'“But now that we’re here … I remember how much fun it is out there,” Anderson said. “Being out there, today’s skate, you’re on the ice, it’s cold, the wind’s blowing, you’re all bundled up. And just kind of the pure joy of hockey takes over. It’s still the NHL. It’s the kid’s game, the pure joy of the game comes out of these type of experiences.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Craig Anderson to start; Buffalo to make lineup change
Archives for March 2022
Sabres' Cozens, Anderson will be familiar playing in the elements ... GameNight
'“It did feel a little cold out there, but I guess I’m used to that, growing up in the Yukon,” Cozens said after the Sabres practised at Tim Hortons Field on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens, Anderson will be familiar playing in the elements … GameNight
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Sabres' Cozens, Anderson will be familiar playing in the elements ... GameNight (Toronto Sun) ‘Holy crap, that was cold.’ Leafs and Sabres get first taste of outdoor hockey in Hamilton (Toronto Star) Everything you need to know the NHL Heritage Classic at Tim Hortons Field (Hamilton Spectator) Sabres to host Matthews and the Maple Leafs (AP) Maple Leafs, Sabres set to … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs prepared for extreme wind, cold ahead of Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ontario
'The weather is expected to be much like it was on Saturday -- temperatures around 10 degrees, wind gusts approaching 30 mph, and a chance of snow. Only Toronto's practice, which happened about 90 minutes after the Sabres' on Saturday, had an appearance of snow, but Buffalo is prepared for the possibility come Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs prepared for extreme wind, cold ahead of Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ontario
Why Maple Leafs–Sabres Classic 'feels like so much more' than a game
'“You’re on the ice, the wind’s blowing, you’re cold, you’re all bundled up, and kinda the pure joy of hockey takes over,” Anderson says.' … [Read more...] about Why Maple Leafs–Sabres Classic ‘feels like so much more’ than a game
2022 Heritage Classic: Why the Sabres are the first U.S. team to play in the event
'Buffalo is the closest team to the Canadian border and it's about a two-hour drive between the KeyBank Center in Buffalo and the Scotiabank Centre in Toronto. According to Mayer, location was a factor for the NHL in the decision process.' … [Read more...] about 2022 Heritage Classic: Why the Sabres are the first U.S. team to play in the event
2022 Heritage Classic: How to watch the outdoor game between the Maple Leafs and the Sabres
'Livestream (U.S.): Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.' … [Read more...] about 2022 Heritage Classic: How to watch the outdoor game between the Maple Leafs and the Sabres
The Sabres got to try out the outdoor ice before Sunday's Heritage Classic.
'Don Granato has been involved in one NHL outdoor game, but the novelty never wears off for coaches and players. He said, “When you walk off it really hits you after you had that practice and had that experience being outside again playing hockey."' … [Read more...] about The Sabres got to try out the outdoor ice before Sunday’s Heritage Classic.
Take it outside: Sabres prepare for Heritage Classic against Toronto
'When the Sabres took the ice for practice, the wind was blowing at about 23 mph. It should be about 18 mph when the puck drops at 4 p.m. Sunday, so it will be a little calmer.' … [Read more...] about Take it outside: Sabres prepare for Heritage Classic against Toronto
Sabres set for spotlight in 2022 NHL Heritage Classic against Maple Leafs
'"Especially as of late, we've been playing pretty good hockey," forward Casey Mittelstadt said. "Some of those wins speak for it. Obviously tomorrow is going to be on a big stage, on national television and quite a few people are going to be at the game. It's going to be highly covered. We all know that and we're going to be ready to go and we're going to be hungry."' … [Read more...] about Sabres set for spotlight in 2022 NHL Heritage Classic against Maple Leafs
Heritage Classic brings full-circle moments for players and families
'The conditions on Saturday were severe enough to delay the Sabres' practice time by an hour. They practiced for nearly an hour in the frigid, blustery confines of a Canadian Football League stadium tucked within a southern Ontario neighborhood.' … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic brings full-circle moments for players and families
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks hold off Comets to halt skid (Amerks.com) Comets lose close one to Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin steps into spotlight again with Sabres playing outdoors in Hamilton
'Everyone around the NHL knew from the moment Dahlin arrived in Buffalo that his poise with the puck was rare for a teenage defenseman. However, it wasn’t until this season, his fourth since being drafted first overall by Buffalo in 2018, that Dahlin showed he’s capable of shutting down top players on the other team.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin steps into spotlight again with Sabres playing outdoors in Hamilton
Alan Pergament: Buccigross, Ferraro were scary good calling the Sabres game vs. Eichel on ESPN+
'“You hear boos, that means No. 9 is on the ice,” said Buccigross.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Buccigross, Ferraro were scary good calling the Sabres game vs. Eichel on ESPN+
Heritage Classic promises to be special experience for Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres
'“You get the feel of being a kid,” Granato said following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “The ice sounds like you’re on outdoor ice. Everything about it feels outdoors. From the clothes you wear, a little more turtleneck and you bundle up, and the way you sweat and the way you feel when you sweat, it’s amazing. It’s an amazing experience. It brings you back.”' … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic promises to be special experience for Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres