'The move was also out of necessity. The Sabres are thin down the middle, with Casey Mittelstadt out multiple weeks because of an upper-body injury and Jack Eichel awaiting a trade out of Buffalo. Dylan Cozens, a 20-year-old drafted seventh overall in 2019, ascended to the top-line center role against Arizona. In addition to the Thompson experiment, Granato moved Arttu … [Read more...] about Sabres’ shuffling at center yields promising results through two games
Archives for 2021
Wild Buffalo crowd gave Sabres’ Robert Hagg ‘goosebumps’
'“(They said), ‘Jesus, I haven’t been seeing this for a long time,’” Hagg said Friday. “And guys were just laughing about it and having fun with it. I was actually sitting on the bench in the third period, having goosebumps when they start singing and clapping and all that, so it was a lot of fun. And I didn’t know it was 8,000. But it seemed like a lot more.”' … [Read more...] about Wild Buffalo crowd gave Sabres’ Robert Hagg ‘goosebumps’
Sabres notes: Don Granato wants to spread around ice time: ‘It’s a necessity’
'“I don’t believe it’s right to separate guys at this point,” he said. “I guess I look at my roster and I’m confident to spread ice time around. I think it’s a necessity. We need to play with a lot of energy. … They all have to play important situations."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato wants to spread around ice time: ‘It’s a necessity’
Opinion: Sabres have treated fans with good hockey, two well-earned wins
'The one thing I can tell you is the team is getting record small crowds, but they’re enthusiastic and they’re being entertained. The building is alive and loud again, and that is showing us that maybe, just maybe, this organization is heading in the right direction.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres have treated fans with good hockey, two well-earned wins
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Utica Comets show 'potential' in opening new affiliation on positive note with 6-2 win (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks drop season opener to Comets (Amerks.com) Comets defeat Americans 6-2 in front of sold out crowd on opening night (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Rasmus Dahlin a 'special player' as Sabres start season 2-0
'“He’s a special player, a special talent,” said Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski, who stopped 20 shots in regulation and overtime before sealing the victory with two saves in the shootout. “Even tonight, in the second period, he made that sprawling save on that wide-open net. So, he made it on the defensive side and the offensive side. It was fun to watch.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Rasmus Dahlin a ‘special player’ as Sabres start season 2-0
Mike Harrington: The Sabres are suddenly annoying on the ice – in a very good way
'The Sabres are buzzing around the ice like a bunch of gnats. The Montreal Canadiens and the Coyotes had to be exhausted after dealing with them the first two games.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Sabres are suddenly annoying on the ice – in a very good way
Sabres claim defenseman Christian Wolanin off waivers from Los Angeles
'The Sabres will carry eight defensemen on the active roster: Wolanin, Rasmus Dahlin, Colin Miller, Jacob Bryson, Will Butcher, Mark Pysyk and Robert Hagg. Samuelsson is expected to resume practicing with the Sabres this week after missing the past month with a lower-body injury suffered during the Prospects Challenge.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim defenseman Christian Wolanin off waivers from Los Angeles
Sabres win again, starting to establish identity: ‘We are harder to play against’
'“We are harder to play against,” Sabres center Cody Eakin said after scoring a power-play goal in Saturday afternoon’s 2-1 shootout win over the Arizona Coyotes. “We are always playing with speed on the forecheck, the backcheck, and it just kind of gets annoying, I think, to other teams."' … [Read more...] about Sabres win again, starting to establish identity: ‘We are harder to play against’
Sabres add new defenseman, claim Christian Wolanin off waivers
'Sabres coach Don Granato said following Saturday afternoon’s 2-1 shootout win over the Arizona Coyotes that Jokiharju will likely be out a little longer than two weeks. Jokiharju was in the press box Saturday wearing a boot and using crutches.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add new defenseman, claim Christian Wolanin off waivers
Sunday's Arizona Coverage
Coyotes fall 2-1 in overtime shootout; Karel Vejmelka shines in goal in NHL debut (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (NHL.com) The Wrap: Vejmelka Strong Between the Pipes as Arizona Grabs a Point (ArizonaCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Arizona Coverage
Sabres score twice in shootout, beat Coyotes 2-1
'“We had great momentum,” said Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who had an assist on Eakin’s goal. “The only thing missing was the goals. But we worked hard and did everything we could. We got two points and that’s all that matters.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score twice in shootout, beat Coyotes 2-1
Sabres use shootout to win second-straight game
'It took the blue and gold less than two minutes into the middle period to even the score at 1-1. Cody Eakin followed up Drake Caggiula's effort and slammed the puck past goalie Karel Vejmelka. Eakin's first goal of the season was assisted by Caggiula and Rasmus Dahlin. The score came just seconds before Beagle's minor penalty expired.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use shootout to win second-straight game
Three observations: Sabres dominate Coyotes en route to shootout win
'The combination of Rasmus Asplund, Tage Thompson and Victor Olofsson continues to work extremely well for the Sabres through the first two games.' … [Read more...] about Three observations: Sabres dominate Coyotes en route to shootout win
Sabres claim defenseman Christian Wolanin off waivers
'Wolanin joins the Sabres after being waived by the Kings on Friday. The 26-year-old left-handed defenseman did not spend much time in Los Angeles after being acquired by the Kings last March. He appeared in just three games for the Kings last year, and did not play in Thursday's season opening win over the Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim defenseman Christian Wolanin off waivers