'While the roster may lack big names to the same degree, the goal isn't the same. We were promised aggressive, exciting, hard-nosed, possession-style hockey. And that's exactly what we're getting.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres top Arizona 2-1 in shootout
Archives for 2021
Buffalo Sabres claim defenseman Christian Wolanin off waivers
'Wolanin was traded to Los Angeles last season and played three games for the Kings.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres claim defenseman Christian Wolanin off waivers
Sabres top Coyotes in shootout, 2-1
'“We had great momentum,” defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said. “The only thing that was missing were the goals, but we worked hard and we did everything we could and we got two points so that’s all that matters right?”' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Coyotes in shootout, 2-1
Ruotsalainen, Sabres defeat Coyotes in shootout
'"You just want your guys to stay on it and stay with it. … I thought they did," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "I thought a credit to their goaltender (who) was real good and they were good defensively. They kind of anchored down a bit there. It was a little tougher than it may have looked as well. But, yeah, you definitely want to score when you see effort like that, you see … [Read more...] about Ruotsalainen, Sabres defeat Coyotes in shootout
'Annoying' Sabres improve to 2-0-0 with shootout win over Coyotes
'"Not that there's a big number of games that we've showed it, but consistently play like that - just playing as a team with speed, moving pucks up, funneling back, really just cutting off their rush before it starts - we're going to be hard to play against."' … [Read more...] about ‘Annoying’ Sabres improve to 2-0-0 with shootout win over Coyotes
At The Final Horn | Sabres defeat Coyotes in shootout
'Cody Eakin scored for the Sabres. Tage Thompson and Arttu Ruotsalainen tallied in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres defeat Coyotes in shootout
Sabres claim Wolanin off waivers from Kings
'Wolanin, 26, tallied three assists in 18 games last season with Ottawa and Los Angeles. The left-shot defenseman has appeared in 61 NHL games spanning five seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Wolanin off waivers from Kings
Two key injuries quickly shake Buffalo Sabres back to reality after big opening night
'"You never want to see anyone get injured and then obviously first game of the season with so much excitement," said center Tage Thompson. "But I think we've got the guys to do it, guys who are capable of stepping up and filling that role. I think everyone is just going to pull together."' … [Read more...] about Two key injuries quickly shake Buffalo Sabres back to reality after big opening night
Sabres Notebook: Robert Hagg has a block party on defense in opener
'"That's what I'm trying to bring every night, play hard, play physical and blocking shots when you have to do that," said Hagg, who played the last four years in Philadelphia and was acquired in July as part of the Rasmus Ristolainen trade. "I think that's something everybody can do. I don't know if I can say I was lucky last night to block a couple but it's part of my game … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Robert Hagg has a block party on defense in opener
Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens growing into roles as Sabres’ top centers
'“It’s a little bit more of a challenge, but I’m just trying to embrace it and make the most of the opportunity,” Thompson said.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens growing into roles as Sabres’ top centers
Sabres lose Casey Mittelstadt, Henri Jokiharju to injuries: ‘Not short-term’
'Meanwhile, Arttu Ruotsalainen, a healthy scratch Thursday, practiced in Cozens’ spot centering Anders Bjork and Drake Caggiula. Will Butcher, who also sat out opener, skated in Jokiharju’s place beside Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Casey Mittelstadt, Henri Jokiharju to injuries: ‘Not short-term’
Saturday's Arizona Coverage
Up Next: Coyotes at Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Buffalo plays non-conference foe Arizona (AP) Preview: Arizona Looks to Rebound Against Buffalo on Saturday (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Arizona Coverage
Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to miss time due to injury
'“'Mittsy' [Mittelstadt] is an upper-body injury, and [he and Jokiharju will] both be out for a couple of weeks. It’s not short-term for them," Granato said following Friday's practice. "The doctors are still evaluating them. There’s thought it could be around that range, and there’s thought that it could be a little more than that. It’s too early to tell on both those … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to miss time due to injury
Opinion: Sabres entertained their fans; won first game of 2021-22 season
'It was the line of Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons and Cody Eakin that got things started. From their very first shift, they were hard on the forecheck and never let Montreal out of its zone. The trio had a four-point night, with Okposo and Girgensons celebrating their captaincies with goals.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres entertained their fans; won first game of 2021-22 season
Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju out 'a couple of weeks' for the Buffalo Sabres
'According to the team, Mittelstadt has an upper body injury and Jokiharju has a lower body injury.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju out ‘a couple of weeks’ for the Buffalo Sabres