'The loss was Buffalo's eighth in a row. Toronto pulled ahead 3-0 during the first period and staved off comeback attempts in part on the strength of a 2-for-3 night on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres emphasize work following loss to Leafs
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Sabres claim forward Jost off waivers from Wild
'Jost, 24, has three assists in 12 games this season. The Wild acquired the forward last March in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche, with whom Jost spent the first five-plus seasons of his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim forward Jost off waivers from Wild
Luukkonen joins Sabres with Comrie out multiple weeks
'"There was a couple of games I was not too happy about," Luukkonen said of his season thus far. "But overall, I think I've been able to help the team win and that's the most important thing, and kind of, most of the games be the backbone of the team. So, I feel like it's been a good start to the season."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen joins Sabres with Comrie out multiple weeks
Sabres recall Luukkonen from Rochester
'Luukkonen is 6-3-0 with an .898 save percentage and 3.07 goals-against average in the AHL this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Luukkonen from Rochester
Comrie, Girgensons exit loss to Senators early with injuries
'Zemgus Girgensons also did not play in the third period due to an injury. Granato did not have an update on his status afterward.' … [Read more...] about Comrie, Girgensons exit loss to Senators early with injuries
Postgame Report | Buffalo closes out homestand with loss to Vancouver
'Goaltender Craig Anderson made 27 saves in net as Buffalo lost its sixth game in a row.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Buffalo closes out homestand with loss to Vancouver
Practice Report: Jokiharju cleared to return, Quinn sidelined with injury
'Jokiharju has participated in the Sabres' last two skates - a gameday morning skate on Saturday and a full practice on Monday - without a non-contact jersey. He previously wore a non-contact jersey for multiple practices beginning on November 9.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report: Jokiharju cleared to return, Quinn sidelined with injury
Postgame Report | Sabres fall to Bruins on Hockey Fights Cancer Night
'The Sabres stayed patient as they protected a one-goal lead through 38 minutes and finished the night with advantages in shots and scoring chances, but the Bruins capitalized on late chances to claim a 3-1 victory inside KeyBank Center on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres fall to Bruins on Hockey Fights Cancer Night
Sabres lean on familiarity at forward in preparation for Bruins
'"I think we lost the last two games to teams that came in here and were willing to play simpler and harder," Granato said. "I don't mean that we didn't play hard. They played harder. They played with more intent, and we were sitting there empty handed after both nights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lean on familiarity at forward in preparation for Bruins
Postgame Report | Thompson scores twice in loss to Vegas
'"Too many freebees," Sabres coach Don Granato said afterward. "That was the challenge. That was the issue tonight, clearly. You trade chances with the talent that they have, it works out the way it worked out."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Thompson scores twice in loss to Vegas
Taking next step in recovery, Jokiharju returns to practice with Sabres
'Sabres coach Don Granato described this as the next step in the defenseman's recovery and noted that there is no set timeline for his return to the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Taking next step in recovery, Jokiharju returns to practice with Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres open homestand with loss to Coyotes
'"We didn't play hard enough in the areas we need to play hard," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "We were too slow that we hit goalposts. Their goalie, I thought, played real well. But the bottom line is we could've won a game but we didn't go attack a game like we needed to. We certainly could've won the game, but did we play the way we needed to play? No, we didn't."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres open homestand with loss to Coyotes
Dahlin (upper body) misses practice, not ruled out for Tuesday
'The Sabres are also without Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) and Henri Jokiharju (facial fracture), the latter of whom resumed skating on his own last week but has not practiced with the team. Lyubushkin missed four games with a lower-body injury before returning in Tampa.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin (upper body) misses practice, not ruled out for Tuesday
Sabres reveal new black and red 3rd jerseys
'The team will wear the black and red uniforms, inspired by the primary uniforms worn by the club from 1996 until 2006, for 12 home games during the 2022-23 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal new black and red 3rd jerseys
Postgame Report | Power logs career-high minutes in loss to Lightning
'Jeff Skinner scored to break a 2-2 tie less than five minutes into the third period. Brandon Hagel responded with the tying goal 3:15 later and Nick Perbix added the go-ahead goal with 4:55 remaining. Both goals came immediately after chances for the Sabres at the other end.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Power logs career-high minutes in loss to Lightning