'"I knew 300 has kind of been out there for a while," Anderson said after practice Wednesday in KeyBank Center. "I think it’s just staying in the moment, kind of letting the numbers take care of themselves. I think Richter’s the next American one, right, at 301? You've got to set goals for yourself to kind of keep yourself motivated and keep pushing yourself. That’s definitely … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Craig Anderson staying in the moment but the future is interesting
Archives for February 2022
Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt is again traveling on Recovery Road
'"Attack every day and just keep trying to get better every day, even if it's just a little bit one day," he said. "There's definitely going to be peaks and valleys and I've talked about that a lot with the trainers and the medical staff. I think that's the hardest part for me, I'm not a very patient person, any way shape or form. But just keep coming to the rink. It's nice to … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Casey Mittelstadt is again traveling on Recovery Road
Sabres goalie Craig Anderson could be coveted before trade deadline
'Teams looking to beef up their goaltending depth or add a starter might be interested in trading for Anderson before the March 21 deadline. For perhaps a mid-round pick, a contender could acquire an influential asset for its playoff run.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Craig Anderson could be coveted before trade deadline
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt encouraged after returning to practice
'“I would not let that enter my mind until I heard it,” Mittelstadt said Wednesday after returning to practice in a non-contact role. “It’s been extremely hard this year, watching the guys and wanting to be out there with them. I’m gonna do whatever I can to get out there and be 100 percent.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt encouraged after returning to practice
Thursday's Columbus Coverage
Columbus faces Buffalo, seeks 4th straight road win (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets head to Buffalo after big win over Caps (BlueJackets.com) Gameday Guide: Feb. 10 at Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage
Sabres' Mittelstadt is practicing, but anxious
'Mittelstadt came back from surgery, played two games getting over 16 minutes of ice-time leading into the game in Colorado when he left after just around five minutes of work. He said, “I think it’s a compilation of things, I’m trying to skate up the ice and I’m just not moving the way I want to and there comes a point where I think I’m not helping myself out there and not … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt is practicing, but anxious
Listen: Granato: Dahlin is 'a legitimate All-Star'
'"When we can elevate a guy with his skill, we can elevate their self-expectation, their self-image. That goes a long, long way," Granato said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White.' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: Dahlin is ‘a legitimate All-Star’
Mittelstadt returns to practice with Sabres
'"It sucks, but it is what it is. You wake up, keep going and confidence is going to get back to where it needs to be and when it is, I'm going to be ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt returns to practice with Sabres
Sabres at the Olympics | Schedule and updated results
'Owen Power and Devon Levi are representing Canada at the Beijing Olympics, with the men's tournament running from Wednesday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at the Olympics | Schedule and updated results
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks earn season sweep against Penguins (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Howdeshell, Holmstrom to professional tryouts (Amerks.com) Penguins lose to Americans, 3-1 (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams knows Sabres need full study of their injury woes
'There are lots of questions about the organization's strength and conditioning program and, ultimately, about its medical staff. There are injuries big and small, players who take a long time to rehab and return or get reinjured. It's not a good look. And it needs a hard look.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Kevyn Adams knows Sabres need full study of their injury woes
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's looming return will strengthen Sabres' depth in goal
'Coach Don Granato had yet to consult with goalie coach Mike Bales or the medical staff following practice Tuesday but noted that Luukkonen felt good after the first skate. But while it was Luukkonen’s first practice, he has been working in Rochester with goalie development coach Seamus Kotyk. Those sessions ensured that Luukkonen was physically ready for this next step.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s looming return will strengthen Sabres’ depth in goal
After rough season, rejuvenated Jeff Skinner again one of Sabres’ top threats
'Skinner’s resurgence has quietly become one of the NHL’s feel-good stories. A year ago, he scored just seven times in 56 games and did not record his first goal until his 20th outing. After his 14th straight goalless game, ex-coach Ralph Krueger benched him three straight contests, the first time he had ever been a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about After rough season, rejuvenated Jeff Skinner again one of Sabres’ top threats
Sabres receive good news about Casey Mittelstadt’s health
'But when Mittelstadt, 23, recently visited his surgeon, he received good news. Granato said Mittelstadt, who had issues in the area of his surgery, will rejoin the Sabres for Wednesday’s practice in a non-contact role. The American has been skating on his own.' … [Read more...] about Sabres receive good news about Casey Mittelstadt’s health
Sabres' Dahlin hopes to bring what he learned at the All-Star game to his game in Buffalo.
'Dahlin is younger than Victor Hedman. The Swedish defenseman is quite a bit older than Dahlin and the kid enjoyed being in the locker-room with him and on the bench, “It was great, it was awesome, just to be able to talk to him and hang out with him, so I just asked him a couple of questions, so it was a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin hopes to bring what he learned at the All-Star game to his game in Buffalo.