NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabers, Hurricanes, Oilers, Panthers, Islanders, Senators, Canucks and Golden Knights

Anaheim Ducks: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome will miss their opening road trip due to an upper-body injury. Matthew Fairburn: Buffalo Sabers coach Lindy Ruff said defensemen Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson should be ready for their season opener on Thursday. Ryan Henkel: Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov missed practice yesterday. Coach Rod Brind’Amour: “He […]

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Blues, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Golden Knights, Capitals and Jets

Mike Harrington: The Buffalo Sabers are “cautiously optimistic” that defenseman Owen Power could be ready Thursday, according to coach Lindy Ruff. Goalkeeper Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is making progress. Mike Harrington: There is power on the IR, but it is retroactive to last week, and he is eligible to come off the IR before the game. Bruce […]

NHL injuries: Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Blues, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Golden Knights, Capitals and Jets

Mike Harrington: According to coach Lindy Ruff, the Buffalo Sabres are “careful optimistic” that defender Owen Power could be ready on Thursday. Goalkeeper Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is making progress. Mike Harrington: There is electricity on the IR, but it has retroactive effect until last week, and he is eligible to get off the IR before the […]

NHL injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Sens, Flyers, Capitals and Jets

Paul Hamilton: Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said that defender Owen Power is progressing and on schedule. Power and Forward Jordan Greenway skated yesterday. Greenway is not ready for their season opener on Thursday. It looks like Zach Benson and Mattias Samuelsson have to be ready for Thursday. Bill Hoppe: Sabres goalkeeper Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, defender […]

Sabres need too many things to go well for play -offs to be reasonable – the Hockey Writers Buffalo Sabres Latest News, Analysis and more

A million times have been said, but this is a crucial season for the Buffalo Sabres. Missing the play -offs 14 seasons in a row will certainly reinforce the feeling of urgency that confronts a franchise. Unfortunately for the Sabres they have many questions and headlines to manage. The time to look ahead to clear […]