'The start marked Comrie’s first appearance since March 7. The 28-year-old’s season included a stint in Rochester and long stretches between games while he was in Buffalo. His attitude through it all – including setting a veteran example for the team’s two young goaltenders in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi – played into the coaching staff’s decision to start him against … [Read more...] about Sabres rally around Comrie in season-ending victory over Lightning
The Sabres Report - Apr 16, 2024
The Sabres Report - Apr 15, 2024
Sabres notebook: Anton Wahlberg making instant impact for surging Amerks
'And the Amerks’ lineup got even better recently with the addition of 2023 second-round pick Anton Wahlberg from Sweden. The 18-year-old power forward has a goal and three assists in six games. He’s a skilled, 6-foot-3 forward who can play center or wing – though he’s skated only at the latter in Rochester. And his skill set is an ideal complement to the plethora of speed and … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Anton Wahlberg making instant impact for surging Amerks
Monday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres visit the Lightning, look to stop road losing streak (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Kicking off the final regular season homestand (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 14, 2024
Observations: Sabres' OT loss to Panthers a reminder that loser points matter
'They need to manage situations in games the way they did Saturday night. It was only the second time since Dec. 23 that Buffalo earned a point by losing in overtime or a shootout. The Sabres’ 38 wins are more than the Metropolitan Division’s third-place New York Islanders (37), but the latter is in a playoff spot because they have 16 loser points. The standings would look … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ OT loss to Panthers a reminder that loser points matter
Inside the NHL: A look at 13 moments that led to Year 13 of Sabres' playoff drought
'Then Quinn wrecked his ankle in the January win at San Jose and needed surgery. He will play only 27 games this season and you see the glimpses of what he was going to be for the season. He’s on a 26-goal pace even with several games just to get up to speed. No stretch to say Quinn could have been a 30- to 35-goal scorer this year if healthy.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A look at 13 moments that led to Year 13 of Sabres’ playoff drought
Sunday's Florida Coverage
Panthers clinch home-ice advantage in first round of playoffs with victory against Sabres (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Recap: Panthers 3, Sabres 2 (OT) (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
Reinhart gets his 55th goal to win it, Florida tops Buffalo 3-2 in OT to clinch home ice for Round 1
'The Sabres came through with another penalty kill with the game on the line. Buffalo’s Alex Tuch took a high-sticking penalty with 34.9 seconds left in regulation. Florida didn’t get a shot on goal before the third period expired, then had a 4-on-3 advantage to begin overtime as the power play continued — and the Sabres thwarted them again. “The penalty kill was very good and … [Read more...] about Reinhart gets his 55th goal to win it, Florida tops Buffalo 3-2 in OT to clinch home ice for Round 1
Sabres felled by Reinhart, Panthers in overtime
'Three-minutes into the contest, Tyson Jost opened the scoring with his third goal of the year. It was a tipped goal off a point shot from Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres felled by Reinhart, Panthers in overtime
Opinion: The Sabres needed the game they played in Florida when it mattered
'The Sabres are not even close to the Panthers as a team, but they did compete and if this were still a race you’d say they did a good job to earn a point against them on the road.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres needed the game they played in Florida when it mattered
Panthers keep pace in Atlantic, top Sabres in overtime
'"It was a hotly-contested game,'' Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We had some opportunities, even in overtime. … We were not as sharp, and the consequence was we weren't as sharp with the puck and had to defend more. But we defended well, and that was key.''' … [Read more...] about Panthers keep pace in Atlantic, top Sabres in overtime
Sabres fall to Panthers in OT to open season-ending road trip
'“Just try to keep them to the outside and give them bad looks,” Jokiharju said. “I think, especially in the five-minute penalty, I don’t think they had too many chances. On the other one at the start of OT they had a couple chances but that’s good, we have a great goalie back there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Panthers in OT to open season-ending road trip
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Kulich, levi leads Amerks to blowout win over Senators (Amerks.com) B-Sens beaten by Amerks to finish two-game set in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 13, 2024
Sabres notes: Zach Benson scores 10th goal at end of surprising rookie season
'“A guy gets into double digits and you factor in his age and in no way, shape or form did we think he would be on our roster before training camp started when we drafted him last June,” coach Don Granato said following the Sabres’ home finale. “You just don’t think a kid that age can do it. But he has been impressive from Day One of training camp.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Benson scores 10th goal at end of surprising rookie season
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Panthers take home winning streak into game against the Sabres (AP) Preview: Panthers host Sabres, try to secure home-ice advantage (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans clinch AHL playoff berth despite loss against Belleville Senators (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks clinch playoff spot for fifth straight time (WROC-TV) Amerks clinch playoff berth again, despite loss to Belleville (WHEC-TV) Amerks clinch playoff berth despite seeing win streak snapped (Amerks.com) Sogaard stops 38, Matinpalo scores twice, as … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage