'"Everyone counted us out a lot of times and we just found ways to stay in that race, and I think we learned a lot about this group that we're never going to give up, we're never going to quit," Dylan Cozens said. ' … [Read more...] about Sabres gained confidence from stretch of must-win games
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Takeaways from Day 1 of locker cleanout
'"I think he's been the best captain I've had," Zemgus Girgensons, the longest-tenured Sabres player and an alternate captain himself, said. "He's one of the guys that I look up to and I think a lot of the success here is because of Kyle and the way he handled things. I think he held the team together. "The times in need he was always there. He's a part that was huge for us."' … [Read more...] about Takeaways from Day 1 of locker cleanout
Postgame Report | Sabres close out 2022-23 campaign with win in Columbus
'The Sabres finish the season with 91 points, their first time eclipsing the 90-point mark since 2010-11. Their 42 wins are also their most since 2010-11.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres close out 2022-23 campaign with win in Columbus
Anderson makes 30 saves in final NHL game to lead Sabres to victory
'Casey Mittelstadt scored the game-winning goal 1:18 into the extra period. Tage Thompson inched closer to the 50-goal plateau with his 47th marker of the season, and Henri Jokiharju and Victor Olofsson also scored. Jeff Skinner recorded three assists.' … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 30 saves in final NHL game to lead Sabres to victory
'He embodies Buffalo' | Tuch wins 2023 Rick Martin Memorial Award
'"The entire City of Buffalo, you want to get as many people a part of our team as possible," Tuch said at the time. "I know that once we continue to build and progress this team is going to be selling out barns, playing in the playoffs down the road. We have high expectations for this group going forward. I think myself included, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to do as … [Read more...] about ‘He embodies Buffalo’ | Tuch wins 2023 Rick Martin Memorial Award
Sabres congratulate longtime employees on retirements
'Anderson and Nacov were recognized on MSG during the first intermission of the Sabres' game against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres congratulate longtime employees on retirements
Postgame Report | Buffalo's playoff push ends with loss to Devils
'"I can't say enough about these guys and the way that we continue to compete and the way that we figured out how we have to play to be successful," captain Kyle Okposo said. "We became an actual hockey team this year."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Buffalo’s playoff push ends with loss to Devils
Levi outduels Shesterkin in shootout thriller
'"I definitely feel it, but I choose not to focus on it," Levi said of the pressure-packed situation that he finds himself in just weeks after leaving school. "I just go out and have fun, stop pucks, and let all that stuff kind of take care of itself. I'm just trying to be as good as I can for the guys."' … [Read more...] about Levi outduels Shesterkin in shootout thriller
Anderson selected as Sabres' nominee for Masterton Trophy
'Nominees from each of the NHL's 32 clubs are selected by local chapters of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The winner will be announced during NHL Awards on June 26.' … [Read more...] about Anderson selected as Sabres’ nominee for Masterton Trophy
Postgame Report | Sabres continue to fight in victory over Hurricanes
'"It shows our character right now. We're not out of it," defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. "We've just got to keep battling. It's next game, next game. So how hard we battled to the end, it just shows that we really want it and we've got to do everything we can."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres continue to fight in victory over Hurricanes
'He was special' | Dahlin's dominant effort lifts Sabres to win vs. Canes
'"I think he's the best D in the league," Samuelsson said. "When you see a leader and the best D in the league laying out twice in two seconds to block two shots like that in a meaningful game, it means a lot on the bench and to everyone else."' … [Read more...] about ‘He was special’ | Dahlin’s dominant effort lifts Sabres to win vs. Canes
Man in the middle: Mittelstadt enjoying success between Skinner, Tuch
'"I guess it was a little bit of a struggle at the beginning of the year, but I'm not really one to hang my head," Mittelstadt said. "I remember talking to my dad during some of the struggles and he just said you've got to keep persevering and the one with the most perseverance always makes it."' … [Read more...] about Man in the middle: Mittelstadt enjoying success between Skinner, Tuch
Levi earns second-straight Richter Award
'Levi finished his two seasons at Northeastern with a 38-22-6 record. His resume includes a Beanpot title, a Hockey East regular-season championship and an NCAA tournament appearance. Levi was also named Hockey East Player of the Year for the second consecutive season in 2022-23 and was one of ten finalists for the Hobey Baker Award.' … [Read more...] about Levi earns second-straight Richter Award
Postgame Report | Cozens eclipses 30-goal mark in shootout win in Detroit
'Tage Thompson, Henri Jokiharju, Zemgus Girgensons, and Jordan Greenway also scored for the Sabres. Owen Power had a career-high three assists.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Cozens eclipses 30-goal mark in shootout win in Detroit
Prospect Pipeline: Sabres prospects vying for NCAA Title
'Ryan Johnson and Aaron Huglen lead top-ranked Minnesota into the semifinals against Boston University on Thursday night at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The Golden Gophers beat Canisius 9-2 before defeating St. Cloud State 4-1 to advance to the Frozen Four from the Fargo region.' … [Read more...] about Prospect Pipeline: Sabres prospects vying for NCAA Title