'He controls the game. When the puck’s on his stick, he drives the play and everybody around him reads off of him, what he’s doing. He can slow it down, he can speed it up. It’s a unique ability that not a lot of people have.' … [Read more...] about ‘A guy you want to follow’ | Teammates share memories ahead of Rasmus Dahlin’s 500th game
The Sabres Report - Mar 29, 2025
Sabres sign Leinonen to 3-year, entry-level contract
'The Buffalo Sabres have signed goaltender Topias Leinonen to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Friday. The deal will begin with the 2025-26 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Leinonen to 3-year, entry-level contract
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Levi posts league-leading sixth shutout in win over Islanders (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 28, 2025
Jiri Kulich and the Sabres' other rookies 'really stepped up' in 7-3 win: Takeaways
'Jiri Kulich, Tyson Kozak, Zach Benson and Isak Rosen combined for three goals and six points as the Sabres rolled to a 7-3 win over the Penguins in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich and the Sabres’ other rookies ‘really stepped up’ in 7-3 win: Takeaways
Sabres notes: Jack Quinn determined to rebound from challenging Year 3
'“It’s definitely not the year that I wanted,” said Quinn, who was the first player drafted by general manager Kevyn Adams in 2020. “It’s been a frustrating year, but I feel like I’m not that far off from being a producing player that I want to be. I think I’m doing some good things. At the end of the day, I need to take a step somehow in my game to get to that next level and … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jack Quinn determined to rebound from challenging Year 3
Sabres use second-period outburst to beat Penguins after Sidney Crosby sets point-per-game seasons record
'It might not sound like much, winning a game that you chased a goalie, but in these parts, it represents progress.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use second-period outburst to beat Penguins after Sidney Crosby sets point-per-game seasons record
Isak Rosen knows he must produce for Sabres: ‘I need to play better’
'“It’s been a lot of up and down, so just focus on today,” Rosen told the Times Herald prior to Thursday’s game in KeyBank Center. “I think today’s going to be a game where I need to show some more, and I feel like really show what I can do, really, what I feel I have in my game.”' … [Read more...] about Isak Rosen knows he must produce for Sabres: ‘I need to play better’
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins turn in second straight no-show in lifeless defeat to Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins' Sidney Crosby secures record 20th point-per-game season with goal in Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins forward Sidney Crosby gets another milestone in blowout loss to Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Sidney Crosby breaks Wayne Gretzky's record for most seasons … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Kulich scores 2 in Sabres 7-3 win over Penguins. Crosby breaks Gretzky’s point-per-game seasons mark
'Buffalo won its fourth-straight home game with Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs, Tyson Kozak each securing a goal and assist. Mattias Samuelsson also scored, and backup James Reimer made 22 saves in winning his third consecutive start.' … [Read more...] about Kulich scores 2 in Sabres 7-3 win over Penguins. Crosby breaks Gretzky’s point-per-game seasons mark
Sabres win big over Penguins
'The Sabres coasted to a 7-3 victory over the Penguins Thursday night, spurred by a five goal second period. Jiri Kulich scored twice and James Reimer won his third straight start in net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win big over Penguins
They win their third straight game 7-3 over Pittsburgh
'Buffalo has really improved their home record lately going 10-2-0 in their last 12 and 13-4-0 in their last 17. Since Jan. 28 the Sabres points percentage of .833 at home is fifth in the NHL. They’re fifth in goals for averaging 4.08 goals per game. Since Dec. 27, they’re 13-4-0 which is sixth in the league at .765. In this timeframe, they’re second in goals with 3.88 goals … [Read more...] about They win their third straight game 7-3 over Pittsburgh
Sabres pound Penguins for 3rd win in a row
'James Reimer, the starting goaltender in each of Buffalo’s past three victories, made 22 saves as the Sabres beat the Penguins for the first time this season and moved within three points with three games in hand of surpassing Pittsburgh and climbing out of last place in the Atlantic Division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pound Penguins for 3rd win in a row
Sabres cruise to win against Penguins despite Crosby setting NHL record
'Jiri Kulich scored twice, and Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs and Tyson Kozak each had a goal and an assist for the Sabres (30-35-6), who have won three straight games. James Reimer made 22 saves, and Bowen Byram and Rasmus Dahlin each had two assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cruise to win against Penguins despite Crosby setting NHL record
Defensemen on full display as Sabres thump Penguins
'The blowout extended Buffalo’s winning streak to three games, and the Sabres are now 10-2 with 4.1 goals scored per game in their last 12 at home.' … [Read more...] about Defensemen on full display as Sabres thump Penguins
“Raise our personal standard” | Ruff and Adams outline path to Sabres’ improvement
'"If I had to do it over again, I may have shook something up by making a trade," he said. "I maybe should've shook something up by bringing a couple players up from Rochester. Maybe that would've been just something to change the dynamic of our group."' … [Read more...] about “Raise our personal standard” | Ruff and Adams outline path to Sabres’ improvement