'Shortly after his flight to Columbus took off on Monday, he said he checked his phone and “had like 30 messages telling me not to get on the plane and the game just got (postponed).”' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s odd trip to Buffalo to rejoin Sabres: ‘Planes, trains and automobiles’
Archives for December 2022
Traikos: The secret to why Tage Thompson came out of nowhere to challenge for the NHL scoring lead
'That move from the wing to the centre, which happened after Granato took over head-coaching duties from Ralph Krueger, seemed to unlock everything.' … [Read more...] about Traikos: The secret to why Tage Thompson came out of nowhere to challenge for the NHL scoring lead
Friday's Detroit Coverage
Red Wings stage furious rally again but fall short in Buffalo, 6-3 (Detroit News) Lalonde has mixed emotions as Red Wings visit blizzard-ravaged Buffalo (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Recap: Red Wings' comeback falls short in 6-3 loss to Sabres on Thursday (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Okposo scores 3 times as Sabres beat Red Wings 6-3
'Okposo “is a guy that has embedded himself and his family in this community,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “This is life and lots of people in life and death situations, lots of families, too many lost loved ones, too many felt the pain of this storm that went through, and to have a guy like (Okposo) that loves this community score three I felt was appropriate.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo scores 3 times as Sabres beat Red Wings 6-3
Sabres, Bills send support to city devastated by blizzard
'With Buffalo’s streets reopened, the Sabres placed their focus on playing with no practice time. Players who live near the Sabres’ downtown arena and practice facility, got in some skating there during the break. Others living outside the city managed to get some ice time at a suburban rink.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bills send support to city devastated by blizzard
Sabres keep victims of Buffalo blizzard in their thoughts as they return to action
'"A little bit of a surreal experience," Sabres coach Don Granato said after morning skate. "We went through COVID break so there's some familiarity from those breaks and there's understanding there's things much greater than you, much greater than our team or the Buffalo Sabres or hockey, and this was one of them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep victims of Buffalo blizzard in their thoughts as they return to action
Sabres double up Detroit after long layoff
'Captain Kyle Okposo helped lead the Buffalo Sabres with a hat-trick, while Casey Mittelstadt added a pair of goals in the team's 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Detroit after long layoff
Opinion: Sellout crowd came to cheer, celebrate Sabres after very hard week
'Buffalo hadn't practiced in seven days and hadn’t played a game in 10, yet, they came out fast against the Detroit Red Wings. Buffalo didn’t look sloppy after the long layoff, and came out of the first period with a 1-0 lead thanks to a Casey Mittelstadt goal just three seconds after a power play ended.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sellout crowd came to cheer, celebrate Sabres after very hard week
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres defrost after break with win over Red Wings
'The best teams in the NHL have consistent scoring up and down the lineup game after game and the Sabres seemed to have hit their stride in that regard this season. Despite not playing for 10 days, Buffalo is still top of the league only behind Boston with 133 goals for.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres defrost after break with win over Red Wings
Okposo hat-trick highlights an uplifting win by Sabres for the city of Buffalo
'Forward Casey Mittelstadt got the Sabres on the board first late in the opening period. From there, Buffalo would score four more unanswered goals as they held a 5-0 lead in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Okposo hat-trick highlights an uplifting win by Sabres for the city of Buffalo
Buffalo Sabres announce donation toward community relief efforts in response to blizzard
'The Buffalo Sabres announced the Buffalo Sabres Foundation will donate $50,000 toward community relief efforts in response to the blizzard.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce donation toward community relief efforts in response to blizzard
Kyle Okposo scores hat trick, as goat-headed Sabres gallop to 5th straight win in return from idle week
'“Special night, for sure,” Okposo said. “It just felt good to play a game at home, and after everything that happened this weekend.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo scores hat trick, as goat-headed Sabres gallop to 5th straight win in return from idle week
Back on ice, Sabres show empathy for blizzard-besieged Buffalo
'“It just breaks your heart for people that ended up, whether it was in cars, or stranded, in a really bad spot,” Adams said about a blizzard that has killed at least 40 people. “That’s where perspective comes into play. We get to get up every day and do this for a living. And we need to make sure, and you always remember, how lucky we are. And the first responders and … [Read more...] about Back on ice, Sabres show empathy for blizzard-besieged Buffalo
Buffalo Bills, Sabres Foundations donate to blizzard relief
'The Buffalo Sabres Foundation later announced a $50,000 donation for blizzard relief. The funds will aid five organizations providing critical relief in affected areas: Buffalo City Mission, Eight Days of Hope, FeedMore WNY, Friends of Night People, Salvation Army of Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Bills, Sabres Foundations donate to blizzard relief
Okposo has hat trick, Sabres defeat Red Wings for 5th win in row
'"Special night, for sure," Okposo said. "The atmosphere was incredible and right from warmups. First period we were buzzing, and it just felt good to play a game at home and after everything that happened this weekend. All the lives lost, all the families that had to go through what they did, the first responders to all the people with plows and snowmobiles."' … [Read more...] about Okposo has hat trick, Sabres defeat Red Wings for 5th win in row