'Comrie is 1-5-0 this season with a 4.01 goals-against average and .863 save percentage. He’s on the second year of a two-year deal signed on free agency day in 2022 that carries a cap hit of $1.8 million. The contract and his performance likely mean he will clear waivers and could be sent to the Amerks as early as Monday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end goalie logjam by putting Eric Comrie on waivers
The Sabres Report - Jan 1, 2024
Sabres waive goalie Eric Comrie to create roster spot
'Comrie, who signed a two-year, $3.8 million contract as a free agent in 2022, played so well during the preseason the Sabres kept three goalies on their roster again. They began carrying an extra netminder almost a year ago, when Comrie returned from an injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goalie Eric Comrie to create roster spot
Monday's Ottawa Coverage
Ottawa Senators deliver impressive New Year's Eve win over Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) With Staios as GM, Poulin as senior VP, Ottawa Senators seek stability by collaboration (Ottawa Sun) Garrioch: The Senators make the right moves with their front office (Ottawa Sun) Return of Chabot and victory of the Senators to close 2023 in Ottawa (Le Droit) Andlauer was keen on the … [Read more...] about Monday’s Ottawa Coverage
Forsberg helps Senators scorch Sabres 5-1
'“We’re going to figure it out,” said Buffalo’s Connor Clifton. “Obviously, this would’ve been a big win for our group. We’ve got to find a way to grind and claw back to .500 and then we can start doing damage."' … [Read more...] about Forsberg helps Senators scorch Sabres 5-1
Sabres end 2023 with dud in Ottawa
'A day after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime on home ice, the Sabres had, yet, another chance to start stacking some wins together. It was to no avail, as the Ottawa Senators stomped them to the tune of a 5-1 final at Canadian Tire Centre in Canada's capital.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end 2023 with dud in Ottawa
The Sabres consistently disappoint as they end 2023 with another loss
‘ The Sabres are near the league leaders in giving up odd numbered situations and Saturday it was worse than ever. Yes, Buffalo outshot Ottawa 46-31, but it was another example of the Sabres making a bad goaltender look like Dominik Hasek. Anton Forsberg was good, but he saw most of the shots and didn’t have to face enough rebounds.’ … [Read more...] about The Sabres consistently disappoint as they end 2023 with another loss
Sabres place Eric Comrie on waivers
'Comrie appeared in seven games for the Sabres this season, earning a .863 save percentage and averaging 4.01 goals against.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Eric Comrie on waivers
Forsberg makes 45 saves, Senators defeat Sabres
'“We are battling, we are fighting,” Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. “It doesn’t really bounce our way today. They got some [bad] goals, to be honest. I mean, we have to score on our chances. We have to get greasy in front of their net and get some rebound goals. We have to be better.”' … [Read more...] about Forsberg makes 45 saves, Senators defeat Sabres
Sabres fall to Senators in 2nd game of back-to-back set
'The Sabres outshot the Senators 46-31 but were stifled by goaltender Anders Forsberg with the exception of Thompson’s goal, which cut into a 2-0 deficit with 13.4 seconds remaining in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Senators in 2nd game of back-to-back set
The Sabres Report - Dec 31, 2023
Sunday's Ottawa Coverage
Sabres visit the Senators after shootout win (AP) Preview: Sabres vs Senators (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage
Observations: Unusual day for Sabres ends with Seth Appert behind bench for OT win
'“In between periods, Apps was pretty funny,” Mittelstadt said. “He’s like, ‘I haven’t been here, but it seems to me like you guys are playing great, so just keep going.' Yeah, that’s what we did. I thought we played great in the first two. We had so many chances, and they weren’t going in. Obviously, we found a way to win, which was huge for our club.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Unusual day for Sabres ends with Seth Appert behind bench for OT win
Inside the NHL: In 2023, home was not where the Sabres' heart-and-soul efforts played out
'KeyBank Center has become about the most toxic environment in the NHL. Understandably frosted by the longest playoff drought in league history and the summer hype that has turned into a winter of discontent, the fans jump the Sabres at the first opportunity. Power play failures and quick deficits, which happen far too often, are great opportunities for that.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In 2023, home was not where the Sabres’ heart-and-soul efforts played out
Alan Pergament: Here's how much more popular the Bills were than the Sabres on Saturday with TV viewers
'Saturday's final score was Buffalo Bills, 38.5, Buffalo Sabres, 1.6.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Here’s how much more popular the Bills were than the Sabres on Saturday with TV viewers
Sabres’ Kevyn Adams expresses faith in Don Granato; Seth Appert subs for ill coach in OT win
'They’re wildly inconsistent, regularly get outworked, often fall behind early in games and have trouble scoring and preventing goals. Nearly every player is having a down year. Even after eking out a win Saturday afternoon, the Sabres have endured a rough month, compiling a 5-8-2 record since Nov. 30.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kevyn Adams expresses faith in Don Granato; Seth Appert subs for ill coach in OT win
Sunday's Columbus Coverage
Daniil Tarasov gets Columbus Blue Jackets to OT in loss to Buffalo Sabres: 3 takeaways (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage