'Zach Benson lead the way for Buffalo with two goals, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves to earn his fifth shutout of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blank Islanders to close gap in playoff race
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Opinion: Sabres now three points out of playoff spot after blanking Islanders
'Buffalo started fast, and pretty much played the whole first period in the offensive zone. The line of Peyton Krebs, Jeff Skinner and JJ Peterka set the tone, and it was immediately followed by Tyson Jost, Eric Robinson and Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres now three points out of playoff spot after blanking Islanders
Bowen Byram everything Kevyn Adams looks for in a defenseman
'"This is a player I’ve been a fan of for a while now, and he’s really everything I look for in a defenseman," said Adams on Thursday during an appearance on "Schopp and the Bulldog" on WGR. "He’s a guy I felt could jump right into a Rasmus Dahlin pairing, and fortunately they are building chemistry and have played well together."' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram everything Kevyn Adams looks for in a defenseman
Sabres' Jost is trying to make the best out of a very tough season
'“It’s been an extremely difficult year, it hasn’t been easy, there’s been a lot of dark days, a lot of lonely days and lonely nights, so I just try to be a pro about it, stay ready and I was just hoping I’d get back up here and I’ve been playing really well." … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jost is trying to make the best out of a very tough season
Sabres roll to big victory against Detroit
'The Buffalo Sabres used a four-goal opening period to help propel themselves to a convincing 7-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roll to big victory against Detroit
Opinion: Sabres blow past Red Wings to inch closer in Eastern Conference
'It was a complete game that saw the whole team compete and play fast. In 2024, the Sabres are 14th in the NHL with a record of 16-11-1 and a points percentage of .589. Defensively, they’re still fourth with a goals against of 2.36.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres blow past Red Wings to inch closer in Eastern Conference
Sabres to play in NHL Global Series this October
'Before playing those two games in Czechia, the Sabres will go to Munich, Germany to finish up the preseason with a Sept. 27 exhibition game against Red Bull Munich of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play in NHL Global Series this October
Granato: Players have stepped up when leadership is needed
'"There's hierarchies in every line of work, and sometimes you don't feel it's your right to speak up or your moment to speak up," said Sabres head coach Don Granato during his weekly appearance on Tuesday during the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "We've seen it, heard it already; just on the bench, in the locker room, in-between periods. That's a good thing, guys taking more … [Read more...] about Granato: Players have stepped up when leadership is needed
Zemgus Girgensons happy to remain with Sabres
'"I wasn’t ready to close the door here, and I knew they felt the same way," said Girgensons on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons happy to remain with Sabres
Sabres win wild shootout against Edmonton
'The Sabres scored with two seconds remaining in overtime when Owen Power used a wrist shot to beat Skinner. However, the play was reviewed while the teams left the ice and eventually determined to be offside. Both teams returned to the ice with :20.1 put on the game clock, and eventually to a shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win wild shootout against Edmonton
Opinion: The Sabres beat Edmonton in a bizarre game
'In the last 25 minutes, the Sabres outshot the Oilers 14-8, but overall, Edmonton held the edge 32-27. The Sabres created much better chances, but they hit three posts and missed the net all night.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres beat Edmonton in a bizarre game
Kevyn Adams said he had to get a top defenseman back if he was going to trade Mittelstadt
'“I have an incredible amount of respect for Casey and he’s loved in that locker-room and I was not shopping him, he was a sought after player and it’s no secret that I’ve been working for a couple of years to find a defenseman and it’s really tough in this league to find a top pair talent that Bo Byram is at that age because you generally have to draft them."' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams said he had to get a top defenseman back if he was going to trade Mittelstadt
Sabres deal Kyle Okposo to Panthers for conditional draft pick, prospect
'The 35-year-old is now set to reunite with good friend Sam Reinhart with the Panthers, along with some other familiar faces in Evan Rodrigues, Brandon Montour and Dmitry Kulikov.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Kyle Okposo to Panthers for conditional draft pick, prospect
Sabres send defenseman Erik Johnson to Flyers
'The 35-year-old was one of the main reasons, along with Jordan Greenway, why the Sabres' penalty kill turned things around this season. However, he did struggle while playing at 5-on-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send defenseman Erik Johnson to Flyers
Sabres move goalie Devin Cooley to Sharks
'Cooley has split time in net with veteran Dustin Tokarski and rookie Devon Levi with the Rochester Americans throughout the course of the 2023-24 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move goalie Devin Cooley to Sharks