'Now, they’re six points in back of the Washington Capitals for that final Wild Card spot and the Caps have two games in hand. Buffalo is five points behind Detroit as the Red Wings have a game in hand. They’re two points in back of the Islanders who have one game in hand and one point behind the New Jersey Devils and are even in games.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Buffalo wraps up its five-game road trip with a win in Calgary
The Sabres Report - Mar 25, 2024
Thompson has goal, assist for Sabres in win against Flames
'"It's been a tough trip," Thompson said. "I thought we played some really good hockey, and obviously we had some stretches where not good enough, not happy. It's good to head home with a win under our belt and kind of keep that momentum going into our next one."' … [Read more...] about Thompson has goal, assist for Sabres in win against Flames
Sabres wrap season-long road trip with victory in Calgary
'“We had a game in Edmonton where we were going into the third tied and kind of let that one slip away and get away from us,” Tage Thompson said. “In a similar situation tonight, it was a good opportunity for us to respond and clean up the mistakes we made last [game]. I thought we did a great job of that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap season-long road trip with victory in Calgary
Sabres reassign Wahlberg to Rochester, Nadeau to Jacksonville
'Wahlberg, 18, was a second-round pick (39th overall) by the Sabres in the 2023 NHL Draft. He spent this season with Malmo of the Swedish Hockey League, where he tallied 10 points (5+5) in 43 games. The 6-foot-3 forward also represented Sweden at the IIHF World Junior Championship, where he had three points (1+2) in seven games and won a silver medal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign Wahlberg to Rochester, Nadeau to Jacksonville
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks take down Comets in homestand finale (Amerks.com) Utica falls Sunday in Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 24, 2024
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's circuitous path from top prospect to Sabres' No.1 goalie
'“Even this year was more challenging, coming into training camp and kind of starting where we left off,” Luukkonen told The Buffalo News. “It was kind of like, ‘OK, I don’t know which way we’re going here.’ I appreciate the trust the whole organization has had in me. But the start of this year, mentally, was a tough place to be at, because you really didn’t know which way … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s circuitous path from top prospect to Sabres’ No.1 goalie
Sunday's Calgary Coverage
Sabres visit the Flames after Peterka’s 2-goal game (AP) 5 Things - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Calgary Coverage
CHL notebook: Sabres prospect Savoie putting up big numbers in busy season
'"It's been pretty chaotic right from the start of September in training camp," the Buffalo Sabres forward prospect said. "But it's been a lot of fun being on a lot of different teams this year and playing with different guys and getting to learn from them. I've had a blast moving from team to team and bouncing around. It's been great."' … [Read more...] about CHL notebook: Sabres prospect Savoie putting up big numbers in busy season
Sabres return to practice ahead of road trip finale in Calgary
'“I think we can draw upon that confidence,” Tuch said. “We know we have the ability to be one of the best teams in the NHL when we set our minds to it and play the right way. We’ve just got to focus on the first five minutes of tomorrow night’s game and just going out there and making them play our style of game and our style of hockey. Just go out there with a lot of energy … [Read more...] about Sabres return to practice ahead of road trip finale in Calgary
The Sabres Report - Mar 23, 2024
After slow start, Sabres prospect Viktor Neuchev thriving in Rochester
'“They just explained that I have the potential to play in the NHL, but for this I need to work like I’ve never worked before,” Neuchev told the Times Herald through an interview using Google Translate.' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Sabres prospect Viktor Neuchev thriving in Rochester
Unmasked: Luukkonen finding footing in net with Sabres
'“I really do I appreciate the time I've been given from the coaching staff here and the whole organization to kind of take my time and find my footing in the net,” Luukonen said. “I feel last year, in kind of an extended amount of games (33) in the NHL and trying to figure out what it is that I need to do to play well and then this year I am still relatively young obviously … [Read more...] about Unmasked: Luukkonen finding footing in net with Sabres
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Goaltending duel ends in shootout loss to Marlies (Amerks.com) Toronto Marlies open 3-In-3 weekend with shootout victory over Rochester Americans (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 22, 2024
JJ Peterka produces on new-look top line before Sabres fall apart in 8-3 loss
'The Sabres (33-33-5) have lost three of their last four games on the road trip, which concludes Sunday in Calgary. They're falling behind in the Eastern Conference playoff race, now trailing the Detroit Red Wings by five points in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka produces on new-look top line before Sabres fall apart in 8-3 loss
Bowen Byram relishing opportunity with Sabres: 'It's definitely a breath of fresh air'
'Byram has three goals and five points in seven games. He’s averaging 24:09 of ice time, second on the team behind Dahlin during that span, and only two Sabres have skated on the power play more than Byram. While Byram was averaging 19:51 with the Avalanche before the trade, he wasn’t getting the opportunity that he has in Buffalo. He’s on a defense pair with Rasmus Dahlin, and … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram relishing opportunity with Sabres: ‘It’s definitely a breath of fresh air’
After trade, Sabres prospect Calle Sjalin enjoying new opportunity in Rochester
'Coach Seth Appert called Sjalin “an offensively inclined defenseman” who is smart with the puck and possesses a strong shot. Appert believes the Amerks’ system – they play zone defense and “surf” their defenders so they’re angling – fits Sjalin better than Charlotte’s man-on-man, pinching style.' … [Read more...] about After trade, Sabres prospect Calle Sjalin enjoying new opportunity in Rochester