'“That’s what stands out. (His) day-to-day,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “Behind the scenes, every day, through all the adversity he’s challenged and the doubt that the outside hockey world has had on him for the last three, for years in a very difficult trade, he kept doing the right things every day.' … [Read more...] about Wiebe’s World: Sabres’ Tage Thompson era has arrived, iPad gate hovers over NHL
Archives for January 2023
Observations: Sabres take the road again by pulling away from Predators
'The Sabres' struggles at home really came to the fore with three losses in four days that started Monday. But the NHL's youngest team has also shown quite a propensity for getting the job done in some of the league's most hostile, harried and hip environments.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres take the road again by pulling away from Predators
With Sabres' three-goalie system, Craig Anderson says there's still plenty of chances to get in your work
'"The main thing is making sure you get off the ice feeling good," Anderson said. "Both (Luukkonen and Comrie), they like to get on the ice early. So there's lots of reps that way and those guys are two of the hardest working guys on the team. So I don't think work is going to be the issue for anybody."' … [Read more...] about With Sabres’ three-goalie system, Craig Anderson says there’s still plenty of chances to get in your work
Sunday's Nashville Coverage
Nashville Predators fall to Buffalo Sabres for third consecutive loss (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Preds Drop 5-3 Decision to Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Nashville Coverage
Okposo’s shorthanded goal leads Sabres over Predators 5-3
'“I think our guys felt and knew when they were playing the right way, they had some control over the game,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Things were working well for them, it’s just getting back to that.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo’s shorthanded goal leads Sabres over Predators 5-3
Sabres return to winning ways in Nashville
'The game-winning tally came thanks to a shorthanded goal from captain Kyle Okposo, as he slid a puck through his legs and past Saros for his seventh goal of the campaign with 13:17 to play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to winning ways in Nashville
Opinion: Sabres pull out another road win
'Buffalo is 12-7-0 away from home this season, and are 6-1-0 in their last seven on the road.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres pull out another road win
Buffalo Sabres use strong third period for 5-3 win over Nashville Predators
'Notched at 3-3 and facing a short-handed situation with a little over 13 minutes left to play in regulation. Kyle Okposo re-directed a pass from Ilya Lyubushkin to put his guys back on top.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres use strong third period for 5-3 win over Nashville Predators
Sabres at midseason: On 88-point pace after 3-game skid stops in Nashville
'Compiling 44 standings points through 41 games, this is the Sabres’ second-highest tally at midseason during their NHL-record postseason drought. The 2018-19 team had 50 points before collapsing in the end stages of Phil Housley’s coaching tenure. On three other occasions over the past dozen years (’20, ’17, ’12), the Sabres a .500 point percentage after 41 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at midseason: On 88-point pace after 3-game skid stops in Nashville
Quinn has goal, assist, Sabres top Predators to end 3-game skid
'"[Okposo] is a worker," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "He's a leader by virtue. That was vintage Kyle Okposo. The work, the combination, you see that grind, you see that work and then to finish, you see a fine touch, a fine skill. That's [Okposo]."' … [Read more...] about Quinn has goal, assist, Sabres top Predators to end 3-game skid
Postgame Report | Buffalo rides strong 3rd period to victory in Nashville
'Jeff Skinner, Dylan Cozens, Victor Olofsson and Jack Quinn also scored goals. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 39 saves for his seventh victory in his last eight starts.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Buffalo rides strong 3rd period to victory in Nashville
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Jobst’s hat trick not enough in last-second loss to Marlies (Amerks.com) Toronto Marlies Open 8-Game Road Trip With Win Over Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Tyson Jost relishing opportunity to 'play free' in key role for Sabres
'In Jost, the Sabres found a skilled forward who has helped stabilize coach Don Granato’s bottom-six. Jost has four goals and nine points while averaging 13:35 of ice time. He’s a key cog in the club’s penalty kill and earned the trust of the coaching staff to be on the ice to protect a lead late in games.' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost relishing opportunity to ‘play free’ in key role for Sabres
Sabres goalies Craig Anderson, Eric Comrie and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen embracing difficult situation
'The Sabres also play Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and next Saturday. They have nine games over the next 15 days.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalies Craig Anderson, Eric Comrie and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen embracing difficult situation
Saturday's Nashville Coverage
Sabres take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Predators (AP) Game Day: Preds vs. Sabres Preview (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage