'Zach Benson nearly scored right at the end of the period, but slid the puck into an open net just after the first period expired. The play was reviewed and confirmed that the puck went into the net just after the clock hit zeros to end the opening 20 minutes of play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold on in defeat to Los Angeles
The Sabres Report - Oct 11, 2024
Opinion: Sabres can't score more than one goal, which costs them again
'Pretty much on a nightly basis, they make the opposing goalie look like Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres can’t score more than one goal, which costs them again
4 check: ‘Snakebitten’ Sabres squander chances in deflating home opener
'Lindy Ruff received an extended ovation from a sellout crowd when reintroduced as Sabres coach before the puck dropped Thursday night at KeyBank Center. Dispirited supporters, however, groaned on their way toward the exits as visiting fans tossed hats on the ice.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: ‘Snakebitten’ Sabres squander chances in deflating home opener
Sabres blast their new goal song, and it comes on a disallowed goal
'So when the Sabres blared Motley Crue's "Kickstart My Heart," it only proved to be a spoiler for when the Sabres do score their first home goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blast their new goal song, and it comes on a disallowed goal
Bob Dylan rode an elevator with a Buffalo Sabre in Prague. But which one?
'"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," Dylan said on X, formerly known as Twitter.' … [Read more...] about Bob Dylan rode an elevator with a Buffalo Sabre in Prague. But which one?
Kopitar gets natural hat trick in 3rd, Kings open with win against Sabres
'Tuch scored on a short-handed breakaway to give Buffalo a 1-0 lead at 16:55 of the second period. Kuemper got a piece of the initial shot with his glove but, Tuch stayed with it and lifted the rebound over the goalie’s left pad.' … [Read more...] about Kopitar gets natural hat trick in 3rd, Kings open with win against Sabres
Bills player hits Sabres drum for opener, football team makes predictions
'Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau got things started at KeyBank Center, firing up the crowd before a game against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Bills player hits Sabres drum for opener, football team makes predictions
Sabres generate chances but fall to Kings in home opener
'“There’s so much good stuff and I’m about to sit here and be pissed off about the end of the game,” Ruff said. “We feel we’ve got guys that are going to convert. Just a little bit snake bit right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate chances but fall to Kings in home opener
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks set to open 2024-25 AHL season: What to know (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Hockey returns as Amerks face off against Belleville Senators in home opener Friday (WHEC-TV) Jobst perseveres to become Amerks captain (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 10, 2024
Mike Harrington: With a restart at home, Ruff's Sabres need to set a quick tone
'Ruff has liked the attitude and energy at practice this week. He needs to see his team play with the pace he preached during training camp. They need to score some goals, get the crowd on their side early. We know what kind of atmosphere the building can have when things are going poorly.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With a restart at home, Ruff’s Sabres need to set a quick tone
JJ Peterka, Zach Benson optimistic they will be in Sabres' lineup for home opener
'His return wasn’t the only dose of good news for Lindy Ruff and the Sabres. Zach Benson skated with the team for the first time since a lower-body injury prevented him from playing in the final game in Czechia. Benson was back with linemates Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn and received time with one of the power-play units, though Jiri Kulich also took turns in case he needs to … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka, Zach Benson optimistic they will be in Sabres’ lineup for home opener
Adversity in Rochester helped Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen develop into top NHL goalie
'“I feel like it represents all the work I’ve done, the hours I put in, kind of working through maybe a little bit of the times which were hard, getting through those and getting the reward at the end,” Luukkonen recently told the Times Herald. “It also tells how much they trust me here and it kind of brings more responsibilities, too.”' … [Read more...] about Adversity in Rochester helped Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen develop into top NHL goalie
Sabres’ JJ Peterka, Zach Benson close to returning from injuries
'“I got some hits in the past, but I don’t think that kind of hard hit before,” said Peterka, who returned to practice Wednesday with winger Zach Benson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ JJ Peterka, Zach Benson close to returning from injuries
Thursday's Los Angeles Coverage
Sabres and Kings square off for out-of-conference matchup (AP) LA Kings @ Buffalo Sabres: Tune In (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Sabres get good news on injury front Wednesday
'Both said they felt good on the ice after practice, and it sounds like from what they said along with Ruff's post-practice comments, if there are no setbacks from practice, they’ll play the home opener on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get good news on injury front Wednesday