'Power, a 19-year-old with a left-handed shot, towered over most of his opponents, yet his skating stride looked elite on the same sheet of ice as three teammates who also were drafted in the top five in July. Despite playing his off side, Power took away time and space in the defensive zone, showed an uncanny ability to dictate the pace of the game and always seemed to make … [Read more...] about Owen Power’s encore performance at Michigan has Sabres brass dreaming of what’s next
Archives for January 2022
Craig Anderson backstops Sabres past Coyotes to cap ‘chaotic day’
'“It was a nice finish to a really chaotic day,” coach Don Granato said of the Sabres’ 14th win this season. “I thought Craig was amazing, how simple he makes the game look in the net. He reads shooters so well you can see why he’s been a great goaltender in the league for a long time.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson backstops Sabres past Coyotes to cap ‘chaotic day’
Sunday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona Coyotes fall behind early, can't catch up to shorthanded Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (NHL.com) The Wrap: Gostisbehere's Late Goal Not Enough in Loss to Buffalo (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Arizona Coverage
Anderson makes 27 saves in return as Sabres top Coyotes 3-1
'Anderson lost his bid for his 44th career shutout when Shayne Gostisbehere scored from the deep slot on a power play at 11:30 of the third period. Anderson’s most recent shutout came with Ottawa when he stopped 35 shots in a 4-0 victory over Buffalo on March 26, 2019.' … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 27 saves in return as Sabres top Coyotes 3-1
Sabres start road trip with win in Arizona
'The Sabres needed to dress seven defenseman because of the added players entering Covid-19 Protocol today. However, Will Butcher suffered an apparent injury less than three minutes into the game, putting the team down another player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start road trip with win in Arizona
Opinion: Craig Anderson sparkles in his return as the Sabres win in Arizona.
'Anderson has missed almost three months with an upper-body injury, but he never missed a beat. His teammates were superb in front of him for 51:30 winning battles in all three zones and staking him to a 3-0 lead. Then, they gave up a goal to the worst power play in the NHL and they went from playing great hockey to mass retreat.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Craig Anderson sparkles in his return as the Sabres win in Arizona.
Opinion: Anderson sparkles in return; Sabres win in Arizona
'Arizona was all over Anderson, as they spent the rest of the game in Buffalo’s end, but Anderson was a wall in net.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Anderson sparkles in return; Sabres win in Arizona
Eight Sabres players and coaches placed on COVID-19 list
'This coming a day after Michael Houser was also placed on the COVID-19 list.' … [Read more...] about Eight Sabres players and coaches placed on COVID-19 list
Sabres score early and often, win 3-1 in Anderson’s return
'Craig Anderson’s first game back in net in nearly three months couldn’t have gone much better. He stopped 27 of 28 shots and helped the Sabres pick up the 3-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. The 40-year-old goaltender also got plenty of help from the guys in front of him, as Buffalo put up three goals to give the team the lead and eventually the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score early and often, win 3-1 in Anderson’s return
Dahlin, Asplund and Olofsson among eight placed in Sabres’ COVID protocol
'Granato seemed to indicate that those that tested positive today felt “normal” which means they could be ready to go in less than a week when they’re allowed to return to practice.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Asplund and Olofsson among eight placed in Sabres’ COVID protocol
Anderson makes 28 saves in return, Sabres top Coyotes
'Defenseman Will Butcher sustained a lower-body injury early in the first period and didn't return.' … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 28 saves in return, Sabres top Coyotes
'I felt like a kid again' | Anderson earns victory in return from injury
'"I felt like a kid again," he said. "I reminded myself of why I put in the work the last couple months. … You're playing a kid's game. If it's not fun, it's not time to be playing anymore. I got out there and reiterated to myself that it is still fun to compete and to battle."' … [Read more...] about ‘I felt like a kid again’ | Anderson earns victory in return from injury
At The Final Horn | Anderson returns, makes 28 saves in win over Coyotes
'So, the team started the game with 11 forwards, seven defensemen and no healthy scratches. In goal, Craig Anderson returned to the crease for the first time since November 2. Dustin Tokarski, in his first game November 29, served as the backup.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Anderson returns, makes 28 saves in win over Coyotes
Sabres place 3 players, 5 staff members in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
'Forwards Rasmus Asplund and Victor Olofsson, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, assistant coach Matt Ellis, and an additional four members of the traveling party have been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place 3 players, 5 staff members in NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks get doubled up by Comets (Amerks.com) Zetterlund hat trick fuels Utica over Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage