Amerks face Utica again for 3rd straight win (WHEC-TV) Amerks best Comets in shootout for third straight win (Amerks.com) Utica comes up short in shootout with Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for February 2021
Sabres have zero players on Covid protocol list for first time since Feb. 1
'It's unclear if Mittelstadt will be available to coach Ralph Krueger in Washington, but he is the ninth player to rejoin the team across the past week. A player can only be removed from the protocol list after serving a mandatory minimum quarantine and producing negative Covid-19 tests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have zero players on Covid protocol list for first time since Feb. 1
Rangers' plan to allow fans provides clues for what to expect at KeyBank Center for Sabres
'The initial announcement included only three games for each team, as Knicks tickets went on sale Tuesday and tickets to the Rangers, including a March 2 game against the Sabres, will be available Thursday. However, for now, only season ticket members and suite holders will be able to attend games at a minimum cost of $50. Both teams plan to host and recognize essential workers … [Read more...] about Rangers’ plan to allow fans provides clues for what to expect at KeyBank Center for Sabres
Sabres’ Will Borgen looks impressive in first game action in nearly year
'“Just not used to the speed, controlling my energy,” Borgen said of the early moments of Monday’s 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Will Borgen looks impressive in first game action in nearly year
Casey Mittelstadt final Sabres player removed COVID-19 absences list
'Mittelstadt, 22, was added to the absences list Feb. 7. The American has played two games this season, recording one assist. He has spent most of the year on the taxi squad.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt final Sabres player removed COVID-19 absences list
Sabres send two players to taxi squad, four others to Amerks
'Defenseman Jacob Bryson and forwards Steven Fogarty, Andrew Oglevie and C.J. Smith moved from the practice group to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send two players to taxi squad, four others to Amerks
Bitter pill: Coming off shutout loss to Islanders, Sabres find themselves at a crossroads
'The biggest reason for Buffalo’s early struggles has been a lack of offense, and it showed up once again on Tuesday when they were shut out by the Islanders, 3-0. The Sabres currently rank 26th in the NHL in goals per game, with star forwards Jack Eichel and Taylor Hall combining to score just three goals through 12 games. Buffalo is currently fifth in the league in power play … [Read more...] about Bitter pill: Coming off shutout loss to Islanders, Sabres find themselves at a crossroads
Thursday's Washington Coverage
Buffalo takes on Washington on 3-game skid (AP) How to watch Capitals vs. Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) Caps Open Five-Game Homestand vs. Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage
Casey Mittelstadt no longer on NHL's COVID-19 list
'As for Mittelstadt, he has spent much of the season on the team's taxi squad, but had some nice moments in the two games he got into.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt no longer on NHL’s COVID-19 list
Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt removed from COVID-19 list; zero Sabres on list
'Mittelstadt, 22, has one assist in two games with the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt removed from COVID-19 list; zero Sabres on list
Hamilton TAKE2: Sabres top talent not producing
'Jeff Skinner has scored three goals since December of 2019. Until the last three games where he played with Jack Eichel and Eric Staal, Skinner was getting amazing scoring chances and missing on each and every one of them.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton TAKE2: Sabres top talent not producing
Taxi squad skates prepared Borgen, Davidson for positive debuts
'The two defensemen credited their preparedness to the tutelage of Sabres director of player development Matt Ellis, who has taken a hands-on role with the taxi squad this season. Borgen and Davidson had both spent the entirety of the season on the taxi squad prior to Monday, when the absences of Rasmus Ristolainen, Jake McCabe, and Brandon Montour created a void on the back … [Read more...] about Taxi squad skates prepared Borgen, Davidson for positive debuts
Sabres assign 4 players to Rochester
'Forwards Steven Fogarty, Andrew Oglevie, and C.J. Smith and defenseman Jacob Bryson have been reassigned from the taxi squad to the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 4 players to Rochester
Sabres observations: Another slow start proves to be a 'tough hill to climb'
'The Sabres failed to score first for the ninth time in 12 games, as they allowed two goals in the first period and failed to mount a comeback in a 3-0 loss in KeyBank Center. The Sabres fell to 4-6-2 and have scored only one goal in their past two games. They also own a negative-8 goal differential in the first period this season and are 0-6-1 when trailing after two.' … [Read more...] about Sabres observations: Another slow start proves to be a ‘tough hill to climb’
Mike Harrington: With offense in crisis, Sabres have taken turn for the worse
'After a promising six-game start to the season, this team has suddenly become utterly unwatchable for large stretches of games.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With offense in crisis, Sabres have taken turn for the worse