'Jordan Greenway and Tage Thompson had goals 31 seconds apart in the first period, defensemen Henri Jokiharju and Mattias Samuelsson added to the lead in the second period, Alex Tuch buried one into an empty net, and the Sabres exceeded their scoring output from three losses to start the season in the 5-2 win. Devon Levi made 22 saves for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find scoring touch in beating Cup champs for 1st win
The Sabres Report - Oct 13, 2024
Rob Ray entering Sabres Hall of Fame
'The team’s 44th inductee, “Rayzor” was a popular enforcing forward for 14 seasons, and is now in his 21st year on the Sabres broadcast crew. Ray’s community involvement and media presence have allowed him to remain a fan favorite.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray entering Sabres Hall of Fame
Rob Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame
'The team announced Saturday night that Ray will become the 44th member of the Sabres Hall of Fame. The news was shared in a video announcement featuring Dominik Hasek and Ryan Miller that played on the videoboard during the first period of the Sabres game against the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame
Ruff, Sabres defeat Panthers for 1st win of season
'“I sensed the same type of urgency last game (a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday),” Ruff said. “You could get frustrated, you could deviate, but I thought our guys were pretty locked in to trying to play the right way, and, for the most part, I thought for 60 minutes we did. We got rewarded. I thought a couple goals, maybe, they wouldn't like going in. We still … [Read more...] about Ruff, Sabres defeat Panthers for 1st win of season
'We responded well' | Sabres break through against Panthers for 1st win of 2024-25
'“Typically, everyone goes through [adversity] at some point and maybe a couple times,” Greenway said. “I think it speaks volumes that (with) the start we had, everything that kind of went on, we stuck to it. I don’t want to go to last game, but we’ve been building our game."' … [Read more...] about ‘We responded well’ | Sabres break through against Panthers for 1st win of 2024-25
Rob Ray to be inducted into Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame
'The Sabres revealed news of Ray’s induction with a video message from former goaltenders Ryan Miller and Dominik Hasek, the two most recent inductees into the Sabres Hall of Fame, which played during the first period of the team’s game against Florida on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray to be inducted into Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius looks sharp late in Rochester debut (Olean Times Herald) Amerks take down comets for first win of the season (Amerks.com) Willman scores in comets loss to Rochester (UticsComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 12, 2024
Mike Harrington: The Sabres' sudden crisis is growing, and now the Cup champs hit town
'Your power play is 0 for 11. Your scorers look snakebit already.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Sabres’ sudden crisis is growing, and now the Cup champs hit town
As Sabres stumble out of gate, veteran Jason Zucker’s experience can help
'“Games played in this league is always a great thing, kind of shows longevity,” Zucker said following Friday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “I don’t think you can get to some of the higher-ups, the 1,000 games, by a fluke happening.”' … [Read more...] about As Sabres stumble out of gate, veteran Jason Zucker’s experience can help
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Sabres bring losing streak into home matchup with the Panthers (AP) Preview: Panthers adjust lineup heading into battle with Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Jack Quinn puts in extra work to try to get back on track
'"I don’t think we’re thrilled with the way we’ve been playing," said Quinn following Friday's practice. "I know myself, personally, I feel like I’ve got another level, and I’m sure the whole line feels like that. We’ve had some chances and they haven’t gone in, but at the same time, we want to create a lot more. So I think we’re pretty hungry with ourselves to be a little bit … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn puts in extra work to try to get back on track
Practice Report | News and notes from Friday's skate at KeyBank Center
'Jordan Greenway and Owen Power took maintenance days, though Greenway did skate prior to the start of practice. Power led the Sabres in ice time on Thursday (24:04) and had three blocked shots. Greenway skated 15:21, including 4:13 shorthanded.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | News and notes from Friday’s skate at KeyBank Center
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks lose season opener in new head coach's debut (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Hockey fans gather for Roc the Block Party at Amerks home opener (WHAM-TV) Amerks unable to complete comeback in season-opening loss to Sens (Amerks.com) Reinhardt and Bourgault notch two-point nights, as B-Sens beat Amerks to begin 2024-25 season (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 11, 2024
Sabres' home opener spoiled by third-period meltdown, 3-1 loss to Kings
'For 40 minutes Thursday night, the Sabres played with the speed, physicality and relentlessness that Ruff is demanding in his second stint with the franchise. They corrected most of the problems that plagued them in their back-to-back losses to the New Jersey Devils in Prague.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home opener spoiled by third-period meltdown, 3-1 loss to Kings
Mike Harrington: On the blue carpet, Sabres and fans ponder better days at home
'The Sabres, of course, haven’t been remotely good enough in KeyBank Center for quite a while. That has to change.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: On the blue carpet, Sabres and fans ponder better days at home