'Consistency has eluded Thompson, though. It wasn’t until Don Granato was leading the Sabres’ bench in the final weeks of last season that the 23-year-old showed he may be close to carving out a full-time role in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Tage Thompson shows finesse, nets power-play goal for Sabres
Archives for October 2021
Mike Harrington: Summer signee Vinnie Hinostroza looks for his niche with Sabres
'"It’s just being a pro. I think you can’t take days off," Hinostroza said Friday. "Whether it’s a practice day or a game day, you got to look at it as an opportunity to get better. I’m a little bit older now, so I’ve seen it a bit where you might take a few practice days for granted here and there, and the next game you don’t feel as good and you end up getting beat pretty … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Summer signee Vinnie Hinostroza looks for his niche with Sabres
Don Granato’s honesty helped Vinnie Hinstroza choose Sabres
'“He’s always a guy you could go to and tell you how it is, whether it’s good or bad,” Hinostroza said prior to Friday’s preseason game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. “And I think as a player you want to know that if you’re not getting the ice time you want, you want to be able to know what you’re doing wrong or what you need to be doing better to get that ice time. And … [Read more...] about Don Granato’s honesty helped Vinnie Hinstroza choose Sabres
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Dominik Simon finds the net in exhibition win, but can he find a role on the NHL roster? (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Goaltender Casey DeSmith helps Penguins edge Sabres, 2-1 (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson ready to take 'that next step' (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Snap Shots: Preseason Game 2 (PittsburghPenguins.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
NHL, NHLPA involved in standoff between Eichel, Sabres
'"Look, the stalemate continues in the saga. What’s interesting, though, is the National Hockey League and the NHL Players’ Association have been involved and are talking to all parties involved in this process for quite some time. It is complicated because you’re talking about a mammoth guaranteed contract and an ongoing medical dispute. But an interesting twist as well is … [Read more...] about NHL, NHLPA involved in standoff between Eichel, Sabres
Sabres Fall To Penguins 2-1
'Buffalo was able to equalize on a Tage Thompson power play goal at 15:40. The Sabres were able to win the faceoff inside the Pittsburgh zone, with Rasmus Dahlin and Casey Mittelstadt able to maintain possession and get the puck to Thompson, who had placed himself below the near post. Thompson got the puck on net with the help from an unfortunately placed Penguins defenseman, … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Penguins 2-1
Thompson scores lone goal as Sabres fall to Penguins 2-1 in third preseason game
'The Sabres finally got on the board in the 2nd period on their second power play opportunity of the night. Off a pass from Casey Mittelstadt, Tage Thompson beat Louis Domingue stick-side to tie things up 1-1 with less than six minutes to go in the period. The Penguins, though, retook the lead minutes later after Michael Chaput put in a rebound to make it a 2-1 game. Neither … [Read more...] about Thompson scores lone goal as Sabres fall to Penguins 2-1 in third preseason game
5 things we learned from Sabres vs. Penguins
'Goaltender Craig Anderson made his debut in a Sabres sweater and stopped 18 of 20 shots faced during two periods of action. He was replaced by Dustin Tokarski, who made six saves.' … [Read more...] about 5 things we learned from Sabres vs. Penguins
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2021 Training Camp schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has ups, downs in Sabres' loss
'Playing behind a struggling Sabres team inside Little Caesars Arena, Luukkonen allowed five goals on 31 shots in a 6-2 loss that illustrated how much work is ahead for coach Don Granato and his players before the season opens Oct. 14.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has ups, downs in Sabres’ loss
Sabres Notebook: After a wild year in Preds organization, WNYer Sean Malone is back
'"It’s fun to see him now ... to see him as an older individual player (26)," Granato said. "I had him when he was 17, 18, and he was great for us then. Haven’t been with him, obviously, since, but to see the growth and maturity in him, the confidence in him, is great. I’ve known him since then as a very talented guy and he remains that, so I’m glad he’s here. He’s done a real … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: After a wild year in Preds organization, WNYer Sean Malone is back
Mark Pysyk enjoying return to Sabres: ‘Going to be a fun team to watch’
'During Pysyk’s first stint here, he and Girgensons were considered key pieces of the Sabres’ future as they began rebuilding. These days, as the Sabres begin another rebuild, they’re two of the team’s elder statesmen.' … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk enjoying return to Sabres: ‘Going to be a fun team to watch’
West Seneca’s Sean Malone excited for second stint in Sabres organization
'Malone, a dependable two-way presence, provides much-needed depth at center. If he doesn’t make the Sabres out of training camp, he could solidify himself as a top recall option from the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about West Seneca’s Sean Malone excited for second stint in Sabres organization
Sabres give way to Red Wings in lopsided preseason defeat; UPL up and down in debut
'There were few positives to take away from Thursday’s Sabres loss. But the performance of Asplund was among them as the former second-round pick chipped in an assist on Ruotsalainen’s goal to go with his lamp-lighter late in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give way to Red Wings in lopsided preseason defeat; UPL up and down in debut
Friday's Detroit Coverage
'Fun, fast hockey': Raymond makes grand arrival as Red Wings cruise past Sabres, 6-2 (Detroit News) Red Wings lose Jakub Vrana to shoulder surgery; he'll miss at least 4 months (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings beat Sabres, 6-2: Pius Suter will make impact (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings' Jakub Vrana to have shoulder surgery, out at least … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage