'We’ve seen how injuries on defense affected this team during the first half. Everyone is healthy now, but the Sabres need more consistent play from their third pairing. Ilya Lyubushkin has played much better since recovering from a bothersome lower-body injury. The team could use some insurance on the back end.' … [Read more...] about Impact of Tage Thompson, top line among Sabres storylines to watch in second half
Archives for February 11, 2023
With an assist from the Sabres, Buffalo literacy hub closes in on goal of reading mastery for students
'The literacy hub at Stanley Makowski was funded by a $35,000 donation by the Sabres Foundation, Jureller said, and similar hubs will be implemented in two more yet-to-be-determined schools in the Buffalo area by the end of the 2023. If these hubs prove successful, it's possible more schools could receive these resources, Jureller said.' … [Read more...] about With an assist from the Sabres, Buffalo literacy hub closes in on goal of reading mastery for students
Special mentality helped Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earn No. 1 job
'“There’s been ups and downs to it,” Luukkonen said of his maturation following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “… I feel like there’s been the expectation and all that, sometimes it feels like you didn’t meet that and all that. I think working through that whole thing you realize it doesn’t help you at all if you don’t worry about it.”' … [Read more...] about Special mentality helped Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen earn No. 1 job
Saturday's Calgary Coverage
Sabres face the Flames in a non-conference matchup (AP) 5 Things - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected lineup - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Calgary Coverage
Sue Bogle has great time on Buffalo Sabres moms’ trip
'“We got to go on the plane and just see behind the scenes like, get into the arena the back way where the players go and see them warming up playing soccer down in the basement of the arena,” said Bogle. “And see those things that we wouldn’t normally get to see. So it was really, really fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sue Bogle has great time on Buffalo Sabres moms’ trip
The Sabres couldn't wait to congratulate Luukkonen on being NHL Rookie of the Month
'Luukkonen said it isn’t something he was thinking about, but he was honored to be recognized, “It’s cool, it’s always nice when you get recognition from the league, but it also tells how well we’ve been playing as a team.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres couldn’t wait to congratulate Luukkonen on being NHL Rookie of the Month
Adams: Sabres will be built with 'people that truly care about this organization'
'"These type of decisions are not made in a vacuum. These are franchise-changing decisions, quite honestly, depending on how it comes together, what's the term of the contract and the dollar amount, and what it sets you up to do down the road. So they're not taken lightly, I promise you that," said Adams with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Adams: Sabres will be built with ‘people that truly care about this organization’
What are Sabres’ chances of ending longest playoff drought in NHL history?
'Six remaining games against other teams in the playoff race will be crucial in the push to bring playoff hockey back to Buffalo: at Florida on Feb. 24, vs. Washington on Feb. 26, at New York Islanders on March 7, at Washington on March 15, at New York Islanders on March 25, and at Florida on April 4.' … [Read more...] about What are Sabres’ chances of ending longest playoff drought in NHL history?
Thompson ready to play as Flames come to Buffalo
'"It is what it is. ... The most important thing is getting healthy for the rest of the season and being able to help our team win. I figured that was the right decision, and hopefully there will be some opportunities in the future for that," Thompson said.' … [Read more...] about Thompson ready to play as Flames come to Buffalo
Thompson returns to practice, expected to play Saturday
'Thompson said he dealt with his upper-body injury for a few days prior to the game against the Hurricanes before a flare-up convinced him to shut it down during the second intermission. Rasmus Dahlin agreed to attend All-Star Weekend as his replacement later that night.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returns to practice, expected to play Saturday
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks honor longtime voice of team, Don Stevens (WHEC-TV) Amerks come up empty-handed to thunderbirds (Amerks.com) Amerks unveil ‘Don Stevens press box’ at the Blue Cross Arena (Amerks.com) Hofer shuts out amerks, t-birds win 9th straight (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage