'Cozens line in general had a strong performance against the Bruins, but Cozens in particular kept the Bruins on their toes all night. Cozens took six shot, 3 of which came right in front of the opposing team's net and in the slot. In terms of expected goals, those are the areas were at least one or two of every ten shots goes in the net.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres test Bruins but Ullmark shuts the door
Archives for 2021
Report: Jack Eichel to make final case to Sabres for disk replacement surgery
'According to Kaplan on Thursday, Eichel's camp is formulating a plan to pitch one last case to Sabres management to allow Eichel to undergo his preferred artificial disk replacement surgery. This plan will include a number of medical opinions from other doctors and specialists with the hope their insights will convince the team to change their stance on the procedure.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Eichel to make final case to Sabres for disk replacement surgery
Linus Ullmark, Bruins defeat Sabres 4-1 in his first game against former team
'Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark helped hand the Buffalo Sabres their first loss of the 2021-22 season in the goalie's first game against his old team.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark, Bruins defeat Sabres 4-1 in his first game against former team
Ullmark shuts down Sabres, Buffalo drops first game 4-1
'“That’s obviously one of the best teams in the league and I think we played a really good game against them,” forward Dylan Cozens said. “I think we out-chanced them and if a few more bounces went our way I think we definitely could have won that game. But we just got to regroup after that and get ready for tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Ullmark shuts down Sabres, Buffalo drops first game 4-1
Sabres fans head to KeyBank Center
'The game wasn’t available on MSG. You could only see it on ESPN’s streaming service.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans head to KeyBank Center
Ullmark, Bruins send Sabres to first loss
'"The feeling for us watching our guys, we played tight and we pressed," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "And when you then fall behind, you press and you play a little tighter, and we did that the whole game. And how that may manifest, longer shifts because you want to do more, you press. … So all the signs of that were we … maybe put pressure on ourselves that shouldn't have … [Read more...] about Ullmark, Bruins send Sabres to first loss
Postgame Report | Sabres remain confident after loss to Bruins
'Buffalo outshot the Bruins 36-26 by the end of the night. They came out of the gates strong, as they opened the game outshooting the Bruins 15-7 after the first 20 minutes, but found themselves down 2-0 heading into the intermission.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres remain confident after loss to Bruins
At the Final Horn | Olofsson scores Sabres' lone goal in loss to Bruins
'Olofsson put the Sabres on the board with 5:25 remaining in the third period, beating Ullmark with a shot from the right faceoff circle. The Sabres drew a late penalty for a chance cut the deficit further but were unable to convert. They finished the night 0-for-4 with the extra man.' … [Read more...] about At the Final Horn | Olofsson scores Sabres’ lone goal in loss to Bruins
Samuelsson (lower body) returns to ice with teammates
'"We'll decide after that where he's at," Granato said. "But just in talking to him after, he felt good."' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson (lower body) returns to ice with teammates
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks welcome back fans for the first time in 19 months (WROC-TV) Amerks hold first game with fans in stands in almost 2 years (WHEC-TV) Peterka, Quinn power Amerks to 5-3 win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to amerks, 5-3 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Linus Ullmark now behind enemy lines guarding Boston net against Sabres
'"I'm the same guy with different paychecks. That's it," Ullmark cracked after his workout. "There's nothing going on off the ice that I haven't done before and that's what got me here. ... I want to be a person that people can rely on on and off the ice. I will kind of continue plugging away and try to bring myself to another level this year."' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark now behind enemy lines guarding Boston net against Sabres
Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin out for weekend back-to-back after practice injury
'Eakin will sit out Friday night's game against Boston in KeyBank Center and Saturday's trip to New Jersey. Coach Don Granato is confident, however, that the injury is short-term and Eakin will return to the lineup next week. Granato held out the possibility Eakin could play here Monday against Tampa Bay but said the return could also come Thursday in Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin out for weekend back-to-back after practice injury
Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark left mark with Sabres: ‘Like an older brother’
'“I made some phone calls to some of the persons that were close to (my) heart and really let them know how much they meant to me and what they’ve helped me through the years,” he said. “And I’m very thankful for their support."' … [Read more...] about Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark left mark with Sabres: ‘Like an older brother’
Sabres lose Cody Eakin to injury; Mattias Samuelsson nearing return
'Eakin, 30, has enjoyed a strong start, recording one goal and two points during the Sabres’ first 3-0 start since 2008.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Cody Eakin to injury; Mattias Samuelsson nearing return
Familiar faces getting it done for Sabres during 3-0 start
'Granato’s promotion has brought with it a newfound sense of optimism that has spread like wildfire throughout the Sabres’ franchise. And now, following the team’s unblemished start, the fan base is starting to hop on the bandwagon.' … [Read more...] about Familiar faces getting it done for Sabres during 3-0 start