'The Sabres came into the game as one of the bigger surprises after the NHL's opening weekend slate of games. On Tuesday night, they continued to turn heads.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres find their footing in the 2nd period to win again
Archives for 2021
Opinion: The Sabres keep the good feelings going for their fans
'For the past 10 years a start like that very often led to the team to playing scared and losing by a lot. This time, they stayed calm and found their game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres keep the good feelings going for their fans
Three Observations: Sabres stay perfect with 5-2 win over Vancouver
'Kyle Okposo's hits get the crowd going. He's always been loved in the locker room, even under previous regimes. Say what you will about his contract, but with Buffalo barely meeting the floor, they need it this year. And this has been his best season in years.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres stay perfect with 5-2 win over Vancouver
Buffalo Sabres attendance thousands less than pre-COVID numbers
'The home opener, 8,467 attended the game, in game 2: 7,872, in game 3: 7,376.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres attendance thousands less than pre-COVID numbers
Okposo, Girgensons propel Sabres past Canucks for third straight win
'"What I like about the buzz, it's not about winning," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "We want to win, we play to win, obviously. … They play hard for each other and they want to come to the rink and see their buddies. They go hard in practice, they're building that. It's not something we're doing as coaches, obviously. They enjoy being around each other and you can feel and … [Read more...] about Okposo, Girgensons propel Sabres past Canucks for third straight win
Sabres continue 'good vibes,' improve to 3-0 with win over Canucks
'"It's something that I think's been missing here. I've found that in the past when we give up a goal we get on our heels, we stop making plays, we start shooting the puck around and it becomes jagged and not connected and it seems like now, everybody wants the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue ‘good vibes,’ improve to 3-0 with win over Canucks
At The Final Horn | Third-period surge propels Sabres to 3-0-0 start
'Buffalo is 3-0-0 to start a season for the fifth time in franchise history. The last Sabres team to win at least its first three games of the season was the 2008-09 club that won its first four contests.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Third-period surge propels Sabres to 3-0-0 start
Beaches of LA are gone, but Christian Wolanin is happy to be with Buffalo Sabres
'"I got to see Buffalo to the fullest, I guess," Wolanin said Monday after his first practice with the Sabres. "It was just cool. It's a hockey town, you know that it's a sports town. I was fired up to come here."' … [Read more...] about Beaches of LA are gone, but Christian Wolanin is happy to be with Buffalo Sabres
Sabres prospects Owen Power, Erik Portillo are keys as Michigan takes No. 1 in the polls
'Power, the defenseman whom the Sabres made the No. 1 overall pick, is third on the team in scoring with six points (one goal, five assists). Portillo, a third-rounder in 2019, has won all four games in goal, posting a 2.00 goals-against average and .929 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Owen Power, Erik Portillo are keys as Michigan takes No. 1 in the polls
Christian Wolanin thrilled to come to Buffalo, join Sabres: ‘It’s a hockey town’
'“It was a team, I think, that I fit well with, a bunch of guys that want to earn it every day, want to win, want to turn things around for this city,” said Wolanin, who will wear No. 86 with the Sabres. “And I want to be a part of it.”' … [Read more...] about Christian Wolanin thrilled to come to Buffalo, join Sabres: ‘It’s a hockey town’
Tuesday's Vancouver Coverage
Ben Kuzma's Canucks Game Night: Balanced line combos could dull sharp Sabres (Vancouver Province) Sabres host the Canucks after shootout victory (AP) Preview | Canucks at Sabres (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vancouver Coverage
The Jack Eichel Saga Rolls On
'Friedman believes that issue brought discussions with the Colorado Avalanche to a halt. CapFriendly shows the Avs already pressed against the $81.5 million cap for this season, with over $55.7 million invested in 12 players for next season.' … [Read more...] about The Jack Eichel Saga Rolls On
Christian Wolanin happy to be claimed off waivers by Sabres
'“Obviously, Los Angeles, California is quite a place and a great place to take your mind away from hockey. At the end of the day, I’m a hockey player and no complaints, but I wasn’t playing. So I couldn’t be more excited to have the opportunity here.”' … [Read more...] about Christian Wolanin happy to be claimed off waivers by Sabres
'Let's play hockey' | Wolanin looks forward to opportunity with Sabres
'"Let's play hockey," Wolanin said. "I mean, obviously, Los Angeles, California, is quite a place and a great place to kind of take your mind away from hockey. But at the end of the day, I'm a hockey player. I loved everything about it, no complaints. I just wasn't playing."' … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s play hockey’ | Wolanin looks forward to opportunity with Sabres
Prospects Update: Portillo backstops Michigan to tournament win
'Erik Portillo, Buffalo's third-round pick in 2019, started both games and made a combined 55 saves on 58 shots (.948 save percentage). Portillo is 4-0-0 on the season with a .929 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update: Portillo backstops Michigan to tournament win