'Tuch's offseason won't begin for another several weeks, though. Tuch, 26, revealed that he and his younger brother, Luke, 21, will play for Team USA at the IIHF World Championship in Latvia next month. As a junior at Boston University, Luke led the Terriers to the Frozen Four this month. He was a second-round draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2020.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Alex Tuch and brother, Luke, to play together at world championships
The Sabres Report - Apr 16, 2023
Kyle Okposo proud of work with Sabres, quiet on future as contract expires
'A day after what he called an “emotional” season ended, Okposo, who turns 35 on Sunday, did not reveal much about his future. The winger wants to talk to his family before he makes a decision. He said his body feels good.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo proud of work with Sabres, quiet on future as contract expires
Sabres’ Alex Tuch excited to represent Team USA with brother, Luke
'“I’m really proud to say is this is the first time my brother and I are going to play on the same hockey team together,” Tuch said as the Sabres held end-of-season meetings in KeyBank Center. “… We’re very close, but who knows if we’ll ever be able to do it again? So the opportunity presented itself and I had to jump at it, honestly.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch excited to represent Team USA with brother, Luke
Sabres see signs of promise despite 12-year playoff drought
'“The strides that this team in particular has made is definitely a step in the right direction,” Thompson said. “This team’s only been together a couple of years now. I think everyone in here is growing as a team, which is something that we haven’t been able to say for a while.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres see signs of promise despite 12-year playoff drought
Sabres' Thompson is angry, but ready to channel it in a positive way
'“The course of the season is very long and there’s games that we lost and carried it over into the next game and the next game and I think we turned one loss into three and it’s something that we now know as a group that, it’s not the end of the day when we lose a game and I think that’s going to be a big part moving into next season.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Thompson is angry, but ready to channel it in a positive way
Takeaways from Day 1 of locker cleanout
'"I think he's been the best captain I've had," Zemgus Girgensons, the longest-tenured Sabres player and an alternate captain himself, said. "He's one of the guys that I look up to and I think a lot of the success here is because of Kyle and the way he handled things. I think he held the team together. "The times in need he was always there. He's a part that was huge for us."' … [Read more...] about Takeaways from Day 1 of locker cleanout
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Cederqvist hat trick not enough in 4-3 loss to Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters cap final road trip of season with 4-3 win over Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Apr 15, 2023
A promising season over, Sabres shift focus to next step: 'Playoffs is the expectation'
'“Obviously, we’re not in our prime yet,” said Dylan Cozens, whose breakout season included 31 goals and a seven-year contract extension. “Our prime years are still ahead, and to be as close as we were this year, I think we made a big step. Next year, playoffs is the expectation. We all believe that we will be there, and we know what it takes now.”' … [Read more...] about A promising season over, Sabres shift focus to next step: ‘Playoffs is the expectation’
Sabres goalie Craig Anderson enjoyed special connection with Buffalo fans
'“It’s been a great city,” he said. “It’s been a welcoming city. I’m looking forward to seeing where this city and this team can go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Craig Anderson enjoyed special connection with Buffalo fans
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus Blue Jackets drop finale to Buffalo Sabres, gain second-best lottery odds (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
Skinner leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Blue Jackets
'“I thought our guys came out and were dialed in, committed to the result,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Big win today. It didn’t happen early, but we stayed on it.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Blue Jackets
Sabres win season finale, 5-2 in Columbus
'The Sabres roared back in a big way in the second period, as they responded with a run of three-consecutive goals to take a 3-1 edge in less than a six-minute span between goal No. one and three.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win season finale, 5-2 in Columbus
Sabres end season on high note, take down Blue Jackets and tally 91 points this season
'Trailing 1-0 heading into the second the Sabres would respond with three unanswered goals by Jeff Skinner, Victor Olofsson and Alex Tuch. Before a late Blue Jackets goal shrunk the Buffalo lead to 3-2 at the end of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end season on high note, take down Blue Jackets and tally 91 points this season
Sabres finish with winning record for first time during 12-year playoff drought
'Closing out the season with a 5-2 victory Friday night at Columbus, the Sabres finished with 91 points (42-33-7), their most since the 2011 team that qualified for the playoffs with 96 points (43-29-10).' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish with winning record for first time during 12-year playoff drought
Sabres' Craig Anderson reflects on final NHL victory
'"How you treat people and what you say to them, it goes a long way, and I think that's the kind of respect that they gave tonight. I didn't know I had that much influence on those guys," Anderson said about his former teammates.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Craig Anderson reflects on final NHL victory