'Fans are tired of waiting for general manager Steve Yzerman’s plan to produce a contender. The Red Wings haven’t been in the playoffs since 2016, and their season looked lost until Yzerman fired coach Derek Lalonde and hired Todd McLellan.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane’s Red Wings are trying to snap the NHL’s second-longest playoff drought
The Sabres Report - Mar 13, 2025
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings snap six-game skid with 7-3 win over Sabres (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings snap skid with goal-filled, tussle-filled 7-3 win over Buffalo Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings rally around scrums, a 'dumb coach,' Patrick Kane — and Tomas Holmstrom (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Kane’s big night in … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
Patrick Kane’s 5-point night leads the Red Wings over the Sabres 7-3
'The Red Wings went 3-1 against the Sabres this season, having won three in a row.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane’s 5-point night leads the Red Wings over the Sabres 7-3
Sabres smoked by Red Wings in Detroit
'Visiting the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, the Sabres allowed seven goals - three to the Red Wings' power play units - and lost their cool at the end of the lopsided 7-3 affair.' … [Read more...] about Sabres smoked by Red Wings in Detroit
Opinion: South Buffalo's Patrick Kane destroys Sabres in Detroit
‘ The Detroit Red Wings probably wish they could play the Buffalo Sabres 10 times per-season.’ … [Read more...] about Opinion: South Buffalo’s Patrick Kane destroys Sabres in Detroit
Patrick Kane has big game against Sabres
'Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a difficult night, stopping just 22 of 29 shots he faced. The seven goals allowed were a season-high for Luukkonen, and his .749 save percentage was the lowest in a game in which he played all three periods. He gave up three goals in both the first and third periods after a solid outing in Monday night’s 3-2 victory against the Edmonton … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane has big game against Sabres
Kane gets 5 points, Red Wings top Sabres to snap 6-game skid
'“That’s a very dangerous group, and they don’t need a whole lot to put the puck in the back of the net,” Thompson said of the Red Wings. “We had a couple defensive breakdowns that gave them clean looks and they capitalized.”' … [Read more...] about Kane gets 5 points, Red Wings top Sabres to snap 6-game skid
Sabres rue penalties, puck management in loss to Red Wings
'“Some of the D-zone turnovers – it’s hard to recover from a couple of the plays we made,” Ruff said postgame. “Frustrating, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rue penalties, puck management in loss to Red Wings
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks open homestand with 4-3 loss to Checkers (Amerks.com) Checkers’ Power Play Fuels Win Against Amerks (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 12, 2025
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin angrily denies podcast report he wants to be traded
'“I want to be moved? I don’t know what he’s talking about,” Dahlin said of Bissonnette. “I have never said I want out of here. I’m not happy where we’re at. I don’t want to lose. We have to get better. I’ve never said I want out of here. I thought that was pretty clear.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin angrily denies podcast report he wants to be traded
Mike Harrington: As win over Oilers shows, rugged schedule can keep Sabres interested in lost season
'"You just have to go one game a time. Yes, that's a cliché but there really isn't any other way," said goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who stymied the Flying DraisDavids from Edmonton with a 32-save night. "You can't look too much forward or too much back. You have to be ready for any game and it doesn't matter who you're playing. I feel like we showed it today. It was kind of an … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As win over Oilers shows, rugged schedule can keep Sabres interested in lost season
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin strongly denies report he would ask for trade
'Bissonnette’s words – “Apparently, Dahlin met with Kevyn Adams and he said that, ‘If this doesn’t turn around fast, I’m (gone),’” he said – angered Dahlin, who’s in the first season of an eight-year, $88 million contract. “That bugs me, actually,” he said. “I get pissed off by that. I haven’t even mentioned the word ‘leave.’ So, yeah, that’s just how it is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin strongly denies report he would ask for trade
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
Sabres play the Red Wings following Thompson’s 2-goal showing (AP) Preview: Mrazek between the pipes as Red Wings host Sabres on Wednesday (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Dahlin has never asked out or told Adams he wants to leave Buffalo
'"I don’t know what he’s talking about. I have never said I want out of here," said Dahlin following Tuesday's practice. "I’m not happy where we’re at, I don’t want to lose. We have to get better, but I’ve never said I want out of here. I thought that was pretty clear."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin has never asked out or told Adams he wants to leave Buffalo
Zucker: Sabres need to find ways to simplify their game
'"Knowing when you can go try a play through the middle, knowing who you're on the ice against, if that's a smart idea or not, the turnovers, the little plays that give the other team a little bit of life. I think we've done that too much this year," said Zucker during an appearance with the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on Tuesday. "When you look at the 4-0 game versus Colorado … [Read more...] about Zucker: Sabres need to find ways to simplify their game