'Tuch is believed to be battling a lower-body injury as he did not play the final 7 1/2 minutes of Friday's 3-1 win at Florida, although he did not leave the bench during that period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Alex Tuch on injured reserve; top-line winger’s status is uncertain
Archives for February 2023
New Buffalo Sabres COO John Roth knows there's lots of work to be done on the franchise's business side
'He inherits an organization that appears to be turning a corner on the ice but still lingers near the bottom of the NHL in attendance. In addition, the Sabres appear to be in line for a major renovation of KeyBank Center, a 27-year-old arena that has become dated in many areas compared to its counterparts. PSE as well as state and local government officials likely can move … [Read more...] about New Buffalo Sabres COO John Roth knows there’s lots of work to be done on the franchise’s business side
Craig Anderson offers Sabres intriguing goaltending option down the stretch
'Only once this season has Anderson, 41, started back-to-back games. The Sabres have essentially limited his appearances to one per week.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson offers Sabres intriguing goaltending option down the stretch
Sabres put Alex Tuch on injured reserve
'It’s unclear what happened to Tuch, who left Friday’s 3-1 road win over the Florida Panthers 12:21 into the third period. He scored a power-play goal earlier in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres put Alex Tuch on injured reserve
Sunday's Washington Coverage
Sabres host the Capitals after Skinner’s 2-goal game (AP) Caps Visit Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
Alex Tuch put on injured reserve ahead of Sabres matchup with Washington
'No details about the seriousness of the injury have been made official by the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch put on injured reserve ahead of Sabres matchup with Washington
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres back in playoff picture
'The Sabres weren’t ready to play their arch rival in their building which was puzzling considering they’re in a playoff race for the first time in over 10 years. Compound that with they were leaving for two games in Florida on back-to-back nights against teams that recently they were a combined 1-12-3 in the state of Florida.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres back in playoff picture
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks cruise to dominating win over Thunderbirds (Amerks.com) T-Birds Drop Contest on Sold Out Military Appreciation Night (SpringfieldThunderbirds.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Craig Anderson shuts down Panthers, Sabres grab a playoff position with 25 games to go
'"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
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