'"Terry (Pegula) has done everything he can to provide us every possible resource to win hockey games, and that's all I can ask for in my position," Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on Friday afternoon. He wants this as bad as any of us, trust me. At the end of the day, that's all I can really say."' … [Read more...] about Accountability, ownership, belief: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams speaks with media amid 5-game skid
The Sabres Report - Dec 7, 2024
Sabres GM sparks debate with comments on Buffalo not being hockey destination
'The remark struck a chord with fans; some agreed, while others were quick to defend the Queen City.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM sparks debate with comments on Buffalo not being hockey destination
4 check: GM Kevyn Adams talks Sabres woes
'“If you’re looking for me to be panicking or overreacting because of the last few games, that’s not my style.”' … [Read more...] about 4 check: GM Kevyn Adams talks Sabres woes
Sabres GM says there's no need to panic despite 5-game losing skid
'"When you’re going to make a decision to build a franchise for sustainable success year after year, you’re going to have to go young, and you’re going to have to give players the opportunity to battle through some of the ups and downs," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM says there’s no need to panic despite 5-game losing skid
Sabres GM Adams keeps faith in players, won’t panic amid struggles
'“Look, I’m going to go to war with these guys, and I will not change,” the general manager said Friday. “I will not back down from that. I believe in the people in our room, and I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t know the opportunity we have. … Do I believe in this team and do I believe we’re going to be a team that takes a step here? I do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams keeps faith in players, won’t panic amid struggles
Recapping GM Kevyn Adams' press conference
'“I believe in the people in this room, and I believe in the coaching staff,” Adams said. “And are we where we want to be right now? No. We’re 26 games in. We’ll continue to look at every possible scenario, if there’s a way to add to our team."' … [Read more...] about Recapping GM Kevyn Adams’ press conference
Practice Report | Gilbert makes an impact in return to lineup
'Gilbert didn’t just fill in during the 3-2 loss to Winnipeg – he stood out. He and third-pair partner Connor Clifton logged 6:48 of 5-on-5 ice time, during which the Sabres led 9-4 in shot attempts, 6-0 in scoring chances, and 5-0 in high-danger scoring chances, per Natural Stat Trick.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Gilbert makes an impact in return to lineup
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win streak snapped in shutout loss to Checkers (Amerks.com) Gaber's Two Goals, Appleby's Shutout Lead Checkers to 6-0 Win Over Rochester (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 6, 2024
Sabres' winless streak reaches 5 with OT loss: 7 takeaways without Rasmus Dahlin
'The loss was the Sabres' fifth in a row. It's their longest skid since their eight consecutive regulation losses in November 2022. They haven't won since sweeping the three-game trip in California.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winless streak reaches 5 with OT loss: 7 takeaways without Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres' Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch not joining Rasmus Dahlin, UPL at 4 Nations Face-Off
'Thompson’s 127 goals since the start of the 2021-22 season are third-most among U.S.-born players. Only Matthews and Chris Kreider have scored more during that span. Thompson’s 238 points rank 11th. The Sabres’ No. 1 center has 13 goals and 20 points in 20 games this season. He missed five games last month with a lower-body injury and scored twice in their 5-4 loss Tuesday … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch not joining Rasmus Dahlin, UPL at 4 Nations Face-Off
Tyson Kozak has goal disallowed in NHL debut as Sabres lose to Jets in OT
'“Playing in my first game, it’s really cool, and I’m super grateful,” said Kozak, a seventh-round pick in 2021. “(To) thought (to) have scored in my first game is (an) unreal moment, but it got disallowed. So it happens.”' … [Read more...] about Tyson Kozak has goal disallowed in NHL debut as Sabres lose to Jets in OT
Injured captain Rasmus Dahlin misses game; Sabres make roster move
'Dahlin, who averages a team-high 24 minutes, 42 seconds of ice time per game, missed Thursday’s game. Defenseman Dennis Gilbert moved into the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Injured captain Rasmus Dahlin misses game; Sabres make roster move
Injuries taking toll on Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson: ‘Really hard mentally’
'“It’s really hard mentally,” he said Thursday morning after joining his teammates on the ice in a non-contact role as they prepared for the Winnipeg Jets. “I can’t lie about that. I did a lot of things over the summer to help my body or put myself in the best situation to stay healthy. It’s deflating a bit, especially since I wasn’t too happy with my game at the start of the … [Read more...] about Injuries taking toll on Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson: ‘Really hard mentally’
Friday's Winnipeg Coverage
Slump busted (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets end four-game skid, escape Buffalo with 3-2 overtime win (Winnipeg Sun) Lowry embodies everything Jets want to be in win over Sabres (Sportsnet) Winnipeg Jets snap losing streak with OT win over Sabres (Global News Winnipeg) Analysis: Winnipeg Jets back on track after overtime heroics from key players (CJOB-AM) Three things - Lowry … [Read more...] about Friday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Adam Lowry scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Sabres and end 4-game skid
'Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens scored for the Sabres, who are winless in their past five games (0-3-2). Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen also made 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about Adam Lowry scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Sabres and end 4-game skid