'“It is NOCO’s goal to partner with the most iconic Buffalo organizations and businesses, the Buffalo Sabres being one of the most recognizable,” added Gregory Wichlacz, Noco’s senior vice president of marketing and product development.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Next: NOCO back as Sabres energy supplier
The Sabres Report - Dec 24, 2023
Sunday's New York Coverage
Chris Kreider’s OT goal sends Rangers into break with win over Sabres (New York Post) Rangers’ top line is beginning to find stride, scoring touch (New York Post) Chris Kreider lifts Rangers past Sabres with overtime winner (Newsday) Postgame takeaways: Kreider, Shesterkin help Rangers gut out OT win (White Plains Journal News) Postgame Notes: Rangers vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Chris Kreider’s overtime goal lifts New York Rangers over Buffalo Sabres 4-3
'The Sabres are 14-17-4 overall, seventh in the Atlantic Division. Buffalo hasn’t reached the postseason since 2010-11.' … [Read more...] about Chris Kreider’s overtime goal lifts New York Rangers over Buffalo Sabres 4-3
Sabres' roller coaster season continues with overtime loss to Rangers
'The Buffalo Sabres still cannot stack some wins together.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ roller coaster season continues with overtime loss to Rangers
Opinion: Sabres had three golden opportunities to beat Rangers in overtime, stopped by Shesterkin in loss
'I wouldn’t say Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was great in this game until the game went to overtime. The All-Star stopped Casey Mittelstadt on a clear cut breakaway and then stopped Mittelstadt again off a 2-on-1. Alex Tuch was wide open to pick up the rebound off that shot and was absolutely robbed by Shesterkin.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres had three golden opportunities to beat Rangers in overtime, stopped by Shesterkin in loss
Kreider lifts Rangers past Sabres in OT
'The Sabres forced overtime when Casey Mittelstadt tied it 3-3 at 6:50 of the third period, pushing in his own rebound past Igor Shesterkin’s right pad.' … [Read more...] about Kreider lifts Rangers past Sabres in OT
Sabres fight back to earn point in OT loss to Rangers
'“Good, very good effort,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Great atmosphere, obviously, tonight and we had to come back, we had to fight, we had to scratch, we had to fight a lot of different elements today and refocus on some different elements and stay focused, and I thought our guys did a great job with it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight back to earn point in OT loss to Rangers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks head into Christmas break with overtime win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to Amerks, 3-2, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 23, 2023
Sabres Notebook: First goal is big milestone on Jack Quinn's road back from Achilles injury
'“It’s an awesome feeling scoring goals,” said Quinn, who last connected March 24 against New Jersey. “Me being out for so long, you’re thinking about that a lot, getting that first one when you’re back. So it was nice to get.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: First goal is big milestone on Jack Quinn’s road back from Achilles injury
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo enjoying offensive resurgence, among NHL’s hottest scorers
'Very quietly, Okposo, 35, has transformed into one of the Sabres’ top offensive threats again in the last month, scoring a team-high eight goals in 15 outings. He has compiled two goals and six points in the last six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo enjoying offensive resurgence, among NHL’s hottest scorers
Saturday's New York Coverage
Sabres take on the Rangers after Skinner’s 2-goal performance (AP) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Sabres (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
While Sabres scored nine goals against Toronto, it was good defense that paved way
'I thought all six defensemen played very well and they played in unison with the forwards as a five-man unit.' … [Read more...] about While Sabres scored nine goals against Toronto, it was good defense that paved way
'It was like a reunion' | Cozens, Quinn, and Peterka found instant chemistry against Toronto
'“It felt really nice,” Cozens said after practice on Friday. “We all missed him a lot. For him to come back and score in his second game back, it meant a lot to him and it meant a lot to us. We were all really happy for him, so I felt honored to be able to pass the sword to him.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It was like a reunion’ | Cozens, Quinn, and Peterka found instant chemistry against Toronto
Sabres reassign Kulich to Czech national junior team
'Kulich will represent Czechia at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. Czechia will open up play against Slovakia on Dec. 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign Kulich to Czech national junior team
What to watch for from each Sabres prospect at the IIHF World Junior Championship
'This year’s tournament will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. The Sabres have six prospects officially slated to participate: forward Matt Savoie and goaltender Scott Ratzlaff for Canada, forwards Noah Ostlund and Anton Wahlberg for Sweden, defenseman Maxim Strbak for Slovakia, and forward Jiri Kulich for Czechia.' … [Read more...] about What to watch for from each Sabres prospect at the IIHF World Junior Championship