'Sunday's game against San Jose was another poor showing. On a night when the team scored six goals, had 38 shots on goal and 62 shot attempts, Mittelstadt and similarly struggling linemate Victor Olofsson were both minus-2 and had no shots on goal. Mittelstadt played 10:29 and didn't even have a single shot attempt. Olofsson played 11:05 and had two attempts.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: As Sabres snap out of their funk, Casey Mittelstadt is still trying to escape his struggles
Archives for December 7, 2022
Sabres Notebook: Dylan Cozens' NHL Second Star award shines focus on his offensive surge
'"He deserves it," said coach Don Granato. "He's done a great job last few games and a great job for a long time. All that hard work has started to pay off. So I was very excited to hear that he was awarded that and even more excited to know that he's earned it and deserved it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Dylan Cozens’ NHL Second Star award shines focus on his offensive surge
Sabres’ Dylan Cozens becoming star between JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn
'“He competes for the right reason being in a team sport,” Sabres coach Don Granato said following Tuesday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “He brings guys in with him, he drags people into the fight, per se, which is a real indicator of his leadership and leadership ability going forward.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens becoming star between JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres visit the Blue Jackets after Quinn’s 2-goal game (AP) Gameday Preview: Blue Jackets vs Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Granato: Young players getting experience faster
'"When you have that youth that you know is talented and you give them experiences, they're becoming more experienced players and able to apply it faster," Granato said. "It's awesome to watch, and to have that line shape up the way it is, you can see in practice usually before the guys that can implement something in the game. I'm speaking of young players, you see their … [Read more...] about Granato: Young players getting experience faster
Luukkonen says confidence hasn't been shaken
'Luukkonen has only played 18 games in the NHL, yet, some are already calling him a bust and not leaving any room to the belief he still could develop.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen says confidence hasn’t been shaken
'It's the intangibles' | Cozens' work pays off with Star of Week honor
'"I think he's beyond that," Granato said Tuesday. "This is a big separator now, just what has transpired in the last few weeks to that end."' … [Read more...] about ‘It’s the intangibles’ | Cozens’ work pays off with Star of Week honor
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Familiar foes, trip north of the border await Amerks this week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage