'“I underestimated how hard it would be coming off a surgery and being out that long,” Samuelsson told The Buffalo News. “Every day I’m feeling more like myself and making decisions quicker.”' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson starting to shake off rust while playing a different role for Sabres
The Sabres Report - Oct 16, 2024
Sabres’ Jordan Greenway becoming big asset: ‘An incredibly smart player’
'“We talk about getting emotionally involved in the game, and right there he’s getting engaged in the game,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said following Tuesday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “And I think if you’re going to get engaged and you get into the right people, it can frustrate the other team. And I think that’s what he did.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway becoming big asset: ‘An incredibly smart player’
Wednesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins host the Sabres after Eller’s 2-goal performance (AP) Game Preview: 10.16.24 vs. Buffalo Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
After tough start, why the Sabres believe they are a playoff team
'"We learned what not to do," Sabres forward Alex Tuch said. "There were some good takeaways I think; it was a big learning experience. It's something where you just have to realize that in this league, it's tough. No matter what's going on, who you're playing, when you're playing them, where you are in the world, you have to show up, and if you don't, it's not going to go your … [Read more...] about After tough start, why the Sabres believe they are a playoff team
Peyton Krebs fighting for more ice-time
'While Krebs only got 7:25 of ice-time against the Los Angeles Kings in the home opener this past Thursday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff went down to three lines against the Florida Panthers on Saturday, where Krebs forced his way into the top-nine forwards and played 14:20.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs fighting for more ice-time
Practice Report | News and notes from Tuesday's skate
'Greenway leads Sabres forwards in shorthanded ice time, helping the team to a 10-for-13 start in that department, and ranks second on the team with 12 hits. The Sabres have out-chanced opponents 29-17 when he's been on the ice at 5-on-5 this season, according to Natural Stat Trick.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | News and notes from Tuesday’s skate
The Sabres Report - Oct 15, 2024
Dylan Cozens confident goals will come, plus other updates from Sabres practice
'His line with Jack Quinn and Jiri Kulich was arguably the Sabres’ best against the Panthers, a significant development for a team that was struggling to score. According to Natural Stat Trick, no player on Buffalo’s roster has earned more individual scoring chances than Cozens.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens confident goals will come, plus other updates from Sabres practice
Sabres goalie Devon Levi off to hot start in retro gear, pushing UPL for games
'“The brown is so nostalgic to the past,” Levi said. “Some of the best goalies wore the leather brown pads. So it’s pretty cool wearing it, too. They’ve been working, I’ve been feeling good in them, so so far I’m sticking with them.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi off to hot start in retro gear, pushing UPL for games
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Peyton Krebs briefly fight in practice: ‘We’re all good’
'“Stuff happens out there, and I regret it now,” Dahlin said following the session. “… I apologized to him, so it’s all good. That’s how it is out there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Peyton Krebs briefly fight in practice: ‘We’re all good’
Buffalo Sabres' Dahlin And Krebs Throw Punches In Competitive Practice
'Sara Holland with News 4 Buffalo shared footage of the hit and ensuing scrum, where Dahlin appeared to attempt a hip check on Krebs. Both players then traded punches before teammates swiftly broke up the scrum.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Dahlin And Krebs Throw Punches In Competitive Practice
Dahlin, Krebs square off in spirited practice Monday
'"I was driving the net, and got him in the face a little bit. He's a passionate guy, and that's why we love him. It's all good," said Krebs after practice.'https://www.audacy.com/wgr550/sports/sabres/dahlin-krebs-square-off-in-spirited-practice-monday … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Krebs square off in spirited practice Monday
‘All good’ between Rasmus Dahlin and Peyton Krebs after fight breaks out during Sabres practice
'It all started early on when centre Peyton Krebs accidentally hit captain and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin with a high stick.' … [Read more...] about ‘All good’ between Rasmus Dahlin and Peyton Krebs after fight breaks out during Sabres practice
Practice Report | Updates from Monday's skate at LECOM Harborcenter
'“It’s just boys will be boys,” Ruff said. “I think Dahls got bumped before and then he evened up the score. I wouldn’t read too much into that. We want competitive practices, so I think every now and then the emotions will run a little bit high, but that’s a good place to be."' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Updates from Monday’s skate at LECOM Harborcenter
The Sabres Report - Oct 14, 2024
Mike Harrington: First win gives Sabres an opening to grab some more this week
'The Penguins are 1-2, have given up an NHL-worst 13 goals thus far, and the Sabres have gone 5-2-2 in the the last nine meetings with them. The Sabres head to Columbus on Thursday and they’re 4-1-2 in the last seven visits to Nationwide Arena. They close the trip Saturday in Chicago’s United Center and are 5-0-1 in their last six overall against the Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: First win gives Sabres an opening to grab some more this week
The Sabres Report - Oct 13, 2024
Sabres' 'stress reliever': 7 takeaways from the first win of the season
'“That was a huge game for us tonight,” Tage Thompson acknowledged. “We needed to win that one, and I think everyone stepped up. It would be easy to put a lot of pressure on yourself and kind of cave on that and panic, especially when you’re down one early. We didn’t do that. We had a lot of composure, and I think that speaks volumes to the guys in the room and the confidence … [Read more...] about Sabres’ ‘stress reliever’: 7 takeaways from the first win of the season