'“We have so many guys in such a short span that it’s irrelevant as far as anybody sitting is going to be back in,” Granato explained. “It’s not like they’re sitting and they’re actually going to lose a bunch of time at all. So, there is an advantage, especially in tight schedules and games, for young guys to sit and just step back, take a breath. As it is for older guys. I … [Read more...] about Sabres using rotation on defense to rest veterans, evaluate for future
Archives for February 2022
Sabres notebook: Craig Anderson to face Senators for first time since leaving Ottawa
'“It’s no different than playing any other team,” said Anderson. “I think that’s the mindset. Obviously, there’s guys there that I played with and coaching staff, trainers, etc. That’s always fun to go see those guys, but at the end of the day, when the puck drops, you’re still competing. You’re still competitors. You’re still trying to win the game. Nothing changes from that … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Craig Anderson to face Senators for first time since leaving Ottawa
Erik Brady: Slovakia is on the verge of Olympic hockey glory, with a pair of Sabre alums leading the way
'Miroslav Satan is general manager of Slovakia’s national team, and Craig Ramsay coaches it. They are former Sabres who gave Slovakia a golden moment Wednesday – with the chance of more gold to come.' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Slovakia is on the verge of Olympic hockey glory, with a pair of Sabre alums leading the way
Sabres’ Peyton Krebs displaying elite playmaking skills: ‘A special talent’
'“Sometimes he knows you’re open before you know you’re open,” coach Don Granato said after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s home game against the Ottawa Senators. “That’s a special talent, he’s a talented, talented guy. … What a play he made. I don’t think anybody on the ice knew that Victor Olofsson was open, including Victor in that moment."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs displaying elite playmaking skills: ‘A special talent’
Sabres’ Craig Anderson ready to face Senators; Casey Mittelstadt out again
'“I got the opportunity, and what do you make of it?” Anderson said of how his career transformed in Ottawa. “And that’s a mindset. And there was plenty of times in Ottawa where we had great goaltending duos and sometimes trios, where again, it was what do you make of your opportunity? When you’re given the opportunity to make something, you got to make the most of it and prove … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Craig Anderson ready to face Senators; Casey Mittelstadt out again
Craig Anderson looking forward to facing Senators for first time since long Ottawa run ended
'At some point, the Senators will formally honour Anderson. He’s a candidate to have his No. 41 retired because of his longevity here, and if that’s not the case then he’ll join late general manager Bryan Murray in the Ring of Honour. Either scenario would be a fitting tribute.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson looking forward to facing Senators for first time since long Ottawa run ended
Craig Anderson will be there this time
'"Physically, I'm at the point where I can manage the condition of my injury and I'm taking it day by day. I spend a lot of time on the treatment table and try to make sure everything stays calm. In the few matches I've played, I felt things were going in the right direction and it's not getting worse. There are no hiccups of any kind and we can go forward and I can play when … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson will be there this time
Thursday's Ottawa Coverage
Craig Anderson looking forward to facing Senators for first time since long Ottawa run ended (Ottawa Sun) Game night: Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Craig Anderson will be there this time (Le Droit) Buffalo hosts Ottawa after Olofsson’s 2-goal game (AP) Gameday 5: Senators @ Sabres, Feb. 17 (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
Craig Anderson to get first start against former team on Thursday
'“It’s no different than playing any other team, I think that’s the mindset," Anderson said following Wednesday's practice. "Obviously there are guys there that I played with and coaching staff and trainers, so that’s always fun to see those guys. But at the end of the day, when the puck drops, you’re still competing and you’re still trying to win the game."' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson to get first start against former team on Thursday
Listen: Granato: Sabres' top line 'hungry', 'all want more'
'“They're all hungry, and they all want more. They're looking for something different and something more.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: Sabres’ top line ‘hungry’, ‘all want more’
Peyton Krebs becoming more confident in his role with the Sabres
'Playing wing isn’t much of an adjustment for Krebs. With two assists last night against the Islanders, he is on a two-game point streak. “It’s not much different for me, I just try to do my thing out there,” said Krebs.' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs becoming more confident in his role with the Sabres
Sabres' Skinner: figure skating made him a better hockey player
'"My mom tells the story that my sister was a figure skater, and I went to the rink, and she won a medal," Skinner said. "I said to my mom, 'I want to win one of those.' So she's like, 'OK, well, then you have to skate.'' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner: figure skating made him a better hockey player
'I sit next to that jabroni' | Teammates share their Mark Pysyk stories
'"He's one of a kind," Kyle Okposo said Tuesday. "… I don't like talking him up. But he's somebody that, he could probably be on SNL if he really wanted to. Like, he's just that witty, that funny. Everything's just - everything's on his toes and it's off the tip of his tongue. It's hilarious."' … [Read more...] about ‘I sit next to that jabroni’ | Teammates share their Mark Pysyk stories
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Back from injury, Davidson grateful for long-awaited return to normalcy (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Victor Olofsson snaps goal drought, helps Sabres secure win
'"The focus going in was to play our game," said Thompson. "For us, it's speed. We've got a fast group. We play at a fast pace. When we play our game, I don't think there's too many teams that can keep up with us when we do it for a full 60."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Victor Olofsson snaps goal drought, helps Sabres secure win