'"When I do see him text – which is fairly frequent in my opinion, based on his intense schedule – it's pretty darn nice," Granato said after practice Friday in KeyBank Center. "And it was from the first moment I took the job, through the offseason, through trade deadlines, through whatever. He sends a text and it's pretty special, knowing how intense his schedule is and … [Read more...] about Don Granato on Sean McDermott’s pregame visit with Sabres: ‘I was obviously picking his brain a lot’
Archives for April 16, 2022
Sabres Notebook: Alex Tuch gets his wish with a goal called by Rick Jeanneret
'"I did listen, it was hard not to," Tuch said with a huge smile after practice Friday. "I even had a couple of people tweet it at me and I was like, 'Oh, I'll give this one a listen.'"' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Alex Tuch gets his wish with a goal called by Rick Jeanneret
Sabres’ Victor Olofsson scoring again, evolving into all-around presence
'“I feel like I’m a more complete player,” Olofsson said following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “I feel like I’ve taken steps this year without the puck, even with the puck. I feel like I’m creating more now five-on-five and I think that was, my previous years, probably my biggest issue that I didn’t really produce as much five-on-five, scored most goals on the power … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Victor Olofsson scoring again, evolving into all-around presence
Sabres’ Don Granato grateful for visit from Bills coach Sean McDermott
'In the dressing room prior to a 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues, McDermott told the Sabres he sees what they’re building and they remind him of his 2017 team, which ended the Bills’ 17-year playoff drought.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Don Granato grateful for visit from Bills coach Sean McDermott
Saturday's Philadelphia Coverage
Flyers take on the Sabres on 3-game slide (AP) 5 Things: Flyers @ Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Don Granato proud to represent Team USA again
'“It’s always an honor to do that," said Granato following Friday's practice. "David Quinn and I have had a long relationship for many years, and we’ve always looked forward, at some point, to being on a staff together. So I’m excited to be part of that staff.”' … [Read more...] about Don Granato proud to represent Team USA again
Samuelsson expected to return during back-to-back set
'Samuelsson missed Thursday's 6-2 loss against the St. Louis Blues due to the injury. He remained absent for practice on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson expected to return during back-to-back set
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop out of playoff picture after Friday's loss (WHEC-TV) Senators outlast Amerks in goaltending duel (Amerks.com) Peterka improving with every game (Amerks.com) Malone making up for lost times (Amerks.com) Belleville Sens move back into playoff position with win over Amerks (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage