'“He’s an intelligent player,” Granato said. “You think about where he’s at in his career now, what he went through in the last year. You’re a first-round pick. The spotlight is on you and you’re a world junior player two times in a row where the spotlight is on you. You came to training came last year, you went through all those experiences. He’s a player that internalizes all … [Read more...] about Rookie Dylan Cozens earning keep as Sabres’ No. 1 center
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Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
With multiple milestones and a Casey DeSmith shutout, Penguins roll over Sabres again (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Kasperi Kapanen out week-to-week with a lower-body injury (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Radim Zohorna steps up in NHL debut as short-handed Penguins shut out Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen sidelined on 'week-to-week' basis … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins extend Sabres’ winless streak to 16 straight
'The numbers keep piling up for the Sabres. None of them good.' … [Read more...] about Penguins extend Sabres’ winless streak to 16 straight
Sabres GM Adams steps in as coach due to COVID-19 protocols
'There’s nowhere to go but up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams steps in as coach due to COVID-19 protocols
Breaking down the Sabres' historic 15-game losing streak
'But nonetheless, the Sabres are closing in on history. If you look past the shootout era, since 1917 just three other teams have had longer losing streaks than Buffalo currently has. The Penguins (2003-04) lost 18 consecutive games while the Washington Capitals (1974-75) and San Jose Sharks (1992-93) lost 17 games.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Sabres’ historic 15-game losing streak
Win column continues to elude the Sabres
'Buffalo appeared to have broken the goose egg on their side of the scoresheet later in the third, but a Pittsburgh offsides challenge negated a beautiful scoring set-up by Dylan Cozens. Victor Olofsson was the temporary beneficiary.' … [Read more...] about Win column continues to elude the Sabres
Opinion: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams was behind the bench, but the result was the same, a 4-0 loss in Pittsburgh
'For two of the three periods, the Sabres played probably their best game since they beat the New Jersey Devils, but it still ended in a 4-0 loss and Buffalo is now winless in 16 games.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres GM Kevyn Adams was behind the bench, but the result was the same, a 4-0 loss in Pittsburgh
Opinion: Same results in Pittsburgh with general manager Kevyn Adams behind bench
'Buffalo went back to its usually uninspired, unfocused hockey in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Same results in Pittsburgh with general manager Kevyn Adams behind bench
Report: Sabres to interview Jason Karmanos for assistant general manager role Thursday
'The 46-year-old was fired as Pittsburgh's assistant general manager back on Oct. 26, 2020 by general manager Jim Rutherford, who has since stepped down in that role due to personal reasons. Karmanos was originally hired as the Penguins' Vice President of Hockey Operations before taking his role as assistant general manager after winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to interview Jason Karmanos for assistant general manager role Thursday
Sabres blanked by Penguins 4-0
'Two of Pittsburgh's goals came on the power play. Sidney Crosby's three assists on the night led him to his 1,300th career point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Penguins 4-0
Interim HC Don Granato self-isolating , GM Kevyn Adams to coach vs. Pittsburgh
'Adams had previously served as an assistant coach for the Sabres under Lindy Ruff for two seasons from 2011-2013.' … [Read more...] about Interim HC Don Granato self-isolating , GM Kevyn Adams to coach vs. Pittsburgh
Sabres lose again for not-so-sweet 16
'The Sabres have now scored 8 goals in the last 7 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose again for not-so-sweet 16
Sabres interim coach Don Granato, assistant Matt Ellis enter COVID-19 protocol
'“Nothing changes in terms of expectations,” Adams said. “I’m going to give them everything I’ve got tonight. I’m going to be hard on them and I’m going to be hard on everything that we can to go and try to win a hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres interim coach Don Granato, assistant Matt Ellis enter COVID-19 protocol
Sabres coaches in COVID protocol, GM Kevyn Adams will be head coach Thursday
'Adams served as an assistant coach for the Sabres for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons. He moved into an administration role before being named the team’s general manager in June 2020.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coaches in COVID protocol, GM Kevyn Adams will be head coach Thursday
Sabres blanked by Penguins with coach out, extend record skid to 16
'"It's terrible to lose in any way," Adams said. "Suite level, press box, ice level. Player, coach. It doesn't matter. It's tough. It wears on you. You want better. What I said to the guys after the game is we're all in it. We're in it together."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blanked by Penguins with coach out, extend record skid to 16