Bill Hoppe
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Covering the Buffalo Sabres.
"We have that self-belief that we can do something real special this year." More on how an underachieving
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#Sabres
team barreling toward another playoff DNQ suddenly found its mojo and roared up the standings:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-stunni...
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After stunning turnaround, Sabres join NHLâs elite: âDo something real specialâ - Buffalo Hockey Beat
To Lindy Ruff, the genesis of the Sabresâ turnaround can be traced to when Josh Norris, Zach Benson, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and some others became healthy.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-stunning-turnaround-sabres-join-nhls-elite-do-something-real-special/
about 5 hours ago
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More on Jiri Kulich, Jordan Greenway, Conor Timmins and Justin Danforth ...
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www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-jiri-...
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Sabresâ Jiri Kulich to have test to see if he can resume higher fitness level - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres center Jiri Kulich recently resumed skating on his own.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-jiri-kulich-to-have-test-to-see-if-he-can-resume-higher-fitness-level/
about 11 hours ago
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Lindy Ruff said Jiri Kulich will have testing tomorrow (he believes) to see if he can "resume a higher level of fitness."
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about 12 hours ago
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Sabres stretchinâ.
about 14 hours ago
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Sabres back at it this Monday morning.
about 14 hours ago
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#Sabres
goalie Alex Lyon is approaching an NHL record:
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Sabres goalie Alex Lyon stays hot in win over Panthers, approaching NHL record - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon dazzled in Fridayâs 3-2 triumph over the Florida Panthers, stopping 27 shots to register his ninth consecutive road victory.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-goalie-alex-lyon-stays-hot-in-win-over-panthers-approaching-nhl-record/
2 days ago
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Noah Ostlund saw Rasmus Dahlin on the ice and immediately went after the closest guy. That's something Lindy Ruff has stressed for a long time, grab a guy.
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Josh Norris has scored two goals in the first and that ferocious backcheck might've been his best play of the period.
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Sabres shooting a cool 57 percent from the field.
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Great play by Zach Metsa â maybe his best with the Sabres â to create Josh Norrisâ goal.
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#Buffalo
#Sabres
goalie Alex Lyon is approaching an NHL record:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-goali...
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Sabres goalie Alex Lyon stays hot in win over Panthers, approaching NHL record - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon dazzled in Fridayâs 3-2 triumph over the Florida Panthers, stopping 27 shots to register his ninth consecutive road victory.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-goalie-alex-lyon-stays-hot-in-win-over-panthers-approaching-nhl-record/
2 days ago
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Again, these reviews have become too much. How many goals would be called back if a play like that could be nullified?
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Nick Sabato
4 days ago
Is the traditional nose tackle making a comeback? In their flip to a 3-4, the
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now seem to be in need of one. But they are about to show just how much value they place on a two-down position.
www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/buffa...
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Buffalo Bills' new defensive scheme brings change in desire for traditional nose tackles
INDIANAPOLIS â It was obvious Lee Hunter didnât know quite how to answer the question. Then again, the Texas Tech defensive tackle is rarely quiet for long.
https://www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/buffalo-bills-new-defensive-scheme-brings-change-in-desire-for-traditional-nose-tackles/article_0789628a-1803-4347-bb41-1d1811fdb0ae.html
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Nick Sabato
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A year after Shaun Dolac was snubbed from the NFL scouting combine, linebacker Red Murdock was the first
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player invited since 2021. And now heâs getting some advice from former UB players who have made it to the NFL, drafted or not.
www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/red-m...
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Red Murdock's NFL dreams got a boost after being first Buffalo player invited to the combine since 2021
INDIANAPOLIS â Two University at Buffalo linebackers played in the NFL last season. Red Murdock is hoping to be the third.
https://www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/red-murdocks-nfl-dreams-got-a-boost-after-being-first-buffalo-player-invited-to-the/article_8fc0dd9d-c144-497f-ba40-15c6a67ccb09.html
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Nick Sabato
5 days ago
The
#Bills
need an inside linebacker to pair with Terrel Bernard. And if
#Buffalo
is being honest about playing position-less defense, the size of the player â however heâs acquired â shouldnât matter.
www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/the-b...
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The Bills are scouring several avenues to find a linebacker to pair with Terrel Bernard
INDIANAPOLIS â The Buffalo Bills are going to be in the linebacker business this spring. That was going to be the case regardless of who the head coach was.
https://www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/the-bills-are-scouring-several-avenues-to-find-a-linebacker-to-pair-with-terrel-bernard/article_35a3dfa7-d0b1-4736-86c9-b8ab25109a02.html
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âItâs extremely difficult to do what heâs doing right now as a young player.â I recently went to
#Rochester
and talked to Anton Wahlberg and others about his development w/the
#Amerks
. Now, the prospect has earned his first recall to the
#Buffalo
#Sabres
:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/following-mo...
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Following move to center with Amerks, prospect Anton Wahlberg receives first recall to Sabres - Buffalo Hockey Beat
ROCHESTER â After Konsta Heleniusâ first NHL recall last month left the Americans thin at center, coach Mike Leone shifted Buffalo Sabres prospect Anton Wahlberg up to pivot the Americansâ top line. N...
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/following-move-to-center-with-amerks-prospect-anton-wahlberg-receives-first-recall-to-sabres/
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Bill Hoppe
"Iâm so excited to get this thing going, and we have a really good thing going on. And now the fun begins." More on
#Buffalo
captain Rasmus Dahlin's excitement for the the stretch run and the
#Sabres
seizing a playoff spot:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-capta...
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Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin excited for long-awaited run to playoffs; Tage Thompson set to play - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Captain Rasmus Dahlin said he shifted back into Sabres mode last week as soon as Team USA eliminated Team Sweden at the Milano Cortina Games.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-captain-rasmus-dahlin-excited-for-long-awaited-run-to-playoffs-tage-thompson-set-to-play/
5 days ago
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Peyton Krebs was the player who grew the most under Lindy Ruff last season. After a slow start this season, heâs become a huge contributor to their success. Great guy to plug in all over the lineup.
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Investigative Post
5 days ago
Breaking: Nurul Amin Shah Alam has been confirmed dead by Buffalo police He was found Tuesday evening downtown after he'd been missing for 6 days. Nearly blind, he'd been left at a coffee shop Thurs. evening by Border Patrol agents 5 miles from his home.
www.investigativepost.org/2026/02/25/b...
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"Iâm so excited to get this thing going, and we have a really good thing going on. And now the fun begins." More on
#Buffalo
captain Rasmus Dahlin's excitement for the the stretch run and the
#Sabres
seizing a playoff spot:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-capta...
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Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin excited for long-awaited run to playoffs; Tage Thompson set to play - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Captain Rasmus Dahlin said he shifted back into Sabres mode last week as soon as Team USA eliminated Team Sweden at the Milano Cortina Games.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-captain-rasmus-dahlin-excited-for-long-awaited-run-to-playoffs-tage-thompson-set-to-play/
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âItâs extremely difficult to do what heâs doing right now as a young player.â I recently went to
#Rochester
and talked to Anton Wahlberg and others about his development w/the
#Amerks
. Now, the prospect has earned his first recall to the
#Buffalo
#Sabres
:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/following-mo...
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Following move to center with Amerks, prospect Anton Wahlberg receives first recall to Sabres - Buffalo Hockey Beat
ROCHESTER â After Konsta Heleniusâ first NHL recall last month left the Americans thin at center, coach Mike Leone shifted Buffalo Sabres prospect Anton Wahlberg up to pivot the Americansâ top line. N...
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/following-move-to-center-with-amerks-prospect-anton-wahlberg-receives-first-recall-to-sabres/
6 days ago
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Here's a story on
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prospect Anton Wahlberg. Look for a fresh one later. He's quietly had a nice season w/#Rochester:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
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Sabres prospect Anton Wahlberg using size, skill to make impact as rookie in Rochester - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres prospect Anton Walberg's ticket the NHL will likely be punched by consistently utilizing his hulking frame to establish an identity as a heavy presence.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prospect-anton-wahlberg-using-size-skill-to-make-impact-as-rookie-in-rochester/
7 days ago
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The
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#Sabres
have recalled center prospect Anton Wahlberg from the
#Rochester
#Amerks
:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-recal...
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Sabres recall prospect from Rochester - Buffalo Hockey Beat
When recalls recently thinned the Americans' forward corps, Anton Wahlberg served as their No. 1 center.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-recall-prospect-from-rochester-2/
7 days ago
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The
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have recalled forward Anton Wahlberg from the Rochester Amerks.
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âIâm fired up for him. He really deserves it.â More on
#Buffalo
#Sabres
captain Rasmus Dahlin's experience at the Olympics and when Tage Thompson might be back w/the team:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/when-will-ta...
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When will Tage Thompson return to the Sabres following the Olympics? - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff did not want to speculate when center Tage Thompson might play again.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/when-will-tage-thompson-return-to-the-sabres-following-the-olympics/
7 days ago
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âIâm fired up for him. He really deserves it.â More on
#Buffalo
#Sabres
captain Rasmus Dahlin's experience at the Olympics and when Tage Thompson might be back w/the team:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/when-will-ta...
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When will Tage Thompson return to the Sabres following the Olympics? - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff did not want to speculate when center Tage Thompson might play again.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/when-will-tage-thompson-return-to-the-sabres-following-the-olympics/
7 days ago
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No update on Zach Benson yet, per Lindy Ruff. Itâs unlikely heâll play this week. He has an upper-body injury unrelated to crashing into the boards.
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8 days ago
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Sabres stretchinâ.
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Your mandatory picture of Rasmus Dahlin back with the Sabres this snowy Monday morning.
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Zach Metsa is back w/the
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following the Olympic break:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-recal...
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Sabres recall defenseman from Amerks - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres defenseman Zach Metsa played two games during the Olympic break, his first appearances with Rochester since early December.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-recall-defenseman-from-amerks-4/
8 days ago
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The latest on Zach Benson's injury and when you'll see Rasmus Dahlin back w/the
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#Sabres
:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-zach-...
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Sabresâ Zach Benson still injured, could miss another game; Rasmus Dahlin set to return from Olympics - Buffalo Hockey Beat
BUFFALO â Sabres winger Zach Benson will likely miss Wednesdayâs road game against the New Jersey Devils with an undisclosed injury, coach Lindy Ruff said. Benson, 20, hasnât played or practiced since...
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-zach-benson-still-injured-could-miss-another-game-rasmus-dahlin-set-to-return-from-olympics/
8 days ago
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"Tage handled himself and represented our team really well and played well." More on
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star Tage Thompson winning a gold medal at the Olympics and the game delaying practice:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-star-...
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Sabres star Tage Thompson, Team USA win gold medal in dramatic fashion - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres center Tage Thompson earned regular duty for Team USA in his first Olympics, scoring three goals and four points in six games.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-star-tage-thompson-team-usa-win-gold-medal-in-dramatic-fashion/
8 days ago
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Lindy Ruff expects Rasmus Dahlin to practice tomorrow. Zach Benson is dealing with something unrelated to his upper-body injury and likely wonât play Wednesday.
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Practice is underway.
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Sabres coaches watching OT of the gold medal game.
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More on when you'll see
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captain Rasmus Dahlin back in
#Buffalo
:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/when-will-ra...
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When will Rasmus Dahlin return to the Sabres following the Olympics? - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin registered one goal and five points in five games during the Milano Cortina Games.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/when-will-rasmus-dahlin-return-to-the-sabres-following-the-olympics/
10 days ago
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Laval wins it 1:23 into OT.
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Isak Rosen's 25th goal ties the game at 2 7:03 into the third period.
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Luke Tuch's goal at 19:31 puts Laval up 2-1.
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Carson Meyer's power-play goal at 16:21 ties it at 1.
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Tobie Bisson scores for Laval 13:05 into the game.
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Ceremonial faceoff with Jody Gage, Wayne Primeau and Dixon Ward.
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Amerks beginning to warm up in their throwbacks this somewhat mild Friday evening,
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Wayne Primeau, 1996 Calder Cup champion.
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More on when you'll see
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captain Rasmus Dahlin back in
#Buffalo
:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/when-will-ra...
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When will Rasmus Dahlin return to the Sabres following the Olympics? - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin registered one goal and five points in five games during the Milano Cortina Games.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/when-will-rasmus-dahlin-return-to-the-sabres-following-the-olympics/
10 days ago
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The
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expect Rasmus Dahlin back Sunday or Monday.
11 days ago
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Sabres stretchinâ.
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âKind of devastating to know that you canât make it.â More on
#Sabres
goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shifting his focus to
#Buffalo's
playoff push after an injury cost him a chance to compete in the Olympics:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-injury...
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After injury costs him Olympics, Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen focused on earning playoff spot - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had long hoped he could represent Team Finland in the Olympics, and early last month, he earned a coveted roster spot.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-injury-costs-him-olympics-sabres-goalie-ukko-pekka-luukkonen-focused-on-earning-playoff-spot/
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Mandatory practice picture!
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âKind of devastating to know that you canât make it.â More on
#Sabres
goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shifting his focus to
#Buffalo's
playoff push after an injury cost him a chance to compete in the Olympics:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-injury...
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After injury costs him Olympics, Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen focused on earning playoff spot - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had long hoped he could represent Team Finland in the Olympics, and early last month, he earned a coveted roster spot.
https://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/after-injury-costs-him-olympics-sabres-goalie-ukko-pekka-luukkonen-focused-on-earning-playoff-spot/
11 days ago
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