'Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson, Kale Clague, Casey Fitzgerald and Lawrence Pilut performed admirably on the opener of a three-game road trip in support of the marquee NHL performance by Buffalo goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Samuelsson played a game- and career high 31:31, Dahlin clocked in at 28:37 and Clague was at 23:34. Samuelsson and Dahlin each had four blocked shots as the … [Read more...] about Observations: Short-handed Sabres get huge night from Luukkonen in stunner over Avalanche
Archives for December 16, 2022
Injured goalie Eric Comrie rejoins Sabres on road trip, looks for reset of his season
'"It's for the medical team now. There's a lot you're gonna know day by day," Granato said. "The last phase, because of his position, is much different. Lots of up and down, lots of lateral movement, lots of pushing in the lower body area where he was injured.' … [Read more...] about Injured goalie Eric Comrie rejoins Sabres on road trip, looks for reset of his season
Why don’t the Sabres play goalie Craig Anderson more often?
'Right now, Anderson, the NHL’s oldest player, is clearly the better option for the Sabres, who ranked last in the eight-team Atlantic Division.' … [Read more...] about Why don’t the Sabres play goalie Craig Anderson more often?
Sabres trade Oskari Laaksonen to Stars for Youngstown’s Joseph Cecconi
'Meanwhile, the 6-foot-2, 183-pound Laaksonen, 23, appeared to be out of the Sabres’ plans when he was a healthy scratch for eight of the Amerks’ 10 playoff games last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Oskari Laaksonen to Stars for Youngstown’s Joseph Cecconi
Friday's Colorado Coverage
Scoring depth continues to elude Avalanche in 4-2 loss to Sabres (Denver Post) Claimed off waivers by Sabres, Tyson Jost’s new team reminds him of early days with Avalanche (Denver Post) Evan Rodrigues returns to lineup in Avalanche loss to Sabres (Colorado Springs Gazette) Avalanche rookie Jean-Luc Foudy continuing quick progression in first call-up (Colorado Springs … [Read more...] about Friday’s Colorado Coverage
Thompson, Luukkonen lead Sabres over Avalanche, 4-2
'“A lot of poise to set that goal up and really set a tone by (Casey) Mittelstadt, Thompson and Tuch,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of his top line. “Impressive start and our guys were dialed in all the way through. It wouldn’t have been nice to chase that game.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Luukkonen lead Sabres over Avalanche, 4-2
Sabres double up Avalanche
'The Buffalo Sabres kept their scoring ways going on Thursday night. The blue and gold rode the high of their six-goal third period against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, and added four more tonight against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Avalanche
Opinion: Luukkonen backstops the Sabres to a big win in Colorado
'Luukkonen made numerous big saves including 15 in the third period to preserve the win. Colorado outshot Buffalo, 17-1 and took over a game that Buffalo had played well in for 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen backstops the Sabres to a big win in Colorado
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres stop Avalanche, win second in-a-row
'Lukkonen was touted as one of the Sabres top goalie prospects in years past and if this style of play continues this season, he could regain that title.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres stop Avalanche, win second in-a-row
Sabres acquire local defenseman from Stars
'The 25-year-old Cecconi is a local product from Youngstown. He played for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres and is familiar with Tage Thompson and Casey Fitzgerald as he won a gold medal with them at the World Juniors in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire local defenseman from Stars
Early lead fuels Buffalo Sabres 4-2 win over defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche
'Tage Thompson's 24th goal of the season put Buffalo on the board first in the opening period. Alex Tuch would add one late to give the Sabres a 2-0 lead heading to the second.' … [Read more...] about Early lead fuels Buffalo Sabres 4-2 win over defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche
Sabres deal for Youngstown native Cecconi
'Cecconi played for the Junior Sabres before playing in college at the University of Michigan. Dallas drafted him in the fifth-round back in 2015.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal for Youngstown native Cecconi
Luukkonen makes 39 saves, Sabres hold off Avalanche
'"It wouldn't have been nice to chase that game," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "[The Avalanche] play an up-and-down style. Those teams that hunker down, you definitely don't want to chase those games. So, impressive start, and I thought our guys were dialed in all the way through."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 39 saves, Sabres hold off Avalanche
Postgame Report | Shorthanded Sabres top Avalanche in 4-2 road win
'Samuelsson skated 31:31, a new career-high intensified by the Colorado altitude and the most among the five defensemen who suited up for the Sabres in the absence of Owen Power. Power sustained a lower-body injury during his off-ice warmup, leaving the Sabres to play with 17 skaters.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Shorthanded Sabres top Avalanche in 4-2 road win
Sabres acquire Cecconi from Stars
'Cecconi, 25, is a native of Youngstown, New York and played for the Buffalo Junior Sabres prior to spending parts of two seasons in the USHL with the Muskegon Lumberjacks and a four-year career at the University of Michigan. He was a fifth-round draft pick by the Stars in 2015.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Cecconi from Stars