'“They were adamant tonight and they showed a very strong, competitive identity,” Granato said. “We got ourselves in trouble early, probably puck management, and chased the game. We chased the game. Rask was good when he had to be, but we didn’t set the pace. They set the pace.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Don Granato, Sabres must find a way to solve the Bruins
Archives for April 21, 2021
Mike Harrington: No matter the result, Dylan Cozens quickly piling up experience
'"His speed is dynamic. And his quickness is even more dynamic," Granato had said of Cozens earlier in the day. "So his first two, three strides, his speed up and down the rink is high end. But it's the first two strides and separation that he's another level. He's in another category there."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: No matter the result, Dylan Cozens quickly piling up experience
The Wraparound: Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar help Bruins defeat Sabres
'The Sabres struggled to generate enough shots, succumbed to the opportunistic Bruins’ relentless pursuit to possess the puck and lost the opening game of a three game series with the Bruins, 2-0.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Taylor Hall, Curtis Lazar help Bruins defeat Sabres
Sabres notebook: Defenseman Will Borgen nears return from broken forearm
'“He’s another player that’s on the cusp of full-time NHL potential,” Granato said. “To get to that point, there’s a lot of little intricacies that he’s gotten right and I’m excited because of that. He’s right on the cusp of full-time duty is the way I look at it and this is a great opportunity for that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Defenseman Will Borgen nears return from broken forearm
Bruins show Sabres how they must compete: ‘We need to elevate’
'If the Sabres had tied the game early, then perhaps they could’ve generated more momentum and made Tuesday’s game inside KeyBank Center more competitive.' … [Read more...] about Bruins show Sabres how they must compete: ‘We need to elevate’
Sabres notes: Will Borgen nearing return, close to becoming NHL regular
'“It (stinks) because I was just getting in the lineup and playing,” Borgen said of his injury. “It was fun. The last two months or whatever, I’ve never been injured during the season before, but it’s just a lot of training again.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Will Borgen nearing return, close to becoming NHL regular
Sabres sign draft pick Lukas Rousek to entry-level contract
'Rousek, 22, tied his career high by scoring 14 goals and set career highs by registering 24 assists and 38 points in 49 games with Sparta Praha, a Czech League team, this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign draft pick Lukas Rousek to entry-level contract
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Bruins blank Sabres as Tuukka Rask gets his 51st career shutout (Boston Globe) Some Bruins have been vaccinated, but COVID restrictions keep bonding to a minimum on the road (Boston Globe) Bruins grind out 2-0 win over Sabres for fifth straight victory (Boston Herald) Bruins Notebook: Third line needs to kick in (Boston Herald) David Krejci’s Point Streak Snapped At Four As … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Rousek says goodbye in Sparta, he has signed a rookie contract with Buffalo
'"Unfortunately, the Sabers do not have an ideal period, but it is a great chance for me to succeed. If I succeed next or next season, I can prevail. It will only depend on me, "added the twelve-time national team member, who played 49 matches of the basic part in the Spartan jersey this year, scored 14 goals and added 24 assists. In the playoffs he had 11 matches and seven … [Read more...] about Rousek says goodbye in Sparta, he has signed a rookie contract with Buffalo
Rask, Bruins blank Sabres 2-0 for 5th consecutive victory
'“It was not what we wanted,” Sabres interim head coach Don Granato said. “It was not competitive enough, there was not enough net focus and net drive. So, no question it was disappointing. And we will look at that and it will be easy to learn from that.”' … [Read more...] about Rask, Bruins blank Sabres 2-0 for 5th consecutive victory
Bruins blank Sabres on Tuesday
'Chances were there for the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, but the blue and gold went 0-for-6 on the powerplay en route to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the careless Boston Bruins inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Bruins blank Sabres on Tuesday
Opinion: Thanks to an uneven game, the Sabres lost to the Bruins
'Probably the biggest takeaway I had was Buffalo was 0-for-6 on the power play including an absolutely horrendous 1:33 6-on-3 advantage.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Thanks to an uneven game, the Sabres lost to the Bruins
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres struggle to get it going in loss to Bruins
'The Bruins got a lead early and it would be all they would need to take two points from their opponent. It seemed that each Sabre opportunity was met with an equally debilitating penalty. The Sabres were never able to battle back.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres struggle to get it going in loss to Bruins
Opinion: Sabres hockey does complete-180
'Since Granato was elevated to the top job, the team has been entertaining. They're playing a faster game, scoring more goals, playing better in their own end and winning... in regulation too!' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres hockey does complete-180
Sabres sign Lukas Rousek to two-year entry-level contract
'While Rousek is not the biggest of players at just 5-foot-11 and 183 pounds, he plays a high-tempo game and has a knack for taking pucks to the net and create scoring chances right around the goal crease. He skates well and possesses good speed, while he's strong on and off the puck to establish good positioning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Lukas Rousek to two-year entry-level contract