'It’s baby steps for the improving Sabres, who missed an opportunity to win four straight for the first time since a five-game run in January 2023.' … [Read more...] about Barkov scores in his return from injury and Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2
The Sabres Report - Oct 29, 2024
Are Sabres finally in control of own destiny?
'The Sabres’ power play stinks — it’s dead last in the league at a nearly invisible 3.9 percent — but the flipside to that is the fact Buffalo has been very strong at full strength, netting 3.50 five-on-five goals per game in the past six outings. Their underlying numbers tell the story of a team that can certainly hang with most outfits.' … [Read more...] about Are Sabres finally in control of own destiny?
Sabres' win streak snapped by Panthers
'The Buffalo Sabres' three-game winning streak was snapped on Monday night following a 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak snapped by Panthers
Opinion: Penalties doom Sabres once again
'Buffalo got behind 2-0, but worked to tie it up by 12:37 of the second period. At that point, it’s a game where they have to be thinking, "Let’s get, at least, a point out of this one." However, two things cost the Sabres in this game, one problem was an old problem that is driving head coach Lindy Ruff out of his mind, and another cropped up for the first time on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Penalties doom Sabres once again
Sabres’ streak stops at top of division
'Buffalo’s attempt to come back in the third period was thwarted when Dahlin took penalties for slashing and roughing, leading to Sam Bennett’s goal on the power play with 5:25 remaining.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ streak stops at top of division
Barkov has 2 points in return, Panthers top Sabres for 3rd win in row
'“I think it was a little sloppy overall,” Zucker said. “We showed that we can play with them and that’s a huge part of it, but we can’t be satisfied with that either. We lost the game and arguably did it to ourselves. We’ve got to regroup here. We’ve got a couple of days to regroup, spend a little bit of time and get back after it.”' … [Read more...] about Barkov has 2 points in return, Panthers top Sabres for 3rd win in row
Defensive miscues, penalties prove costly in loss to Panthers
'“We had a chance to beat a good team,” Ruff said. “It was right there. We just weren’t good enough to get it done.”' … [Read more...] about Defensive miscues, penalties prove costly in loss to Panthers
Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame during pregame ceremony on Jan. 31
'The game on Jan. 31 will also be a Black and Red Friday, meaning the Sabres will be in the black-and-red uniforms that Ray wore during the latter part of his career.' … [Read more...] about Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame during pregame ceremony on Jan. 31
Strbak, Geary showed defensive chemistry during series with Canisius
'“It’s a unique situation,” Redman said. “You're going to the same university, and you're drafted by the same professional team. So, your path looks very similar and the fact that they're getting some on-ice chemistry and off-ice chemistry, I think that goes deeper than maybe even more than what meets the eye.”' … [Read more...] about Strbak, Geary showed defensive chemistry during series with Canisius
The Sabres Report - Oct 28, 2024
Mike Harrington: Are the Sabres actually learning? It sure seems that way.
'The Sabres’ current three-game win streak matched their longest of 2023-24, which they were unable to do until their 58th game on Feb. 25, and features several examples that support the players’ comments that this team is different from the one that finished with 84 points in April.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Are the Sabres actually learning? It sure seems that way.
Sabres expecting Nicolas Aube-Kubel to return while Owen Power deals with illness
'Nicolas Aube-Kubel is cleared to play after missing the past eight games with a knee sprain that he suffered during the second period of the season opener in Prague earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expecting Nicolas Aube-Kubel to return while Owen Power deals with illness
Sabres notes: Rasmus Dahlin feeling like himself; Nicolas Aube-Kubel set to return from injury
'In the weeks after Dahlin, 24, returned from a mid-body injury he suffered minutes into the first session of training camp – he mentioned he injured his back – he wasn’t playing very freely. But over the past few games, the ultra-talented defenseman has looked more like himself, creating offense and zooming around the ice. That smile has reappeared. It’s no coincidence the … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Dahlin feeling like himself; Nicolas Aube-Kubel set to return from injury
Monday's Florida Coverage
Sabres bring winning streak into home matchup with the Panthers (AP) Preview: Barkov returns as Panthers try to stay hot vs. Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Florida Coverage
Practice Report | News and notes from Sunday's skate
'Aube-Kubel has been out since sustaining a lower-body injury against New Jersey on opening night. The winger spent Sunday’s practice on a line with Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | News and notes from Sunday’s skate
The Sabres Report - Oct 27, 2024
Tage Thompson's line leads Sabres to win in 'big game' against divisional foe
'Everyone in the dressing room understood what was at stake Saturday in KeyBank Center. It was only the Sabres’ ninth game, but they couldn’t afford to hand two points to the Red Wings (4-4), who finished higher in the division last season and had won three straight entering their latest matchup. Alex Tuch referred to this as a “four-point game,” and his line played with the … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson’s line leads Sabres to win in ‘big game’ against divisional foe