'Jeanneret will also have the play-by-play action of the Sabres' weekend matchup with the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday in Downtown Buffalo before taking nearly a month off until his next broadcast on Nov. 13.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret to call 20 games in final season as play-by-play voice of Sabres
Archives for 2021
Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2021-22 Sabres season
'Something will get done before Eichel's no-movement clause officially kicks in next offseason.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five bold predictions for 2021-22 Sabres season
Three Observations: Sabres open season with 5-1 thrashing of Montreal
'The one place a lack of star power may hurt the most is on the man advantage. But the Sabres went three for six on the power play and didn’t allow a single tally when they were on the penalty kill.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Sabres open season with 5-1 thrashing of Montreal
Rick Jeanneret to call 20 regular season Buffalo Sabres games as he closes out hall-of-fame career
'He will begin his final season with the Sabres home opener against the Montreal Canadiens and his "last call" will be the Sabres final regular season game on April 29 against the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret to call 20 regular season Buffalo Sabres games as he closes out hall-of-fame career
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin goes one-on-one with Julianne Pelusi
'"All these young guys coming from winning cultures, and everyone wants to compete against each other, and we have such hard practices and battle so hard... but after practices we laugh, and I think the competitiveness in this team right now, it's very high... I really think we can do something good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin goes one-on-one with Julianne Pelusi
Sabres welcome fans back; team starts season with 4 home games
'Vendors emphasizing local ties, and beers brewed in WNY are offered throughout Key Bank Center. The Sabres Store has been redone, filled with the royal blue and gold that fans asked for.' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome fans back; team starts season with 4 home games
Sabres power play keys opening win against Canadiens
'"Definitely (special), and especially having the fans back," Girgensons said. "I know I didn't play without fans, but the excitement. I was very excited. I usually nap, so it was hard to nap today. You know, you kept thinking about the game. I was kind of like a kid again going to hockey practice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres power play keys opening win against Canadiens
Postgame Report | Sabres feed off fans in season-opening win over Habs
'The fans noticed. Blocked shots and net-front skirmishes earned standing ovations. Fans cycled through a greatest hits of chants during the third period, from singing "Sweet Caroline" to chanting the chorus from "Seven Nation Army" to pleading for a sixth goal from the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres feed off fans in season-opening win over Habs
At The Final Horn | Sabres pick up victory on opening night
'The forwards opened the scoring for the team in the first period. Victor Olofsson and Anders Bjork scored in the second and Tage Thompson added another in the third.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres pick up victory on opening night
Sabres aim to develop, win as young core takes center stage in 2021-22
'“Everyone has to show up,” said Dahlin, a 21-year-old defenseman entering his fourth NHL season. “It’s not just – you were talking about Eichel and those guys – but now it’s everyone. We’ve got to really work to score, and we’ve got to do it together.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres aim to develop, win as young core takes center stage in 2021-22
Mike Harrington: Sabres' box office might take the biggest hit from another non-playoff year
'There can be no longer be any sneering from fans (or media) at images of empty buildings in places like Florida, Carolina or Ottawa. It will be pretty easy for similarly ugly shots to come out of Buffalo. Longtime observers figure no more than 4,000 fans were in the house for any of the three preseason games, and the Oct. 6 game against Columbus had to be the smallest … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres’ box office might take the biggest hit from another non-playoff year
‘Deep dive’ into game helped Casey Mittelstadt become Sabres’ top center
'These days, on the ice or even talking to the media, Mittelstadt exudes confidence. He recently signed a three-year, $7.5 million contract. With Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart and Rasmus Ristolainen all gone, he has become one of the most recognizable faces on the rebuilding Sabres.' … [Read more...] about ‘Deep dive’ into game helped Casey Mittelstadt become Sabres’ top center
Sabres notes: Don Granato plans to play fast-paced, exciting hockey
'“So when you look at that, you say if some of the last-place teams in the league have a winning percentage .500 to .600 when they score the first goal of the game, why would you spend so much time on defense?” Granato said after the Sabres prepared for Thursday’s season opener against the Montreal Canadiens. “Because you’re going to be down goals, and you can’t concede those … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato plans to play fast-paced, exciting hockey
Don’t expect much from Sabres
'So what fans need to do this year is not worry much about this season’s success, because there should not be very much of it as the usual result the last decade.' … [Read more...] about Don’t expect much from Sabres
Support for Price and Drouin in Buffalo
'Since his terrifying incident, Okposo has taken the cause of mental health to heart. He got involved with JustTellOne.org, an initiative that aims to educate young people to talk about their mental health issues.' … [Read more...] about Support for Price and Drouin in Buffalo