"I have the self-belief about myself that I can play in the NHL."
Meet Matt Villalta, the #Rochester #Amerks' new No. 1 goalie in and a valuable depth asset for the #Buffalo #Sabres:

"I have the self-belief about myself that I can play in the NHL."
Meet Matt Villalta, the #Rochester #Amerks' new No. 1 goalie in and a valuable depth asset for the #Buffalo #Sabres:
#Sabres prospect David Bedkowski spoke with me about many topics including what #LetsGoBuffaloΒ is looking from him to sign his #NHL contract, inspiration of his tattoos, why playing a hard-nosed game is important to his success, & goals for his final junior season in the #OHL.
πMeridian Centre for IceDogs vs 67βs on a Thursday night.
#Sabres 2025 3rd round prospect David Bedkowski is in town with Ottawa, close to the Buffalo border for one of his only trips this season.
A postgame chat later for content on @armchairgmsnetwork.bsky.social.
#Sabres put up a clunker in their 4-0 loss to the @DallasStars. The offense was lifeless and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a rough night. Here's my story: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
I hate to say this, but Seth Apert and UPL should have gone a long time ago.
Stars vs. Sabres 5-on-5 matchups (NHL Β· Oct 8, 2026)
Every head-to-head skater pairing: who won the xG while they shared the ice, and for how long.
https://xjawn.com/games/2026020057
#TexasHockey #Sabres #NHL #hockey
Stars vs. Sabres player stats (NHL Β· Oct 8, 2026)
Every skater's on-ice xG, plus forward lines and defense pairs.
Best on-ice xG: Stars, Jason Robertson +0.97 Β· Sabres, Tage Thompson +0.71
https://xjawn.com/games/2026020057
#TexasHockey #Sabres #NHL #hockey
Dallas Stars 4, Buffalo Sabres 0
NHL Β· Oct 8, 2026
Expected goals (xG): Stars 2.72, Sabres 5.68
https://xjawn.com/games/2026020057
#TexasHockey #Sabres #NHL #hockey
Clunker city for the #Sabres tonight. Here's what went down in the 4-0 loss to the #Stars. www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...
#NHL Game Score Impact Card for Buffalo Sabres on 2026-10-08:
Another home stinker. #Sabres why the hell is UPL still in net???
Okay Iβm done #Sabres
π€¦πΌββοΈπ refs #Sabres
Okay Lindy, pull Upie, the guys are playing lifeless in front of him. #Sabres
sigh, they just are off kilter tonight #Sabres arenβt winning faceo, not great defense and the power play sucks as usual