Sabres hope to sign one goalie prospect and may have to trade another Paul Hamilton: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams said on WGR 550 that they will try to sign goaltending prospect Devon Levi as soon as his college season is finished.
The Buffalo Sabres waived forward Vinnie Hinostroza, but with none of the other 31 teams claiming him, they re-signed him to Rochester. After clearing waivers on Thursday, forward Vinnie Hinostroza has officially been re-signed to the Rochester Americans, where he could end up reporting within the next week.
BUFFALO – Growing up, Sabres legend Ryan Miller said usually wore No. 30. Mike Gilmore, a Michigan State goalie he liked, sported it. So did some of the NHL’s best netminders at the time.
The Buffalo Sabres may have only scored two goals in regulation, but they came to life offensively against the Islanders. The Buffalo Sabres won on Ryan Miller Night in a 3-2 overtime thriller.
Dylan Cozens scored the game-winner in OT to finish off a special night. Score: Sabres 3, Islanders 2 (OT) Shots: BUF 45 | NYI 26 Buffalo Sabres: Goals:
The Buffalo Sabres won on Ryan Miller Night and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was hot, again showing why he can be the starter. Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen enjoyed yet another huge night in the net, finishing the evening with a 0.923 save percentage after saving 24 of 26 shots on goal.
BUFFALO – It was only fitting, right? On a night the Sabres honored Ryan Miller by retiring his No. 30 and inducting him into their Hall of Fame, the goalies stole the show in the home team’s thrilling 3-2 overtime victory.
The Buffalo Sabres honored goalie Ryan Miller in a pre-game ceremony on Thursday, inducting him into the club’s Hall of Fame and retiring his #30 jersey
Dylan Cozens scored 12 seconds into overtime to fuel the host Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday. Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin's stretch pass from deep in his own zone caught Cozens in stride just outside the opposition's blue line.
BUFFALO – Having played with Dominik Hasek in Detroit, Matt Ellis learned firsthand how his legendary work ethic helped make him perhaps the greatest goalie in history.
As the 2022-23 season wears on, Tyson Jost continues to be a pleasant surprise for the Buffalo Sabres, and odds are, he’ll keep improving. Tyson Jost was going into this season with the Minnesota Wild.
BUFFALO – As the Sabres mature and their roster evolves, they’re going to lose some popular players. They better get used to it. Winger Vinnie Hinostroza, who on Thursday cleared waivers and was assigned to the Rochester Americans, won’t be the last friend they see leave.
The Buffalo Sabres will soon have to decide on their captain’s future. Kyle Okposo is in the final season of his seven-year, $42 million contract before he becomes an unrestricted free agent (UFA) this summer.
Desperate for points, Buffalo has just one win in their last five games and one regulation win in January. Game 44 Buffalo Sabres (21-19-3) vs. New York
BUFFALO – Over the past year, the Sabres have thrived off the energy the raucous home crowd creates for special occasions. Think of Jack Eichel’s return and “RJ Night.” Expect them to get a boost tonight against the New York Islanders after the Sabres retire legendary goalie Ryan Miller’s No.
The Buffalo Sabres have been struggling at home, but a pivotal matchup on Ryan Miller Night could change their recent fortunes. The Buffalo Sabres could use some added motivation, given their recent slate of games that has seen them drop five of their past six.
The Buffalo Sabres are banking that celebrating a former goaltending great will fuel the team to better results on Thursday night when they host the New York Islanders.
BUFFALO – Martin Biron remembers worrying about himself, not the arrival of Ryan Miller or any looming goalie battle, when the NHL lockout ended in 2005.
The Buffalo Sabres could find themselves in a position to buy at the trade deadline if they get their act together, but they will also be sellers. The Buffalo Sabres will be active around the trade deadline this season, and they will almost certainly part ways prospect Erik Portillo.
The Buffalo Sabres were trying to find a new home for Vinnie Hinostroza, and now they might just let him go for nothing.
Feeling at home on the road, the Buffalo Sabres will look to get back on track when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
The Buffalo Sabres entered the New Year with renewed hope of ending their 12-year postseason drought after victories over Washington and Minnesota, but while the club continues to be near the top of the NHL in offense, their defense and goaltending may be what keeps them from realistic contention for an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
RISERS Dylan Cozens, C, Buffalo Sabres (OWNED: 56%) In 10 outings since Buffalo’s extended holiday break, the 21-year-old centre has tallied three goals and 10 points.
The Buffalo Sabres are suffering from a cold spell and constant roster movements will only make things worse. In the wake of another loss to a top-end team, they have continued to look flat beyond only a handful of players contributing.
With their plan of carrying three goaltenders, moves like this should be expected on a daily basis. The Sabres will rotate through players to keep them fresh and participating while they figure out how to get Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen into the crease as often as possible.
The 2023 World Junior Championship recently concluded, and the Buffalo Sabres saw three of their top prospects excel in the tournament. Held between Moncton and Halifax, Team Canada ended up taking home the gold medal against Team Czechia and 2022 first-round draft pick Jirí Kulich.
With the halfway point of the regular season in the rearview mirrors for most of the Eastern Conference, we have a bit more of a playoff race in the East than we did last season at this point, but it’s still not by much.
It's a new week on the ice, and I for one would like to keep up the momentum we had this past week. There's only four games tonight but there are some good-looking spots for wagers.
The Buffalo Sabres have made some questionable decisions over the past few years. One of their best was trading for Tage Thompson, a deal that almost looked like a loss until Thompson broke out and this season became one of the NHL’s most dynamic players.
TSN: Brian Hayes and Jamie McLennan on TSN Overdrive on Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson and how they almost traded him. Hayes: “That’s the uncertainty of development.
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