'Lindy Ruff was so upset with what he saw in Monday’s loss in Seattle, he made everybody take Tuesday’s morning skate and used it as a practice, not a game day skate.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Kulich leads the Sabres to a win in Vancouver
The Sabres Report - Jan 22, 2025
Jiri Kulich rallies Sabres to victory in Vancouver
'The 20-year-old Kulich, who returned to Buffalo’s lineup for this road trip after missing four games with a lower-body injury, also assisted on Tage Thompson’s 21st of the season that put the Sabres ahead in the first period. And Kulich won a crucial faceoff in the defensive zone to help the Sabres preserve their lead in the last minute.' … [Read more...] about Jiri Kulich rallies Sabres to victory in Vancouver
Kulich has goal, 2 assists for Sabres in comeback win against Canucks
'Kulich tied it 2-2 at 8:42 of the third period from the top of the crease, shoveling a shot under Demko’s blocker after a pass from Peterka below the goal line. Peterka then put the Sabres ahead 3-2 at 13:33 with a one-timer from the left hash mark off a centering a pass from Dahlin after Kulich won an offensive-zone face-off.' … [Read more...] about Kulich has goal, 2 assists for Sabres in comeback win against Canucks
Kulich's 3-point night leads Sabres to comeback win over Canucks
'“Sure enough, he got one,” said Thompson, whose passes had set up high-danger looks for Kulich in the last two games. “I think any time he finds the soft spots, he’s pretty dangerous, so just try and look for him and hopefully he’ll return the favor.”' … [Read more...] about Kulich’s 3-point night leads Sabres to comeback win over Canucks
The Sabres Report - Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks take on the Sabres following Hughes’ 2-goal performance (AP) Tuesday’s Tilt Against Expansion Cousin Sabres Concludes Canucks’ Three-Game Homestand (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vancouver Coverage
Sabres takeaways: No battle scars earned in another loss to the Kraken
'Puck battles, board battles, positional battles. You name them and the Sabres lost them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres takeaways: No battle scars earned in another loss to the Kraken
As he hits 500 NHL career games, Alex Tuch reflects on Game 1 and Sabres' current plight
'“It seems so long ago. Eight years ago, wow. I talked to my dad a little bit today because it’s a special moment to be halfway to 1,000. You’re proud of it,” Tuch said. “I worked my entire life to be able to play in the NHL and to be able to play that many games is something I definitely don’t take for granted. I’m very lucky and blessed to have the opportunity to play that … [Read more...] about As he hits 500 NHL career games, Alex Tuch reflects on Game 1 and Sabres’ current plight
Sabres activate Jiri Kulich from injured reserve, send prospect to Rochester
'Kulich missed four games with a lower-body injury before returning for this afternoon’s contest against the Seattle Kraken, the start of a four-game road trip. The rookie began the game on the top line pivoting Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate Jiri Kulich from injured reserve, send prospect to Rochester
Tuesday's Seattle Coverage
Kraken use response goals from unlikely sources to take down Sabres 6-4 (Seattle Times) Kraken get goals from six different players, beat Sabres 6-4 (Seattle Times) Jamie Oleksiak, Adam Larsson score goal, assist as Seattle Kraken beat Sabres 6-4 (KCPQ-TV) Matinee Far From Idle in Kraken Win (SeattleKraken.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Seattle Coverage
Jamie Oleksiak’s goal in 2nd period snaps a tie and sends the Kraken to a 6-4 win over the Sabres
'Oleksiak’s goal at the 16:34 mark snapped a 3-all tie and came less than a minute after Buffalo’s Tage Thompson scored to erase a two-goal deficit.' … [Read more...] about Jamie Oleksiak’s goal in 2nd period snaps a tie and sends the Kraken to a 6-4 win over the Sabres
Kraken too much to handle for Sabres
'The Buffalo Sabres have now been swept in three-of-four season series against the Seattle Kraken.' … [Read more...] about Kraken too much to handle for Sabres
Opinion: Sabres lose battles, which means a loss in Seattle
'Seattle scored three different times immediately after Buffalo had scored which is another huge weakness of this team. Jack Quinn’s shot went in off a Seattle player to make it 1-0, but former Sabre John Hayden along with Mitch Stephens completely outworked Nic Aube-Kubel, Bo Byram and Rasmus Dahlin to tie the game 27 seconds later.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres lose battles, which means a loss in Seattle
McCann has 3 points, Kraken score 6 to hold off Sabres
'“I thought most of the goals, every goal there was a lost battle,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “You’re not going to win games. You lose the net-front battle for goals, you lost below-the-goal-line battles. Almost 90 percent of their opportunities were on the hands of us not winning a battle.”' … [Read more...] about McCann has 3 points, Kraken score 6 to hold off Sabres
Sabres open western road trip with loss in Seattle
'“Every goal there was a lost battle,” Ruff said. “You’re not going to win games (losing battles). You lose the net-front battle for goals, you lost below-the-goal-line battles. Almost 90 percent of their opportunities were on the hands of us not winning a battle.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres open western road trip with loss in Seattle
The Sabres Report - Jan 20, 2025
Sabres notebook: Devon Levi likely to start in Seattle, but Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is doing well
'The Sabres aren’t officially tipping their hands on goaltending choices but their actions here Sunday said plenty. Coach Lindy Ruff said Luukkonen is not playing in Monday’s matinee against the Seattle Kraken, but the team clearly wouldn’t bring Levi this distance to have him serve as James Reimer’s backup. So the expectation is that Levi will get the call against the Kraken, … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Devon Levi likely to start in Seattle, but Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is doing well