Quinn nets hat trick in 6-5 overtime loss to Senators (Amerks.com) Sokolov scores OT winner as Belleville Sens sweep two-game set in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for January 2022
Aaron Dell delivers big hit, even bigger win for Sabres in return to the crease
'Dell was the beneficiary of unquestionably the Sabres’ finest defensive performance in nearly a month, as all but one rebound was cleared from in front. Still, he played a significant role in Buffalo killing three of its four penalties and looked far more comfortable than he did during his previous stint with the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Aaron Dell delivers big hit, even bigger win for Sabres in return to the crease
Sabres goalie Michael Houser beats long odds to return to NHL
'“He’s been in pro hockey for years and years,” coach Don Granato said Wednesday after Houser signed an NHL contract and joined the Sabres for the second straight season. “To still be preparing for a moment that, if you look at the years that have passed, it’s not coming. But he still believed and he believed and he believed and he did, because when he finally got the … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Michael Houser beats long odds to return to NHL
Saturday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings game score vs. Buffalo Sabres: TV, time, radio information (Detroit Free Press) Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings - NHL (1/15/22) | Faceoff, How to Watch (Ann Arbor News) Buffalo visits Detroit after Skinner’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Red Wings aiming to turn on the offense against visiting Sabres (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Detroit Coverage
Thompson, Krebs clear COVID protocol
'Thompson, who leads the Sabres with 23 points, entered protocol on Jan. 10. He was named as Buffalo's "Last Men In" candidate for the All-Star Game on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Krebs clear COVID protocol
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks’ Sean Malone to be sidelined six weeks after undergoing surgery (Olean Times Herald) Amerks score late, fall to Senators in shootout (Amerks.com) Seantors sink Amerks in shootout (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Jeff Skinner's milestone marker propels Sabres to road win
'"Big team win," exclaimed Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. "We competed hard today. It gives us confidence that we can beat Nashville, who is a really good team."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Jeff Skinner’s milestone marker propels Sabres to road win
Rasmus Dahlin to represent the Sabres, Atlantic Division at NHL All-Star Game
'The plethora of talented forwards in the Atlantic Division, and Dahlin’s rapid ascent over the past five weeks, helped him emerge as the Sabre most likely to be selected.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin to represent the Sabres, Atlantic Division at NHL All-Star Game
Jeff Skinner, Aaron Dell star as Sabres end winless skid, beat Predators
'“Very pleased,” Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call. “I felt our guys deserved the win. They worked for it, they earned it from the first drop of the puck all the way to the end, all the way to Hinostroza’s goal. They battled and they stuck to a game plan, they had a real sense of objective and it was great to see."' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner, Aaron Dell star as Sabres end winless skid, beat Predators
NHL All-Star Rasmus Dahlin becoming Sabres’ best player: ‘Elite defenseman’
'It’s a dream that seemed far-fetched 10 or 11 months ago as Dahlin regressed mightily under ex-Sabres coach Ralph Krueger. He looked lost and overwhelmed, losing his aggression while becoming a gaffe machine.' … [Read more...] about NHL All-Star Rasmus Dahlin becoming Sabres’ best player: ‘Elite defenseman’
Friday's Nashville Coverage
First-place Nashville Predators' win streak ends at five, thanks to Buffalo Sabres (Nashville Tennesean) Win Streak Concludes at Five as Preds Fall to Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Nashville Coverage
Skinner scores twice as Sabres beat Predators 4-1
'“Our guys deserved to win,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “They worked for it. They earned it from the first drop of the puck all the way to the end.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner scores twice as Sabres beat Predators 4-1
Skinner's big night propels Sabres over Predators
'Buffalo's lead swelled to two about eight minutes into the final period of regulation, when Skinner doubled down on an impressive night. His team-leading 13th goal of the season came via a breakaway after a slick puck pickup in the neutral zone, turning on the jets bearing down on the Nashville goal.' … [Read more...] about Skinner’s big night propels Sabres over Predators
Opinion: Rasmus Dahlin named to NHL All-Star Game for first time
'The Sabres' best player this season has been Tage Thompson, but he still could make the game if he’s voted in as the "Last Man In". Jeff Skinner got into the All-Star Game in 2019 after winning this vote.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rasmus Dahlin named to NHL All-Star Game for first time
Several Sabres reach milestones in 4-1 win over Predators
'At the other end, after a rough start and an assignment to Rochester to start the season, Aaron Dell picked up his first win as a Sabre.' … [Read more...] about Several Sabres reach milestones in 4-1 win over Predators