'You may not have liked the two goals that got by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, but he was at his best for most of the night and made some fantastic saves for what was his best game of the season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen comes up big in 4-2 win over Chicago
The Sabres Report - Oct 20, 2024
Peterka stays hot for Sabres in win against Blackhawks
'Peterka, who also had an assist, has four goals in his past three games.' … [Read more...] about Peterka stays hot for Sabres in win against Blackhawks
Sabres have something to build on with 'dangerous' 1st line coming together
'Thompson has six points (four goals, two assists) in seven games, tied for second on the Sabres with Peterka (four goals, two assists in five games) and behind Tuch with seven points (two goals, five assists) in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have something to build on with ‘dangerous’ 1st line coming together
Sabres' top line helps fuel victory in Chicago
‘“You play like that, you’re gonna win a lot of hockey games,” Ruff said.’ … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top line helps fuel victory in Chicago
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks come up short in rematch with Marlies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 19, 2024
Sabres sign goalie Scott Ratzlaff to three-year, entry-level contract
'Ratzlaff will stay in Seattle this season but could join the Rochester Amerks in the spring after his WHL campaign ends. In addition to his work in the preseason, Ratzlaff had an impressive stint during the Sabres' development camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Scott Ratzlaff to three-year, entry-level contract
Sabres sign prospect Scott Ratzlaff to entry-level contract
'He has compiled a 67-36-4 mark with a 2.78 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage in 114 career games with Seattle. He won a WHL championship in 2023, when he tied for the league lead with five shutouts and ranked second with a 2.15 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Scott Ratzlaff to entry-level contract
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Sabres take road losing streak into game against the Blackhawks (AP) Preview: Blackhawks Continue Homestand Against Sabres (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Sabres sign Ratzlaff to entry-level contract
'The Sabres selected Ratzlaff during the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft. He will continue his season with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL, where he has a .933 save percentage through three games to start 2023-24.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ratzlaff to entry-level contract
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks unable to hold lead in loss to Marlies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 18, 2024
Sabres' struggles continue with ugly loss to Blue Jackets
'The Sabres were complete no-shows for long stretches of the opening 20 minutes in this one. Forget about the shots on goal. They didn't get a single shot attempt for the first 10 minutes. The final on-goal count for the frame was 9-4 for Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ struggles continue with ugly loss to Blue Jackets
Sabres continue troubling start, lose to Blue Jackets: ‘They won more battles’
'The Sabres are a mess defensively. Their special teams are brutal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue troubling start, lose to Blue Jackets: ‘They won more battles’
Friday's Columbus Coverage
Replay: Columbus Blue Jackets down Buffalo Sabres, 6-4, for second win (Columbus Dispatch) Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson leaves game, doesn't return (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Winning Thoughts: Blue Jackets offense too much for Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage
Tarasov stops 20 shots and Blue Jackets use balanced scoring in a 6-4 victory over the Sabres
'Buffalo did not have a shot on goal until 10:51 of the first period and wound up being outshot 25-24.' … [Read more...] about Tarasov stops 20 shots and Blue Jackets use balanced scoring in a 6-4 victory over the Sabres
Sabres lose another alarming game in Columbus
'The Buffalo Sabres have now allowed 12 goals in the last two nights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose another alarming game in Columbus