'“That one stung,” forward Kyle Okposo said. “A lot of emotions when we tie the game there and then obviously the offsides. I didn’t get a chance to really see the replay, but tough to take the goal back.” … [Read more...] about Offsides call takes away tying goal, Sabres fall 2-1
Archives for December 2021
Georgiev helps Rangers stay hot with victory against Sabres
'"I said to the team after, it's obviously a results-oriented business, but we can't worry about that," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We have to play with that passion, play with that compete, believe in the outcome, get in the moment. Because you start concerning yourself with that, it pulls you out of that competitiveness, especially where we're at, in a fight every night, … [Read more...] about Georgiev helps Rangers stay hot with victory against Sabres
Sabres play with passion until the end in loss to Rangers
'The Buffalo Sabres thought they had their game Friday night against the New York Rangers tied up with 56.2 seconds left, but what looked like a good goal was called back following video replay because it was determined the Sabres entered the zone offside.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play with passion until the end in loss to Rangers
At the Final Horn | Comeback falls short in loss to Rangers
'Murray ignited the near comeback with 5:23 remaining in regulation. The rookie barreled toward the net and received a pass from down low, sticking with his own rebound after Georgiev made an initial save. It was Murray's second goal and fourth point in the last six games.' … [Read more...] about At the Final Horn | Comeback falls short in loss to Rangers
Mittelstadt undergoes successful surgery
'"We don't have the timetable yet from the doctors. We'll share that as soon as we do," Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt undergoes successful surgery
Subban skates with Sabres for 1st time since injury
'"I'm just going to keep working to get back to 100 percent," Subban said. "I feel like I'm pretty close but whenever I feel ready, the training staff feels that I'm ready, I'll be back in there.' … [Read more...] about Subban skates with Sabres for 1st time since injury
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks overpower Rocket for fifth straight win (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres to lean on Dylan Cozens, Tage Thompson at center with Casey Mittelstadt out
'“Tage has progressed through the season and continues to progress,” Granato said after practice Thursday. “That’s a positive. Dylan has been on a surge. … He’s been on a seven- or eight-game surge here to a new career-high level for him. It’s nice that those two are still trending very well in the right direction. You’re not going to replace Mittsy, because Mittsy’s on our … [Read more...] about Sabres to lean on Dylan Cozens, Tage Thompson at center with Casey Mittelstadt out
Sabres’ Dylan Cozens developing into special talent beside Kyle Okposo
'Cozens and Okposo, who have spent the last six games together, both recently enjoyed season-best stretches. Cozens scored in three straight outings. Okposo, meanwhile, compiled two goals and seven points over a six-game point streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens developing into special talent beside Kyle Okposo
Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt seeing specialist for upper-body injury
'In other injury news, Granato said goalie Malcolm Subban, who suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday’s 6-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, his Sabres debut, is progressing. Subban skated on his own again this morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt seeing specialist for upper-body injury
Friday's New York Coverage
New York takes on Buffalo, looks for 4th straight road win (AP) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Buffalo Sabres 12.10.21 (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Sabres Mittelstadt to see a specialist. The center goes on IR.
'There isn’t a roster spot for a call up so things will fall back on Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens. Granato said, “Tage has progressed through the season and continues to progress and Dylan has been on a surge which has been a career high level, so it’s nice that those two are still trending very well, but you’re not going to replace Mitzy because he’s on our team, so you … [Read more...] about Sabres Mittelstadt to see a specialist. The center goes on IR.
Buffalo Sabres place Casey Mittelstadt on injured reserve
'Mittelstadt's return time from injury is unknown.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres place Casey Mittelstadt on injured reserve
Sabres depth at center will continue to lean on youth
'Granato emphasized that the team will lean on the young talent of Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens up the middle in the absence of Mittelstadt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres depth at center will continue to lean on youth
Amerks Update | OT winner from Krebs pushes win streak to 4 games
'Peyton Krebs tallied three points, including the game-winning goal in the final minute of overtime. Krebs now has 10 points (2+8) in 11 games with Rochester this year.' … [Read more...] about Amerks Update | OT winner from Krebs pushes win streak to 4 games