Matthew Fairburn
@matthewfairburn.bsky.social
Writing about the Buffalo Sabres and NHL for The Athletic. Occasionally writing about the Buffalo Bills as well.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leads the Sabres onto the ice in Toronto. Alex Lyon backing him up.
October 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leads the Sabres onto the ice in Toronto. Alex Lyon backing him up.
Well, folks, are we ready for some Sabres hockey?
October 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Well, folks, are we ready for some Sabres hockey?
Sabres are introducing a value menu for season-ticket members this season. This is what’s included there
October 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Sabres are introducing a value menu for season-ticket members this season. This is what’s included there
Back at the rink in time for the Sabres’ first regular season game week of the season. Mattias Samuelsson back out there in a non-contact jersey.
October 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Back at the rink in time for the Sabres’ first regular season game week of the season. Mattias Samuelsson back out there in a non-contact jersey.
Sabres roster for their second preseason game tonight against Columbus. Helenius, Kozak and Geertsen draw back in for a second straight night.
September 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Sabres roster for their second preseason game tonight against Columbus. Helenius, Kozak and Geertsen draw back in for a second straight night.
Here is the Sabres’ roster for their preseason opener against Columbus
September 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Here is the Sabres’ roster for their preseason opener against Columbus
Sabres training camp groups. The blue group looks like it’s pretty close to what the NHL roster will be.
September 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Sabres training camp groups. The blue group looks like it’s pretty close to what the NHL roster will be.
No pucks on the ice for the first day of Sabres training camp yet. Lindy Ruff promised a demanding training camp under the new strength and conditioning staff.
September 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
No pucks on the ice for the first day of Sabres training camp yet. Lindy Ruff promised a demanding training camp under the new strength and conditioning staff.
Hockey is back in Buffalo. Sabres prospects practicing this afternoon in advance of the rookie tournament this weekend.
September 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hockey is back in Buffalo. Sabres prospects practicing this afternoon in advance of the rookie tournament this weekend.
Sabres roster for the prospects challenge tournament this weekend:
September 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sabres roster for the prospects challenge tournament this weekend:
The Sabres will also have KeyBank as the helmet sponsor for its away helmets this season. Sabres owner Terry Pegula is modeling said helmet.
July 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The Sabres will also have KeyBank as the helmet sponsor for its away helmets this season. Sabres owner Terry Pegula is modeling said helmet.
The Sabres’ development camp roster is out. Pretty light roster this year. The draft picks will be the highlight
June 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Sabres’ development camp roster is out. Pretty light roster this year. The draft picks will be the highlight
Not the typical packed house for a Leafs game in Buffalo. But enough Leafs fans for a hearty “Go Leafs Go” chant to start the game and a sing along with the Canadian anthem. Plenty of empty seats for the Sabres’ second-to-last home game of the season.
April 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Not the typical packed house for a Leafs game in Buffalo. But enough Leafs fans for a hearty “Go Leafs Go” chant to start the game and a sing along with the Canadian anthem. Plenty of empty seats for the Sabres’ second-to-last home game of the season.
How the Sabres look for Noah Ostlund’s NHL debut in Buffalo tonight
April 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
How the Sabres look for Noah Ostlund’s NHL debut in Buffalo tonight
Sabres morning skate underway in Florida. Josh Norris is out there with the top power play unit
March 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Sabres morning skate underway in Florida. Josh Norris is out there with the top power play unit
Sabres morning skate underway in Tampa. Still no Jason Zucker on the ice
March 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Sabres morning skate underway in Tampa. Still no Jason Zucker on the ice
Former Sabres prospect Matt Savoie with a nice play on the forecheck to get his first NHL point with an assist to Leon Draisaitl
February 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Former Sabres prospect Matt Savoie with a nice play on the forecheck to get his first NHL point with an assist to Leon Draisaitl
Not a bad crowd for Sabres-Blackhawks in Buffalo tonight in the first game after the Christmas break.
December 28, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Not a bad crowd for Sabres-Blackhawks in Buffalo tonight in the first game after the Christmas break.
Arrived at The Big Game
December 15, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Arrived at The Big Game
The Sabres lineup that will be trying to snap a seven-game losing streak tonight against the Rangers
December 11, 2024 at 11:48 PM
The Sabres lineup that will be trying to snap a seven-game losing streak tonight against the Rangers
How the Sabres look tonight against the Red Wings. James Reimer in net. Jiri Kulich a scratch.
December 9, 2024 at 11:49 PM
How the Sabres look tonight against the Red Wings. James Reimer in net. Jiri Kulich a scratch.
A lot of empty seats for Sabres-Jets. One of the lighter crowds of the season. Some winter weather today could have played a role. Tuesday's performance probably did, too.
December 6, 2024 at 12:13 AM
A lot of empty seats for Sabres-Jets. One of the lighter crowds of the season. Some winter weather today could have played a role. Tuesday's performance probably did, too.
Sabres projected lineup against the Islanders, per @sabres.com. Jack Quinn up on the top line, and Alex Tuch playing with Cozens and Benson. Kulich back to the wing and Krebs back to the fourth line. Reimer in net.
December 1, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Sabres projected lineup against the Islanders, per @sabres.com. Jack Quinn up on the top line, and Alex Tuch playing with Cozens and Benson. Kulich back to the wing and Krebs back to the fourth line. Reimer in net.
Here's how the Sabres look against the Canucks this afternoon. Fancy graphic courtesy of the @sabres.com crew. Kevin Lankinen in net for the Canucks
November 29, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Here's how the Sabres look against the Canucks this afternoon. Fancy graphic courtesy of the @sabres.com crew. Kevin Lankinen in net for the Canucks
Tage Thompson is on the ice for Sabres practice this morning. He’s missed the last five games with a lower body injury.
November 26, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Tage Thompson is on the ice for Sabres practice this morning. He’s missed the last five games with a lower body injury.