'The NHL typically prefers to wait as long as possible before making such a change, but in this instance, the circumstances were unusual.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ game against Lightning rescheduled due to winter storm
Archives for December 22, 2022
Sabres goalie Eric Comrie feels healthy, unsure of return from injury
'“It’s just about getting used to playing hockey again,” he said. “It’s tough when you take four weeks off. I haven’t taken four weeks off since COVID, really, just because I don’t really take much time off in the summer.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Eric Comrie feels healthy, unsure of return from injury
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen maturing, making case to stick in NHL
'“You’re recalled from Rochester and now you’re facing the greatest shooters in the world,” Sabres coach Don Granato said following Wednesday’s practice at LECOM Harborcenter. “… It’s different, the timing’s different, everything’s different. And there’s an acclimation period, especially for younger players that don’t have a lot of NHL experience. And I felt he went through … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen maturing, making case to stick in NHL
Winter storm forces NHL to postpone Friday’s Sabres game against Lightning
'The game will be made up at 12:30 p.m. on March 4. The Sabres’ home game against the Philadelphia Flyers originally slated for that date has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on Jan. 9.' … [Read more...] about Winter storm forces NHL to postpone Friday’s Sabres game against Lightning
Eric Comrie practicing, looking to make return from injury
'Adams did say no matter what, Luukkonen has to be somewhere where he is playing.' … [Read more...] about Eric Comrie practicing, looking to make return from injury
NHL postpones Friday's Sabres game against Tampa Bay due to incoming winter storm
'The game will be played on Saturday, March 4 with a 12:35 p.m. EST faceoff. The game that was originally scheduled for March 4 against the Philadelphia Flyers has also been moved, now set for Monday, Jan. 9 with a 7:05 p.m. EST faceoff.' … [Read more...] about NHL postpones Friday’s Sabres game against Tampa Bay due to incoming winter storm
Granato wants to give young players chance to be aggressive
'“He used the experience from early on in his recall to hone in on how he could make those adjustments,” said Granato of Luukkonen during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Granato wants to give young players chance to be aggressive
Buffalo Sabres game scheduled for Friday postponed due to impending inclement weather
'The game that was originally set for March 4 against the Philadelphia Flyers will now be played on Monday, January 9 at 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres game scheduled for Friday postponed due to impending inclement weather
Sabres home game Friday vs. Lightning postponed to March 4 due to blizzard
'According to the Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, with the NHL’s holiday break on the horizon, the league is opting to postpone the game due to concerns over teams being stranded. It is likely not the only NHL game that will be postponed because of the widespread storm.' … [Read more...] about Sabres home game Friday vs. Lightning postponed to March 4 due to blizzard
Sabres-Lightning game postponed
'The NHL has announced that Friday, Dec. 23 game between the Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center has been postponed until March 4 at 12:30PM.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Lightning game postponed
Practice Report | Comrie progressing in recovery from lower-body injury
'The Sabres have not set a timetable on his return to game action. Comrie said he feels close to 100 percent from a health perspective but is working towards returning to game speed.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Comrie progressing in recovery from lower-body injury
2 Sabres home games rescheduled due to impending inclement weather
'Due to impending inclement weather in Western New York, and out of an abundance of caution, the NHL has postponed the Buffalo Sabres' home game on Friday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about 2 Sabres home games rescheduled due to impending inclement weather
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Week 10 round-up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage