'“It was pretty funny,” Power recalled, letting out a chuckle at his dressing-room stall following practice Saturday. “He’s obviously a bit of a clown, but he’s such a good guy. Everybody loves him. He’s one of the best teammates I’ve ever played with.”' … [Read more...] about Mattias Samuelsson using stout defense, ‘unapologetically’ wry humor to lift Sabres
Archives for December 4, 2022
Inside the NHL: 'Young and dumb' is one reason for all these crazy games
'"I guess it's exciting for fans. Some might tell you it's not exciting, that it's too nerve wracking, but it's the way the league is going," Granato said. "It's a much, much younger league. More money is going to players under 25 (that) never went to players under 25. It went to players over 30. It's just the way the league was 10 years ago. Agents put work into their younger … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: ‘Young and dumb’ is one reason for all these crazy games
Sabres’ JJ Peterka evolving, becoming one of NHL’s best rookies
'“That’s an area that he’s getting better at, just recognizing play without the puck, recognizing potential danger the other way toward our net,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “It’s still a work in progress, but very good sign the other night to see him recognize that and jump to get his job done."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ JJ Peterka evolving, becoming one of NHL’s best rookies
Sunday's San Jose Coverage
Sharks visit the Sabres after Hertl’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Sharks at Sabres (SJSharks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s San Jose Coverage
Dylan Cozens putting together full game at age of 21
'Cozens has been thriving after being placed on the No. 1 power play and on a line with rookies JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn. Quinn has three goals and seven assists for 10 points in 11 games, while Peterka has seven points in the 14 games.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens putting together full game at age of 21
Bryson returns to practice, could play Sunday vs. Sharks
'"I'll talk to him now, but he looked good in practice," Granato said. "He had a skate prior, obviously, a couple, so I would expect he would be ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Bryson returns to practice, could play Sunday vs. Sharks
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall in rematch with Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters stay strong in 4-3 win over Amerks (ClevelandMonstaers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage