Blues respond with win over Sabres after building, surrendering three-goal lead (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Saint Louis Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 1, 2023
Schenn and Neighbours star as Blues beat Sabres 6-4
'“We had our chances,” Dahlin said. “I mean, we played really good. We could have had five more goals. But they didn’t want to go in today. It is what it is sometimes, but I think we got to just look forward.”' … [Read more...] about Schenn and Neighbours star as Blues beat Sabres 6-4
Sabres lose doozy to Blues
'Despite owning zone possession and shot totals throughout the night, the Sabres found themselves trailing by multiple goals in an eventual 6-4 road loss to the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose doozy to Blues
Opinion: The Blues were awful on Thursday, but were still good enough to beat the Sabres
'Offensively the Sabres absolutely dominated. They rolled four lines and each one of them would get a cycle going in the offensive zone for minutes and minutes. The Blues couldn’t handle the line of Jordan Greenway, Peyton Krebs and Kyle Okposo. They caused numerous turnovers by the Blues keeping pressure on goalie Jordan Binnington.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Blues were awful on Thursday, but were still good enough to beat the Sabres
Feeling the Blues: Sabres struggle to keep even with St. Louis in 6-4 loss
'Tonight, following his impressive performance against the New York Rangers on Monday. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and the Buffalo Sabres were gashed, allowing six goals in a 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues.' … [Read more...] about Feeling the Blues: Sabres struggle to keep even with St. Louis in 6-4 loss
Blues recover, score 6 to defeat Sabres
'Rasmus Dahlin, Peyton Krebs and Zach Benson each had a goal and an assist for the Sabres (10-11-2), who were 3-1-1 their previous five games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allowed six goals on 20 shots after allowing a total of five in his previous three starts.' … [Read more...] about Blues recover, score 6 to defeat Sabres
Sabres fall to Blues despite season-high shot total
'“I mean, personally, I think there’s definitely a few I should have put away,” Mittelstadt said. “It definitely stings. … A few (chances) go their away, a few don’t go ours, and that’s the game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blues despite season-high shot total
The Sabres Report - Nov 30, 2023
Devon Levi embracing Sabres' plan for rookie goalie to grow, develop in Rochester
'“This is all part of the process,” Adams told reporters Wednesday in KeyBank Center. “We’re super excited about Devon and believe in him and just feel like this is an opportunity for him to get in a rhythm, get sharpened up, even through some more structured practice reps. And that’s something that we have the luxury and the ability to do right now, and I think it’s the right … [Read more...] about Devon Levi embracing Sabres’ plan for rookie goalie to grow, develop in Rochester
Sabres notebook: Kevyn Adams ready to 'turn the page' after pursuit of Patrick Kane
'“I’m always a little hesitant to get too much into the details of other teams’ players or free agents in negotiations or anything,” Adams told reporters Wednesday in KeyBank Center. “What I think I would probably be comfortable saying is that he knew we were interested dating back to July 1. And the conversations I’ve had with Pat Brisson dating back to summer were that we’re … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Kevyn Adams ready to ‘turn the page’ after pursuit of Patrick Kane
After battling adversity, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen becoming No. 1 goalie Sabres envisioned
'Four or five years ago, Luukkonen was arguably hockey’s best goaltending prospect and a youngster labeled as Buffalo’s goalie of the future. While it has taken longer than some anticipated – he endured some injuries and struggled at times – he might be transforming into that special player the Sabres expected.' … [Read more...] about After battling adversity, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen becoming No. 1 goalie Sabres envisioned
Sabres believe goalie Devon Levi will embrace assignment to Rochester, develop with Amerks
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has emerged as the Sabres’ best goalie, and they want to award him more starts. If they kept three netminders, Levi would’ve played perhaps once a week. Following Thursday’s road game against the St. Louis Blues, the Sabres play 15 times in December, meaning practice time will be limited.' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe goalie Devon Levi will embrace assignment to Rochester, develop with Amerks
Sabres notes: Team Canada wants Zach Benson; Buffalo had interest in signing Patrick Kane
'It seems unlikely the Sabres will let him join Team Canada next month for the World Junior Championship. Adams said he talked to Scott Salmond, Canada’s vice president of hockey operations, on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Team Canada wants Zach Benson; Buffalo had interest in signing Patrick Kane
Thursday's Saint Louis Coverage
Game Day: Back home for one game, Blues make lineup changes for game vs. Sabres (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Sabres take on the Blues after Tuch’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Blues vs. Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Adams: Levi 'positive' in talks before leaving for Rochester
'"It was a situation for Devon that maybe he was going to get in a game a week, and then we really aren’t going to have much practice time in December. This is all part of the process," said Adams on Wednesday. "We’re super excited about Devon and believe in him, and I just feel like this is an opportunity for him to get into a rhythm and get more sharpened up, even through … [Read more...] about Adams: Levi ‘positive’ in talks before leaving for Rochester
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams says he is not satisfied with the current level of competition
'"I truly believe if we consistently compete at a very high level, our talent will have the opportunity to come through," says general manager Kevyn Adams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams says he is not satisfied with the current level of competition