'The Sabres want Luukkonen to keep developing in the AHL, where his confidence is growing each game, and aren't likely to pull an about-face and do a quick callup. It seems like the net is Tokarski's for the forseeable future. He's expected to start for the fifth time in six games Tuesday night in PPG Paints Arena as the Sabres meet the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about With UPL on the rise in Rochester, Tokarski has the net for now with Sabres
Archives for November 16, 2021
Sabres injury update: Dylan Cozens OK after leaving practice, others still week to week
'Good news has been hard to find of late among the Sabres' injured quartet. It's at least two weeks and counting for all four players and Granato said it's likely none of them are going to be back in the next couple of weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Dylan Cozens OK after leaving practice, others still week to week
Jacob Bryson displaying mature game, emerging as Sabres’ best defenseman
'Just 52 games into his NHL career, Bryson, 23, has quietly emerged as perhaps the Sabres’ best defenseman, earning ice time normally rewarded to established veterans.' … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson displaying mature game, emerging as Sabres’ best defenseman
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt progressing from injury; Victor Olofsson still hurt
'“With Mittsy, it’s still progressing, which is good news,” Granato said following this morning’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “That might mean it’s less than a couple weeks or around there if he continues to progress. But with the type of injury he has, we still need to see that progression. That’s a very optimistic timeline.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt progressing from injury; Victor Olofsson still hurt
Sabres add another forward, recall Brett Murray from Amerks
'Sabres center Dylan Cozens left this morning’s practice early, although coach Don Granato said he expects him play in Tuesday’s road game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add another forward, recall Brett Murray from Amerks
Tuesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres visit the Penguins after Skinner’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: 11.16.21 vs. BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres still waiting on injured players
'Dylan Cozens didn’t make it through practice, but head coach Don Granato said he’ll be fine to play Tuesday night in Pittsburgh against the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still waiting on injured players
Mittelstadt progressing from upper-body injury
'"He's still progressing, which is good news," Granato said. "That might mean it's less than a couple of weeks or around there if he continues to progress. But with the type of injury he has, we still need to see that progression. That's a very optimistic timeline."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt progressing from upper-body injury
Sabres recall Murray from Amerks
'Murray has skated in one game this season, logging 11:06 of ice time on October 31 in Los Angeles. He's played in three NHL games in his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Murray from Amerks
Prospects Update | Costantini's point streak reaches 5 games
'Matteo Costantini has gotten off to a great start to his freshman season at the University of North Dakota. Through 11 games, the 2020 fifth-round pick (131st overall has nine points (4+5) and is riding a five-game point streak (3+3).' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Costantini’s point streak reaches 5 games
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen recognized by AHL (Olean Times Herald) Amerks’ Luukkonen named AHL Player of the Week (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage