'The Sabres play faster under Granato. They have pace. The defensemen are engaged in the offense. They're willing and even encouraged to make some high-risk plays. He's getting better play from guys up and down the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ progress could make Don Granato a candidate for the job
Archives for 2021
Hamilton: Could Don Granato lose 'interim' tag behind Sabres bench?
'The first thing Granato did was realize the team was out of shape and needed long, harder practices. Everything is done with pace and because of that, drills are sharper and being done right.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Could Don Granato lose ‘interim’ tag behind Sabres bench?
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks return from Covid pause with a deeper appreciation for each other, organization (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: 'Fast,' effective Sabres show some resilience with another comeback
'This game illustrated how far the Sabres have come in only two weeks and the power of ending a 34-day run of futility that plummeted Buffalo to the bottom of the NHL standings before former coach Ralph Krueger was fired.' … [Read more...] about Observations: ‘Fast,’ effective Sabres show some resilience with another comeback
The Wraparound: Sabres complete comeback win in fans' return to KeyBank Center
'Encouraging signs: Taylor Hall seems to be waiting for his ticket out of Buffalo, but he has shown glimpses of strong play in recent games. The former Hart Trophy winner had an outstanding chance in the first period, driving to the net, cutting across the slot and unleashing a backhanded shot that slid through the crease.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres complete comeback win in fans’ return to KeyBank Center
Sabres Notebook: Don Granato-Seth Appert connection to make jump to NHL easier for Amerks
'Many of the subtleties we’re seeing from the Sabres under Granato were used by Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert during his time with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. That’s not a coincidence.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Don Granato-Seth Appert connection to make jump to NHL easier for Amerks
Inside the NHL: A quick Q&A if you're already thinking about the draft
'Assuming they finish 31st overall, the Sabres can drop no lower than No. 3 after Colorado (2016) and Detroit (2020) fell to No. 4 despite finishing with the worst records in the league by far that year.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: A quick Q&A if you’re already thinking about the draft
Sabres finally winning again, playing confidently: ‘It’s all come together’
'“The last few games it’s all come together and we’re playing a lot better,” center Casey Mittelstadt said on a Zoom call. “You can feel it on the bench, just the belief and the battle out of everyone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally winning again, playing confidently: ‘It’s all come together’
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin starting to settle down, put struggles in past
'“We need him to take a deep breath and we need to get him in the situations where he can read and react and I say ‘learn from it,’ but it’s more adjust to it,” Granato said on a Zoom call prior to tonight’s game against the New York Rangers at KeyBank Center. “He has such a high skill set, when a mistake is made, he can self-correct quick and we want to put him in situations … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin starting to settle down, put struggles in past
Sabres’ Brandon Davidson enjoys stint with Amerks, unhappy with officiating
'“That’s all it is is repetition,” Davidson said on a Zoom call following the Amerks’ 6-2 loss to Syracuse Crunch at Blue Cross Arena. “For myself, it’s been hard kind of finding my way into the lineup. For me, right now, I think it’s just nice to get out there and find my game again. You need to play. Practice only gets you so far."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Davidson enjoys stint with Amerks, unhappy with officiating
Sunday's New York Coverage
Rangers fall to Sabres in shootout, spoiling Vitali Kravtsov’s debut (New York Post) Rangers’ Vitali Kravtsov makes NHL debut vs. Sabres (New York Post) Adam Fox: Rangers let Sabres hang around in ‘crapshoot’ OT (New York Post) Rangers' playoff chances take a hit with shootout loss to Sabres (Newsday) Russian rookie Vitali Kravtsov makes his NHL debut for Rangers vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Olofsson ties it late, Sabres top Rangers 3-2 in shootout
'“I think he’s probably one of the best goalies in the world,” Olofsson said about Ullmark. “He’s so patient. ... It’s really hard to figure him out. We feel really confident with him on the penalty shots, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Olofsson ties it late, Sabres top Rangers 3-2 in shootout
Sabres avenge Thursday's OT loss with shootout win over the Rangers
'It was a less-than-thrilling overtime between Buffalo and New York, as the teams combined for two total shots in those five minutes. The shootout was up next as a settlement still needed to be reached.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avenge Thursday’s OT loss with shootout win over the Rangers
Opinion: The Sabres come from behind for their second win in three games
'Buffalo got it to a shootout knowing Linus Ullmark is the best goaltender in NHL history during shootouts with a .868 success ratio. To qualify you have to have played in 10 shootouts. This season Ullmark has stopped 12-of-13 shootout attempts including all three on Saturday. What was impressive was Artemi Panarin is one of the most talented players in the world. He had … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres come from behind for their second win in three games
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres hang around all game, win in shootout over Rangers
'On Thursday night, the Sabres allowed the Rangers to walk all over them after the first period, but things weren't the same Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres hang around all game, win in shootout over Rangers