The death of hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade cut to his throat has renewed debate over whether there needs to be uniform standards and mandates for neck guards and other safety equipment in youth hockey. USA Hockey currently recommends guards, but does not mandate them.
Luukkonen had a four-game stretch in November that included a relief outing where he went 3-0 with a 1.48 goals-against average and .949 save percentage.
Captain Kyle Okposo and newcomer Eric Robinson easily earned their wings around center Peyton Krebs, with Okposo and Robinson collecting three points apiece in a solid 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes in KeyBank Center.
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Arizona is in KeyBank Center on Monday night, then it's off to the first Western roadie of the season: Wednesday in Colorado, Friday in Vegas and Saturday in Tempe with a rematch against the Coyotes.
"We know what a team checked out on its coach looks like. We saw it with Ralph Krueger and Phil Housley. That's not going on here," writes Mike Harrington.
The Los Angeles Kings have set a new NHL record by starting the season 11-0 on the road.
About 100 Buffalo Sabres fans took part in a “Fan Fare Culinary Council” on Wednesday night inside the Lexus Club at KeyBank Center. They were asked for feedback on several arena menu items as part of Delaware North’s new initiative to give sports fans in venues it serves a more active voice in the food and beverage experience.
The Sabres went 3-5-1 during the nine games that Tage Thompson was out of the lineup.
Pete Weber has called Bisons, Sabres and local college games and been a host on WEBR, WBEN, WGR and Empire Sports Network.
The Sabres are 10-12-2 after going 1-3 on their stretch of four straight road games. They're losing touch in both the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference, and it's just the first week of December.
Ex-Sabres Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart are both putting up big numbers as their teams push for a return to the Stanley Cup final.
ST. LOUIS – Building off a win. That's the mantra for Sabres coach Don Granato for tonight's game against the St. Louis Blues in Enterprise Ce…
Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams talks about the decision to send goaltender Devon Levi to Rochester.
Luukkonen is at 1.48/.949 in his last four games, and 2.54/.918 for the season. His movements are sure, his confidence has never been higher. The same can be said for his teammates' trust in him.
Levi started the season as Buffalo's No. 1 goaltender, but that job has now been taken over by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
At age 35 and coming off hip resurfacing surgery, Kane faces questions on how he will hold up to the rigors of an NHL schedule.
The Buffalo Sabres scored three goals during the third period to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.
Problems caused by wearing the face shield have surfaced in all areas of Dylan Cozens' offensive game.
Benson has been strong in the offensive zone and earned assists in both games since returning from injury.
Dahlin has played 28:07 and 28:59 the last two games, setting a season high for ice time in each case.
Some of the biggest and unique moments in Bills history have happened on days when the Sabres also were playing.
JJ Peterka had 12 goals and 32 points last year – but current projections have him at 34 goals and 58 points this season.
The Buffalo Sabres are one of several teams that have been in regular contact with Kane. The real question is how interested he is in them at this point of his career, when chasing another Stanley Cup could have far more significance to him than money.
The offensive slump continues for the Buffalo Sabres. You didn't have that on your bingo card at the start of the season, but it's been building and building.