'“It’s a challenge and an opportunity and I’m excited for it,” Granato said. “Obviously there was a level of anxiety upon taking the position, accepting the position.”' … [Read more...] about “Obviously the expectation is to compete” – Don Granato takes over as interim Sabres head coach
Archives for March 19, 2021
Sabres welcome frontline workers as first fans back at KeyBank Center
'“We really have to thank the Sabres for giving us this opportunity, especially on the Roswell Park ‘Hockey Fights Cancer’ night” said Roswell Park researcher Dr. Michael Ciesielski. “To be some of the first people back in the swing of things to see the game, support the Sabres as they’ve supported us throughout the year, it’s a really great opportunity and a really great … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome frontline workers as first fans back at KeyBank Center
Sabres lose to Bruins in first game since Krueger fired as coach
'"It was definitely nice to see that one go in," Okposo said. "The longer the zero sits there in that column, the more it weighs on you. But, yeah, I mean, it's nice, but same time, we have a lot of stuff to correct and we've got to take a deep dive into what's going on here from everybody. It's systemic. Like, the whole way through. We have some work to do."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Bruins in first game since Krueger fired as coach
Sabres share blame after firing of Krueger as coach
'"Everybody has a lot of respect for Ralph," Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo said. "I think you guys [the media] have respect for Ralph. We do in the room. It's just a tough day. It's a tough day for everybody, but it's our job to go out and compete and go out and play, and we're going to do that for our organization, for the city of Buffalo. We're trusting Don to lead us out … [Read more...] about Sabres share blame after firing of Krueger as coach
5 takeaways | Sabres' winless streak extends with loss to Bruins
'"More pace," Granato said. "More pace, simple. I felt today we established at least within our own game a decent pace and we didn't sustain it."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres’ winless streak extends with loss to Bruins
At The Final Horn: Bruins 4 - Sabres 1
'DeBrusk broke the tie with a power-play goal 9:15 into the second and Boston never looked back. Smith scored with 1:24 left and then 4:44 into the third period, Pastrnak made it 4-1 with a goal on the power play.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Bruins 4 – Sabres 1
Sabres recall Bryson from taxi squad
'Bryson has appeared in 11 games since making his NHL debut on Feb. 23, tallying one goal and averaging 19:45 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Bryson from taxi squad
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Friday's game against Utica postponed (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage