles that you would like to have won and made some mistakes. That was the difference.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Jets to conclude back-to-back set at home
Sabres score 5 unanswered goals to defeat Golden Knights
'“We just have to make sure we have faith in the way that we know how to play and we were playing tonight,” Okposo said. “There was nothing wrong with how we were playing and we just wanted to make sure we continued that. It was definitely a mature response.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 unanswered goals to defeat Golden Knights
'The complete package' | Dahlin scores OT winner to defeat Lightning
'The Sabres’ defenseman fell short of becoming just the third NHL skater to log 29 or more minutes in eight straight games, but instead added a pair of blocked shots and an assist in 27:55 of ice time to help Buffalo secure the victory and improve to 8-2-0 in its last 10 road games.' … [Read more...] about ‘The complete package’ | Dahlin scores OT winner to defeat Lightning
Sabres fall short in physical road matchup with Panthers
'“You’re going to get outplayed by good teams at points,” he said. “They’re a really good hokey team and they push – and that’s OK. We got out of it. Our goalie played extremely well to keep us in the hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short in physical road matchup with Panthers
'It's not an easy job' | Dahlin's uptick in ice time helping fuel Sabres' recent success
'Dahlin has exceeded 29 minutes of ice time in six consecutive games, the longest-such streak in the NHL since Erik Karlsson did so in seven straight games from Feb. 25 to March 8, 2016. It’s the longest streak by a Sabres player since the NHL began tracking ice time in 1997-98.' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s not an easy job’ | Dahlin’s uptick in ice time helping fuel Sabres’ recent success
Sabres recall Jost from Amerks
'Jost has 13 points (3+10) in 23 games since being assigned to Rochester on Dec. 29. He had four points (2+2) in 29 games to open the season with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Jost from Amerks
Prospects Pipeline | Latest on the Amerks & updates on prospects in the NCAA
'Lukas Rousek leads the Amerks with 37 points (9+28) in 45 games this season while fellow prospects Brandon Biro and Rosen are tied for third on the team with 12 goals and 17 assists each in 2023-24. Jiri Kulich, who is day to day with an upper-body injury after missing the last five games, has tallied a team-high 17 goals in his 35 games played.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Pipeline | Latest on the Amerks & updates on prospects in the NCAA
Sabres announce renovations to KeyBank Center for 2024-25 season
'The 27-foot-by-43-foot videoboard utilizes the latest technology from Mitsubishi Electric. The screen size will roughly double that of the current videoboard inside KeyBank Center with upgrades in resolution and functionality.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce renovations to KeyBank Center for 2024-25 season
Sabres extend winning streak to 3 games with SO victory over Hurricanes
'The victory gave the Sabres their first three-game winning streak of the season, coming on the heels of one-goal wins in Montreal and Columbus. The meeting with the Hurricanes was tight by any measure, with the Sabres having finished with slight edges in shot attempts (81-75) and scoring chances (35-31, according to Natural Stat Trick) as well as on the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend winning streak to 3 games with SO victory over Hurricanes
Clifton's goal lifts Sabres to victory in Columbus
'Zemgus Girgensons also scored in the win. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen started in goal for the 14th time in the past 16 games and made 25 saves.' … [Read more...] about Clifton’s goal lifts Sabres to victory in Columbus