Wild gameday: In eighth of 14 back-to-backs, Sabres are next up (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Minnesota visits Buffalo after Hartman’s 2-goal game (AP) Wild Warmup: Minnesota at Buffalo (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Minnesota Coverage
Archives for March 2022
Colin Miller begins practicing after surgery
'When it comes to the NHL Trade Deadline on March 21, Miller is probably the most mentioned Sabres players as likely to be moved. He says it’s not anything he can control. "It's so up in the air, you never know what's going to happen," Miller said. "You just take it day-to-day and see where the cards fall."' … [Read more...] about Colin Miller begins practicing after surgery
Hamilton Take2: For the Sabres, details make the difference
'If the Sabres had good habits and did these little details well and more often, they wouldn’t be 29th in the NHL with a points percentage of .382. Yes, that’s better than last season, when they were dead last in the league at .330, but it’s still the sixth worst in team history.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: For the Sabres, details make the difference
Miller returns to practice in non-contact jersey
'"From what I see, he looks great," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "His mobility, his strength. I would have to find out more medically because he's surprised me, jumping in the skate not knowing where he would fit in. And then you watch him, it's a pleasant surprise to see him move the move the way he's moving and battle the ways he's battling."' … [Read more...] about Miller returns to practice in non-contact jersey
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Update | Luukkonen showing resiliency between the pipes this year (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres silence Toronto fans by outworking Leafs in 5-1 win
'There was no slow start for the Sabres. Playing for the first time since a difficult February that featured only two wins in 11 games, Buffalo issued another reminder that it can execute its up-tempo, stretch-the-ice style of play well enough to threaten the NHL’s elite teams that win with speed and skin, rather than strength and grit.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres silence Toronto fans by outworking Leafs in 5-1 win
Mike Harrington: Good to finally get across the border – and see Sabres' strong effort
'With their first full house since Dec. 11 and a chance to take over first place in the Atlantic Division theirs for the taking, the Leafs laid an egg. But for the Sabres, the 5-1 victory in their first trip to Toronto since Dec. 17, 2019, rates as a signature road win on their season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Good to finally get across the border – and see Sabres’ strong effort
Sabres throttle Maple Leafs, end losing streak: ‘They got rewarded’
'“Our guys, all four lines, all six defenseman, (goalie Craig Anderson), all played hard for each other,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “The little things, the details were there and they mattered. They worked hard for the guys next to them. It’s always nice to see the guys get rewarded. Our guys have worked really hard and I don’t think they necessarily deserved to be on the … [Read more...] about Sabres throttle Maple Leafs, end losing streak: ‘They got rewarded’
Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt starting to look better, moves to wing
'Mittelstadt, who underwent surgery in early December, said regaining his timing has been difficult. Most guys have been playing all season, while he’s just getting going again. He said he sometimes catches himself a step behind or ahead of the play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Casey Mittelstadt starting to look better, moves to wing
Thursday's Toronto Coverage
Listless Maple Leafs fall to lowly Sabres in humiliating fashion (Toronto Sun) More than 17,000 fans give it to Maple Leafs, goalie Mrazek (Toronto Sun) Simmons: Wayne Simmonds' remarkable and unlikely journey to 1,000 NHL games (Toronto Sun) Leafs waste a chance to move up in the standings with a disappointing loss to the Sabres (Toronto Star) Sabres offence rattles Maple … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage
Anderson, Sabres beat Maple Leafs 5-1 to snap 6-game skid
'Jacob Bryson, Jeff Skinner and Kyle Okposo also scored to help Buffalo finish off a five-game trip. Seventh in the Atlantic Division, the Sabres improved to 17-30-8 — nine points ahead of last-place Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Anderson, Sabres beat Maple Leafs 5-1 to snap 6-game skid
Alex Tuch arrived exactly when Buffalo needed him
'"He has that passion. When he puts that jersey on and goes out there, there's a lot of meaning to him. And that's nice to have in your locker room, especially with a guy who other players look up to and admire."' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch arrived exactly when Buffalo needed him
Sabres bring "A" game in win at Toronto
'The avalanche continued into the third, when Jeff Skinner beat everyone to a loose puck and popped his 21st goal of the campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring “A” game in win at Toronto
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres crunch Maple Leafs in Toronto
'This season we’ve seen the team play up or down to their opponent’s skill level more often than not. Examples include their 5-3 loss to Colorado or their sloppy loss to Montreal. This game was no exception, and the Sabres played like they were one of the best teams in the division. While this isn’t the best quality to have, it’s certainly not a bad thing when the team can go … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres crunch Maple Leafs in Toronto
Sabres' Adams is glad his team gets to play in an outdoor game
'Adams was traded right before the Chicago Black Hawks played in an outdoor game, so he’s never had the opportunity, but he’s glad the players on his team are going to get the chance, “Honestly it will be unbelievable. Every player, if you would ask them, would love the chance to be able to play the outdoor game and even if they’ve played in it before, they’d love to do it … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Adams is glad his team gets to play in an outdoor game