'Plain and simply Granato very much disliked the effort of his team in the first half of the game, “There’s no excuse for not working as hard as you possibly can work and compete and doing things more direct when you’re not on your game, putting pucks to the net, getting to the net, putting pucks in spaces where you can track them down and we weren’t even focused on that in the … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres open the preseason with a come from behind victory
Archives for September 2021
Sabres erase three-goal deficit & top Blue Jackets 5-4 in shootout
'"Everything should be meaningful," head coach Don Granato said after the game. "In perspective, it is the preseason, it's not regular season NHL level by any means, but it's like when you go play in the backyard against your friends, you want to win. We have to have that approach any night."' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase three-goal deficit & top Blue Jackets 5-4 in shootout
Experience is key for young guys in Sabres’ first preseason game
'“We are definitely a young team and I think we have good leaders in the group,” forward Zemgus Girgensons said. “There is young leaders as we know. I think anytime there’s a fresh team, fresh faces, it bonds the guys right away together.”' … [Read more...] about Experience is key for young guys in Sabres’ first preseason game
Sabres rally to beat Blue Jackets in preseason opener
'It was in the third that plenty of the youth settled down and rallied. The Sabres got goals from Michael Mersch, JJ Peterka, and Linus Weissbach who tallied at 19:06 to tie the game 4-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to beat Blue Jackets in preseason opener
Success from young Sabres imperative in preseason
'If the Sabres are going to have any success this season, they're going to need some very young players to step up into roles they aren't quite ready for right now.' … [Read more...] about Success from young Sabres imperative in preseason
Weissbach, Peterka fuel late comeback in SO win over Blue Jackets
'Arttu Ruotsalainen and Michael Mersch also scored goals for the Sabres. Goaltender Aaron Dell stopped 12 of 15 shots before giving way to Dustin Tokarski, who turned away all but one of the 17 shots he faced and was perfect on three shootout attempts.' … [Read more...] about Weissbach, Peterka fuel late comeback in SO win over Blue Jackets
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Breaking down the Amerks 2021-22 home schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' top pick Owen Power doing his best to downplay the hype at Michigan
'"For me, it's no different, really, I don't think, or at least the way I think about it," Power said Monday night as Michigan held a preseason media day via video call. "I've just kind of been going about it the same way, just continuing to try to get better every day and worrying about myself, my own game and the team. Just kind of letting myself play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top pick Owen Power doing his best to downplay the hype at Michigan
Sabres notebook: Preseason opens Tuesday, and what's with Aaron Dell's number?
'"It's a great feeling to play games again against a team, with fans and all that," Sabres forward Rasmus Asplund said Monday in KeyBank Center. "It's going to be great to just be back on the ice. You're just trying to get back in your game shape and the timing and all that. It's a little bit off in the beginning of the season. So you're just trying to get in the rhythm and get … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Preseason opens Tuesday, and what’s with Aaron Dell’s number?
Sabres goalie Aaron Dell excited for fresh chance, happy to change number
'“I hit every rung on the ladder,” Dell said following Monday’s sessions of training camp inside KeyBank Center. “I just kind of stuck with it and I was prepared for the chances that I got and I got rewarded with the next step.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Aaron Dell excited for fresh chance, happy to change number
Sabres notes: Why did Victor Olofsson change his number again?
'Why did Olofsson pick new digits? When he broke into the NHL, No. 71, one of his favorite numbers, was worn by Evan Rodrigues, a forward the Sabres traded in 2020.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Why did Victor Olofsson change his number again?
Anderson, Dell lead race in Sabres' goal crease
'“We’ll be watching those guys. They should play, because their résumé says they’re the guys that can handle this. 'UPL' [Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen] absolutely has shown maturity and improvement. He’s elevated his self-expectation and it’s something we’ve seen in practice. But I will state the obvious - you’ve got Anderson and Dell, and if it started tomorrow, those two guys would … [Read more...] about Anderson, Dell lead race in Sabres’ goal crease
Anderson, Dell to get 'first opportunity' in goalie competition
'"If it started tomorrow, those two guys would be one and two," Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Anderson, Dell to get ‘first opportunity’ in goalie competition
Sabres return 3 players to junior clubs
'The Buffalo Sabres have returned forwards Josh Bloom, Viljami Marjala, and Olivier Nadeau to their junior clubs, the team announced Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return 3 players to junior clubs
Sharpen Up: September 28, 2021 | Sabres open preseason slate tonight
'The Blue Jackets' feed of the game will stream live in the Sabres' broadcast market on Sabres.com. Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray will have the call on WGR 550.' … [Read more...] about Sharpen Up: September 28, 2021 | Sabres open preseason slate tonight