'We do know Power will wear #25, he wore #22 in college but Jack Quinn has claimed that number this season with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Owen Power to three-year entry level contract
Archives for April 2022
Bennett scores late in third, helps Panthers top Sabres for 30th home win
'"[Tokarski] had a great effort," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "He's a competitor. He elevates. I do feel bad for Tokarski. I feel bad for all our guys. But we said we want the other team's best because it's the only way for us to grow. Unfortunately, there's a component of development that you need hardship."' … [Read more...] about Bennett scores late in third, helps Panthers top Sabres for 30th home win
Sabres fall to Panthers on last-minute goal
'The Sabres built a 3-1 lead during the first period on goals from Victor Olofsson, Jeff Skinner, and Mark Pysyk. They weathered a second-period push by the Panthers well enough to keep the game tied and bounced back with a better effort in the third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Panthers on last-minute goal
At The Final Horn | Early lead for Sabres erased by Panthers on the road
'The Panthers, however, came out on top thanks to Sam Bennett's tally in the final minute of regulation. Claude Giroux, Patric Hornqvist and Sam Reinhart were Florida's other goal scorers. Sergei Bobrovsky needed to make only 19 saves to earn the victory.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Early lead for Sabres erased by Panthers on the road
Sabres sign Power to 3-year, entry-level deal
'Power was widely regarded as the top player available in last summer's draft coming off a freshman season at Michigan in which he tallied 16 points (3+13) in 26 contests and earned a selection to the Big Ten's All-Rookie Team. He cemented that status in May with his performance at the IIHF World Championship, where - against NHL competition - he averaged 20:07 of ice time and … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Power to 3-year, entry-level deal
5 things to know about Owen Power
'Power is from Mississauga, Ont., a half hour outside Toronto and a 90-minute drive up the QEW from Buffalo. He made the cross-border trip often growing up and attended Sabres games with his family.' … [Read more...] about 5 things to know about Owen Power
Power to join Sabres on road trip, could debut Tuesday in Toronto
'"That's kind of the tentative plan," Adams said. "I think it'd be good for him to get on the ice a couple days, be around the guys, he'll watch the game in Tampa and then be ready to go, so we're excited."' … [Read more...] about Power to join Sabres on road trip, could debut Tuesday in Toronto
Levi wins Richter Award as NCAA's top goaltender
'"He's such a mature kid the way he looks at it," general manager Kevyn Adams said. "And one of the things he said that I found interesting is that, 'I wanted to feel that pressure every day of people looking at me like I'm a top guy,' which is a pretty interesting way to look at it."' … [Read more...] about Levi wins Richter Award as NCAA’s top goaltender
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall in overtime in rematch with Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Friday's Florida Coverage
Florida hosts Buffalo after Reinhart’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Panthers look to tighten up in battle with Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage
Observations: Sabres wilt under pressure as Canes rally to clinch playoff spot
'The Sabres fell to 26-35-11 with just their second regulation loss in their last 11 games (6-2-3). The Sabres had won their last six games when leading after two periods. This was their 10th loss in those spots as they fell to 16-4-6.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres wilt under pressure as Canes rally to clinch playoff spot
As Sabres clinch dubious NHL record, they're undaunted by the task ahead
'"You can't let things like that affect you," Sabres coach Don Granato said before Thursday's game in PNC Arena against the Carolina Hurricanes. "I would never allow my emotions to go towards something that I don't have control over. There's too much to be preoccupied by. I love my job, and there's a lot of excitement to move forward. So anything in the past, I don't even think … [Read more...] about As Sabres clinch dubious NHL record, they’re undaunted by the task ahead
Owen Power shows Sabres GM Kevyn Adams more 'special' traits in Frozen Four loss
'“I thought as the game got tighter and tighter, he elevated more and more, which is a great sign,” Adams told The Buffalo News. “You could see that he wanted the puck. He wanted to be on the ice. He was barely off the ice in overtime, which is great. I really see him as an all-situations guy that’s going to be out there up a goal, down a goal, power play, penalty kill.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power shows Sabres GM Kevyn Adams more ‘special’ traits in Frozen Four loss
Friday's Carolina Coverage
Hurricanes clinch NHL playoffs, come back to beat Buffalo (Raleigh News & Observer) Aho, Staal help Hurricanes beat Sabres to earn playoff spot (WCMC-FM) Recap: Canes Clinch Playoff Berth With Win Over Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage
Aho, Staal help Hurricanes beat Sabres to earn playoff spot
'“A couple little sloppy mistakes by us and they capitalize on that,” Skinner said of the change in momentum.' … [Read more...] about Aho, Staal help Hurricanes beat Sabres to earn playoff spot