'Still, we know development is not going to be a straight line. Krebs was minus-2 in the game and didn't have a shot on goal, while Peterka had just one and overhandled the puck at times. Neither is NHL-ready yet, and that's OK. Give them that first taste in Buffalo now while the lineup is thin.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Don’t let Sabres’ loss overshadow the night’s big picture
Archives for December 2021
Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson enters NHL's Covid-19 protocol
'The news about Bryson forced general manager Kevyn Adams and his staff to summon reinforcements from Rochester, as the Sabres recalled defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to the active roster and assigned Ethan Prow to the taxi squad.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson enters NHL’s Covid-19 protocol
Alex Tuch’s debut sign of brighter times ahead for Sabres
'“It’s obviously trending in the right direction,” said Thompson, who scored the first of his two goals against New Jersey off a Tuch feed, ending a 10-game drought. “I think everyone in the room feels that. It’s a fun atmosphere to be a part of. I think everybody in the room believes in each other and believes in what we see for ourselves in the future in terms of a team, … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch’s debut sign of brighter times ahead for Sabres
Sabres notes: Matt Ellis debuts against Lindy Ruff, coach he knows best
'Ellis said he learned a “ton” from Ruff, “watching his approach, the day to day, the structure that he implemented.” He said ex-Sabres assistant James Patrick and Mike Babcock, his first NHL coach with the Detroit Red Wings, also influenced him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Matt Ellis debuts against Lindy Ruff, coach he knows best
Thursday's New Jersey Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Jack and Bratt Lead Devils to 4-3 Victory over Sabres | Game story (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage
Hughes lifts Devils over Sabres 4-3 to snap 6-game skid
'“If I wasn’t getting chances every game, then that would be a little different story,” Thompson said. “You can’t get too low or too high when things are going well. So just keep working and eventually they’ll come. They come in waves.”' … [Read more...] about Hughes lifts Devils over Sabres 4-3 to snap 6-game skid
Sabres come back falls one goal short
'The Devils scored a pair of quick goals early in the third period to enjoy a 4-2 lead less than seven minutes into the frame. First, Hughes was able to gain position and chip in a rebound from the side of the net to make it 3-2 New Jersey. Then, just over two minutes later the puck hit Yegor Sharangovich after Ty Smith took a shot from the point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come back falls one goal short
Opinion: Three observations: Kids step up in Sabres' loss to Devils
'While these players did step up in their new larger roles, the team needs leaders like Cozens and Girgensons back in the lineup. All things considered, the team played rather well.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Kids step up in Sabres’ loss to Devils
Opinion: It was a good Sabres debut for Alex Tuch
'Buffalo got behind 2-0 after one period, but the one player who played really well in that first 20 minutes was Alex Tuch in his Sabres debut. Tuch was fast and physical and seemed to be all over the ice while quite a few others were overmatched.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: It was a good Sabres debut for Alex Tuch
Sabres fall to Devils 4-3 in first game following two-week hiatus
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, making his 6th start of the season, stopped 38 shots and dropped to 2-3-1 in net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Devils 4-3 in first game following two-week hiatus
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson placed in COVID-19 protocol
'Bryson has seven assists in 29 games this season with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson placed in COVID-19 protocol
Tuch scores first point as Sabre, Buffalo falls 4-3 to New Jersey
'“Both teams are in the same boat having a seven day break there, a couple of practice days and then coming into it it was a little bit weird but you know what? First game is out of the way and we can just focus on playing hockey and get those jitters out of the way,” Tuch said.' … [Read more...] about Tuch scores first point as Sabre, Buffalo falls 4-3 to New Jersey
Sabres Store now selling “Rick” jerseys for dogs
'On Wednesday morning, the Sabres Store announced the arrival of new “Rick” jerseys fit for dogs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Store now selling “Rick” jerseys for dogs
Hughes lifts Devils over Sabres 4-3 in Tuch debut
'It was the first game in 12 days for the Sabres after four straight postponements. They were without six players and coach Don Granato, who was placed in COVID-19 protocol on Sunday. Buffalo returned to the ice for the first time since a 3-2 overtime loss at Pittsburgh on Dec. 17.' … [Read more...] about Hughes lifts Devils over Sabres 4-3 in Tuch debut
Coming home: 1-on-1 with Sabres offseason acquisition Alex Tuch
'"My grandpa came over here from Germany, and when he saw the 'Tuch' on the back of my first NHL jersey, Minnesota, he was smiling ear to ear. And he was a Sabres fan growing up," Tuch said.' … [Read more...] about Coming home: 1-on-1 with Sabres offseason acquisition Alex Tuch