'“I thought we played a model first period,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We didn’t make ‘em pay; we could have made ‘em pay, and then we get caught on a little bit of a long shift to start the second. Our ‘D’ didn’t get off the ice. I think when you’re going back slow, we didn’t find coverage right away, didn’t get to the puck and they just kind of set the tone for the … [Read more...] about Gustavsson makes 20 saves, Wild defeat Sabres
The Sabres Report - Mar 23, 2025
Sabres unable to overcome 2nd-period mistakes in Minnesota
'“We got caught in a little bit of a long shift right off the start of the second,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “Our D didn’t get off the ice and I think when you’re going back slow, we didn’t find coverage right away, didn’t get to the puck. That kind of set the tone for the period.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome 2nd-period mistakes in Minnesota
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Ostlund’s hat trick powers Amerks past Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch Downed By Amerks, 4-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 22, 2025
After trade to Sabres organization, Erik Brannstrom thriving in Rochester
'Instead of serving as the sixth or seventh defenseman – “If you make a mistake, you’re out of the lineup,” Amerks assistant coach Nathan Paetsch said of the role in the NHL – he can showcase the slick skill set that made him the 15th overall pick in 2017.' … [Read more...] about After trade to Sabres organization, Erik Brannstrom thriving in Rochester
Saturday's Minnesota Coverage
Minnesota plays Buffalo following Boldy’s 2-goal showing (AP) Preview: Wild vs. Sabres (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Minnesota Coverage
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Dunne scores lone goal in 2-1 loss to Checkers (Amerks.com) Smith Shines as Checkers Edge Amerks 2-1 (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 21, 2025
Sabres takeaways: Own goal that foiled late power play is another bizarre tale for a lost season
'How about an own goal into your empty net just when you were getting a two-man advantage to try to tie the score in a game?' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: Own goal that foiled late power play is another bizarre tale for a lost season
Utah's Logan Cooley understands the impact Sabres vet Jason Zucker can have
'“He was awesome, absolutely incredible, for me,” Cooley said Thursday in Delta Center prior to the Sabres’ game against the Utah Hockey Club. “I remember our first trip, I’m nervous just getting on the plane, and he invited me to sit next to him. He made me feel comfortable on the ice and off the ice. We had so much fun together. He’s such a big part of helping me become an … [Read more...] about Utah’s Logan Cooley understands the impact Sabres vet Jason Zucker can have
Sabres sign Jacob Bryson to one-year contract extension
'Bryson, 27, offers valuable depth and has proven over his five-year NHL career he can sit out games and return to the lineup ready to contribute.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jacob Bryson to one-year contract extension
Friday's Utah Coverage
Dylan Guenther logs another game-winning goal for Utah Hockey Club (Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Hockey Club keeps playoff hopes alive with win over Buffalo Sabres (Salt Lake City Deseret News) Dylan Guenther delivers again, Utah keeps pace in wild card chase by beating Buffalo (UtahHockeyClub.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Utah Coverage
Dylan Guenther puts Utah ahead to stay in 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres
'JJ Peterka scored a goal for the Sabres in his return to the lineup after missing three games with a lower-body injury. His power-play goal came with 11 seconds left in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Guenther puts Utah ahead to stay in 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres
Sabres score embarrassing own goal to lose in miserable fashion to Utah Hockey Club
'However, Sabres forward Tage Thompson tried to send a pass back to defenseman Rasmsus Dahlin. The pass went awry as Thompson missed Dahlin and the puck banked off the boards and went into the back of the Sabres' own net, with no goalie to stop it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score embarrassing own goal to lose in miserable fashion to Utah Hockey Club
Sabres swept in first season series vs. Utah
'The Buffalo Sabres' first-ever visit to Delta Center did not go as planned. For the second time this season, the blue and gold were on the wrong of a 5-2 final against the Utah Hockey Club, as Utah swept the first-ever season series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres swept in first season series vs. Utah
Opinion: Sabres frustrated with 5-2 loss in Utah
'Their constant trouble with situational awareness bit them again.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres frustrated with 5-2 loss in Utah
Utah Hockey Club scores final 3 goals, pulls away from Sabres
'JJ Peterka and Ryan McLeod scored for the Sabres (27-34-6), who had won their previous two games. James Reimer made 25 saves.' … [Read more...] about Utah Hockey Club scores final 3 goals, pulls away from Sabres