'"Tonight we were looking past the opposition and finding our options," said coach Don Granato. "There was a calm to our game and presence with the puck, which was nice to see. Hopefully it's a sign of growth."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres ground Jets behind the work of Dahlin and Luukkonen
Archives for December 15, 2021
Rasmus Dahlin performs dynamically in Sabres’ win: ‘A vision into his future’
'But in ending their seven-game winless skid and earning their first victory since Nov. 26, the Sabres offered a glimpse into what could be a very bright future. They possess a lot of young talent, and right now, some of it is starting to mature.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin performs dynamically in Sabres’ win: ‘A vision into his future’
Sabres make goalie moves, send Aaron Dell to Amerks
'Dell, 32, struggled with the Sabres, compiling a 0-5-0 record with a 4.52 goals-against average and an .872 save percentage in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make goalie moves, send Aaron Dell to Amerks
Wednesday's Winnipeg Coverage
Jets fall flat in 4-2 loss to lowly Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Change the one constant for Lowry (Winnipeg Free Press) Lacklustre effort equals Jets loss to the Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets' penalty kill finding confidence after changes; Wheeler won't need surgery (Winnipeg Sun) Jets' latest loss should be viewed as a collective failure (Sportsnet) Free-falling Sabres dump … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres beat Jets 4-2, snap seven-game winless streak
'“Of course the goals are always nice, but I think you can see (Dahlin) was playing really well today and breaking up the puck,” the 22-year-old Luukkonen said. “Defensively, too, it’s nice to see that and I think everybody feels good when the guys play well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Jets 4-2, snap seven-game winless streak
Luukkonen, Dahlin shine for Sabres in win over Jets
'Dahlin made his presence known early drawing a power play for the Sabres midway through the first period. He then capitalized on the man advantage to give Buffalo a 1-0 lead. Kristian Vesalianen tripped the Buffalo defenseman and was in the penalty box when Dahlin received a Tage Thompson pass in the offensive end and scored his fourth goal of the year.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Dahlin shine for Sabres in win over Jets
Opinion: Sabres finally win for young goalie in Winnipeg
'What I really liked about this win is as the second period rolled on, the Jets came at the Sabres in waves. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was, again, spectacular, making huge saves when his team needed him. It’s something this team has rarely seen since Craig Anderson got hurt.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres finally win for young goalie in Winnipeg
Listen: Granato: Luukkonen progressing well with Sabres
'“He looks better from the standpoint of reading shooters better, reading situations better and holding his ground better," Granato said while chatting with Howard Simon and Jeremy White. "Those are all confidence things... he regained it down in Rochester. This is his second set of games, and he’s shown tremendous progress.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: Luukkonen progressing well with Sabres
Sabres top Jets 4-2, Luukkonen gets first win this season while in net for Sabres
'Ukko-Pekka Luukonen stopped 32 of 34 shots, for his first NHL win of the season and 1st win in his last seven NHL appearances. He's now started in net for the Sabres in four straight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Jets 4-2, Luukkonen gets first win this season while in net for Sabres
Dahlin scores twice, Luukkonen gets his win; Sabres beat Jets, 4-2
'Rasmus Dahlin scored twice, with the first goal of the game 7:14 into the first period and another, his fifth goal of the season, with 19 seconds remaining in the second period, which put the Sabres ahead 3-2 at the second intermission.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores twice, Luukkonen gets his win; Sabres beat Jets, 4-2
Dahlin, Sabres end seven-game skid with win against Jets
'"[Dahlin] is a great player and he's going to make more plays than he's going to give the other team," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "Tonight was a really good vision into his future. That was a vision into his future and capabilities and nice to see."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Sabres end seven-game skid with win against Jets
'He's unbelievable' | Sabres earn 1st win for Luukkonen in Winnipeg
'"He's unbelievable," Dahlin said. "When we need him, he does those crazy saves. He's so calm in the net, he makes confidence in our D zone a lot better. He's for sure a huge part of the success."' … [Read more...] about ‘He’s unbelievable’ | Sabres earn 1st win for Luukkonen in Winnipeg
At The Final Horn | Dahlin, Luukkonen lead Sabres in road win over Jets
'Anders Bjork and Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo. Tage Thompson and Victor Olofsson each posted two assists.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Dahlin, Luukkonen lead Sabres in road win over Jets
Sabres activate Subban, loan Dell to Amerks
'Dell was recalled from Rochester on Nov. 6 following an injury to Craig Anderson. He is 0-5-0 with an .872 save percentage in seven appearances with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate Subban, loan Dell to Amerks
Start time changed for Sabres game in Ottawa on January 25
'The NHL announced today that the start time of the Buffalo Sabres' game against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, January 25 at Canadian Tire Centre has been rescheduled for 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Start time changed for Sabres game in Ottawa on January 25