'On the ice, there were highlight-reel, tension-inducing plays by the foundational players who are the new faces of the franchise. Tage Thompson, a 24-year-old who switched to center in camp, scored his team-leading 38th goal of the season to tie the score 1-1 in the third period on a cross-ice pass from a rejuvenated Jeff Skinner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show potential in memorable season finale, send RJ off with OT win
Archives for April 30, 2022
Mike Harrington: Last Call goes to ohhhhhhhhhh-vertime for Rick Jeanneret
'No, it wasn't Brad May or Jason Pominville or Maxim Afinogenov, Danny Briere, Rene Robert or the countless other memorable goal scorers Jeanneret has called over the years in overtime. But it was a wholly appropriate way to finish.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Last Call goes to ohhhhhhhhhh-vertime for Rick Jeanneret
Sabres roar back, win in OT to give Rick Jeanneret thrilling sendoff
'“Having everybody celebrate RJ this season meant they celebrated 50 years of Sabre hockey and the history,” Granato said prior to Friday’s 3-2 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks in the season finale at KeyBank Center. “So everybody celebrating allowed our guys to kind of immerse and feel that – feel the history and the pride in this organization and our fan base and … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back, win in OT to give Rick Jeanneret thrilling sendoff
Sabres make roster moves ahead of season finale, send help to Amerks
'The Amerks, who thumped the Utica Comets 8-1 in Friday’s regular-season finale at Blue Cross Arena, needed the victory to stay alive the AHL North Division playoff chase. Their defense has been decimated by injuries and recalls, so Fitzgerald’s arrival was critical.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make roster moves ahead of season finale, send help to Amerks
Bills’ Kaiir Elam attends Sabres game with Josh Allen & Dawson Knox, receives standing ovation (Watch)
'After arriving in Buffalo and checking out the team’s facilities, Elam got to go out and see Buffalo’s other pro team, the Sabres. Elam was joined by franchise quarterback Josh Allen and tight end Dawson Knox. With a little less than five minutes remaining in the first period, the Sabres’ PA announcer introduced Elam to the crowd.' … [Read more...] about Bills’ Kaiir Elam attends Sabres game with Josh Allen & Dawson Knox, receives standing ovation (Watch)
Sullivan: Rick Jeanneret's true gift? Bringing out every Sabres fan's inner child
'Just think how many Buffalo fans grew up that way, tilting their heads toward the radio and thrilling to the French Connection, or Phil Housley or Pat LaFontaine. Jeanneret has been there almost from the start. For any fan under 60, he has been a lifelong companion, an echo from childhood.' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Rick Jeanneret’s true gift? Bringing out every Sabres fan’s inner child
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Chicago Blackhawks finish the season 28-42-12 with a 3-2 OT loss to the Buffalo Sabres (Chicago Tribune) Philipp Kurashev hopes to unlock his potential with the Chicago Blackhawks next season (Chicago Tribune) 5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-2 OT loss in their season finale: ‘It just leaves bad taste in your mouth’ (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks’ loss to Sabres … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Mittelstadt’s OT goal leads Sabres past Blackhawks, 3-2
'“I think that kind of sums up the whole year for us,” Mittelstadt said. “Didn’t have it probably in the first two periods, and the third we just came out, played hard, stuck together. Pretty proud to be part of a a group like that.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt’s OT goal leads Sabres past Blackhawks, 3-2
Sabres' Malcolm Subban belts out epic U.S. national anthem rendition before game against Blackhawks
'A fan then asked Shaw if he had ever tried singing the national anthem, and Shaw responded with an extremely relatable answer: "In the shower only."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Malcolm Subban belts out epic U.S. national anthem rendition before game against Blackhawks
Sabres 2022 offseason outlook: Free agents, contracts, draft picks, roster entering this summer
'Adams was in the same position last offseason and elected instead to give out the "Buffalo Special" — a bunch of one-year contracts under $1 million. It was a smart move because the team wasn't going to be competing for a Cup and still in rebuild mode. Plus, I can't imagine many players were chomping at the bit to sign in Buffalo. However, this offseason is different. The team … [Read more...] about Sabres 2022 offseason outlook: Free agents, contracts, draft picks, roster entering this summer
Sabres beat Blackhawks in season finale, RJ's final game
'A highlight from the opening period was Buffalo Bills first-round pick Kaiir Elam was introduced to KeyBank Center, as he attended Friday's game with Josh Allen and Dawson Knox. Allen was seen firing up the crowd, as Elam was seen on the Jumbotron.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Blackhawks in season finale, RJ’s final game
Opinion: Mittelstadt sends RJ off in style with overtime goal
'I watched how he handled a game, how he prepared for a broadcast. How he handled himself around players. I learned that we are not there to become friends with the players. You respect them and try to earn their respect, and you’ll have an excellent professional relationship. If you walk into an establishment and a coach or a player is there, you leave. Our work with them is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Mittelstadt sends RJ off in style with overtime goal
Rick Jeanneret gets one final call for Sabres fans
'Jeanneret bristles if you call him “The voice of the Sabres,” because he feels very strongly that honor belongs to the late Ted Darling. Despite that, Jeanneret has called Sabres hockey in every season except 1970. At first, he was the radio play-by-play man, but he eventually was convinced to move to TV.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret gets one final call for Sabres fans
Sabres finish season on high note with 3-2 OT win over Blackhawks
'With 68 points in 78 games, Tage Thompson had an incredible season. His 38 goals and 30 assists weren’t just the 1st and 2nd best on the roster respectively, they were well more than his previous season highs. In fact, in the years prior, Thompson had a combined 18 goals and 17 assists [he only played in one game during the 2019-20 season].' … [Read more...] about Sabres finish season on high note with 3-2 OT win over Blackhawks
Sabres win season finale 3-2 in overtime against Blackhawks
'“Great way to end the year,” Mittelstadt said. “Great way to end it for RJ and me and [forward Dylan Cozens] were talking, we’re pretty proud to be his last call.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win season finale 3-2 in overtime against Blackhawks