'“It’s just boys will be boys,” Ruff said. “I think Dahls got bumped before and then he evened up the score. I wouldn’t read too much into that. We want competitive practices, so I think every now and then the emotions will run a little bit high, but that’s a good place to be."' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Updates from Monday’s skate at LECOM Harborcenter
The Sabres Report - Oct 15, 2024
The Sabres Report - Oct 14, 2024
Mike Harrington: First win gives Sabres an opening to grab some more this week
'The Penguins are 1-2, have given up an NHL-worst 13 goals thus far, and the Sabres have gone 5-2-2 in the the last nine meetings with them. The Sabres head to Columbus on Thursday and they’re 4-1-2 in the last seven visits to Nationwide Arena. They close the trip Saturday in Chicago’s United Center and are 5-0-1 in their last six overall against the Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: First win gives Sabres an opening to grab some more this week
The Sabres Report - Oct 13, 2024
Sabres' 'stress reliever': 7 takeaways from the first win of the season
'“That was a huge game for us tonight,” Tage Thompson acknowledged. “We needed to win that one, and I think everyone stepped up. It would be easy to put a lot of pressure on yourself and kind of cave on that and panic, especially when you’re down one early. We didn’t do that. We had a lot of composure, and I think that speaks volumes to the guys in the room and the confidence … [Read more...] about Sabres’ ‘stress reliever’: 7 takeaways from the first win of the season
Rob Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame this season
'Dominik Hasek and Ryan Miller announced in a message recorded during the team's trip to Prague last week that Ray will be inducted into the Sabres Hall of Fame this season.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray to be inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame this season
Inside the NHL: Reflections of strange Sabres' home opener where result defied the numbers
'The Sabres had 62.6% of the shot attempts in the game and gave up one high-danger chance in the first two periods. For the game, high-danger chances ended in their favor, 20-6, and expected goals were 4.4 to 2.6. And they still lost.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Reflections of strange Sabres’ home opener where result defied the numbers
Sabres start scoring, beat Panthers for first win: ‘A stress-reliever’
'The Sabres entered the night having scored three times all season. When defenseman Henri Jokiharju scored 1:34 into the second period, the Sabres equaled their season goal output in just 5:19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start scoring, beat Panthers for first win: ‘A stress-reliever’
Sunday's Florida Coverage
Florida Panthers lack pushback in losing to Buffalo in 1st game without captain Aleksander Barkov (AP) Recap: Sabres 5, Panthers 2 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers
'Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson and Alex Tuch, with an empty-netter, also scored for the Sabres, who combined for three goals in their first three outings. Lindy Ruff won his first game in his second stint as Sabres coach, 4,257 days after his last victory with Buffalo — a 4-2 decision over Boston on Feb. 15, 2013.' … [Read more...] about Thompson scores go-ahead goal, and Sabres end season-opening 3-game skid with 5-2 win over Panthers
Sabres defeat Florida, record first win of season
'The only goal of the third period came with less than two minutes remaining in regulation. Alex Tuch scored for the second straight game by shooting at an empty net just on the Panthers' side of center ice. The goal extended Buffalo's lead to three goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Florida, record first win of season
Opinion: This time effort turns into a win for the Sabres
'Jordan Greenway was a monster in this game and easily was the first star. He was relentless in both ends of the ice and now I’ve sat and listened to two head coaches say how intelligent he plays on the ice. He’s a frequent target of media and fans because he’s big and doesn’t fight all the time, but nobody on this team causes more headaches for the opposition,' … [Read more...] about Opinion: This time effort turns into a win for the Sabres
Buffalo Sabres pull out 5-2 'stress relief' win over defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers
'Out of the gates, you could tell Buffalo had some intention with the way they wanted to start this game.'' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres pull out 5-2 ‘stress relief’ win over defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers
Sabres find scoring touch in beating Cup champs for 1st win
'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
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