Bill Hoppe
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Bill Hoppe
@billhoppe.bsky.social
Covering the Buffalo Sabres.
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"When we gave up some good looks ... he made the save that we needed."

More on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making a strong bid to regain the No. 1 job, another solid win, why Isak Rosen got sent down and why Jordan Greenway sat out ... #Buffalo #Sabres

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Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines in win, could be seizing No. 1 job; Isak Rosen sent to Rochester - Buffalo Hockey Beat
The opening weeks of the season have been new experience for Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who’s not used to waiting long period for starts.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
"When we gave up some good looks ... he made the save that we needed."

More on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen making a strong bid to regain the No. 1 job, another solid win, why Isak Rosen got sent down and why Jordan Greenway sat out ... #Buffalo #Sabres

www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-ukko-...
Sabres’ Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shines in win, could be seizing No. 1 job; Isak Rosen sent to Rochester - Buffalo Hockey Beat
The opening weeks of the season have been new experience for Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who’s not used to waiting long period for starts.
www.buffalohockeybeat.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Sabres win 4-1.
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Tage Thompson scores an empty-net goal.
November 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Sabres up 3-1 after two periods and have a 17-16 shot advantage.
November 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Beck Malenstyn undresses a defender and scores at 18:36. Sabres up 3-1. Great goal.
November 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Wrote this on Alexandar Georgiev during the preseason. Nice guy who was excited for a fresh opportunity. Good luck to him. #Sabres

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After trade, career-worst season, goalie Alexandar Georgiev excited for fresh chance with Sabres - Buffalo Hockey Beat
BUFFALO – Following a perfect 40-minute outing in the preseason opener, Sabres goalie Alexandar Georgiev will likely start again tonight in Detroit or Saturday afternoon at home against the Red Wings....
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November 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Will Carrier off for boarding at 15:59.
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Lindy Ruff said the other day that Jack Quinn would be rewarded and the floodgates would open. Two goals in two games.

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Sabres notes: Jack Quinn confident he can start scoring; Buffalo trims roster - Buffalo Hockey Beat
Sabres coach Lindy Ruff believes when winger Jack Quinn scores again, the floodgates will open.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Jack Quinn makes it 2-1 at 3:55. Converts a Ryan McLeod pass in front.
November 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Sabres and Hurricanes tied at 1 after one period. Sabres have a 7-6 shot advantage.
November 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Alex Tuch off for slashing at 19:08.
November 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Sabres getting another power play at 16:27. Aho off for slashing Conor Timmins.
November 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
No.
November 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Hurricanes score at 14:36 w/UPL down and out of the net. Wonder if the Sabres will challenge for goalie interference.
November 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Now Rasmus Dahlin's going off for tripping at 12:55. Four-on-four for 1:21.
November 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Sebastien Aho going off for roughing. Sabres getting another power play at 12:16.
November 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
No goal. Crowd is ungeeked.
November 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Goal machine Jacob Bryson scores but it's quickly waived off for goalie interference. Looks like a terrible call.

Sabres are challenging.
November 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Ryan McLeod sets up Alex Tuch for a power-play goal at 4:51. WIDE open net.
November 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Sabres vs. Hurricanes:

Doan-Thompson-Tuch
Zucker-McLeod-Quinn
Benson-Östlund-Kozak
Dunne-Krebs-Malenstyn

Samuelsson-Dahlin
Byram-Timmins
Bryson-Power

Luukkonen
Lyon
November 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Jordan Greenway is not on the ice for warmup. Josh Dunne is.
November 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Sabres beginning to warm up this Sunday afternoon. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is in goal.
November 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM