'Power’s third goal in as many games sparked a dominant period by the Sabres. They outshot the Jets 15-5 and earned 16 more shot attempts during the 20 minutes to enact revenge on Winnipeg (31-18-1), which needed a win to achieve its best start through 50 games in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ top line puts on a ‘show,’ Eric Comrie stands tall in Winnipeg
Archives for January 27, 2023
Sabres senior vice president is out at Pegula Sports & Entertainment
'For months, the Sabres have also gone without the presence of Kim Pegula as team president since she suffered a serious illness and was hospitalized in June due to “unexpected health issues.” A spokesperson for the Sabres has said that the hire of Roth has “nothing to do” with Kim Pegula's health or her absence from PSE affairs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres senior vice president is out at Pegula Sports & Entertainment
Buffalo Sabres agree to enter into $1.3M contract for arena security by Sheriff's Office
'It would take care of some concerns Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick has expressed over the lack of a contract between the county and Sabres for providing this service, while providing the Sheriff's Office with enough funding to cover the security needs at the arena.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres agree to enter into $1.3M contract for arena security by Sheriff’s Office
Friday's Winnipeg Coverage
Jets lethargic in 3-2 loss to Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Pionk looking for consistency (Winnipeg Free Press) Winnipeg Jets can't get it done against Buffalo Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets Notes: Coach covets Logan Stanley's size, even when it lands defenceman in penalty box (Winnipeg Sun) Jets' lacklustre stretch continues with loss to surging Sabres (Sportsnet) Jets open … [Read more...] about Friday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Surging Sabres hold on to beat Jets, extend win streak to five games
'Thompson stretched his point streak to six games, collecting three goals and seven assists in that span.' … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres hold on to beat Jets, extend win streak to five games
Sabres edge Jets, win fifth in-a-row
'The combination of Jeff Skinner, Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson put on a passing clinic against one of the best goaltenders in the National Hockey League, Connor Hellebuyck, and capped it all off with Thompson's 34th goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres edge Jets, win fifth in-a-row
Opinion: The Sabres took over in Winnipeg
'Eric Comrie faced his old team and earned his first win since Nov. 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins and he looked good doing it.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres took over in Winnipeg
Granato wants others to fear Sabres
'“In the next 20 days after this, we’ll have four games compared to 12,” Granato said. "We’ve had to make adjustments, and one of the adjustments is I’ve decided we work a lot better rested,”' … [Read more...] about Granato wants others to fear Sabres
Buffalo Sabres improve win streak to five in 3-2 win over Winnipeg
'Both teams pitched first period shutouts. But in the second it was Sabres defenseman Owen Power getting Buffalo on the scoreboard first with his third goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres improve win streak to five in 3-2 win over Winnipeg
Sabres streaking into playoff contention
'Buffalo (26-19-3) has three regulation wins on a four-game road trip that concludes Saturday in Minnesota, and with 55 points through 48 games, the Sabres closed in on the Penguins (57 points in 48 games), who lost in a shootout Thursday against the Capitals (58 points in 51 games). The second win streak of five or more games this season gives Buffalo a 48% chance of ending … [Read more...] about Sabres streaking into playoff contention
Can the Buffalo Sabres end their NHL Playoffs drought?
'DiBiase adds it’s important to look back at the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winning Florida Panthers, who are only one point back of the Sabres and still a huge threat.' … [Read more...] about Can the Buffalo Sabres end their NHL Playoffs drought?
Comrie, Sabres hold off Jets for 5th straight win
'"When the guys play like that in front of you, it's a pretty easy night," Comrie said. "That was the best I've seen us play all year. That was incredible."' … [Read more...] about Comrie, Sabres hold off Jets for 5th straight win
Postgame Report | Win streak hits 5 games as Sabres down Jets in Winnipeg
'"This team is fantastic," Comrie said. "It's the most fun I've [had] playing hockey in my whole life. It's just fun to be a part of, it's a fun group to be around. We love the game of hockey and we love each other. It's that kind of atmosphere that just breeds performance. Guys want to come here now and it's so much fun to be a part of that. Seeing these guys just battle every … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Win streak hits 5 games as Sabres down Jets in Winnipeg