'We may be witnessing the beginning of the Owen Power breakout season.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Buffalo Sabres get most impressive win of the season against Dallas Stars
The Sabres Report - Oct 23, 2024
Streaking Sabres shoot down Stars, opening homestand with win vs. one of West’s best
'Ryan McLeod scored in his fourth consecutive game, 83 seconds after Peyton Krebs got his first of the year, Tage Thompson’s fifth goal provided a crucial cushion in the third period, and the Sabres held on for a 4-2 win Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars, one of coach Lindy Ruff’s former clubs. Owen Power tallied three assists, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves, and … [Read more...] about Streaking Sabres shoot down Stars, opening homestand with win vs. one of West’s best
McLeod scores in 4th straight game, Sabres hold off Stars
'“Our team as a whole is just more mature,” Thompson said. “We got a lot of guys that have been here for a while, a lot of young guys that have learned. I think the biggest thing for us is puck management. … I think so far, everyone’s just committed to the game plan that we’re just going to put pucks behind them, we’re going to stay on the [defensive] side of pucks.' … [Read more...] about McLeod scores in 4th straight game, Sabres hold off Stars
Sabres continue to build toward identity with win over Stars
'“We suffered a couple tough losses,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I think when you deal with losses like that, the adversity can make you stronger. And I think it’s making us stronger.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to build toward identity with win over Stars
The Sabres Report - Oct 22, 2024
Sabres open a 10-game stretch full of home contests, but is that a good thing?
'Since the start of the 2013-14 season, the Sabres have been the NHL’s worst home team with a .472 points percentage. With an annual 41-game home schedule, the Sabres haven’t won more than 21 times downtown since going 25-10-6 in 2009-10, their last division championship season.; … [Read more...] about Sabres open a 10-game stretch full of home contests, but is that a good thing?
Sabres’ Ryan McLeod scoring, earning trust from Lindy Ruff after trade
'His arrival filled a lot of needs, giving the Sabres a speedy, versatile center to anchor their third line and take critical faceoffs. They also likely envisioned he would keep developing offensively.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan McLeod scoring, earning trust from Lindy Ruff after trade
Tuesday's Dallas Coverage
How to watch the Dallas Stars’ road matchup against the Buffalo Sabres (Dallas Morning News) Stars play the Sabres following Duchene’s 2-goal showing (AP) Game Day Guide: Stars vs Sabres (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage
Ryan McLeod feels he's fit in very well with Sabres
'McLeod is one of the fastest skaters in the National Hockey League, and he’s played exactly the way the Sabres wanted him to. He’s also added three goals and four points in seven games, is a plus-4, and has helped Buffalo improve at faceoffs, winning 50% of his draws.' … [Read more...] about Ryan McLeod feels he’s fit in very well with Sabres
'Keep your head up': Courage of Carly hosts event for kids battling cancer and a few other special guests
'Buffalo Sabres Jack Quinn, Ryan Mcleod and Dennis Gilbert showed up for the fun.' … [Read more...] about ‘Keep your head up’: Courage of Carly hosts event for kids battling cancer and a few other special guests
Sabres players join Courage of Carly kids for a game of laser tag
'Sabres teammates Dennis Gilbert, Ryan McLeod and Jack Quinn joined kids from Courage of Carly for a night at LASERTRON in Amherst.' … [Read more...] about Sabres players join Courage of Carly kids for a game of laser tag
Practice Report | Kulich impressing to open season
'Kulich has since played five games, building on the strong showing he had as a standout performer at the Prospects Challenge and throughout training camp. In addition to scoring his first goal in Columbus last Thursday, he tied for the team lead with five shots.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Kulich impressing to open season
The Sabres Report - Oct 20, 2024
Sabres wrap road trip with 'total team game,' 4-2 win over Blackhawks
'Buffalo still managed to carry a 3-2 lead into the second intermission because Peterka scored his fourth goal in three games since returning from the concussion that he suffered in the second game of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres wrap road trip with ‘total team game,’ 4-2 win over Blackhawks
Peyton Krebs helps Sabres limit Connor Bedard: 5 takeaways from win in Chicago
'The 23-year-old forward's strong start to the season continued Saturday when he helped the Sabres shut down Blackhawks phenom Connor Bedard, who finished with only two shots on goal and three shot attempts in 20:11 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs helps Sabres limit Connor Bedard: 5 takeaways from win in Chicago
Sabres Mailbag: Are seismic changes coming if the losing continues?
'We’re only six games into the season. Look around the league at how many teams are struggling right now. Three teams entered Friday without a win, including the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators. It's not a secret that significant changes will happen if the Sabres continue to lose and miss the playoffs. The owner is notoriously impatient, and he has a history of … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Are seismic changes coming if the losing continues?
Inside the NHL: Once again, a routine trip to Pittsburgh produces a live look at NHL history
'Wednesday night’s Sabres-Penguins matchup should have been some routine October affair. Instead, it will go down as one of those games that stand out. Partly for the way the Sabres roared out of the gate with three goals in the first 11½ minutes but mostly because of all-time moments we saw from Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Once again, a routine trip to Pittsburgh produces a live look at NHL history