'This isn’t trying to be patronizing either! The Sabres are missing important pieces right now - Jokiharju, Mittlestadt, Anderson, and Olafsson - and still competing and generating chances. We may all have to have a conversation about the Sabres maybe not being the worst. This doesn’t make them a playoff team, but bad teams make the playoffs all the time in the NHL. Why not the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Observations: Sabres Can Hang With Anyone, But Is It Enough?
Archives for November 2021
Adams discusses state of the Sabres
'Adams reiterated the importance of acquiring a top prospect like Peyton Krebs in any trade involving ex-captain Jack Eichel, in addition to Syracuse native Alex Tuch. Their excitement to be joining the organization is another aspect of the trade that Adams highlighted during the conversation.' … [Read more...] about Adams discusses state of the Sabres
Sabres lose in final seconds 5-4 to Maple Leafs
'"Obviously, they've got some skilled guys. You give them time and space with the puck in the [offensive] zone, and they're going to make it difficult on you," Sabres forward Jeff Skinner said. "Things happened fast out there. Whatever happened, we're going to look at it, correct it, and move on."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in final seconds 5-4 to Maple Leafs
Sabres lose tough one in final seconds, 5-4 to Maple Leafs
'Buffalo trailed 4-2 at the halfway mark of the third, but showed a lot of fight down the stretch. Jeff Skinner scored his second goal of the night, and less than a minute later Rasmus Dahlin tied the game on a one-timer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose tough one in final seconds, 5-4 to Maple Leafs
Canadians travel to Buffalo for Sabres and Maple Leafs game at KeyBank following border reopening
'“Just being here, in a new city, as a fan of the opposing team, it’s a great feeling,” said Rob Jot-Kandola, who traveled to Buffalo from Toronto with a group of friends. “It’s the Leafs. The Leafs are playing in Buffalo. We always come every year whenever they play and the borders been closed for about a year almost and when they opened up the first thing we did was look for … [Read more...] about Canadians travel to Buffalo for Sabres and Maple Leafs game at KeyBank following border reopening
Woll helps Maple Leafs defeat Sabres in NHL debut
'Jeff Skinner had two goals and an assist, and Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist for the Sabres (6-6-2). Aaron Dell made 21 saves in his Buffalo debut.' … [Read more...] about Woll helps Maple Leafs defeat Sabres in NHL debut
At The Final Horn | Sabres rally back but fall in regulation to Toronto
'Morgan Rielly scored with 11.8 seconds left in regulation as the Sabres were defeated 5-4 on Saturday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres rally back but fall in regulation to Toronto
Late goal spoils Sabres' comeback effort vs. Maple Leafs
'"It was a lot of surges, and credit to both teams in that regard," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "It was tough for each team to kind of break the surge and the pressure. But once it turned, it was a surge the other way."' … [Read more...] about Late goal spoils Sabres’ comeback effort vs. Maple Leafs
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Luukkonen blanks Monsters for first AHL shutout (Amerks.com) Monsters come up short in 4-0 loss to Americans (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs visit the Sabres following overtime win (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres Observations: Dylan Cozens, Dustin Tokarski out-duel McDavid, Draisaitl
'“The way he played tonight, he had an amazing game,” beamed coach Don Granato, referring to Cozens. “My trust in him has always been there, definitely long term. … His ceiling, I can't tell you where his ceiling is. It's high.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Observations: Dylan Cozens, Dustin Tokarski out-duel McDavid, Draisaitl
Inside the NHL: In trade aftermath, it's been a good week for Jack Eichel
'"I hope that the fans in Buffalo, they understand," Eichel said. "I was adamant about getting the surgery before anything else."' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: In trade aftermath, it’s been a good week for Jack Eichel
Sabres’ Dylan Cozens scores twice in ‘amazing game,’ stops Connor McDavid
'In the first 12 games this season, Cozens, 20, scored just once, his only goal in 32 outings dating back to last year. Then in a span of barely five minutes in the second period, the center scored twice, tying the game before putting the Sabres up for good.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens scores twice in ‘amazing game,’ stops Connor McDavid
Sabres notes: Gritty goal shows Anders Bjork starting to find game
'“(We) said, ‘OK, this is you naturally now. We didn’t tell you you got to do this or that. You gave us the information, this is natural how you are. So let’s start targeting what you need specifically to you,’ and he’s been doing that the last few games and his energy’s come back,” said Granato, whose Sabres beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Friday at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Gritty goal shows Anders Bjork starting to find game
Saturday's Edmonton Coverage
Edmonton Oilers lose dog-fight with Buffalo Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Player grades: Too little too late as Oilers leave two points behind in Buffalo (Edmonton Journal) Buffalo Sabres hold off Edmonton Oilers for 3-2 win (CHED-AM) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Game recap: Sabres 3, Oilers 2 (EdmontonOilers.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Edmonton Coverage