BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Sabres squandered an opportunity to win their sixth game in a row and get coach Lindy Ruff his 900th career victory by allowing goals 2:42 apart in the third period of Thursday night's 3-2 loss on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and an assist in staking a 2-0 lead for the Sabres in the first period. Buffalo's … [Read more...] about Sabres snap win streak in Columbus after taking lead into 3rd period
30 prospects in 30 days: Ohio State’s Denzel Burke is battle-tested entering the NFL
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Cornerback Denzel Burke spent four seasons at Ohio State shadowing some of the top receivers in college football. Burke is battle-tested, compiling 51 starts for the Buckeyes. The 2023 first team All-Big Ten performer believes all that experience is a big advantage as he gets ready to transition to the NFL. "Really just being comfortable and … [Read more...] about 30 prospects in 30 days: Ohio State’s Denzel Burke is battle-tested entering the NFL
30 prospects in 30 days: Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson credits gymnastics for success on the field
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kaleb Johnson was nearly unstoppable out of the Iowa backfield last season, racking up over 1,500 yards and 21 touchdowns which led the Big 10 in both categories. His most impressive stat is zero — that is how many times he fumbled during the 2024 season. Johnson's ideal size comes with a nice combination of vision, patience and toughness as a … [Read more...] about 30 prospects in 30 days: Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson credits gymnastics for success on the field
Sabres eliminated from playoffs while on 5-game win streak
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On the 14th anniversary of the last time the Sabres clinched a playoff spot, their postseason famine was fated to last at least another year. While extending their longest winning streak in two seasons to five games with a 3-0 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center, the Sabres were eliminated from playoff contention … [Read more...] about Sabres eliminated from playoffs while on 5-game win streak
30 prospects in 30 days: Arkansas’ Landon Jackson has elite size for a defensive end
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Landon Jackson out of Arkansas racked up 6.5 sacks in each of the last two seasons on his way to All-SEC honors. Landon has elite size for an edge rusher at 6'6" which is the same height as Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau and their weight is nearly identical as well. It shouldn't come as a surprise that the Sean McDermott and the Bills met formally … [Read more...] about 30 prospects in 30 days: Arkansas’ Landon Jackson has elite size for a defensive end