Lindy Ruff treating Colten Ellis like his #1 goalie going into must-win vs. Calgary

Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres · Nov 19, 2025 · 21m

The Buffalo Sabres have been searching for a #1 goalie since Ryan Miller was traded over a decade ago. Is it possible they have one in Colten Ellis? Lindy Ruff is presently treating Ellis like a #1, as he gets his fourth start in five games against the Calgary Flames. The matchup with Calgary is a must-win, as the Sabres get the worst team in the NHL, at home, against a backup goalie, with Calgary on the second of a back to back. Cannot lose.

Sneaky Joe previews the matchup against the Flames, who have way better underlying numbers then you would expect for the worst team in the league. Why…