Injury to Ullmark further depletes Sabres’ goalie depth
3 years, 8 months ago

Injury to Ullmark further depletes Sabres’ goalie depth

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres will be leaning on their fourth, fifth and even sixth-string goalies for potentially the remainder of the season with Linus Ullmark listed week to week with a lower-body injury. Interim coach Don Granato provided the update on Ullmark on Friday, saying the timetable for his return is “touchy” because the Sabres only have three weeks left in their season. Backup goalie Carter Hutton’s status remains cloudy, having missed 13 games with a lower-body injury. The Sabres are currently left with two healthy goalies — Dustin Tokarski and minor-league journeyman Michael Howser — in preparing to host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday and Sunday.

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Sabres stock watch: Who’s trending up, who’s trending down after 16 games?
1 month, 1 week ago

Sabres stock watch: Who’s trending up, who’s trending down after 16 games?

New York Times  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have had an eventful start to their week. The Sabres have 12 goals for and eight against when he’s on the ice at five-on-five, and Greenway is also a key piece of Buffalo’s penalty kill. He’s been on the ice for four five-on-five goals in the last three games after being on the ice …

Sabres are off to their worst start since the 2017-18 season. Can Kevyn Adams fix it?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sabres are off to their worst start since the 2017-18 season. Can Kevyn Adams fix it?

New York Times  

The Buffalo Sabres lost 2-1 to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. This is Kevyn Adams’ fifth season as general manager, and this is the Sabres’ worst record through 12 games during his tenure. That was Jason Botterill’s first season as general manager, and the Sabres finished last in the NHL. Here was the lineup to start the game: …

Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract
5 months ago

Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract

Associated Press  

Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres’ third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net after agreeing to a five-year, $23.75 million contract on Wednesday. Luukkonen, better known as “UPL,” began last season as the Sabres’ third goalie to start a game and gradually worked his way up the depth chart …

The suddenly surging Buffalo Sabres have inched their way back into playoff race with 8-3-1 run
9 months, 1 week ago

The suddenly surging Buffalo Sabres have inched their way back into playoff race with 8-3-1 run

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Someone evidently forgot to inform Dylan Cozens and the Buffalo Sabres they were considered counted out of playoff contention when falling 12 points out of the race a month ago. “We obviously know there’s a lot to lose, but we can’t talk about that when we’re out on the ice.” Suddenly, the shortcomings — slow starts, a …

Sabres host the Islanders after Byram’s 2-goal game
9 months, 1 week ago

Sabres host the Islanders after Byram’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

New York Islanders vs. Buffalo Sabres Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres host the New York Islanders after Bowen Byram’s two-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings in the Sabres’ 7-3 win. Mathew Barzal has four goals and seven assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 6-3-1, averaging three goals, 4.1 …

With trade talks increasing, Okposo, Girgensons shine in what could be their final week with Sabres
9 months, 3 weeks ago

With trade talks increasing, Okposo, Girgensons shine in what could be their final week with Sabres

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — If this, in fact, becomes Kyle Okposo’s and Zemgus Girgensons’ final week in Buffalo, the longest-serving players on the Sabres’ roster provided one more reminder of their understated leadership and desire to turn the franchise into a winner. We’re going to play hard and did that,” Okposo said, referring to himself and Girgensons, “It was just fun …

Sabres’ season-opening high aspirations are but a faint glimmer in falling further out of contention
10 months ago

Sabres’ season-opening high aspirations are but a faint glimmer in falling further out of contention

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A week ago, after the Sabres dropped consecutive 3-1 losses coming out of their bye week break, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin refused to consider his team’s season-long inconsistencies by insisting Buffalo still had time to climb into the playoff picture. Only a faint glimmer remains of the high aspirations the Sabres had in September when general manager Kevyn …

Luukkonen stops 33 shots, Greenway scores twice in Buffalo Sabres’ 7-0 rout of Los Angeles Kings
10 months, 1 week ago

Luukkonen stops 33 shots, Greenway scores twice in Buffalo Sabres’ 7-0 rout of Los Angeles Kings

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and the Buffalo Sabres finally enjoyed the benefits of playing with a lead. Jordan Greenway scored twice in an outing the Sabres led 3-0 after the first period, and Luukkonen stopped 33 shots for his fourth career shutout and fourth this season in a 7-0 rout of the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night. …

Buffalo Sabres lock up defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract extension
1 year, 2 months ago

Buffalo Sabres lock up defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract extension

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin arrived in Buffalo from his native Sweden as a raw 18-year-old who could barely speak English, had little experience living away from home, and unprepared for the growing pains he’d face in maturing into a full-rounded player. Some five years later, toughened by the adversity of spending his early years playing on a …

Sabres see signs of promise despite 12-year playoff drought
1 year, 8 months ago

Sabres see signs of promise despite 12-year playoff drought

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — In Buffalo, where futility has been the norm since the Sabres last reached the playoffs in 2011, success is being measured on a sliding scale with the team facing yet another lengthy summer break. For a team that’s finished last in the overall standings four times since 2013-14, and too often been counted out of contention in …

Buffalo and New York face off in Eastern Conference action
1 year, 8 months ago

Buffalo and New York face off in Eastern Conference action

Associated Press  

New York Rangers vs. Buffalo Sabres Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Rangers -144, Sabres +123; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers take the ice in Eastern Conference play. Alex Tuch has four goals and three assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 3-4-3, averaging …

Panarin scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 2-1
1 year, 9 months ago

Panarin scores in OT, Rangers beat Sabres 2-1

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Igor Shesterkin bailed out the New York Rangers by stopping 32 shots to force overtime, and Artemi Panarin scored a power-play goal 2:02 into the extra period for a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. Patrick Kane scored his second goal in four games since being acquired by the Rangers in a trade with …

How Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin became unlikely hero in thrilling win over Lightning
1 year, 10 months ago

How Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin became unlikely hero in thrilling win over Lightning

New York Times  

Before Thursday night, Ilya Lyubushkin had just one second of ice time in three-on-three situations in his career, according to Natural Stat Trick. He entered this season with three career goals, and he entered the Sabres’ game against the Lightning without a goal this season. Lyubushkin is not known as a shooter — so much so that Andrei Vasilevskiy was …

Bruins’ Ullmark is NHL’s biggest goalie surprise this season
1 year, 10 months ago

Bruins’ Ullmark is NHL’s biggest goalie surprise this season

Associated Press  

Linus Ullmark moved to the Boston area in the summer of 2021 with his wife, their two young children and their dogs after signing with the Bruins. But Bruce Cassidy, who was fired after coaching Boston to six playoff appearances, called Ullmark’s emergence “the big one” when asked about his former team’s consistency. That’s the biggest thing is never stop …

Sabres observations: Mattias Samuelsson injury tests depth, Alex Tuch stays hot
2 years, 2 months ago

Sabres observations: Mattias Samuelsson injury tests depth, Alex Tuch stays hot

New York Times  

After the Sabres had scored their fifth goal and taken a 5-1 lead over the Canucks in the closing minutes of the game, the boos started in Vancouver. He also had what Victor Olofsson described as a “disgusting” assist on Buffalo’s fifth goal of the game. Dahlin’s emergence as a dynamic offensive threat is the most encouraging part of the …

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is a changed goalie, so what’s next for the Sabres prospect?
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is a changed goalie, so what’s next for the Sabres prospect?

New York Times  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen thought of the bus rides first. After signing Anderson and Comrie, Adams said the most important thing for Luukkonen’s development is that he plays a lot of games. Adams said of Luukkonen, “we just want him playing,” and early on, it looks like he’ll get plenty of minutes in Rochester. Bales thinks Luukkonen will notice …

‘He’s in the zone right now’: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s focus has helped him take over the Sabres net
2 years, 11 months ago

‘He’s in the zone right now’: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s focus has helped him take over the Sabres net

New York Times  

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen simply doesn’t care. “There’s really no point of looking back on those things,” Luukkonen said. Among goalies who’ve made at least six starts, Luukkonen leads the league in percentage of games with at least a.900 save percentage. “He loves being part of a team, and I think that’s really helped him in this case.” Luukkonen arrived in early …

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has given the Sabres their most reliable goaltending this season, hopes future is now
3 years ago

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has given the Sabres their most reliable goaltending this season, hopes future is now

New York Times  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, long regarded as the Sabres’ goalie of the future, hopes the future has arrived. It’s an opportunity for us to see where they’re at, and he’s looked very good.” Luukkonen got his first taste of the NHL late last season, making four starts with a 1-3 record and.906 save percentage. Buffalo possessed four potential starters …

Sabres Okposo to miss rest of season with broken cheekbone
3 years, 8 months ago

Sabres Okposo to miss rest of season with broken cheekbone

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo will miss the remainder of the season after having surgery to repair a broken bone in his left cheek, the team announced Saturday. Okposo was hurt after being struck by teammate Matt Irwin’s shot in the first period of a 5-2 win at Washington on Thursday. Okposo joins a growing list of …

Sabres’ Eichel ruled out for rest of season with neck injury
3 years, 8 months ago

Sabres’ Eichel ruled out for rest of season with neck injury

Associated Press  

Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel won’t play the rest of the season because of a neck injury. It’s a bummer.” Granato said he didn’t know if Eichel would need surgery, adding, “You hope for him to feel better every day and improve every day.” Eichel had 18 points in 21 games before coming out of Buffalo’s lineup. General manager Kevyn …

Sabres top Devils 5-3, break 10-game winless streak on road
3 years, 8 months ago

Sabres top Devils 5-3, break 10-game winless streak on road

Associated Press  

NEWARK, N.J. — Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scored and set up the winning goal by Casey Mittelstadt as the Buffalo Sabres snapped a 10-game road winless streak with a 5-3 over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. He made a couple of big plays to tip that game back in our way and that’s what you hope for a guy …

Ullmark helps Sabres beat Flyers 6-1, stop 18-game slide
3 years, 8 months ago

Ullmark helps Sabres beat Flyers 6-1, stop 18-game slide

Associated Press  

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Linus Ullmark stopped 31 shots and the Buffalo Sabres snapped an 18-game skid — the NHL’s longest in 17 years — with a 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. Steven Fogarty scored his first career goal and added an assist, and defenseman Brandon Montour sealed the win by scoring short-handed goals 37 seconds apart, …

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