'Kyle Okposo, Alex Tuch, Rasmus Dahlin and Jeff Skinner also scored. Okposo and Tuch's goals came on the same penalty kill during the first period.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Power scores first NHL goal in road win over Devils
Archives for April 2022
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres coach Don Granato says Amerks' playoff push is good for development (Buffalo News) After rough stretch, Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen thriving (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Final 4 games will allow Sabres to develop, evaluate, build for next season
'“It’s everything to have your players back the following year,” said coach Don Granato. “Kevyn (Adams) did an amazing job with setting us up for this as a coaching staff, to have guys that we know will return. Not a lot of activity as far as re-signing guys for the summer. There is some, but we know the guys want to be back and we know we’ll be able to get it done. As a coach, … [Read more...] about Final 4 games will allow Sabres to develop, evaluate, build for next season
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt confident as season ends: ‘Getting to another level’
'“Sometimes it comes out of boredom, but just getting better habits away from the rink (are positives), and I’ve had a lot of time to kind of work on that,” Mittelstadt said of his homemaking skills following Tuesday’s practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “So there’s positives to come out of it. I think the biggest positive for me is it’s going to give me some motivation going into … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt confident as season ends: ‘Getting to another level’
Thursday's New Jersey Coverage
Sabres visit the Devils after Thompson’s 2-goal game (AP) Devils Host Sabres to Open Homestand | Game preview (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage
Peyton Krebs getting everything out of first NHL season
'“I’m just trying to soak it all in," Krebs said this week. "We all don’t want the season to end, and I’m trying to get better every day. I’m getting NHL practices every day, and I just want to try to be an impact player every game. We’re going at the pace that we want to go into the season next year.”' … [Read more...] about Peyton Krebs getting everything out of first NHL season
Sabres utilizing practice time with eye toward future
'Granato has placed an emphasis during this latter phase of the season on making those parts interchangeable. The Sabres had gone a long period with two consistent forward lines - one being Skinner, Thompson, and Tuch; the other Rasmus Asplund, Mittelstadt, and Victor Olofsson. Granato swapped Tuch and Olofsson ahead of their back-to-back set against the Flyers last weekend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres utilizing practice time with eye toward future
A week into his NHL career, Owen Power has fit right in on Sabres' defense
'The 19-year-old is averaging 22 minutes, 2 seconds of ice time and looks every bit the part of a No. 1 overall pick. His passes out of his defensive zone and through neutral ice are on a string. His positioning is sound, his skating sublime for a 6-foot-6 defenseman. The Sabres are getting nearly 57% of the shot attempts at 5-on-5 when Power is on the ice and they’re 3-1 since … [Read more...] about A week into his NHL career, Owen Power has fit right in on Sabres’ defense
Sabres rookie Owen Power nearing end of dynamic, grueling season
'“I don’t think he’ll even realize all that happened until he decompresses, because to him, it’s hockey, it’s exciting for him,” Sabres coach Don Granato of Power’s season. “I think each challenge has been exciting for him. … He’s in it like all the guys, and there’s just a constant surge of adrenaline it feels when you’re into it, and he presents that way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Owen Power nearing end of dynamic, grueling season
Mittelstadt keeps working despite tough 2021-22 season
'“Just the last month overall, I mean, there are still some things that I feel different on," said Mittelstadt following Tuesday's practice. "Obviously it's been a long year with a lot of time without skating and hockey. It feels great to go and have the puck and have some team success. That caps it off.”' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt keeps working despite tough 2021-22 season
Listen: Granato: 'Owen Power has been awesome'
'“Owen Power has been awesome,” said Granato on Tuesday during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on WGR. "Guys are fighting over him to be their [defensive] partner, and the forwards want to be on the ice when he’s out there.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: ‘Owen Power has been awesome’
Power impressing teammates with poise, mobility
'"This is a guy that studied the game of hockey at an extremely young age and developed himself like most elite NHL players that come in this league at 18, 19, 20 years old," Granato said. "They have gained immense experience studying the game since they were 13, 14, 15.' … [Read more...] about Power impressing teammates with poise, mobility
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Jack Quinn scores slick shootout goal for Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Amerks move back into playoff position after shoot-out win against Thunderbirds (WHEC-TV) Amerks rally in third for 3-2 shootout win over Springfield (Amerks.com) T-Birds earn point in Rochester (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Inside the Sabres: Questions in goal loom large with prospects going back to school
'Craig Anderson, Dustin Tokarski, Aaron Dell and Malcolm Subban are pending unrestricted free agents. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s statistics in the AHL have been blemished by poor defensive play in Rochester. Unsigned prospects Devon Levi and Erik Portillo chose to return to Northeastern and Michigan, respectively.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Questions in goal loom large with prospects going back to school
Sabres sign forward Josh Bloom to 3-year, entry-level contract
'Bloom delivered in a big way, totaling 30 goals and 61 points in 67 games for the Spirit. He finished second in the league with seven shorthanded goals and scored seven game-winning goals. He hadn't competed in an organized game since 2019-20, when he had six goals and 14 points in 54 games as a 16-year-old in the OHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Josh Bloom to 3-year, entry-level contract