'"There’s been some good, I think there’s been some rust," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff following Monday's practice. "I think he’s had some good opportunities, he’s probably had more primary opportunities to score, he had the overtime opportunity against Vancouver that you’d like to see him finish. But inside of that, I don’t think he’s hit his mark with his shot. In the … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff changes up practice to try to get more pucks in net
The Sabres Report - Dec 3, 2024
Practice Report | Kozak soaking in NHL call-up
'“It’s definitely a faster game,” Kozak said after Monday’s practice, his first since being recalled. “Bigger guys, stronger guys and not many mistakes being made. So, it’s definitely a hard leap.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Kozak soaking in NHL call-up
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks November 2024 Report Card (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 1, 2024
Sabres shut out again in 'flat' showing against Isles: Takeaways from 3-0 loss
'It took the Sabres only four days to spoil the momentum that they built by sweeping the three-game trip through California. They went 0-2-1 for the week, including an overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks, to drop to .500 again. Their 11-11-2 record is enough to be only three points out of a wild-card playoff spot, but it was a confounding way to end a month in which they … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out again in ‘flat’ showing against Isles: Takeaways from 3-0 loss
Sabres prospect Devon Levi registers first pro shutout with Rochester
'“It’s been a while,” Levi said of his last shutout to reporters Friday in Rochester. “You try not to look at outcomes too much and hold onto them and let yourself feel good because of them. But this one definitely feels good. But just try to enjoy it a little bit and put it behind us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi registers first pro shutout with Rochester
Sunday's New York Coverage
Struggling Islanders blank Sabres for much-needed victory (New York Post) Simon Holmstrom ‘ripping it’ in second stint on Islanders’ top line (New York Post) Islanders end three-game losing streak as Ilya Sorokin earns shutout, Simon Holmstrom nets pair (Newsday) Takeaways: Islanders Blank Buffalo 3-0 (NewYorkIslanders.com) The Skinny: Islanders 3, Sabres 0 … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Holmstrom scores two, Sorokin stops 29 as Islanders beat Sabres 3-0
'Sabres: Buffalo was blanked for the second time in three games.' … [Read more...] about Holmstrom scores two, Sorokin stops 29 as Islanders beat Sabres 3-0
Buffalo Hunt: Sabres Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Aims To Help Buffalo Get Back To Post-Season
'But there is reason to believe the Sabres can exorcise their demons. Lindy Ruff, who guided the franchise to its most recent Stanley Cup final way back in 1999, is back behind the bench, replacing Don Granato – a fantastic development teacher of a coach who unfortunately couldn’t get the team enough wins in the end. “Everybody’s really excited that we have Lindy here now,” … [Read more...] about Buffalo Hunt: Sabres Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Aims To Help Buffalo Get Back To Post-Season
Sabres unable to solve Sorokin and Islanders
'The loss was Buffalo's third straight, collecting a point in at overtime loss on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to solve Sorokin and Islanders
Sabres get outworked in 3-0 loss to the Islanders
'There haven’t been too many games where you can say the Buffalo Sabres got outworked for much of the game, but Saturday’s 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders was one of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get outworked in 3-0 loss to the Islanders
Islanders blank Sabres to end 3-game slide
'“We couldn’t just quite corral the puck around the net,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “I thought, again, we missed the net quite often. That didn’t allow a second opportunity. I think the one that probably hurt us the most was the late 2-on-1.”' … [Read more...] about Islanders blank Sabres to end 3-game slide
Sabres look ahead to homestand following shutout loss on Long Island
'“We need to have a big homestand and just work our asses off and learn from these games and be frustrated about them, but we’ve got to move on,” Cozens said. “Big couple weeks coming up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres look ahead to homestand following shutout loss on Long Island
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally, top Crunch in shootout (Amerks.com) Syracuse Crunch Fall To Rochester Americans, 3-2, In Shootout (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 30, 2024
Saturday's New York Coverage
Islanders take losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Game Preview: Islanders vs Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Sabres takeaways: Emotions everywhere after tough penalties, late comeback and an OT loss to Canucks
'"It's good to get a point out of the game obviously," said Buffalo defenseman Bowen Byram, who tipped home a Zach Benson pass for Buffalo's first goal. "You want to come away with two much as much as possible. It's still a disappointing loss. I thought we played pretty well but at the end of the day when you don't get two points, it's not a success."' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Emotions everywhere after tough penalties, late comeback and an OT loss to Canucks