'During Erie County's weekly COVID-19 briefing, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz discussed a plan to allow full attendance at both Bills and Sabres games. Poloncarz says the county supports returning all fans to Highmark Stadium and the KeyBank Center this fall; however, under the county's plan, all fans and staff would be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Poloncarz: Vaccination required to attend Buffalo Bills, Sabres games
Archives for 2021
Bruins defeat Sabres in first game after Hall trade
'"We didn't feel ourselves; the game wasn't easy for us," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I think we responded, not because I said anything, although we did speak of it because I don't think our guys were happy with the first period. I don't think they were happy with how they felt, and they elevated. It was really nice to see, nice to see that response by our guys. The … [Read more...] about Bruins defeat Sabres in first game after Hall trade
'It's fun to play like this' | Sabres battle back in SO loss to Bruins
'"I haven't been in a playoff game, but it didn't feel like a regular-season game," he said afterward. "… It's fun to play like this. Every battle means something. We all enjoy playing these games."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s fun to play like this’ | Sabres battle back in SO loss to Bruins
At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 - Bruins 3 (SO)
'David Krejci and Craig Smith were Boston's goal scorers in regulation. Jeremy Swayman made 21 saves plus two more in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 – Bruins 3 (SO)
Bjork sees opportunity to establish identity with Sabres
'"I'm really excited," Bjork said. "It's cool to be playing against the guys I was just teammates with right away. … The guys here have been great and I already feel a little bit comfortable with them."' … [Read more...] about Bjork sees opportunity to establish identity with Sabres
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
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Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Don Granato 'in the mix' to be full-time head coach
'“I think from the beginning, I always thought that Donnie should be part of this conversation, regardless of what happens exactly on the wins and losses of our team,” Adams said. “But yeah, this is an amazing opportunity for Donnie to implement how he sees things and what he would do and not just talking about it, but actually doing it. … Donnie Granato is a person that I … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Don Granato ‘in the mix’ to be full-time head coach
Mike Harrington: The education of Kevyn Adams won't be a straight-line process
'What is the plan? It better be more than soft perimeter players, which is what we see too much of now. Adams is stockpiling draft picks, which underwhelms me. He has 10 in hand for 2021 and that gives him quite a bit more flexibility than he had in October. He made just five picks in his first draft, the fewest the club has had since 1977.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The education of Kevyn Adams won’t be a straight-line process
New contract for goalie Linus Ullmark a 'priority' for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams
'Ullmark was thought to be among one of the top goalies potentially available via trade. A sixth-round draft pick of the Sabres in 2012, Ullmark has emerged as a possible franchise goaltender over the past two years, posting a .917 save percentage and 2.64 goals-against average while compiling a 9-6-3 record in 19 games this season.' … [Read more...] about New contract for goalie Linus Ullmark a ‘priority’ for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams
Five things to know about newly acquired Sabres winger Anders Bjork
'Bjork was teammates with Sabres captain Jack Eichel when the two played under Buffalo interim coach Don Granato at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. Bjork also represented the United States at the IIHF World Junior Championship in 2016, totaling three goals in seven games on a team that also included Auston Matthews, Matthew Tkachuk, Zach Wereneski, Brock … [Read more...] about Five things to know about newly acquired Sabres winger Anders Bjork
Travis Yost's Sabre Metrics: Not good trading trend – buy high and sell low
'One of the things about these trades, all of which are nuanced in their own way and carry varying levels of magnitude, is that they rarely paint the Sabres organization in a great light. With the various overhauls in the Sabres' front office, there have been wide-ranging perspectives about how to turn the ship around. One thing that’s been shared across most of these front … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: Not good trading trend – buy high and sell low
Kevyn Adams: Don Granato ‘absolutely … in the mix’ for Sabres’ coaching job
'Beyond wins and losses, Granato, 53, has transformed the Sabres into a competitive team. They no longer possess a feeble offense and a porous defense. They’ve also started responding to adversity and roaring back in games.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams: Don Granato ‘absolutely … in the mix’ for Sabres’ coaching job
Sabres want to re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark: ‘A priority for us’
'“We said all along we want Linus to be a Buffalo Sabre and we really feel good about where his game is at,” Adams said. “We’ve had great conversations. Been ongoing. Continue to talk right now. I’ve spent time with Linus just one-on-one having conversations about philosophically where we’re at and where we’re looking to get to and what he’s looking for. That’s my style."' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark: ‘A priority for us’
Sabres’ Jack Eichel will miss more time, not ruled out for season
'“It’s important that when have the proper information to share one way or another, how we’re moving forward, that will be completely transparent,” Adams said. “I think … as we move forward here in the coming days there’ll be more clarity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel will miss more time, not ruled out for season
Ex-Sabre Taylor Hall grateful for trade, wanted to join Bruins for long time
'“Definitely the no-move really helped me become a Bruin,” Hall said. “It’s been a team, since I knew that I would be traded for the last few weeks, it was a team that I really wanted to join and really wanted to be a part of.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Taylor Hall grateful for trade, wanted to join Bruins for long time