'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
Archives for December 2022
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
Sabres' Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka showing off 'swag' and 'confidence' as rookies
'Though they're not in the Calder Trophy discussion, Quinn and Peterka have been among the most impactful rookies in the NHL this season. According to Evolving-Hockey’s goals above replacement metric, which weighs a player’s overall contribution to his team, Quinn and Peterka rank first and eighth, respectively, among all rookies. Defenseman Owen Power was fourth entering play … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka showing off ‘swag’ and ‘confidence’ as rookies
Sabres rookies JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn share special chemistry, friendship
'“We kind of know where each other are almost all the time,” said Quinn, whose Sabres begin a three-game road trip on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. “That play doesn’t happen if he doesn’t get it through Doughty’s feet, which not many guys are even going to try to make that pass over. So it kind of starts with him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn share special chemistry, friendship
Ilya Lyubushkin practices with Sabres, nearing return from lower-body injury
'“He hasn’t had a lot of practice time, so that would be a concern,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of the Russian returning to the lineup right away.' … [Read more...] about Ilya Lyubushkin practices with Sabres, nearing return from lower-body injury
Thursday's Colorado Coverage
Buffalo visits Colorado after Thompson’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: Avalanche vs. Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage
Craig Anderson shuts out Kings; can he play more?
'“Any of us that have aged, we know that as you age, it’s more challenging to get up and go. And factor that it’s the highest level in the world, I mean, he didn’t wake up this morning like you and I, and everybody else," said Granato on Tuesday. "You play a game in the NHL, you wake up the next morning, you’re feeling it.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson shuts out Kings; can he play more?
Practice Report | Jost prepares for return to Colorado
'Through his first 11 games, Jost has helped the Sabres to a 6-3-2 record since being claimed from Minnesota on November 19.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Jost prepares for return to Colorado
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
A weekend in Charlotte with work to be done (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres ace latest test, score six goals in the third period in 6-0 win
'"That’s great to see from a young team ," said Anderson, who, at 41 years old, became the second-oldest goalie in NHL history to record a 40-save shutout. "I think a lot of times younger teams that haven’t played the right way for too long get off their game, they start trying to do too much, be individual. And we didn't do that tonight, which is a huge stepping stone in our … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres ace latest test, score six goals in the third period in 6-0 win
Craig Anderson posts shutout, Sabres score six late goals in win over Kings
'Anderson was the Sabres’ backbone as they struggled to generate offense early, making 16-first period stops and 30 saves through 40 minutes as the game remain tied at 0.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson posts shutout, Sabres score six late goals in win over Kings
Sabres notes: Rasmus Asplund ‘resets’ after scratches; Ilya Lyubushkin skates
'“If I do the defensive stuff right, that’s when my offense comes,” said Asplund, who recorded two third-period assists Tuesday, giving him eight points in 20 games this season. “… I’m not the type of player that’s going to create a lot of offense by not doing my defensive stuff. So I just tried to reset and start focusing on that game. I think I had a really good step in the … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Asplund ‘resets’ after scratches; Ilya Lyubushkin skates