'The Sabres converted on 25% of power plays over the final 28 games of last season. With mostly the same units back, they have gone 0 for 8 through the first two games. Even with a 5-on-3 advantage for 24 seconds on Saturday, the Sabres couldn’t finish from in-tight.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres show competitive spirit, Comrie solid, power play struggling
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Tkachuk has goal, assist to help Panthers defeat Sabres
'"I think at times we let the game get away from us a little bit, took too many penalties against one of the best power plays in the League, if not the best," Tuch said. "But I thought we had a good pushback, I really thought we did. I thought we had a lot of effort from a lot of different guys. Like I said, just got away from us a little bit, but you know what? It's a good … [Read more...] about Tkachuk has goal, assist to help Panthers defeat Sabres
Postgame Report | Granato lauds Sabres' response in loss to Panthers
'The Sabres' comeback effort ultimately fell short, but the response to adversity was reason for encouragement. Buffalo weathered a first-period push from Florida, answered quickly after falling behind 2-1 and 4-2, and answered when the Panthers engaged physically.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Granato lauds Sabres’ response in loss to Panthers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Isak Rosen scores goal, enjoys impressive debut with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Amerks drop rematch with Marlies to split weekend set (Amerks.com) Toronto Marlies Top Rochester Americans In Home Opener (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Eric Comrie's debut among Sabres storylines to watch entering Game 2
'“I like to think of myself as a student of the game,” said Comrie, who, at 27, has been in goal for 28 career NHL games. “I like to think about the game, I watch the game of hockey. So, you watch different guys and you can kind of say, ‘OK, this is what this guy does well here. This is what Connor does well here, this is what (Craig Anderson) does well here.’”' … [Read more...] about Eric Comrie’s debut among Sabres storylines to watch entering Game 2
For Sabres goalie Eric Comrie, a chance to start materializes in Buffalo
'“The opportunity that’s arisen for him here is you’re going to earn as much ice time as you can get,” Anderson said following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “There’s not a $6 million goalie in front of him right now. There’s a guy who’s 41 years old who’s going to need some maintenance days. He’s from time to time going to step up and carry the mail.”' … [Read more...] about For Sabres goalie Eric Comrie, a chance to start materializes in Buffalo
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Buffalo plays Florida after Olofsson’s 2-goal performance (AP) Preview: Panthers look to bank early-season points in Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Josh Allen, Alex Tuch seem to have a jersey exchange going on
'Those in attendance on Thursday went wild when Allen was shown on the scoreboard. He was also wearing his new Alex Tuch sweater.' … [Read more...] about Josh Allen, Alex Tuch seem to have a jersey exchange going on
Bryson, Lyubushkin provided stability in season-opening win
'The numbers support that assessment. Shot attempts were 13-7 in favor of the Sabres when Bryson was on the ice at 5-on-5 - a 65-percent share, which led Sabres defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Bryson, Lyubushkin provided stability in season-opening win
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Special teams lead the way as Amerks roll past Toronto in season opener (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks win home opener Friday (WHEC-TV) Special teams power Amerks to 4-2 season-opening win (Amerks.com) Toronto Marlies Fall to Amerks’ In Season Opener (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres showcase their potential in season-opening win
'This wasn’t a flawless performance by any stretch. We saw the miscues that are typical with early-season hockey and, as expected, young players endured some challenges while adjusting to the fast-paced, physical game against an intradivisional opponent. But the Sabres’ performance validated the increased expectations and fanfare around a club that hasn’t made the Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres showcase their potential in season-opening win
Mike Harrington: Sabres overcome the jitters and find stride in entertaining opener
'Buffalo got outshot, 16-9, in a sluggish first period but the Sabres found another gear – "elevating" is Granato's catch-phrase for it – and poured 27 shots on the Ottawa net in the final 40 minutes. They had 15 of those in the second period, when they outskated the visitors plenty, killed off a 5-on-3 and got goals from JJ Peterka and Rasmus Dahlin to take their first lead of … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres overcome the jitters and find stride in entertaining opener
Sabres goalie Craig Anderson sharp in winning eighth career opening-night start
'“What an effort,” coach Don Granato said of Anderson. “It’s amazing to think he’s 41 and this is a young man’s sport. In this sport, you’re in your prime in your mid-20s so anything after that is perseverance. Tremendous job because we don’t win that game without him holding things down at really key moments.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Craig Anderson sharp in winning eighth career opening-night start
Craig Anderson dynamic in Sabres’ win: ‘Amazing to think he’s 41’
'“We found our game pretty quick and we battled through it and we find a way to win,” said Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who scored the go-ahead goal. “We want to play a fast game. Ottawa was a good team but we really stuck with it.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson dynamic in Sabres’ win: ‘Amazing to think he’s 41’
Sabres notes: Victor Olofsson earns spot on first line after fast finish
'Olofsson’s wrist eventually healed. Still, the 30-game goalless stretch forced him to evolve. Granato said the Sabres challenged the Swede, who has often been labeled as a one-dimensional power-play stud, to find ways to improve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Victor Olofsson earns spot on first line after fast finish