'Levi was recently loaned to Rochester on Jan. 20 and made 14 saves in the American's 7-3 win over the Springfield Thunderbirds. Comrie backed up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen during the Sabres 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Then Comrie was sent back to the Amerks while the Sabres went out west for a three-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Levi to Rochester, recall Comrie ahead of all-star break
The Sabres Report - Jan 29, 2024
Hamilton Take 2: Adams, Sabres have plenty of work to do
'Unfortunately for the fans of Buffalo, nothing has changed, and it's actually gotten worse. Most of the young players have regressed this season and regressed badly.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Adams, Sabres have plenty of work to do
Sabres recall Comrie, loan Levi to Amerks
'Comrie has recorded a .934 save percentage and 3-1-0 record in four starts since being assigned to Rochester, stopping 128 of 137 shots, including 32 saves in a 6-0 shutout victory over Lehigh Valley on Jan. 17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Comrie, loan Levi to Amerks
The Sabres Report - Jan 28, 2024
Observations: Jack Quinn's injury is a downer as Sabres wrap up trip by rallying past Sharks
'Quinn's left ankle appeared to buckle underneath him, and he got up unable to put any weight on the leg as he was helped to the dressing room. It is the same leg Quinn injured in June, but the injury did not appear to be related to the Achilles.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Jack Quinn’s injury is a downer as Sabres wrap up trip by rallying past Sharks
Jiri Kulich's leadership at World Juniors shows how Sabres prospect has grown
'Kulich, a top prospect of the Buffalo Sabres, produced six goals with 12 points in seven games to help his country win bronze. He was named to the tournament’s all-media team and cemented himself as one of the top Czech players to ever represent the country at world juniors. In many ways, it was even more impressive than last year, when he led them to a silver medal.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich’s leadership at World Juniors shows how Sabres prospect has grown
Sabres’ Jack Quinn leaves win against Sharks after injuring left leg
'Quinn, 22, was trying to spin away from Hertl between the left circle and blue line when he took the hit. He stayed on the SAP Center ice before putting no weight on his left leg as he skated off 7:07 into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn leaves win against Sharks after injuring left leg
Sunday's San Jose Coverage
Spotty defense, puck management issues cost Sharks in loss to Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks’ young Russian defenseman earns kudos, but he’s not satisfied (San Jose Mercury News) Quinn states Mukhamadullin played like he belongs in NHL vs. Sabres (NBC Sports Bay Area) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s San Jose Coverage
JJ Peterka scores twice as Sabres beat Sharks 5-2
'“I think (it’s) just a stretch right now where everything goes in,” Peterka said. “I think I’m not playing a different game. I’m shooting as much as I shot before and right now things are just going in.”' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka scores twice as Sabres beat Sharks 5-2
Peterka scores twice to power Sabres over Sharks
'In the first period, Buffalo's slow starts showed up to hurt them once again. The Sharks scored two goals in three minutes of game time, with goals from defensive defensemen Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Jan Rutta.' … [Read more...] about Peterka scores twice to power Sabres over Sharks
Opinion: The Sabres go into their break dumping the Sharks
'Buffalo got some really bad news in this game as Jack Quinn had to be helped off the ice when his left leg folded under him. Quinn had already missed 32 games with a torn Achilles suffered in June and Don Granato told reporters after the game,' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres go into their break dumping the Sharks
Sabres score 5 straight, rally past Sharks
'"I don't think we ever wavered in our confidence and our energy," Tuch said. "Our style of play, I don't think, really changed. We just tightened up a few areas, made a couple better plays with the puck and we were just a little stronger in puck battles."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 straight, rally past Sharks
Sabres lose Quinn to injury in comeback win over Sharks
'“I don’t think we ever wavered in our confidence and our energy and our style of play I don’t think really changed,” Tuch said. “We just tightened up a few areas, made a couple better plays with the puck, and we were just a little stronger on puck battles. I think that was probably the difference between the first and the second and we kept it rolling into the third. It was … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Quinn to injury in comeback win over Sharks
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks get back in win column with 7-4 rout of Laval (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 27, 2024
Sabres Notebook: Connor Clifton picks himself up after Anaheim gaffe to have another strong game
'Clifton's ice time went from 15:08 in Anaheim to 19:36 the next night in Los Angeles, and he was plus-2 in the Sabres' 5-3 victory while playing a strong game with partner Ryan Johnson. They'll be together again Saturday afternoon when the Sabres play in San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Connor Clifton picks himself up after Anaheim gaffe to have another strong game
Inside the NHL: Even after big win in LA, it's time for Devon Levi to get regular role in Rochester
'Levi needs to continue to hone his game out of the glare of the NHL spotlight. His numbers are much like several of his Buffalo teammates in that they’re appreciably better on the road.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Even after big win in LA, it’s time for Devon Levi to get regular role in Rochester