'For the Sabres this year was a big step back. Last season they missed the playoffs by a point and made a strong push at the end of the season. It felt like the team was heading in the right direction and destined to end the drought this season. But from the day the puck dropped on the 2023-2024 season, the Sabres have continued to disappoint.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres eliminated from playoffs; league-worst drought extends to 13 seasons
The Sabres Report - Apr 10, 2024
Sabres extend longest postseason drought in NHL history to 13 seasons
'“We have to get better,” said All-Star defenseman Ramsus Dahlin, the most likely candidate to be Buffalo’s next captain. “We want to do something special in Buffalo. And everyone is on the train. This summer is going to be very, very important for us. We have to develop everything that we can. And we have to come back stronger, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend longest postseason drought in NHL history to 13 seasons
Oettinger wins 8th straight, Stars hold off Sabres
'Jack Quinn had a goal waved off at 17:07 in the second period that would have tied the game 3-3 after the Stars challenged for a missed stoppage. Video review determined that Dahlin played the puck with a high stick prior to the goal being scored.' … [Read more...] about Oettinger wins 8th straight, Stars hold off Sabres
Sabres' road trip ends with loss to Stars
'“We are working our butts off every single night and every single practice, everyone’s got to know that. We want to do something special in Buffalo and everyone is on the train. This summer is going to be very, very important for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ road trip ends with loss to Stars
The Sabres Report - Apr 9, 2024
Injuries on defense cause Sabres to cancel practice as city of Dallas prepares for eclipse
'The Sabres were without Jacob Bryson and Owen Power for the final 6:08 of regulation Sunday in Detroit when they failed to mount a comeback against the Red Wings and lost 3-1 in Little Caesars Arena.' … [Read more...] about Injuries on defense cause Sabres to cancel practice as city of Dallas prepares for eclipse
Sabres mailbag: Inconsistent play raises more questions about Don Granato's future
'The red flags that have emerged since October suggest that the Sabres need a new voice, though. Young forwards are repeating the same mistakes. They are 7-21-1 when allowing two more goals in the first period, and they’ve allowed a league-worst 93 goals in the first period of games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Inconsistent play raises more questions about Don Granato’s future
13 years ago today, the Buffalo Sabres clinched their last playoff spot
'On April 8, 2011, the Sabres completed a stunning turnaround by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime and securing a spot in the postseason.' … [Read more...] about 13 years ago today, the Buffalo Sabres clinched their last playoff spot
Tuesday's Dallas Coverage
How to watch Dallas Stars-Buffalo Sabres: TV channel, streaming and more (Dallas Morning News) Dallas plays Buffalo following Seguin’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Day Guide: Stars vs Sabres (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage
Paths align for Sabres to view eclipse in Dallas
'“At the end of the day, it’s a business trip,” defenseman Connor Clifton said. “We’ve got a job to do. But I’m excited to see it.”' … [Read more...] about Paths align for Sabres to view eclipse in Dallas
The Sabres Report - Apr 8, 2024
Mike Harrington: There's no runway left for Sabres after disastrous start grounds them vs. Red Wings
'“It stinks. Plain and simple,” said winger Alex Tuch. “Honestly. There’s no sugarcoating. We’ve had multiple chances. If you can’t win more than three in a row, you’re probably not going to be in the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: There’s no runway left for Sabres after disastrous start grounds them vs. Red Wings
Monday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings stay in playoff race with hot start, 'big win' over Sabres (Detroit News) Alex Lyon living in moment during Red Wings' playoff push (Detroit News) Wojo: Detroit Red Wings' playoff push is real and rare, like an eclipse (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings hold on after hot start for critical win over Buffalo Sabres, 3-1 (Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Monday’s Detroit Coverage
Red Wings use 3-goal first period to surge past Sabres 3-1
'“It’s tough, because you build a game plan and then they get one and we let it turn into two and into three,” Thompson said. “Now we’re in a hole, and it is tough when you are behind and trying to chase your way back into the game.”' … [Read more...] about Red Wings use 3-goal first period to surge past Sabres 3-1
Sabres drop a crucial game in Detroit
'The home side opened the scoring on their first shot, less than a minute in. After some early opportunities for the Sabres following a forced turnover, forward Lucas Raymond came down and wired the opening goal past Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen just 53-seconds in.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop a crucial game in Detroit
Opinion: The Sabres blow another chance when they were getting close to the playoffs
'More than once the Sabres have gotten themselves back into the playoff race and each and every time, they buckled under the pressure.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres blow another chance when they were getting close to the playoffs
Red Wings start fast, defeat Sabres to move into playoff position
'"You see a lot of games where you put that many pucks on the net and a bunch bounce in for you," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "There were a lot of pucks that the goaltender never saw and hit him. We had chances, but we needed one to go in."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings start fast, defeat Sabres to move into playoff position