'Heading into an off-season with the Sabres staring down many questions, Granato - the coach with a proven track record of developing young players - may have the answer to the most important one in Eichel. He could be the connective tissue that helps mend a weathered fence.' … [Read more...] about Granato grateful for the timing of his shot with the Sabres
Archives for May 2021
Sabres' Jack Eichel sends 450 bouquets of flowers to Buffalo nurses
'Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel brightened many days this week when he sent 450 bouquets of flowers to nurses at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in honour of Nurses Week. The flowers were accompanied by a printed note that included Eichel's signature, where he expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the hospital's nurses.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel sends 450 bouquets of flowers to Buffalo nurses
Reinhart wins first-ever Rick Martin Award
'The Sabres come into the final game with five losses in seven games. There’s a good chance that Will Borgen will return to the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart wins first-ever Rick Martin Award
Sam Reinhart named winner of inaugural Rick Martin Memorial Award
'Five finalists were up for the award including Dylan Cozens, Kyle Okposo, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Jeff Skinner.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart named winner of inaugural Rick Martin Memorial Award
Sabres Sam Reinhart wins team's 'The Rico' award
'Reinhart, so far, has scored 25 goals in 53 games this season, which was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is still one more game remaining.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sam Reinhart wins team’s ‘The Rico’ award
Ullmark to miss season finale in Pittsburgh
'Ullmark concludes his injury-shortened season with a 9-6-3 record and a .917 save percentage in 20 games. His .937 save percentage at 5-on-5 ranks sixth in the NHL (minimum 500 minutes played), according to Natural Stat Trick.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark to miss season finale in Pittsburgh
Reinhart named winner of inaugural Rick Martin Memorial Award
'As voted on by the fans, the award will be presented each season to the player fans believe best demonstrates on-ice excellence, resiliency, and dedication to the community.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart named winner of inaugural Rick Martin Memorial Award
Observations: 'Inexperience' leads to Sabres' mistake-filled night in Pittsburgh
'Buoyed by confidence-inducing back-to-back wins to cap their home schedule, the Sabres suddenly fell into bad habits. They appeared to have a blind faith that they had the speed and skill to skate off victorious, prioritizing risky offensive players over the calculated approach that’s led to success under interim coach Don Granato.' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Inexperience’ leads to Sabres’ mistake-filled night in Pittsburgh
The Wraparound: Sabres clinch NHL's worst record with 8-4 loss to Penguins
'The Sabres also failed to win back-to-back-to-back games for the first time this season and are 1-6 against the Penguins this season.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres clinch NHL’s worst record with 8-4 loss to Penguins
Sabres don’t help Michael Houser, get throttled by Penguins: ‘We owe him’
'“The last couple games he’s been a stone wall back there for us,” he said. “It’s been a lot of fun playing for him and we kind of laid an egg tonight for him. He deserves better, we owe him, especially being in his hometown, we got to be better for that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t help Michael Houser, get throttled by Penguins: ‘We owe him’
Sabres prospect Brett Murray thrilled to make NHL debut: ‘At a loss for words’
'This year, the 6-foot-5, 228-pound Murray, 22, has morphed into the Amerks’ leading scorer, compiling nine goals and 19 points in 23 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brett Murray thrilled to make NHL debut: ‘At a loss for words’
Michael Houser’s improbable story adds another chapter as Wexford native plays against Penguins
'This season, he entered the year as the sixth goalie on the Sabres’ depth chart with the idea that he’d provide a mentorship role to younger players. But when injuries and other issues ravaged the crease, Houser was promoted all the way to taxi squad goalie.' … [Read more...] about Michael Houser’s improbable story adds another chapter as Wexford native plays against Penguins
For Wexford's Michael Houser, preparation pays off in opportunity with Sabres
'“It is an amazing story,” Granato said. “He’s a person that’s taken all of his life experiences in preparation for what may next lie ahead for him, in that case, being in the NHL and thrown in the net. When you factor all of that in, it’s not too much of a surprise that he was really, really good in the first two games because you see that he did put that work in. But it is … [Read more...] about For Wexford’s Michael Houser, preparation pays off in opportunity with Sabres
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Jeff Carter scores four goals as first-place Penguins power past the Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Michael Houser’s improbable story adds another chapter as Wexford native plays against Penguins (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Jeff Carter's 4 goals lead Penguins to rout of Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) For Wexford's Michael Houser, preparation pays off in opportunity with … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Carter scores career-high 4 goals, Penguins blast Sabres 8-4
'The 28-year-old spent nearly a decade before bouncing around the minors before finally reaching the NHL earlier this week. He dazzled in a pair of wins over the New York Islanders to earn a third consecutive start. Playing in front of more than 20 friends and family, Houser stopped 26 shots but couldn’t keep the NHL’s highest-scoring team under wraps.' … [Read more...] about Carter scores career-high 4 goals, Penguins blast Sabres 8-4