'"It's a rivalry that's gone back a ways now," Tuch said. "It's right over the border, and they have a really good team over there, so we're going to have to give our best and come out and have a really good start to the game. Try to make them play in the defensive zone as much as possible because they've got a lot of offensive weapons over there. I'm really excited for the … [Read more...] about Key question for Sabres vs. Leafs: Will their top line produce at both ends of the ice?
Archives for March 2, 2022
Sabres Notebook: Jack Quinn back at practice, will return to Rochester
'"That would be my goal in my head I think, to play this weekend," Quinn said. "It's up to the doctors and staff to see if they're on the same page as me."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jack Quinn back at practice, will return to Rochester
Early adversity helped Sabres star Tage Thompson develop into special talent
'Some of the adversity Thompson endured during his teenage years – he injured his MCL, PCL and broke his leg on one play in 2012 – was just a harbinger for what he has dealt with as a pro.' … [Read more...] about Early adversity helped Sabres star Tage Thompson develop into special talent
Sabres’ Jack Quinn practices, nearing return from injury
'“They were great today, so the information we got today was couldn’t have been any better,” Granato said following the session inside KeyBank Center. “They pushed it pretty hard today and they were taking contact even though it was no. They were in physical battles. So that is really good news.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn practices, nearing return from injury
Wednesday's Toronto Coverage
Game Night: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Buffalo visits Matthews and the Maple Leafs (AP) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage
Granato is trying to get the Thompson line to an elite level
'At first blush, you would say the Sabres line of Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner has turned into a No. 1 line in the NHL. The production is there, as over 82 games Thompson is on a pace for 36 goals and 66 points. Tuch is on a pace for 26 goals and 56 assists and 82 points while Skinner is on a pace for 32 goals and 59 points. The problem is Don Granato doesn’t feel … [Read more...] about Granato is trying to get the Thompson line to an elite level
Granato: Sabres trying to 'get as much out of the big picture moment' during losing streak
'“Everyday you're trying to balance it," Granato explained with Jeremy White and Nate Geary on Tuesday. "Trying to get as much out of the big picture moment, win the next game for the immediate and then for the long-term, you know these guys have the capacity to get better.”' … [Read more...] about Granato: Sabres trying to ‘get as much out of the big picture moment’ during losing streak
Quinn, Hinostroza could return to action this week
'"It's unfortunate to get a taste of the NHL and then immediately get injured," he said. "Taking a few weeks off for rehab isn't what you want to do, but the rehab process went great."' … [Read more...] about Quinn, Hinostroza could return to action this week