'The teams combined for four goals on four consecutive shots in a span of 1:22 in the second period, marking the fastest four goals in a game since March 21, 2017.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall to Rangers with 0.4 seconds left
Archives for 2021
Sabres Q&A: Kyle Okposo on leadership, off-ice culture, making Buffalo home
'It’s been great. We’ve met so many people around the community. We went out to dinner the other night and saw eight people I know. It’s home now and has been for me and my family. It is a small town (laughs). I feel like you’re one degree of separation from everybody. It’s fun that way. … Everything has been just awesome for my family and I. I can’t say enough good things … [Read more...] about Sabres Q&A: Kyle Okposo on leadership, off-ice culture, making Buffalo home
Inside the NHL: Don Granato reaches season's first crisis point. How will he react?
'The big picture is more than you could have reasonably expected at this stage. At 7-7-2, the Sabres entered the weekend just two points out of a playoff spot. Yes, two. And an 82-point pace for the season far exceeds any prediction offered before the season.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Don Granato reaches season’s first crisis point. How will he react?
After slow start, Sabres goalie Aaron Dell beginning to find groove
'The Sabres sorely need Dell to find his game. While Dustin Tokarski has performed splendidly subbing for injured No. 1 goalie Craig Anderson, the Sabres’ schedule is unforgiving because of the Olympic break in February. Tokarski occasionally needs a night off.' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Sabres goalie Aaron Dell beginning to find groove
Sabres prospect Jack Quinn scores highlight-reel shootout goal for Amerks
'“He’s sliding to the left and I know I’m going back to the right, so I know he can’t get back across,” Quinn told the Times Herald after the Americans’ 5-4 shootout win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. “So I can pretty much take as much time as I want to put it in. (I) just kind of slowed it down for good measure there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jack Quinn scores highlight-reel shootout goal for Amerks
Sunday's New York Coverage
New York puts home win streak on the line against Buffalo (AP) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Sabres 11.21.21 (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Sabres ready for stretch of 5 games in 7 days
'"The comforting thing is we know we have a group that wants to play for each other," coach Don Granato said afterward. "And that shows. You see it in practice, see the way they work."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready for stretch of 5 games in 7 days
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks comeback falls short in Utica (Amerks.com) Comets continue streak, win 5-3 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres mailbag: Jack Quinn's NHL timeline, possible deadline trades, targets in UFA
'We’re starting to see more consistent signs of what Dahlin can become. So many people want to label Dahlin a bust because of what we’re seeing from Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes. Far different players from totally different backgrounds. Victor Hedman struggled early in his career. We’re seeing growth from Dahlin in how quickly he responds to bad plays, and this is the first time … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Jack Quinn’s NHL timeline, possible deadline trades, targets in UFA
Sabres notebook: Henri Jokiharju nearing return after missing 15 games with injury
'Coach Don Granato told reporters following practice that while Jokiharju looked strong on the ice, he will require more practice time and won’t be in the lineup Sunday in New York against the Rangers. Jokiharju is listed as day to day on the team's injury report and should be an option sometime next week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Henri Jokiharju nearing return after missing 15 games with injury
Kyle Okposo feels Sabres will bounce back: ‘I have the utmost confidence’
'“You have maybe one practice day where we stunk and then we have one game where we really stunk,” Okposo said following Friday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “Like, that’s not a norm. I’m not worried at all. We’re going to revert back to what we usually do. I have the utmost confidence in the guys that we’re going to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo feels Sabres will bounce back: ‘I have the utmost confidence’
Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju practices, close to playing; Robert Hagg misses session
'“It’s a matter of strength and making sure we give him the time to get back to strength,” Granato said. “But he looked great and the only concern going forward would be how he may fatigue. But I was happy with the first day. He skated hard in his rehab skates and he certainly had no problem with the pace today.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju practices, close to playing; Robert Hagg misses session
Henri Jokiharju returns to Sabres practice on Friday
'Jokiharju has been out since the opener against the Montreal Canadiens. In the first period he took a shot on the ankle, but never left the game. As it turned out, he played the last two periods with a broken bone in his ankle. Jokiharju said, “I just kept the boot on with the skate and that helps you play through the game, but if you take that boot off, it swells and you … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju returns to Sabres practice on Friday
Jokiharju returns to practice, upgraded to day to day
'"Henri looked great," Granato said. "It's a matter of strength and making sure we give him the time to get back to strength. But he looked great and the only concern going forward would be how he may fatigue. But I was happy with the first day. He skated hard in his rehab skates and he certainly had no problem with the pace today."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju returns to practice, upgraded to day to day
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks top Phantoms in shootout (Amerks.com) Frost With 3 Points in See-Saw Thriller at Rochester (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage