'"Outstanding," said coach Don Granato. "He makes it look easy, reads plays read shooters, obviously he knows how we play and knows the pre-scout, how they're going to play and what's going to come at him. And you can see the calm as a result."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Craig Anderson shuts down Panthers, Sabres grab a playoff position with 25 games to go
Archives for February 25, 2023
Tampa Bay's Erik Cernak gets two-game suspension for elbow on Sabres captain Kyle Okposo
'"Kyle is good and that is really good news because obviously it was not a nice hit, not a good hit," Granato said prior to Friday's game. "It was absolutely justified. People saw my reaction on the bench last night. The league handled that stuff."' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay’s Erik Cernak gets two-game suspension for elbow on Sabres captain Kyle Okposo
Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Sabres’ Kyle Okposo
'“In danger of missing Okposo entirely, Cernak compensates by extending his elbow back and away from his body in a way that causes it to make direct contact with Okposo’s head with force,” the NHL Department of Player Safety said in a video explaining the suspension.' … [Read more...] about Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Sabres’ Kyle Okposo
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Panthers’ Spencer Knight enters NHL player assistance program. Here’s what that means (Miami Herald) Skinner, Thompson, ex-Panthers goalie Anderson too much for Florida as Sabres breeze to victory (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers goalie Spencer Knight to get care from player assistance program (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Recap: Anderson backstops Sabres to win over … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Saturday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning’s Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Sabres’ Kyle Okposo (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning’s Cernak suspended 2 games for elbowing Okposo (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Anderson makes 53 saves, Skinner powers Sabres past Panthers
'“The mind just shut off and you worry about the next shot,” said Anderson, who made 26 saves in the third period. “Whatever the shot clock got to, it got to. That is about as good a game as I have played in a while. I was good mentally as in being sharp and in the moment. And that is tough to do. This was a night where I did.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 53 saves, Skinner powers Sabres past Panthers
Sabres move into playoff spot with win over Panthers
'After a scoreless opening 20 minutes, the Sabres broke through twice in the second period in their crucial head-to-head game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move into playoff spot with win over Panthers
Opinion: Craig Anderson's 53 saves helped the Sabres to a win over Florida
'The veteran netminder made 26 saves in the third period alone including a breakaway by Matthew Tkachuk, Brandon Montour alone in front and consecutive saves on Carter Verhaeghe and Anthony Duclair.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Craig Anderson’s 53 saves helped the Sabres to a win over Florida
Sabres move into second wild card spot behind 3-1 win over Florida Panthers
'Jeff Skinner scored goal number 23 and 24 of the year tonight. Marking career points 599 and 600 while doing so. His second goal would be the finisher, making the score 3-1 in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move into second wild card spot behind 3-1 win over Florida Panthers
Bove: If not now, when? Why the Sabres should be buyers at trade deadline
'Make no mistake, the Sabres have their flaws. There is still a noticeable difference between Buffalo and the top teams in the NHL. But with the right moves at the deadline, the Sabres can close the gap.' … [Read more...] about Bove: If not now, when? Why the Sabres should be buyers at trade deadline
Anderson makes 53 saves for Sabres in win against Panthers
'"That's a huge win, huge couple of wins," Skinner said. "But I think for us with a big win last night in sort of an emotional way, to follow it up again the next night against a really good team that's playing really well and playing hard, it was nice to see. Hopefully it gives us some confidence moving forward because that's kind of going to be the level for us down the … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 53 saves for Sabres in win against Panthers
CHL notebook: Sabres prospect Nadeau back in form after shoulder surgery
'"He's been an impactful player since his return, and I think that's exciting for us," Sabres director of player development Adam Mair said. "It's been a great return from injury. It was a long process for him, but he's jumped back in and he's doing a great job."' … [Read more...] about CHL notebook: Sabres prospect Nadeau back in form after shoulder surgery
Postgame Report | Sabres move into playoff position after win in Florida
'It was a storybook night for Anderson, who spent three seasons with the Panthers early in his career and continues to make his offseason home in South Florida. His son turns 10 years old on Friday, so the family decided to hold his birthday party at the arena.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres move into playoff position after win in Florida
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks take down Rocket in weekend opener (Amerks.com) Biro battling his way through scoring slump (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage