'The Sabres revealed news of Ray’s induction with a video message from former goaltenders Ryan Miller and Dominik Hasek, the two most recent inductees into the Sabres Hall of Fame, which played during the first period of the team’s game against Florida on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray to be inducted into Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame
The Sabres Report - Oct 13, 2024
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius looks sharp late in Rochester debut (Olean Times Herald) Amerks take down comets for first win of the season (Amerks.com) Willman scores in comets loss to Rochester (UticsComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 12, 2024
Mike Harrington: The Sabres' sudden crisis is growing, and now the Cup champs hit town
'Your power play is 0 for 11. Your scorers look snakebit already.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Sabres’ sudden crisis is growing, and now the Cup champs hit town
As Sabres stumble out of gate, veteran Jason Zucker’s experience can help
'“Games played in this league is always a great thing, kind of shows longevity,” Zucker said following Friday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I don’t think you can get to some of the higher-ups, the 1,000 games, by a fluke happening.”' … [Read more...] about As Sabres stumble out of gate, veteran Jason Zucker’s experience can help
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Sabres bring losing streak into home matchup with the Panthers (AP) Preview: Panthers adjust lineup heading into battle with Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Jack Quinn puts in extra work to try to get back on track
'"I don’t think we’re thrilled with the way we’ve been playing," said Quinn following Friday's practice. "I know myself, personally, I feel like I’ve got another level, and I’m sure the whole line feels like that. We’ve had some chances and they haven’t gone in, but at the same time, we want to create a lot more. So I think we’re pretty hungry with ourselves to be a little bit … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn puts in extra work to try to get back on track
Practice Report | News and notes from Friday's skate at KeyBank Center
'Jordan Greenway and Owen Power took maintenance days, though Greenway did skate prior to the start of practice. Power led the Sabres in ice time on Thursday (24:04) and had three blocked shots. Greenway skated 15:21, including 4:13 shorthanded.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | News and notes from Friday’s skate at KeyBank Center
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks lose season opener in new head coach's debut (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Hockey fans gather for Roc the Block Party at Amerks home opener (WHAM-TV) Amerks unable to complete comeback in season-opening loss to Sens (Amerks.com) Reinhardt and Bourgault notch two-point nights, as B-Sens beat Amerks to begin 2024-25 season (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 11, 2024
Sabres' home opener spoiled by third-period meltdown, 3-1 loss to Kings
'For 40 minutes Thursday night, the Sabres played with the speed, physicality and relentlessness that Ruff is demanding in his second stint with the franchise. They corrected most of the problems that plagued them in their back-to-back losses to the New Jersey Devils in Prague.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home opener spoiled by third-period meltdown, 3-1 loss to Kings
Mike Harrington: On the blue carpet, Sabres and fans ponder better days at home
'The Sabres, of course, haven’t been remotely good enough in KeyBank Center for quite a while. That has to change.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: On the blue carpet, Sabres and fans ponder better days at home
Bob Dylan tweets about meeting Buffalo Sabres in Prague but, as usual, leaves a mystery
'Last night, out of nowhere, Dylan posted this: “I ran into one of the Buffalo Sabres in the elevator at the Prague hotel. They were in town to play the New Jersey Devils. He invited me to the game but I was performing that night.”' … [Read more...] about Bob Dylan tweets about meeting Buffalo Sabres in Prague but, as usual, leaves a mystery
Sabres can’t finish chances, unravel late in loss to Kings: ‘I do feel snake bit’
'Following two underwhelming outings to open the season, coach Lindy Ruff believes the Sabres played close to their identity throughout the night. What do they have to show for it? Nothing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t finish chances, unravel late in loss to Kings: ‘I do feel snake bit’
Three years after trade, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs trying to reinvent himself
'“Sometimes a player will get caught up on, ‘What exactly is my identity?’” Ruff said prior to Thursday’s 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings in the home opener at KeyBank Center. “High draft pick and you look at, ‘How am I gonna fit in as a player?’ So some players have to reinvent themselves.”' … [Read more...] about Three years after trade, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs trying to reinvent himself
Friday's Los Angeles Coverage
Anze Kopitar provides Los Angeles Kings a familiar lift with season-opening natural hat trick (AP) 10/10 Final - Kings 3, Sabres 1 (LAKings.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Anze Kopitar scores natural third-period hat trick to rally the Kings over the Sabres
'Scoring remains an issue for a team that managed one goal in each of its two season-opening losses to New Jersey. Buffalo’s power play is now 0-of-10 after failing on all five chances against the Kings, including a two-man advantage spanning 69 seconds in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Anze Kopitar scores natural third-period hat trick to rally the Kings over the Sabres