'At only 20 years old, Power, a rookie defenseman, earned the respect and admiration of his teammates upon joining them in April. Drafted first overall in 2021, he’s shown them through his actions each day that he’ll work tirelessly to improve at his craft with a goal to help the Sabres reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And finally, 42 games into an exceptional season, he was … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Owen Power entering rookie of the year discussion with impactful season
Archives for February 1, 2023
Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin feels difference with this Sabres team from fraud winning streak of 2018
'"This year, you have this feeling that you can beat every single team. That's what we have right now. And we're starting to learn how to win even when we're not feeling it, too. So that's just keeps us even more confident. It's a completely different feeling from whatever I've experienced here before."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin feels difference with this Sabres team from fraud winning streak of 2018
Fans return to Sabres games as team improves, but there still are plenty of empty seats
'Attendance is up by about 46% this season, with the team averaging 14,633 fans in announced attendance – a testament to the team’s improved record and its position as the highest scoring team in the National Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Fans return to Sabres games as team improves, but there still are plenty of empty seats
After lean years, Zemgus Girgensons enjoying Sabres’ playoff push
'“Like, ‘Imagine 28 in the playoffs and just how he would just run through a wall for anybody,’” Okposo said following Tuesday’s practice at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about After lean years, Zemgus Girgensons enjoying Sabres’ playoff push
Wednesday's Carolina Coverage
Hurricanes take on the Sabres on 6-game win streak (AP) Preview: February 1 at Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin: Buffalo, we are starting to feel it
'“We have a sign in our locker room that says, ‘Earn It.’ We see it before every game and every practice.” Dahlin said.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin: Buffalo, we are starting to feel it
Sabres Thompson returns to practice on Tuesday
'On Monday Don Granato said Thompson had been dealing with a nagging injury. Thompson said it was something that happened in Saturday’s Minnesota Wild game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Thompson returns to practice on Tuesday
Granato: Looking at the positives from the schedule
'“You try to make everything good, so ‘13 games in 20 days ok how can we make this good?’ it's going to help us in area ABCD and you get excited about it,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Granato: Looking at the positives from the schedule
Dahlin pens letter to Buffalo: ‘We are starting to feel it’
'“It's like we are 19,090 strong - 20 of us in uniform, the rest of us in the stands,” Dahlin wrote. “Together, we are going to break the other team mentally. That's what it feels like.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin pens letter to Buffalo: ‘We are starting to feel it’
Sabres nearing All-Star Break with 'Power'
'"The work you're putting in, the reward is gonna follow. It's inevitable, and we can look at a real easy visual is just... three games in a row," Granato said on Tuesday after the Sabres practice at KeyBank Center, a day before their final game ahead of the NHL All-Star Game, with Buffalo hosting the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres nearing All-Star Break with ‘Power’
Skinner thriving, evolving for Sabres as more than scorer
'He is due to hit the milestone during what has been a career season. With 30 assists and 50 points in 46 games, Skinner is on pace for 51 assists and 85 points, which would break his NHL career highs of 32 (in 2010-11) and 63 (2021-22). And his 20 goals put him on pace for 34, meaning he would surpass 30 goals for the second straight season and sixth time in his 13 NHL … [Read more...] about Skinner thriving, evolving for Sabres as more than scorer
Thompson returns to practice ahead of matchup with Hurricanes
'Sabres coach Don Granato said the team will likely make a decision on the availabilities of Thompson, forward Dylan Cozens, and defenseman Mattias Samuelsson on Wednesday morning prior to their game against the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returns to practice ahead of matchup with Hurricanes
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks week 16 Round-Up (Amerks.com) James grateful for Hall of Fame induction (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage