Bill Hoppe
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Covering the Buffalo Sabres.
This is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's fourth game. One was terrific (Washington). In each of the other three, he has let in one weak goal.
November 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's fourth game. One was terrific (Washington). In each of the other three, he has let in one weak goal.
Terrific shot, but Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has to make a save there. You can't let that in.
November 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Terrific shot, but Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has to make a save there. You can't let that in.
Strong fight from the Sabres. Now they need to make it worth two points.
November 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Strong fight from the Sabres. Now they need to make it worth two points.
Alex Lyon is getting yanked 6:10 into the game down 2-0. UPL’s in.
MSG showed Lindy Ruff really animated in the bench.
MSG showed Lindy Ruff really animated in the bench.
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Alex Lyon is getting yanked 6:10 into the game down 2-0. UPL’s in.
MSG showed Lindy Ruff really animated in the bench.
MSG showed Lindy Ruff really animated in the bench.
Wow, took just 52 seconds for the Avs to score.
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Wow, took just 52 seconds for the Avs to score.
"We believe in him. At the same time, part of development is we need a save."
More on #Buffalo #Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi's recent struggles w/the #Rochester #Amerks (he got pulled Wednesday), Ryan Johnson's development and more:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
More on #Buffalo #Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi's recent struggles w/the #Rochester #Amerks (he got pulled Wednesday), Ryan Johnson's development and more:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
Sabres prospect Devon Levi pulled from game during career-worst slump with Rochester: ‘He’s got to be better’ - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi, having allowed 14 goals in his last three starts, is in his worst slump since joining the Americans early in 2023-24.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
"We believe in him. At the same time, part of development is we need a save."
More on #Buffalo #Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi's recent struggles w/the #Rochester #Amerks (he got pulled Wednesday), Ryan Johnson's development and more:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
More on #Buffalo #Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi's recent struggles w/the #Rochester #Amerks (he got pulled Wednesday), Ryan Johnson's development and more:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
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"He’s listening more. Part of development as a person is understanding we’re trying to help you."
More on the maturation of #Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius w/@TheAHL #Rochester #Amerks and the big minutes he's playing w/so many forwards in #Buffalo:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
More on the maturation of #Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius w/@TheAHL #Rochester #Amerks and the big minutes he's playing w/so many forwards in #Buffalo:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius taking ‘big jump’ in development, playing big minutes for Rochester Amerks - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius’ extra ice time with the Americans can be traced to more than just a dearth of bodies up front.
www.buffalohockeybeat.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
"He’s listening more. Part of development as a person is understanding we’re trying to help you."
More on the maturation of #Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius w/@TheAHL #Rochester #Amerks and the big minutes he's playing w/so many forwards in #Buffalo:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
More on the maturation of #Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius w/@TheAHL #Rochester #Amerks and the big minutes he's playing w/so many forwards in #Buffalo:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
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Veterans Mecole Hardman and Morgan Fox were waiting for an opportunity. They were added to the #Bills' practice squad this week, hoping to make an impact.
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Veterans Mecole Hardman, Morgan Fox have something to prove after signing to Bills practice squad
ORCHARD PARK — Mecole Hardman is plenty familiar with the Buffalo Bills. Most often from ripping out their souls.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Veterans Mecole Hardman and Morgan Fox were waiting for an opportunity. They were added to the #Bills' practice squad this week, hoping to make an impact.
www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/veter...
www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/veter...
What a night for Isak Rosen. He's playing like he never wants to go back to Rochester.
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
What a night for Isak Rosen. He's playing like he never wants to go back to Rochester.
Belleville scores an empty-net goal.
November 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Belleville scores an empty-net goal.
Don't go away! Jake Leschyshyn narrows it to 5-4 at 16:32.
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Don't go away! Jake Leschyshyn narrows it to 5-4 at 16:32.
Yikes, Devon Levi allowed a goal at 9:39 he almost certainly wants back. Belleville up 5-3.
Levi getting yanked late. Wow.
Levi getting yanked late. Wow.
November 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Yikes, Devon Levi allowed a goal at 9:39 he almost certainly wants back. Belleville up 5-3.
Levi getting yanked late. Wow.
Levi getting yanked late. Wow.
OK, now the Amerks have narrowed it to 4-3 at 8:34. Riley Fiddler-Schultz w/the goal. Belleville calls a much-needed timeout.
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
OK, now the Amerks have narrowed it to 4-3 at 8:34. Riley Fiddler-Schultz w/the goal. Belleville calls a much-needed timeout.
Now Anton Wahlberg narrows it to 4-2 at 7:03:
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Now Anton Wahlberg narrows it to 4-2 at 7:03:
Carson Meyer scores in his Amerks debut 6:14 into the third to narrow it to 4-1. Trevor Kuntar, the pride of Williamsville, gets an assist.
November 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Carson Meyer scores in his Amerks debut 6:14 into the third to narrow it to 4-1. Trevor Kuntar, the pride of Williamsville, gets an assist.
Wyatt Bongiovanni makes it 4-0 Belleville 59 seconds into the third period.
November 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Wyatt Bongiovanni makes it 4-0 Belleville 59 seconds into the third period.
Philippe Daoust makes it 3-0 on the power play at 17:36.
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Philippe Daoust makes it 3-0 on the power play at 17:36.
Arthur Kaliyev's wicked one-timer on the power play makes it 2-0 Belleville at 13:45.
November 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Arthur Kaliyev's wicked one-timer on the power play makes it 2-0 Belleville at 13:45.
"He’s listening more. Part of development as a person is understanding we’re trying to help you."
More on the maturation of #Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius w/@TheAHL #Rochester #Amerks and the big minutes he's playing w/so many forwards in #Buffalo:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
More on the maturation of #Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius w/@TheAHL #Rochester #Amerks and the big minutes he's playing w/so many forwards in #Buffalo:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius taking ‘big jump’ in development, playing big minutes for Rochester Amerks - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius’ extra ice time with the Americans can be traced to more than just a dearth of bodies up front.
www.buffalohockeybeat.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
"He’s listening more. Part of development as a person is understanding we’re trying to help you."
More on the maturation of #Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius w/@TheAHL #Rochester #Amerks and the big minutes he's playing w/so many forwards in #Buffalo:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
More on the maturation of #Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius w/@TheAHL #Rochester #Amerks and the big minutes he's playing w/so many forwards in #Buffalo:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-prosp...
Jamieson Rees scores a breakaway goal for Belleville 6:09 into the game.
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Jamieson Rees scores a breakaway goal for Belleville 6:09 into the game.
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T.J. Sanders had never had surgery before. He had never missed a football game due to injury. He spent the last five weeks dealing with both. Now the #Bills rookie is eager to return from injured reserve this week.
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Bills rookie T.J. Sanders looking to get back on track during imminent return from injured reserve
ORCHARD PARK — T.J. Sanders sat on the bench in front of his locker unraveling kinesiology tape from his right knee. He smacked it once and massaged it.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
T.J. Sanders had never had surgery before. He had never missed a football game due to injury. He spent the last five weeks dealing with both. Now the #Bills rookie is eager to return from injured reserve this week.
www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/bills...
www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/bills...
Amerks beginning to warm up this Wednesday evening.
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Amerks beginning to warm up this Wednesday evening.
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“We just haven’t finished. I’d be worried if we weren’t creating enough.”
More on the why the #Buffalo #Sabres have struggled to score goal and what makes Ryan McLeod mesh so well w/Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/as-offense-s...
More on the why the #Buffalo #Sabres have struggled to score goal and what makes Ryan McLeod mesh so well w/Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/as-offense-s...
As offense struggles, Sabres need Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch to keep scoring - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sooner or later, coach Lindy Ruff believes the Sabres will start converting their opportunities.
www.buffalohockeybeat.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
“We just haven’t finished. I’d be worried if we weren’t creating enough.”
More on the why the #Buffalo #Sabres have struggled to score goal and what makes Ryan McLeod mesh so well w/Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/as-offense-s...
More on the why the #Buffalo #Sabres have struggled to score goal and what makes Ryan McLeod mesh so well w/Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/as-offense-s...
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More on Jiri Kulich, Jason Zucker and the #Buffalo #Sabres' other absences:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-jiri-...
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-jiri-...
Sabres’ Jiri Kulich to miss ‘significant time’ with blood clot issue - Buffalo Hockey Beat
BUFFALO – Sabres center Jiri Kulich will miss “significant time” because of a blood clot issue, coach Lindy Ruff said, the latest blow for a team decimated by injuries and illness. “I’m not going to g...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
More on Jiri Kulich, Jason Zucker and the #Buffalo #Sabres' other absences:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-jiri-...
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-jiri-...
“We just haven’t finished. I’d be worried if we weren’t creating enough.”
More on the why the #Buffalo #Sabres have struggled to score goal and what makes Ryan McLeod mesh so well w/Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/as-offense-s...
More on the why the #Buffalo #Sabres have struggled to score goal and what makes Ryan McLeod mesh so well w/Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/as-offense-s...
As offense struggles, Sabres need Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch to keep scoring - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sooner or later, coach Lindy Ruff believes the Sabres will start converting their opportunities.
www.buffalohockeybeat.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
“We just haven’t finished. I’d be worried if we weren’t creating enough.”
More on the why the #Buffalo #Sabres have struggled to score goal and what makes Ryan McLeod mesh so well w/Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/as-offense-s...
More on the why the #Buffalo #Sabres have struggled to score goal and what makes Ryan McLeod mesh so well w/Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch:
www.buffalohockeybeat.com/as-offense-s...