'"He's from New York. He grew up watching the Sabres, and he has that passion for the organization and for the community," Sabres coach Dan Granato said.' … [Read more...] about It’s official: Alex Tuch will make his Sabres debut Monday night
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Tuch set for season debut, first game with Sabres against Blue Jackets
'"Two days, less than five months since surgery. It's been a long road," Tuch said Sunday. "Coming to a new team, trying to mesh with your teammates but you're not able to go in and battle, has been difficult. At the same time, I think it's made it really easy on me coming into a new city. They've been very welcoming. I've had some ups and downs, like any other rehab process, … [Read more...] about Tuch set for season debut, first game with Sabres against Blue Jackets
Tuch 'ready to go,' will make Sabres debut Monday vs. Columbus
'"Two days less than five months since surgery," he said. "It's been a long road. Coming to a new team, trying to mesh with your teammates but you're not able to go in and battle, has been difficult. At the same time, I think it's made it really easy on me coming into a new city. They've been very welcoming."' … [Read more...] about Tuch ‘ready to go,’ will make Sabres debut Monday vs. Columbus
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out road trip with comeback win over Hershey (Amerks.com) Bears take two out of three on weekend after loss to Amerks (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Casey Fitzgerald has memorable and eventful debut on Sabres' defense
'The 5-foot-11 Fitzgerald played 16 minutes, 42 seconds in the game while paired with Jacob Bryson, collecting an assist on a Zemgus Girgensons goal for his first NHL point. He had five hits, the most among Buffalo defensemen, two shots on goal and two blocked shots. He even threw down for his first NHL fight, battling Sam Lafferty in a spirited affair after the Pens' forward … [Read more...] about Casey Fitzgerald has memorable and eventful debut on Sabres’ defense
Inside the NHL: The league needs a pause, but things just aren't that simple
'A pause can help the league work with Canadian officials to get a better handle on testing results, which are lagging severely when teams cross the border. And the holiday break ahead gives the league some leeway as well.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: The league needs a pause, but things just aren’t that simple
Sabres goalie Malcolm Subban had no idea he made brilliant save
'With the Sabres short-handed, Subban stopped Jeff Carter’s quick redirect from the left circle. Rodrigues, who was stationed on the goal line to Subban’s right, pounced on the rebound and appeared ready to bury an easy goal. But as Subban lunged to the right, his left arm swung behind his back and the puck hit his glove as it was about to enter the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Malcolm Subban had no idea he made brilliant save
Hamilton Take2: It's time for the Sabres to try new things
'Granato is not afraid to experiment with things, and seeing if Luukkonen and Subban can carry the load is something I think he’d love to see. With the recent Omicron COVID-19 variant, I think it would be smart to have three goalies around.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: It’s time for the Sabres to try new things
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally in third, top Phantoms in shootout (Amerks.com) Wilson Scores Late Equalizer in Wild Finish (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Malcolm Subban strong in the crease as Sabres fall in OT
'"You never know how you're going to feel. There's a lot of good players over there and made some really nice plays," Subban said. "But I felt pretty good. I was seeing it pretty good. And just tried to keep it up the whole game."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Malcolm Subban strong in the crease as Sabres fall in OT
Sabres’ Malcolm Subban dazzles in OT loss; Casey Fitzgerald strong in debut
'The Sabres looked dog tired during Friday’s first period, and the Penguins outshot them a whopping 21-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Malcolm Subban dazzles in OT loss; Casey Fitzgerald strong in debut
Sabres being careful with two players sidelined by non-COVID illness
'Right now, however, they have two players – winger Anders Bjork and defenseman Will Butcher – out with non-COVID illness, coach Don Granato said,' … [Read more...] about Sabres being careful with two players sidelined by non-COVID illness
Saturday's Pittsburgh Coverage
July’s free agency pickups shine in Penguins 3-2 win against Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins notes: Brian Boyle's injury opens the door for Sam Lafferty (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Jeff Carter, penalty killers help Penguins run winning streak to 6 with OT victory (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Forward Sam Lafferty returns to the Penguins' lineup (Pittsburgh Tribune … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Carter scores in OT as Penguins top Subban, Sabres 3-2
'“Let’s face it, we get in here at 3 a.m. last night, you’re not going to be able to match the energy of the other team,” Granato said. “So you have to find a way. I thought our guys battled extremely hard to stay in the game and give themselves a chance to win a game.”' … [Read more...] about Carter scores in OT as Penguins top Subban, Sabres 3-2
Sabres comeback attempt falls short in OT
'Then, with just over five minutes to go in regulation, the Sabres found the equalizer. The "Rasmus to Rasmus" connection struck when Asplund found Dahlin slinking his way down low in the slot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback attempt falls short in OT