'“He played games in the league last year and he, like most players, like any competitive player, was coming here to earn a spot,” Granato said. “And having that burn going into these games with that, I thought the third period was big for him last night to come back and fight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen enjoyed ‘great’ training camp
Archives for October 2021
Wednesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Prospects Drew O’Connor and Radim Zohorna push for roster spots in Penguins shootout victory (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins notes: Jake Guentzel, Zach Aston-Reese 'making progress' toward return after positive COVID tests (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins beat Sabres in nine-round shootout (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins defenseman Juuso Riikola: 'I need to play … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
The Jack Eichel saga has become a pain for both sides, with the Sabres centre likely to miss his age-25 season
'We’ve gone past the point where anyone can emerge from the stalemate between Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres as a winner.' … [Read more...] about The Jack Eichel saga has become a pain for both sides, with the Sabres centre likely to miss his age-25 season
The Sabres couldn't manage the puck and lost in Pittsburgh
'Mark Pysyk and Will Butcher and a very rough time in this game and had numerous turnovers and lost numerous battles. I think it’s very evident they can’t play together and I’ve seen nothing in the preseason that tells me they should even be in the opening night lineup.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres couldn’t manage the puck and lost in Pittsburgh
Pens edge Sabres in shootout
'"You know there's situations where you saw an awareness and they just didn't execute. They knew where they should go with it, but there are things we can tweak and we can drill in at practice that can help us in that area but by what you saw tonight... looks like we've got a long way to go."' … [Read more...] about Pens edge Sabres in shootout
Cozens tallies 2 assists in SO loss to Penguins
'Pittsburgh erased a 3-1 deficit during the third period. Anders Bjork scored for Buffalo to regain a 4-3 lead, but Kasperi Kapanen buried the tying goal with an extra attacker on the ice for Pittsburgh with 52.6 seconds remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Cozens tallies 2 assists in SO loss to Penguins
Sabres assign 6 players to Amerks
'...Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen...' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 6 players to Amerks
Sharpen Up: October 6, 2021 | Sabres begin prep for preseason finale
'The Sabres have one more preseason game left on the schedule. They'll host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday at 3 p.m. Faceoff is at 3 p.m. on MSG and WGR 550 with pregame coverage on MSG starting at 2:30.' … [Read more...] about Sharpen Up: October 6, 2021 | Sabres begin prep for preseason finale
Observations: Not much help for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as Sabres fall to Blue Jackets
'It was a formidable challenge for Luukkonen against a Columbus forward corps that included Voracek, Patrik Laine, Boone Jenner, Gustav Nyquist, Oliver Bjorkstrand as well as No. 1 defenseman Zach Werenski. He made several decent saves, and was particularly sharp with his glove hand, but dealt with a sea of open players in the Sabres' defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Not much help for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as Sabres fall to Blue Jackets
German winger J-J Peterka showing Sabres he's 'something special'
'“He’s got three big tickets,” said Sabres defenseman Ethan Prow, who played with Peterka in Munich last season. “It’s his speed, for one. He uses it well and when he takes guys wide, he can really burn people with his speed. But then the other two are his hands and shot. I think he has all three. You can see his great shot and it showed up in Munich when we were on the power … [Read more...] about German winger J-J Peterka showing Sabres he’s ‘something special’
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Sabres/Eichel dispute: 'It's a terrible situation'
'"Most importantly, we're focused on Jack's health," Bettman said Monday in an interview with Jeff Marek on Sportsnet 590 The Fan in Toronto. " ... We're pretty up to speed on in terms of what's going on and there's a legitimate disagreement among doctors as to what the course of treatment would be best, both in the short term and the long term. And that's something that … [Read more...] about NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Sabres/Eichel dispute: ‘It’s a terrible situation’
Sabres claim winger Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers from Washington
'A fifth-round draft choice in 2016, Jonsson-Fjallby has a two-year contract that carries a $750,000 cap hit if he's on the Sabres' roster, but he will be paid $175,000 if he joins the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim winger Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers from Washington
Sabres’ Tage Thompson working to unleash ‘incredible potential’
'“I still use the word ‘potential’ with him,” Granato said inside KeyBank Center. “We can look at what he actually is right now, it’s nothing compared to what he could become and he needs to continue focusing on that. He’s done a good job of that but there’s a lot more for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson working to unleash ‘incredible potential’
Sabres’ J-J Peterka, Linus Weissbach earn chance in veteran lineup
'But among all the established talent the Sabres will dress, three rookies – goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and wingers J-J Peterka and Linus Weissbach – earned a spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ J-J Peterka, Linus Weissbach earn chance in veteran lineup
Sabres add new player, claim Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers
'Jonsson-Fjallby has compiled 24 goals and 41 points in 108 career AHL outings over parts of the last three seasons. He represented Team Sweden at the 2018 World Junior Championship in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add new player, claim Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers