'Benson could join Savoie out west in time. He is currently on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, and could receive a conditioning assignment in the AHL after that. But with six NHL games played, he can be in the lineup three times more before burning the first year of his entry-level contract. A WHL assignment would likely come after World Juniors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Matt Savoie back to juniors
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Sabres win 3-2 vs. Wild, lift record above .500
'Skinner scored his team-leading seventh goal on a breakaway to give the Sabres (7-6-1) a 2-1 lead late in the second period, JJ Peterka provided insurance scoring sixth goal, with Tage Thompson recording his 100th career assist on the winner, defenseman Henri Jokiharju had an early goal, and Devon Levi made 31 saves, improving his record to 3-3-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3-2 vs. Wild, lift record above .500
Sabres lose in OT at Carolina
'Alex Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin scored for Buffalo (6-6-1), which has lost in its past nine trips to Raleigh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in OT at Carolina
Sabres recall Matt Savoie, rookie won’t play Tuesday
'Savoie featured in six games during his 14-day stint with the Amerks, tallying two goals and five points. The 19-year-old suffered a shoulder injury during the prospect’s challenge in September, which kept him out for a few weeks and prompted the loan to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Matt Savoie, rookie won’t play Tuesday
4 check: Sabres fall flat against Flyers, rare loss for ‘goat heads’
'Defenseman Henri Jokiharju scored the lone goal for Buffalo (5-6-0), his first of the year, but not until the Flyers built a 4-0 lead after two periods.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres fall flat against Flyers, rare loss for ‘goat heads’
Sabres win in Philly, at .500 after 10 games
'“We locked down defensively,” said Luukkonen, coming off his first NHL shutout, and now a winner in each of his three starts this season. “Even though they had a lot of shots, the defense was unreal in boxing out and blocking shots. It wasn’t pretty but a win is a win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in Philly, at .500 after 10 games
Sabres forward Zach Benson out with injury, goalie Devon Levi returns to practice
'Buffalo called up forward Brandon Biro to replace Benson in the forward lineup. After a strong preseason with the Sabres, the 25-year-old Biro had two goals and four assists in five games for the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Zach Benson out with injury, goalie Devon Levi returns to practice
Poloncarz says winner of County Executive race will likely need to renegotiate Sabres lease
'Poloncarz said that Erie County owns the shell of KeyBank Center, the City of Buffalo owns the land on which it stands and the Sabres are responsible for the upkeep of the building. He confirmed previous media reports that the Pegulas, who own the Sabres, have said they would foot the bill for renovating the arena’s roof and said that taxpayers would not be on the hook for … [Read more...] about Poloncarz says winner of County Executive race will likely need to renegotiate Sabres lease
Sabres surge to victory in Ottawa
'Jeff Skinner scored twice to bring his team-leading tally to five goals in seven games, Tage Thompson had two goals and an assist, Alex Tuch added a goal and an assist, and Zemgus Girgensons also scored, as Buffalo (3-4-0) responded from a disappointing loss at home Monday with its first road victory and highest scoring output of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres surge to victory in Ottawa
Buffalo Sabres end their four-game homestand with a loss to the Montreal Canadiens
'Both Eric Comrie and Montreal's Jake Allen had good performances in the net tonight. But the Canadiens were able to slip a shot through the legs of Comrie, early in the third to take the lead. The Sabres could not answer back.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres end their four-game homestand with a loss to the Montreal Canadiens
Sabres lose another one at home, 3-1 against Canadiens
'The Sabres have given up the opening goal and each of its four losses.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose another one at home, 3-1 against Canadiens
Sabres sharpen up in retro threads, win 3-1 vs. Islanders
'Jeff Skinner, Mattias Samuelsson and Dylan Cozens scored goals, Casey Mittelstadt tallied two assists, Eric Comrie made 24 saves, and the Sabres looked rejuvenated in their first game this season sporting throwback jerseys, winning 3-1 against the New York Islanders on Saturday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sharpen up in retro threads, win 3-1 vs. Islanders
Devon Levi, Zach Benson day-to-day with injuries; Sabres shake up top lines
'The Sabres have two backup goaltenders, Eric Comrie and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonnen, rostered and available for Saturday night’s home game against the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi, Zach Benson day-to-day with injuries; Sabres shake up top lines
4 check: Sabres ‘sloppy’ in another home loss, Tage Thompson, power play get on board
'Buffalo got goals from Erik Johnson, Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka, while Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens each had two assists in a game the Sabres came back to tie three teams, but never held the lead.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabres ‘sloppy’ in another home loss, Tage Thompson, power play get on board
Sabres welcome back Craig Anderson in mentorship role
'“Craig Anderson’s voice, experience, and love for the game have been invaluable components to our team’s growth over the past two seasons,” general manager Kevyn Adams said in a news release. “Our players have benefited greatly from the habits and lessons he picked up during his accomplished 20-year career. We are thrilled that Craig will continue to be a guiding presence for … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome back Craig Anderson in mentorship role