'"Guys were pretty excited to have a little bit of normalcy and go on the road and go out to dinner and just hang out," Okposo said. "That's a special part about playing in the league that it's one of those things where you don't really know what you have until it's gone. And with the pandemic, it was gone for 18 months."' … [Read more...] about Some California dreamin’ gives Sabres first chance at team bonding since the pandemic
Archives for October 2021
Sunday's Los Angeles Coverage
Kings host the Sabres in Los Angeles on Sunday (AP) LA Kings vs. Buffalo Sabres: How to Watch (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Olofsson's hard work has led to team-high production
'"I feel like ever since I got to North America I've been working very hard to get better without the puck, get better defensively," Olofsson said. "I feel like I've been making progress. I also want to be better with the puck and create more chances offensively, so I think I'm on the right track here."' … [Read more...] about Olofsson’s hard work has led to team-high production
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Laaksonen scores overtime winner to give Rochester a 6-5 win over Laval (CP) Amerks top Rocket in OT thriller to complete weekend sweep (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
After glimpse of success, Sabres work overtime to improve their 3-on-3 play
'"It's fun to not always just have a regular practice," Olofsson said at the Toyota Sports Center, the Los Angeles Kings' suburban practice facility. "When we get down to overtime, it's big to get that extra point and it's important to practice on it and we had a really good practice."' … [Read more...] about After glimpse of success, Sabres work overtime to improve their 3-on-3 play
Eakin practices, not expected to play against Kings
'"I don't think Sunday's an option for him," Granato told the media. "… It's still a little process. I don't expect Sunday. Possible for Tuesday (against San Jose)."' … [Read more...] about Eakin practices, not expected to play against Kings
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Michael Mersch powers Americans past Rocket 4-3 (CP) Amerks outlast Rocket to take game one of weekend set (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: After blowing 3-0 lead, Sabres get Anderson an OT win on Asplund's goal
'"He was calm and confident," added coach Don Granato. "He read the shooters and the situations moments before they were transpiring. He was key. And I think our guys rallied around that."' … [Read more...] about Observations: After blowing 3-0 lead, Sabres get Anderson an OT win on Asplund’s goal
Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin back at practice, closing in on return
'"I was happily surprised with Cody today, he looked way better (than expected)," coach Don Granato said. "I didn't go into it with much expectation. I thought he would stay out of anything close to a contact situation. He just wouldn't. He jumped right in. So he is definitely feeling better. But no timetable yet."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin back at practice, closing in on return
As Jack Eichel turns 25, the former Sabres captain still awaits a resolution
'Five years remain on Eichel’s contract that carries a $10 million annual cap hit. His no-movement clause begins in July, which would allow Eichel to nix any trade. Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams is valuing Eichel as a healthy, elite centerman with a track record that includes five seasons of 20 goals and three appearances in the NHL All-Star game.' … [Read more...] about As Jack Eichel turns 25, the former Sabres captain still awaits a resolution
How breaking sticks set JJ Peterka on a path from Austria to the Sabres
'“He’s got the ability, that’s for sure,” said Don Jackson, the Minnesota-born longtime coach of EHC Red Bull Munchen. “The rest is mental and taking advantage of the opportunity, which he has right now.”' … [Read more...] about How breaking sticks set JJ Peterka on a path from Austria to the Sabres
Overtime win against Ducks shows Sabres might be special group
'The Sabres escaped the first period up 1-0 thanks to 17 saves from goalie Craig Anderson. Barely six minutes into the second period, they led 3-0. Then the Ducks roared back, erasing the deficit by early in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Overtime win against Ducks shows Sabres might be special group
Sabres notes: Craig Anderson’s hot start no surprise to Don Granato
'“On Day One when I saw him in shape and as serious and intent as he was, that’s all I needed to see,” Granato said of the 40-year-old, who’s beginning his first season in Buffalo. “Nothing surprised me after that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Craig Anderson’s hot start no surprise to Don Granato
Friday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks erase 3-goal deficit, but lose to Sabres in overtime (Orange County Register) Ducks coach Dallas Eakins encourages players, staff members to speak up (Orange County Register) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Ducks Earn a Point, Fall 4-3 in OT to Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Anaheim Coverage
Rasmus Asplund’s 2nd goal in OT puts Sabres past Ducks 4-3
'“It was all Olie there,” Asplund said. “I was just on the back side of the net and then tapped it in, so it’s his goal, and I was just happy to be able to finish it off for him there.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Asplund’s 2nd goal in OT puts Sabres past Ducks 4-3