'Power's time on the ice can easily be classified as high-octane action as the Sabres have given up 80 scoring chances at 5-on-5, by far the most on the team. But they've also managed 70 of their own, a total surpassed by only Dahlin's 74. Fans want instant gratification but it was only over the final 30 games of last season, more than 200 into his career, where Dahlin first … [Read more...] about All the hype doesn’t change the fact that Owen Power is a work in progress on Sabres’ defense
Archives for October 2022
Sabres Notebook: Patrick Kane comes home but will it be the only time this season?
'The Hawks will be in KeyBank Center on Saturday night and there's a good chance it could be Kane's final appearance in Buffalo with the franchise that he has helped lead to three Stanley Cups. Despite starting the season 4-3, the Blackhawks have widely advertised they are heading into a massive rebuild and the contracts of both Kane and captain Jonathan Toews are up after the … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Patrick Kane comes home but will it be the only time this season?
While leading Bills stadium project, Legends to take on Sabres partnership
'Legends will manage the search for a Sabres’ jersey patch sponsor, after the NHL for the first time this season began allowing patches on game-worn jerseys.' … [Read more...] about While leading Bills stadium project, Legends to take on Sabres partnership
Sabres rookie Owen Power acclimating to NHL, making special plays
'Power struggled much of the night, as did most of his teammates. Still, the 6-foot-6, 218-pound youngster stands out more than many of the Sabres thanks to his size, status as the first overall pick in 2021 and position.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Owen Power acclimating to NHL, making special plays
Saturday's Chicago Coverage
Buffalo and Chicago face off in out-of-conference matchup (AP) Preview: Blackhawks Travel to Buffalo for Sabres Matchup (Blackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Sabres Power is working hard to improve his game
'Power made some good plays against the Canadiens and some bad ones as the 19-year-old navigates through his first season. The fact that he struggles at times should be no surprise after watching Rasmus Dahlin and how long it took for his development. You could throw Victor Hedman and Erik Karlsson in there too.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Power is working hard to improve his game
Sullivan: Tending to task at hand, Eric Comrie affirms ‘It’s my job to get wins’ for Sabres
'Thursday night was no exception. Comrie was solid and at times spectacular against the Canadiens. But seconds after he made a 10-bell save to keep the game tied, Josh Anderson knuckled a shot over his left shoulder to give Montreal the game-deciding goal with 3:46 left.' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Tending to task at hand, Eric Comrie affirms ‘It’s my job to get wins’ for Sabres
Practice Report | Sabres embracing lessons from Seattle, Montreal games
'"Hey, we didn't do as well as we wanted to last night. But if we react and overreact and react negatively, we're just going to compound it. We're going to compound the anxiety, tension, and more fatigue and more worry and more concern. … You've got to be able to come to the rink today and plow ahead and not carry any anxiety and any fear and drive forward."' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Sabres embracing lessons from Seattle, Montreal games
Checking in with RJ
'This year, I'm most looking forward to the maturation of this team. It's just going to get better. I'm not going to go overboard and say I'm looking forward to the Stanley Cup parade. It's going to happen, but it's not going to happen this year. But it's the improvement that you see happening almost every night.' … [Read more...] about Checking in with RJ
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop first of two to Laval (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Lots of shots but no rewards for Sabres in disappointing loss to Habs
'"We got lots of shots," Cozens said. "But we might need more bodies around the net to get those rebounds and get those greasy goals. Not every goal is going to be pretty."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Lots of shots but no rewards for Sabres in disappointing loss to Habs
Sabres notebook: Mattias Samuelsson will be out several weeks, but Henri Jokiharju making progress
'"It's going to be a few weeks but much better than we originally thought," Adams said. "... Your first thought is the worst-case scenario, because part of it is just he's a tough kid and you saw how much pain he was in. Talking to him after, that's what shook him up a little bit: 'I was in a lot of pain.' The MRI was good and bad news. We don't want him out a few weeks but … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Mattias Samuelsson will be out several weeks, but Henri Jokiharju making progress
Sabres showcase energy, generate offense in loss to Canadiens
'Three straight road wins last week raised expectations and signaled that perhaps the Sabres had finally arrived as serious playoff contender. Then in a three-day span, they dropped games to the Seattle Kraken and Montreal Canadiens. Yikes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showcase energy, generate offense in loss to Canadiens
D injuries could force Sabres to make trade; Peyton Krebs returns to lineup
'In Tuesday’s 5-1 ugly road loss to the Seattle Kraken, every defenseman had a new partner, and it showed.' … [Read more...] about D injuries could force Sabres to make trade; Peyton Krebs returns to lineup
The long process of the Sabers
'“We have the feeling that we are finally heading in the right direction. Last year, we laid the foundations of what we want to build by having an excellent end to the season, ”said Dylan Cozens, at the end of the Sabres’ morning training.' … [Read more...] about The long process of the Sabers