'"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
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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
Postgame Report | Sabres unable to hold off Panthers in road loss
'"You've got to move right on," Granato said. "It was disappointing tonight, but I still fully believe we have a chance and I think our guys do (too). There's more meaningful games ahead starting Thursday so you move onto that quick but take some experience from this one, no question."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres unable to hold off Panthers in road loss
Thompson returns to practice after 3-game absence
'"As I've mentioned many times, when this thing resolves, it's going to completely resolve and until it resolves, it's going to impede him and what he needs to do," Granato said. "It's just one of those injuries that will impede your functioning until it resolves completely, and that could happen overnight. And today was a very good sign."' … [Read more...] about Thompson returns to practice after 3-game absence
Tuch's hat trick propels Sabres to victory over Flyers
'The Sabres extended their point streak to five games (4-0-1) and pulled within four points of the Florida Panthers for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference with two games in hand.' … [Read more...] about Tuch’s hat trick propels Sabres to victory over Flyers
Postgame Report | Levi makes 31 saves in NHL debut as Sabres win in OT
'"Kevyn Adams and the rest of the staff, that was their vision, to get a group of not only unbelievable hockey players, but unbelievable people," Levi said. "Just having their support, it means the world to me. Being on a team that is that close is where you want to be, so I'm just super grateful to be here."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Levi makes 31 saves in NHL debut as Sabres win in OT