'"Thanks to him," Dahlin said, letting out a few laughs at his dressing room stall Tuesday night after a tense 20 minutes in which the Sabres had to ward off a furious Edmonton Oilers attack that generated 23 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Eric Comrie’s ‘unreal’ performance backs Sabres in road win
Archives for October 19, 2022
A 'blood-and-guts' leader, Zemgus Girgensons using wisdom, will to help Sabres
'Girgensons’ relentless work ethic, selflessness and desire to win have been among the few constants for the Sabres during the franchise’s 11-year playoff drought. He’s had 172 different teammates, four general managers, six head coaches and 16 assistant coaches during his 10 seasons in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about A ‘blood-and-guts’ leader, Zemgus Girgensons using wisdom, will to help Sabres
Anders Bjork clears waivers, assigned to Amerks by Sabres
'The 6-foot, 197-pound Bjork hasn’t played in the AHL since a seven-game stint with the Providence Bruins in 2019-20. He has spent most of his career in the NHL, making just 29 appearances in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Anders Bjork clears waivers, assigned to Amerks by Sabres
Expectations high for Buffalo Sabres defenceman Owen Power
'“Those games last year helped a lot; to have those and have a feel for what it’s like,” Power said Tuesday. “It helped me with my off-season training to know what I needed to improve coming into this season.”' … [Read more...] about Expectations high for Buffalo Sabres defenceman Owen Power
The long game
'Thompson has had his share of challenges both at and away from the rink. Growing up, his family was always on the move — he’s lived in Arizona, Alaska and a lot of places in between — thanks to the fact Thompson’s dad, Brent, played and coached in a handful of hockey leagues, including 121 contests as a defenceman in the NHL. Everywhere he went, though, Tage had his best pal, … [Read more...] about The long game
Wednesday's Edmonton Coverage
Late rally not enough as Edmonton Oilers drop another one at home (Edmonton Sun) Expectations high for Buffalo Sabres defenceman Owen Power (Edmonton Sun) Player grades: Another comeback falls short as Oilers get goalie'd by Sabres (Edmonton Journal) Oilers' inability to put 60 minutes together leads to another loss at home (Sportsnet) The long game (Sportsnet) Eric Comrie … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Edmonton Coverage
Thompson nets his first of the season, Comrie shines as Sabres hold off Oilers
'"It was great, but it's just two points and it doesn't matter who we're playing against and what's going on whether my family is in town," said Comrie, who only has 30 NHL games to his credit. "I'm just going out there with this group of guys and giving it all I have for this group, no matter where it is or when it is.' … [Read more...] about Thompson nets his first of the season, Comrie shines as Sabres hold off Oilers
Sabres begin road trip with win over Edmonton
'Despite the Oilers putting up 48 shots on goal, Comrie shut the door on Edmonton with 46 saves to help cement a victory for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin road trip with win over Edmonton
Opinion: Eric Comrie steals win from Edmonton
'In his two games with Buffalo, Comrie has stopped 79 out of 85 shots, which is a healthy .929 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Eric Comrie steals win from Edmonton
Opinion: Three observations: Physical Sabres outmuscle Oilers for win
'A few Buffalo players like Cozens have been known to throw his weight around in year's past, but Lyubushkin's style seems to be wearing off on the whole team. Even players like Dahlin and Thompson are getting in on the physical play, as well. ' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Physical Sabres outmuscle Oilers for win
Listen: Granato: 'I want our guys to be challenged'
'“I want our guys to be challenged," Granato said on Tuesday during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on WGR. "I just believe in them, and no reason not to believe in them. We’ve seen their growth, and still there’s a lot of growth potential.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: ‘I want our guys to be challenged’
Comrie makes 46 saves for Sabres in win against Oilers
'Comrie, an Edmonton native, was making his first start in his hometown. He made 22 saves in the third period to get his first win with the Sabres after signing a two-year contract July 13.' … [Read more...] about Comrie makes 46 saves for Sabres in win against Oilers
Comrie makes career-high 46 saves in win over Oilers
'Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka scored goals during the second period to give Buffalo a lead it would never relinquish. Alex Tuch also lit the lamp for Buffalo with an empty-net goal in the dying seconds of the game.' … [Read more...] about Comrie makes career-high 46 saves in win over Oilers
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Update | Sabres loan Bjork to Rochester (Sabres.com) Amerks week 1 round-up: Special teams shine, youth movement in Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage