'"Everybody wants to do video and stories on him now," Granato said of Thompson. "I wish for the sake of kids that go through these challenges, they would have had a camera on him about five, six years ago."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Thompson among NHL’s breakout stars in 2022-23
Archives for March 2023
Sabres development staff builds trust, relationships with prospects
'"I think that the main way to create a good relationship with someone is just to show them that you care and that you care about them as an individual and their family," Adam Mair said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres development staff builds trust, relationships with prospects
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall in overtime in rematch with Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters battle to earn 3-2 overtime victory against Amerks (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin embracing and learning from pressure of Sabres' playoff push
'Dahlin’s 86 penalty minutes entering Tuesday ranked third among all NHL defensemen. His natural response to difficult situations, or pressure, is to work harder, which can also lead to Dahlin trying to do too much when the simple play is the better approach. Overextending shifts can result in turnovers or defensive miscues. It’s one of many lessons Dahlin has absorbed as the … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin embracing and learning from pressure of Sabres’ playoff push
In ‘heady’ Lukas Rousek, Sabres have unique prospect: ‘Attacks every day’
'The Sabres might get to know the 5-foot-11, 191-pound Rousek a lot better in near future. While they sent the Czech rookie back to the Rochester Americans following Tuesday’s practice, he could return soon. Right now, center Tage Thompson and winger Jordan Greenway are sidelined with upper-body injuries.' … [Read more...] about In ‘heady’ Lukas Rousek, Sabres have unique prospect: ‘Attacks every day’
Granato not hesitant on putting in Devon Levi
'“The biggest thing is, it’s beyond skill,” said Granato on the "Jeremy White Show" on WGR. "It’s skill under pressure."' … [Read more...] about Granato not hesitant on putting in Devon Levi
Practice Report | Thompson remains day to day with upper-body injury
'"The hope (is) that this will resolve by Friday, the issue he's dealing with, or to the point where it's much less pain than he's been playing with," Granato told The Jeremy White Show before practice.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson remains day to day with upper-body injury
Sabres loan Rousek to Amerks
'Rousek ranks second on the Amerks with 49 points (15+34) in 62 games this season. The Amerks host the Cleveland Monsters on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Rousek to Amerks
Observations: Lukas Rousek gets first NHL goal as Thompson-less Sabres fall to Habs in shootout
'The Habs won the shootout, 2-1, on Michael Pezzetta's goal in Round 6 – which he celebrated with a riding of the stick a la longtime Toronto enforcer Tiger Williams, to the delight of the Montreal fans in the crowd of 16,435.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Lukas Rousek gets first NHL goal as Thompson-less Sabres fall to Habs in shootout
Buffalo Sabres' Ilya Lyubushkin sitting out warmups on Pride night for safety concerns
'Lyubushkin, who joined the Sabres on a two-year contract in July, returns to his home country each summer, where he and his wife have family. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an expanded anti-gay law in December that outlaws any forms of so-called LGBTQ "propaganda" through adverting, books, film and theater productions, among other forms of media.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin sitting out warmups on Pride night for safety concerns
Canadiens spoil Lukas Rousek’s debut; Sabres’ Tage Thompson out with injury
'A victory over the Canadiens at KeyBank Center would’ve moved the Sabres to within one point of the struggling Florida Panthers and four points of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who own that coveted last playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens spoil Lukas Rousek’s debut; Sabres’ Tage Thompson out with injury
Safety concerns keep Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin out of Pride Night warm-up
'In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a bill that makes it illegal to spread “LGBTQ propaganda.” Lyubushkin returns to Russia with his family during the offseason.' … [Read more...] about Safety concerns keep Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin out of Pride Night warm-up
Sabres rookie Devon Levi ready to leave his mark between the pipes
'“We’ll see where the road takes me,” Levi, 21, told the Montreal Gazette by telephone prior to Monday night’s game between the Canadiens and Sabres. “I’m just focusing on right now. Whatever they decide, they decide. Whatever net I’m put in, my job’s to stop the puck. Whether that’s here or whether that’s (in Rochester), I’m not really sure."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Devon Levi ready to leave his mark between the pipes
CH-Sabres: another NHL player refuses to participate in the LGBTQ+ pride party
'"As an American and a North American, I don't think you can understand the decision-making process he's in. I don't think it's appropriate to judge him, he added. To pass judgment without understanding the full scope of his decision would not be very wise.»' … [Read more...] about CH-Sabres: another NHL player refuses to participate in the LGBTQ+ pride party
Sabers: Devon Levi is living the dream one day at a time
'“In practice, the NHL is not that different from the NCAA. It's the same game and I'm still a goalie,” Levi said. But the guys are much more skilled. They know where to put the puck. Their shots are perfect. So you have to be perfect to stop them.”' … [Read more...] about Sabers: Devon Levi is living the dream one day at a time