'"We just clearly were not ourselves," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "When you look at even the chances we generated, we had some extreme golden opportunities to score. We just couldn't convert. And their goaltender played well but I think we made him look even better. And that was the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to capitalize on chances in loss to Lightning
Archives for April 2022
At The Final Horn | Sabres blanked on the road against Lightning
'Corey Perry, Ondrej Palat, Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel and Ross Colton all scored for Tampa Bay. Brian Elliott stopped 28 shots to earn his 43rd career shutout, putting him in a tie with Gump Worsley for 38th all-time. … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres blanked on the road against Lightning
Power joins Sabres in Tampa, looks ahead to NHL debut
'"This is a dream," Granato said. "Having a defenseman of this caliber and having a guy like Rasmus here to mentor and be alongside of him is a huge bonus.' … [Read more...] about Power joins Sabres in Tampa, looks ahead to NHL debut
Inside the NHL: Five things Sabres can do in the Owen Power lab the rest of the way
'"We do want to experiment. We've we've kind of felt that way with our team and all our young guys," Granato said. "When we move Peyton Krebs to wing and Dylan Cozens to wing and back to center, we're thinking, 'OK, what does this hold for the future for us as we watch these guys evolve their game and develop so early in their career?' And Owen's another one. ... He has a … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Five things Sabres can do in the Owen Power lab the rest of the way
Sabres prospect Devon Levi reflects on 'tough decision' to return to Northeastern
'There’s also his relative lack of college experience. Though Levi appeared in 32 games this season, a rib injury suffered at the IIHF World Junior Championship prevented him from competing for Northeastern as a freshman. More experience in the crease will help Levi handle the various situations he’ll encounter at the next level, either in Buffalo or Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi reflects on ‘tough decision’ to return to Northeastern
Sunday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Tampa Bay plays Buffalo on 3-game home slide (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Lightning host Sabres on Sunday evening (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Michigan hockey holds onto goalie Erik Portillo for next season
'The 6-foot-6 Swede had the option to sign with the Buffalo Sabres, who drafted him in the third round (No. 67 overall), one spot after the Red Wings selected Swedish right win Albin Grewe. But Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Portillo is headed back to school. Portillo was the fifth goalie selected in his class. Two of those four taken ahead of him — Spencer Knight … [Read more...] about Michigan hockey holds onto goalie Erik Portillo for next season
One reason why goalie Devon Levi is returning to Northeastern instead of signing with the Buffalo Sabres
'Shortly after accepting the Mike Richter Award as the nation’s top Division 1 goaltender on Friday, Devon Levi cited the work he has done with Northeastern volunteer assistant coach Mike Condon as one of the reasons he decided to return to the Huskies next season and not sign with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about One reason why goalie Devon Levi is returning to Northeastern instead of signing with the Buffalo Sabres
Owen Power is ready for the Buffalo Sabres
'“He’s really self-aware. He understands what he does well and what he wants to work on. I find it rare that you can talk to a young player after a game and he can give you a clear analysis of what he liked and didn’t like, and he can do that.”' … [Read more...] about Owen Power is ready for the Buffalo Sabres
Report: Sabres prospect Erik Portillo is returning to Michigan
'This season was the first year either goaltender had the starting job at their schools and it seems like both want two years of college starting experience under their belts before turning pro.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres prospect Erik Portillo is returning to Michigan
Report: Sabres prospect Erik Portillo returning to Michigan for junior season
'In 42 games played, he registered a 31-10-1 record and a .926 save percentage. The Wolverines made it to this year's Frozen Four before falling in the semifinal round.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres prospect Erik Portillo returning to Michigan for junior season
Sabres prospect Devon Levi wins award given to nation's top college goaltender
'Levi, a 7th round pick in the 2020 NHL draft, led the nation in save percentage [.952] and was a top three performer in shutouts [11] and goals against average. He will be returning to Northeastern University for his junior season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi wins award given to nation’s top college goaltender
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out road trip in dominating fashion (Amerks.com) Amerks power play makes the difference as Belleville Sens fall 6-2 (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres blow another lead as Panthers roar back to win in final minute
'On the winning goal, Rasmus Dahlin was unable to clear the puck out of the defensive zone and was caught in no-man's land as the Panthers quickly turned it into a three-way passing play. Dahlin was thus unable to get back to help down low as Barkov fed Bennett just to the left of goalie Dustin Tokarski for the winning goal that sent the crowd of 17,728 into a frenzy.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres blow another lead as Panthers roar back to win in final minute
'There's a lot of excitement and there should be' as Sabres sign No. 1 draft pick Owen Power
'The final few weeks of the Sabres' season will be Power's preview to his NHL career. He returned to Michigan – the first No. 1 draft choice to wait to turn pro since Erik Johnson in 2006 – to win a national championship as a sophomore and experience a normal college hockey season after the Covid-19 pandemic prevented him from playing in front of large crowds as a freshman. … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a lot of excitement and there should be’ as Sabres sign No. 1 draft pick Owen Power