Matthew Savoie Called Up By Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have called up top prospect and forward Matthew Savoie from the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans. The ninth overall pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft had a chance to crack Buffalo's opening-night roster but a shoulder injury suffered in a prospect tournament in late September forced him to the minors to […]

Mattias Samuelsson Injured On Friday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson had to exit Friday's matchup against Philadelphia early due to a lower-body injury. He logged only four shifts and finished with 2:28 of ice time. There hasn't been an update on his status, but with Buffalo back in action Saturday against Toronto, it's likely Samuelsson will be forced to sit […]

Alex Tuch Good To Go Friday

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) will play Friday against Philadelphia after missing Thursday's practice. He was absent for maintenance purposes on Thursday. Tuch has played some great stuff lately, stringing together a four-game point streak, which includes six points in total. He had two assists against the Flyers when the two teams also […]

Tage Thompson Totals Three Points In Wednesday's Win

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson extended his point streak to four games Wednesday with a goal and two assists in a 5-2 win at Philadelphia. The goal and his second assist came in the third period when Buffalo turned a tie game into a comfortable victory. It's the second three-point effort of Thompson's current scoring […]

Brandon Biro Scores Twice In Season Debut

Buffalo Sabres winger Brandon Biro made an instant impact in his season debut on Wednesday against the Flyers, taking care of two goals in a 5-2 win. He potted his first career goal with 10 minutes played in the first frame and notched another one late in the game with the Flyers net empty. This […]

Devon Levi Dresses As Backup On Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (lower body) has recovered from injury and will be in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia, backing up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. The talented netminder has been unavailable since Oct. 19. With Eric Comrie (lower body) also out, the Sabres found themselves in a sticky situation, but Luukkonen has held down […]

Zach Benson Ruled Out Week-To-Week

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (lower body) will be out week-to-week after aggravating the injury he was dealing with a few weeks back. Benson, who broke into the Sabres team with an impressive preseason, missed a pair of games recently with a lower-body injury and faces a longer absence now. The talented winger has […]

Rasmus Dahlin Pushes Point Streak To Eight Games

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scored again on Sunday in a 4-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Dahlin has now scored in consecutive games after going seven games without a goal to start the season. Even without the goal-scoring, Dahlin has been extremely effective to start the campaign, posting points in every game since the […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Shuts Out Avs

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earned his first career shutout on Sunday, leading the Sabres to a 4-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Sabres put on a stellar defensive performance against one of the best offenses in the NHL, allowing just 23 shots on goal. Still, Luukkonen was up to the task on all […]

Rasmus Dahlin Continues To Close In On Special Record

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin extended his point streak to eight games on Sunday with his second goal of the season in a 4-0 win over Colorado. He was able to keep the scoring run going with an empty-net goal. Only Phil Housley has managed to have a longer point streak in Sabres history among […]

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Posts First Career Shutout On Sunday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a day to remember on Sunday, recording his first career shutout with 23 saves in a 4-0 win over Colorado. The Finnish netminder entered the game having registered a .881 save percentage for the season, but he performed admirably against one of the most talented teams in the league, […]

Eric Comrie Ruled Out Week-To-Week

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie (lower body) has been listed as week-to-week by the team. The 28-year-old got injured in Friday's 5-4 loss to New Jersey, leaving Buffalo without two of its first-choice netminders. Starter Devon Levi (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The injuries have promoted the Sabres to call up Devin Cooley from the […]

Connor Clifton Suspended For Two Games

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton has received a two-game suspension for his actions in Friday's 5-4 loss to New Jersey. The former Bruin was handed a match penalty in the first period for a hit to the head of Devils star Nico Hischier. Clifton, who signed a three-year deal as a free agent with the […]

Eric Comrie Injured On Friday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie sustained an lower-body injury in Friday's matchup against New Jersey. He was forced to leave the contest after allowing two goals on 18 shots. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen came in to replace him and gave up three more goals in an eventual 5-4 defeat. Luukkonen could now become Buffalo's No. 1 for […]

Tage Thompson Tallies Three Points In Tuesday's Win

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson came to life in Tuesday's matchup against Ottawa, recording two goals and an assist in a 6-4 win. He had a power-play helper on Alex Tuch's first goal of the season and scored the team's final two goals himself. Thompson, who had a monster year last term with 94 points […]

Jeff Skinner Scores On Power Play Monday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner tallied the team's lone goal in Monday's 3-1 home defeat against Montreal, scoring on the power play in the first period. He tied the game with his third goal of the campaign, but the Sabres' offense was unusually quiet, and the visitors escaped further damage. Following a couple of […]

Eric Comrie Remains Between The Pipes Monday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie will make another start in Monday's matchup versus Montreal. The Sabres lost their regular starter Devon Levi (lower body) to injury last week, and Comrie has become the temporary No. 1, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen backing him up. The 28-year-old had a triumphant season debut on Saturday, beating the Islanders 3-1 […]

Zach Benson Misses Another Game Monday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (lower body) will remain sidelined for Monday's encounter with the Canadiens. The young winger got hurt last Thursday versus Calgary and skipped Saturday's meeting with the Islanders despite returning to practice on the same day. Benson was again on the ice Monday morning, but the team will keep him […]

Zach Benson Out On Saturday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Islanders. The 19-year-old was injured Thursday' against Calgary and couldn't practice on Friday. He was back on the ice Saturday morning, but Benson is still dealing with some soreness and will sit out the contest. It's been a decent start to his […]

Eric Comrie Makes First Start Of Season

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie will get his first taste of action this season on Saturday against the Islanders. The Devon Levi (lower body) era is well underway in Buffalo, but he sustained a lower-body injury Thursday against the Flames and will need some time off to recover. Comrie had his first season with the […]

Zach Benson Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson did not practice Friday and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Benson's status for Saturday's game against the New York Islanders is up in the air and likely won't be known until sometime tomorrow. If he can't play, Victor Olofsson will likely fill in after back-to-back healthy scratches. Olofsson […]

Devon Levi Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

Buffalo Sabres goalie Devon Levi did not practice Friday and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. The 21-year-old rookie will presumably get Saturday's game against the New York Islanders off regardless of health, as he's started all four of the Sabres games so far and hasn't faired well, going 1-3 with a 3.26 GAA and […]

Mattias Samuelsson Good To Go Thursday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (upper body) has received the green light to play Thursday against Calgary. The Sabres finished Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory versus the Lightning without him, but Samuelsson avoided serious injury and won't be forced to miss any games. The 23-year-old collected his first point of the season via an assist Tuesday, […]

Mattias Samuelsson Exits Early Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson failed to complete Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay, exiting with an upper-body injury. He collected his first point of the season in the contest via an assist and logged 17:38 of ice time before going down with the injury. Samuelsson, who plays as Rasmus Dahlin's partner on the first defensive […]

NHL Goalie Starts and Sits - Fantasy Hockey Start/Sit Advice (October 16 - October 22)

Welcome to the season's first edition of RotoBaller's fantasy hockey goalie start/sit advice! In this article you'll find our NHL goalie starts/sits for fantasy hockey - from Monday October 16 through through Sunday, October 22. It's going to be a pleasure providing in-depth goalie analysis throughout the campaign! Of course, you are going to roster […]

Victor Olofsson Scratched On Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres winger Victor Olofsson will come out of the lineup as a healthy scratch Tuesday versus Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old has had a slow start to the new campaign, going scoreless in two games with only one shot on goal, and will now get a chance to reset. Tyson Jost will take Olofsson's spot […]

NHL DFS Picks and Analysis for October 17th, 2023 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It’s Tuesday night and we’ve got an eight-game slate on tap for us. As there have already been a few times this year, tonight’s slate is loaded with premium teams such as Edmonton, Colorado, and Tampa Bay. These are all highly public […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (10/13/23): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody". In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (10/12/23): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]

Casey Mittelstadt Back In Practice Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt (upper body) was back in practice Wednesday after missing Tuesday's session. He reportedly "tweaked" something in practice on Monday. It looks like Mittelstadt will be good to go for Thursday's season opener versus the Rangers. The former top-10 pick made a big breakthrough last term with 59 points (15 goals, […]