'"The feeling for us watching our guys, we played tight and we pressed," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "And when you then fall behind, you press and you play a little tighter, and we did that the whole game. And how that may manifest, longer shifts because you want to do more, you press. … So all the signs of that were we … maybe put pressure on ourselves that shouldn't have … [Read more...] about Ullmark, Bruins send Sabres to first loss
Archives for October 2021
Postgame Report | Sabres remain confident after loss to Bruins
'Buffalo outshot the Bruins 36-26 by the end of the night. They came out of the gates strong, as they opened the game outshooting the Bruins 15-7 after the first 20 minutes, but found themselves down 2-0 heading into the intermission.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres remain confident after loss to Bruins
At the Final Horn | Olofsson scores Sabres' lone goal in loss to Bruins
'Olofsson put the Sabres on the board with 5:25 remaining in the third period, beating Ullmark with a shot from the right faceoff circle. The Sabres drew a late penalty for a chance cut the deficit further but were unable to convert. They finished the night 0-for-4 with the extra man.' … [Read more...] about At the Final Horn | Olofsson scores Sabres’ lone goal in loss to Bruins
Samuelsson (lower body) returns to ice with teammates
'"We'll decide after that where he's at," Granato said. "But just in talking to him after, he felt good."' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson (lower body) returns to ice with teammates
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks welcome back fans for the first time in 19 months (WROC-TV) Amerks hold first game with fans in stands in almost 2 years (WHEC-TV) Peterka, Quinn power Amerks to 5-3 win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to amerks, 5-3 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Linus Ullmark now behind enemy lines guarding Boston net against Sabres
'"I'm the same guy with different paychecks. That's it," Ullmark cracked after his workout. "There's nothing going on off the ice that I haven't done before and that's what got me here. ... I want to be a person that people can rely on on and off the ice. I will kind of continue plugging away and try to bring myself to another level this year."' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark now behind enemy lines guarding Boston net against Sabres
Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin out for weekend back-to-back after practice injury
'Eakin will sit out Friday night's game against Boston in KeyBank Center and Saturday's trip to New Jersey. Coach Don Granato is confident, however, that the injury is short-term and Eakin will return to the lineup next week. Granato held out the possibility Eakin could play here Monday against Tampa Bay but said the return could also come Thursday in Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin out for weekend back-to-back after practice injury
Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark left mark with Sabres: ‘Like an older brother’
'“I made some phone calls to some of the persons that were close to (my) heart and really let them know how much they meant to me and what they’ve helped me through the years,” he said. “And I’m very thankful for their support."' … [Read more...] about Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark left mark with Sabres: ‘Like an older brother’
Sabres lose Cody Eakin to injury; Mattias Samuelsson nearing return
'Eakin, 30, has enjoyed a strong start, recording one goal and two points during the Sabres’ first 3-0 start since 2008.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Cody Eakin to injury; Mattias Samuelsson nearing return
Familiar faces getting it done for Sabres during 3-0 start
'Granato’s promotion has brought with it a newfound sense of optimism that has spread like wildfire throughout the Sabres’ franchise. And now, following the team’s unblemished start, the fan base is starting to hop on the bandwagon.' … [Read more...] about Familiar faces getting it done for Sabres during 3-0 start
Linus Ullmark is ready to take the ice for Bruins — in a very familiar setting
'“If they start talking, I’ll keep talking to them, you know?” said the good-natured tender. “But I’ll try to keep it to myself. I don’t want to get too wound up."' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark is ready to take the ice for Bruins — in a very familiar setting
Bruins notebook: Linus Ullmark ready for his debut
'“It was a little weird coming in, for sure, not getting in a car and driving to your home,” said Ullmark of his return to the city by the Erie Canal. “But instead I went down to the Westin and slept there for the night. But coming in this morning it felt familiar, obviously, after a lot of years here. But in a good way. I’m excited about (Friday).”' … [Read more...] about Bruins notebook: Linus Ullmark ready for his debut
Bruins’ Linus Ullmark Reveals What Will Make Him Talk Trash Vs. Sabres
'“If they start talking, I’ll keep talking to them,” Ullmark said at a press conference. “I’ll just try and keep it to myself. I don’t want to get too riled up. It’s an important game, coming back here for the first time. So I’m looking forward to that. My goal tomorrow is to win. It’s always been like that.”' … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Linus Ullmark Reveals What Will Make Him Talk Trash Vs. Sabres
Why Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Likes Scoring On Bruins’ Linus Ullmark
'“It’s just how it is,” he said. “He talks a lot of (expletive.) I just like scoring on him.”' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin Likes Scoring On Bruins’ Linus Ullmark
Ullmark Set to Make Bruins Debut in Return to Buffalo
'"If they start talking, I'll keep talking to them," Ullmark said with a smile when asked if he'll engage with any verbal jabs that come his way. "I just try to keep it to myself. I don't want to get too riled up. It's an important game coming back here for the first time. Looking forward to it and my goal tomorrow is to win."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark Set to Make Bruins Debut in Return to Buffalo