'“He’s been a solid guy for us and a stabilizing guy,” Sabres coach Don Granato said following’s Tuesday’s practice. “We’ve had ups and downs, like every team. He’s walked the walk. So when he talks it, there’s a presence there. And he speaks the right way. He speaks and you see and feel the foundation of ups and downs. It’s not you feel the foundation when he speaks that … [Read more...] about No trade, no problem: Craig Anderson still ‘enthusiastic’ about gig with Sabres
Archives for March 2022
Sabres notes: Don Granato happy trade deadline has passed
'“I know our guys have a care for each other, they have a love of coming to the rink and playing,” he said. “I mean, Dahls took a shot elbow to the nose and he couldn’t wait to get back on the ice. He runs off the ice bloody and he comes back on the ice 10 minutes later with a smile on his face and the guys are giving him a hard time, and he’s not upset with the guy that got … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato happy trade deadline has passed
Wednesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres host the Penguins after overtime victory (AP) Game Preview: 03.23.22 at BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Anderson and Pysyk are happy to still be Sabres
'Craig Anderson admitted he wouldn’t have minded a trade to Florida because that’s his home and the Panthers have a good chance at the Stanley Cup. Anderson said, “I’m 50-50 on it, I would’ve been able to go home and potentially do something deep into the playoffs, but also I’m glad to be here as well to be part of this growth that we’re having right now.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson and Pysyk are happy to still be Sabres
Listen: Adams: 'Culture often precedes results'
'“I take a little bit of a different view, to say where the process is,” Adams said when it came to the timeline and process for the Sabres. “What are we doing on a deeper level, all the way down to Rochester.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Adams: ‘Culture often precedes results’
Sabres forward Jeff Skinner goes "Bald for Bucks"
'"Being a part of the Sabres means you're a part of the community," Skinner said. "I think everyone in there takes pride in being a part of that community."' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jeff Skinner goes “Bald for Bucks”
Sabres F Jeff Skinner goes Bald for Bucks, matches donations
'Skinner also offered to kick in $53 — his jersey number — for every donation above $50 made through the end of the month. A $50 donation also gets you a limited-edition Sabres shirt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Jeff Skinner goes Bald for Bucks, matches donations
Sabres goalie Anderson happy to stay in Buffalo
'"I would've been able to go home and potentially, you know, do something deep in the playoffs and be part of something, but also I'm glad to be here as well to be part of this growth that we're having right now... The Buffalo Sabres want me as their goaltender right now and that, emotionally, is reassuring and something to be enthusiastic about."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Anderson happy to stay in Buffalo
'I'm wanted here' | Anderson looks ahead following trade deadline
'"But also, I'm glad to be here as well, to be a part of this growth we have right now. So, I think the big thing is stay in the moment. We're here right now, we're here in the moment. This is the job."' … [Read more...] about ‘I’m wanted here’ | Anderson looks ahead following trade deadline
Takeaways: Sabres better in the crease, off the ice with Craig Anderson staying
'“He reiterated that yeah, if there was an opportunity, possibly, maybe it would be great for him in a certain place,” Adams said. “And he also said, ‘I love it here and this has been an amazing organization to be a part of,’ and wanted to be here, which was a big deal to me.”' … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Sabres better in the crease, off the ice with Craig Anderson staying
Mike Harrington: For once, Sabres focused on winning games now. And in Rochester too
'It's about time this franchise has one eye on the now. The Sabres aren't going to the playoffs this year, but March and April can serve as turning points for this organization. They can win some games, let Owen Power make his NHL debut and perhaps sign Devon Levi and get him on the ice as well here and in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: For once, Sabres focused on winning games now. And in Rochester too
Why didn’t the Sabres make any trades before Monday’s deadline?
'“It was always about what was best for this group moving forward,” Adams said inside KeyBank Center. “What was the best thing for the development of this group? And (I) really wanted to be mindful of putting these players in a position to keep getting better. I like what I’m seeing in terms of our team and the dynamic in the locker room and that growth of players.”' … [Read more...] about Why didn’t the Sabres make any trades before Monday’s deadline?
Sabres notes: Peyton Krebs, others could rejoin Amerks for playoffs
'Right now, the Amerks, despite often using a patchwork lineup because of injuries and recalls, rank fourth in the North Division. If the postseason started today, they would play the Syracuse Crunch in a best-of-three first-round series.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Peyton Krebs, others could rejoin Amerks for playoffs
Kevyn Adams, Sabres make no trades at NHL Trade Deadline
'Adams said with Miller only playing two games after recovering from surgery, it just wasn’t enough time to prove to other teams that he’d be healthy enough to help them.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams, Sabres make no trades at NHL Trade Deadline
Sabres quiet at deadline, but Adams like vets’ impact
'General manager Kevyn Adams said he was in discussions with other teams about using his cap space to help “broker” their deadline deals, but the other teams didn’t reach agreements. In regard to his own players, he had continued development in mind.' … [Read more...] about Sabres quiet at deadline, but Adams like vets’ impact