'The collaboration between Portillo and three Michigan students – Ronit Tiwary, Edward Huang and Cindy Gu – led to their creation of Dualete, a platform that allows youth athletes to register for one-on-one video sessions in which college athletes detail how they excel in a specific sport. Topics of discussion can include mental training, breathing exercises, diet, college … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Erik Portillo built a business while leading Michigan to Frozen Four
Archives for April 7, 2022
'All Carolina': Sabres focus on immediacy as they start four-game road trip
'“I like playing teams that are good teams,” said Granato, whose team is is 6-1-3 in its last 10 games, and 10-4-3 since March 1. “You get a lot more excited about it, so I’m excited. I’m excited for the challenge. We played well enough, obviously, to win (4-2) last night against Carolina, now we go to Carolina and they’re going to elevate their game, in their building, with … [Read more...] about ‘All Carolina’: Sabres focus on immediacy as they start four-game road trip
Sabres' Dylan Cozens snaps a slump, but gains perspective
'“I'm 21 years old playing in the NHL, I know it's not going to be easy, I know they're not just going to come,” said Cozens, who has 13 goals and 23 assists in 41 games this season. “I just try to stick with it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens snaps a slump, but gains perspective
Dylan Cozens ‘progressing every day,’ becoming trusted talent for Sabres
'“I know how good I can be, and I want to be that good now,” Cozens said following Wednesday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “But Donny (Granato) told me, I’m young, playing against lots of guys a lot older than me, so I’ve just got to be patient, not get frustrated and not push for it to be now. Just focus every day on getting better and learning and just letting it come … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens ‘progressing every day,’ becoming trusted talent for Sabres
Sabres growing close, winning and don’t want season to end
'“It just feels like we’re planting the roots a little bit deeper this year,” Okposo said following this morning’s practice at KeyBank Center. “We have an attitude in there where, like – I haven’t talked about this with the guys but, like, I don’t want the year to end. It’s been so much fun. I have a feeling that a lot of the guys in that room feel the same way. We just want … [Read more...] about Sabres growing close, winning and don’t want season to end
Thursday's Carolina Coverage
Metropolitan leader Carolina and Buffalo meet (AP) Gold: Canes v Sabres and beyond (WCMC-FM) Preview: Canes vs. Sabres (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage
Dylan Cozens' contributions much more than scoring goals
'“The players need to know how they’re measured, and that’s a big part of coaching, informing these guys that this is how we evaluate your play," Granato said following Wednesday's practice. "When a player enters the league, especially a player like Dylan, they tend to measure it on goals and assists, and those are really not good measurements at all. They need to contribute to … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens’ contributions much more than scoring goals
Sabres 'planting roots'; Okposo doesn't want season to end
'It's true. The Sabres, for the most part, wish they could've been playing this type of hockey earlier in the season. With a shuffled roster due to COVID and injuries, it was tough, but it seems they are starting to piece together what's needed to be successful.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘planting roots’; Okposo doesn’t want season to end
Sabres eliminated, miss playoffs for NHL-record 11th straight season
'Here is a look at what happened in the 2021-22 season for the Sabres and why things could be better next season...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres eliminated, miss playoffs for NHL-record 11th straight season
'Nobody wants it to end' | Sabres seek to carry momentum into road trip
'"There's no, 'Let's just make it to the end and just ride this thing out, maybe get a couple wins.' It's go-time every day. That's a fun feeling to have. I think the way that we're building kind of the relationships and the culture here I think is going to be what carries over."' … [Read more...] about ‘Nobody wants it to end’ | Sabres seek to carry momentum into road trip
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks player suspended 8 games for using homophobic language during game against Utica (WROC-TV) Amerks' Ben Holmstrom suspended 8 games for 'homophobic language' (WHEC-TV) Amerks drop first of two to Laval (Amerks.com) Amerks leadership core primed for final playoff push/a> (Amerks.com) Americans’ Holmstrom suspended for eight games (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage