'Sabres in Atlantic: 6th.' … [Read more...] about How we see it: Predictions for Sabres’ record and leaders, playoff teams, NHL awards
Archives for October 2022
With 'Elvis' retired, this is Dan Dunleavy's moment with Sabres
'“I think we’ve done a really good job allowing our fans to get to know him for 10 years,” said Chrisanne Bellas, the Sabres vice president of broadcasting. “I look it at as a new era for the Sabres and a new era for Sabres broadcasts. It is Dan’s opportunity to make it his own.”' … [Read more...] about With ‘Elvis’ retired, this is Dan Dunleavy’s moment with Sabres
Sabres excited to add JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn to roster: ‘They will acclimate’
'“I was just super, super happy,” an excited Peterka said following Tuesday’s practice of learning he had made the team. “I mean, that was the thing I was working for the whole summer. Yeah, to have made the team is just an unbelievable feeling for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to add JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn to roster: ‘They will acclimate’
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo cleared to play following injury
'Okposo, 34, practiced fully Tuesday, skating at right wing beside center Rasmus Asplund and Zemgus Girgensons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo cleared to play following injury
Sabres' Quinn and Peterka are thrilled to have earned roster spots
'Peterka played with Peyton Krebs in Rochester, but this is the first time he’s gotten to play with Dylan Cozens. He’s enjoying playing with the ‘Old guy” who is 21-years-old, “You can see it that he’s played two years in the league already and even though he’s still young, he’s such a great leader in the locker-room and he’s helping me a lot with trying to figure things out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Quinn and Peterka are thrilled to have earned roster spots
Listen: Granato: Okposo is unequivocally our No. 1 leader
'“This guy is unequivocally our number one leader. He sets himself apart just through what he does every day and what he's done in his career and how he carries himself like this is the role model we want mentoring our youth.” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: Okposo is unequivocally our No. 1 leader
Former Sabres head coach Joe Crozier dies at the age of 93
'Crozier coached 192 games with the Sabres going 77-80-35. He also coached the Rochester Americans to three championships in the 60’s.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres head coach Joe Crozier dies at the age of 93
Buffalo Sabres mourn Hall of Famer, former head coach Joe Crozier
'Crozier was credited with putting together the famous French Connection, the forward line made up of Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin and Rene Robert.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres mourn Hall of Famer, former head coach Joe Crozier
'It's a slow burn' | How Dahlin has emerged as a leader with Sabres
'"Now it burns a little bit differently," Okposo said recently. "The same fire is still in there for him, the stove just isn't at 700 degrees, it's at 350. And it's more of a slow burn where the meat's going to be cooked well, like it's going to be exactly the way it should be."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a slow burn’ | How Dahlin has emerged as a leader with Sabres
Breaking down the Sabres' 23-man roster
'Okposo and Girgensons - two frequent linemates through the years who play a hard-nosed, puck-hunting style - will be centered by Asplund, who spent recent seasons on the wing.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Sabres’ 23-man roster
Sabres announce 2022-23 broadcast schedule
'The Buffalo Sabres will produce 70 games on MSG this season with the remaining 12 games airing on ESPN+ and Hulu or TNT.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2022-23 broadcast schedule
Sabres Hall of Famer Joe Crozier passes away at 93
'Crozier took over behind the Sabres bench after Punch Imlach had to step down due to health concerns in January 1972. Crozier made an immediate impact, putting Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin and Rene Robert together to form the French Connection, the greatest line in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hall of Famer Joe Crozier passes away at 93
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Update | Rochester opens season on Friday (Amerks.com) Jobst excited, grateful for second chance with Amerks (Amerks.com) Amerks mourn the loss of legendary Coach, Hall of Famer Joe Crozier (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
It's a proud moment for Kyle Okposo to earn the letter as Sabres captain
'"It's just a tremendous honor and I couldn't be more proud," Okposo said after practice in LECOM Harborcenter. "I'm just gonna continue to be myself. If you start to act a different way, or do things differently, the guys see through that in a heartbeat. You can't fool anybody. So authenticity is definitely number one on my list."' … [Read more...] about It’s a proud moment for Kyle Okposo to earn the letter as Sabres captain
Sabres Notebook: The roster is set as Pilut and Luukkonen head to Rochester
'Both Luukkonen and Pilut had good showings in training camp but were simply victims of numbers. Pilut didn't score in three games but tied Dylan Cozens for the team lead in assists with three while Luukkonen posted a 2.00 goals-against average and .933 save percentage in his two starts, stopping 56 of 60 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: The roster is set as Pilut and Luukkonen head to Rochester