'“If I waited another week or another two weeks and tried to really calm everything down, you’re still behind the eight ball with the conditioning and the timing,” he said. “I’m trying to kind of knock three birds with one stone here. Kind of continue to work through the injury while also being able to work through some conditioning and see the puck."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Craig Anderson could be nearing return from upper-body injury
Archives for January 2022
Sabres’ Jack Quinn suffers lower-body injury; Craig Anderson practices
'Quinn, who made his NHL debut Jan. 11, looked impressive in his first two NHL outings, consistently creating offense. In Thursday’s loss, he scored a power-play goal from the right circle 6:37 into the game and also assisted on center Dylan Cozens’ second-period goal. Quinn played 13 minutes, 15 seconds and pumped three shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn suffers lower-body injury; Craig Anderson practices
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers face the Sabres on 10-game skid (AP) Flyers-Sabres preview: Allison makes season debut (WENJ-FM) 5 Things: Flyers @ Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Jack Quinn scheduled for MRI; will miss some time
'General manager Kevyn Adams says that forward Jack Quinn got hurt in the first period of Thursday’s game against the Dallas Stars, but kept playing through it. He is having a MRI on Friday afternoon, and Adams says he will miss some time.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn scheduled for MRI; will miss some time
Anderson returns to practice while Quinn undergoes injury evaluations
'The good news on Anderson came as the Sabres sustained yet another loss to their forward group. Jack Quinn - who tallied his first NHL goal and assist against Dallas on Thursday - sustained a lower-body injury in that game and did not practice. The extent of his injury is still be evaluated.' … [Read more...] about Anderson returns to practice while Quinn undergoes injury evaluations
Huglen among Sabres prospects to watch in Minnesota's series at Michigan
'The Sabres packaged two picks to Vancouver during the 2019 NHL Draft to select the forward after an impressive career at Rosaeu High School and with the Fargo Force (USHL). The Minnesota native played 39 more games in Fargo, nearly averaging a point a game (15+20), including three goals and five assists in nine playoff contest.' … [Read more...] about Huglen among Sabres prospects to watch in Minnesota’s series at Michigan
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks take first of two in Cleveland (Amerks.com) Monsters fail to crack code in 4-1 loss to Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres' young core takes flight, learns another harsh lesson
'Buffalo (12-21-7) couldn’t overcome mistakes by young players and veterans, as Dallas’ Tyler Seguin twice tied the score before Jason Robertson’s second goal of the game gave the Stars a lead they wouldn’t relinquish with 3:32 remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ young core takes flight, learns another harsh lesson
Casey Mittelstadt close to return, but Sabres' injury report continues to grow
'"He’s been aggressive," Granato said of Mittelstadt. "He had surgery and he had a situation where you could rehab and play through it, and obviously, the hope of that didn’t pan out the way it was. He had the surgery and he’s a different level of confidence. He knows he’s fixed, he’s repaired, he’s ready to go. So it’s a whole other level of confidence with respect to, it’s a … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt close to return, but Sabres’ injury report continues to grow
Rasmus Dahlin, Jack Quinn and others give glimpse of Sabres’ future in loss
'But right now, the Sabres are still a raw, rebuilding team that ranks among the NHL’s bottom-feeders.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin, Jack Quinn and others give glimpse of Sabres’ future in loss
Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt close to playing; Buffalo has long injury list
'After going down opening night, he sat out 21 straight games. Then in his third contest back, he sustained another injury in the same area and has been sidelined the last 15 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt close to playing; Buffalo has long injury list
Sabres goalie Malcolm Subban likely out for season after having surgery
'Subban appeared to injure his hand or wrist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Malcolm Subban likely out for season after having surgery
Friday's Dallas Coverage
Jason Robertson, stellar power play lead Stars to first road victory in nearly two months (Dallas Morning News) Recap: Stars' power play comes up huge in 5-4 comeback win in Buffalo (DallasStars.com) 5 takeaways: Huge night for power play fuels comeback in Buffalo (DallasStars.com) Heika's Take: Dallas' win in Buffalo might be one to look back on later … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dallas Coverage
Robertson, Seguin rally Stars to 5-4 win over Sabres
'Buffalo built a 2-0 advantage in the opening seven minutes. Dahlin skated up the left wing and beat Holtby with a backhand for his seventh goal at 2:47 of the first. Dahlin, the Sabres’ lone All-Star, then assisted on a power-play goal from Quinn, the Sabres’ first-round pick in 2020 playing his second game since being called up from the minors.' … [Read more...] about Robertson, Seguin rally Stars to 5-4 win over Sabres
Special teams the difference in Sabres' loss to Dallas
'A pair of power play goals in the third period helped Dallas eventually overtake the Sabres, 5-4. Seguin's second goal of the night came on the man advantage while Cody Eakin served a minor penalty for slashing. Meanwhile, Robertson's second goal of the game was scored when he knocked the puck out of the air in front of the net.' … [Read more...] about Special teams the difference in Sabres’ loss to Dallas