'"There were a lot of emotions that come through, but I’m excited to come to a group that’s young and coming in the right direction, and in the hunt for a playoff spot," said Stillman on Wednesday. "It’s fun playing hockey that matters every night, and I’m just ecstatic to be here."' … [Read more...] about Riley Stillman very happy he got traded to Buffalo
Archives for March 2023
Sabres trade rights to goaltender Erik Portillo to Kings for third-round pick
'This season for the Wolverines, Portillo has posted a 3.01 goals-against average and .908 save percentage with a 19-10-2 record. He was also named a B1G Second-Team All-Star last season when he posted a 31-10-1 record with a 2.14 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade rights to goaltender Erik Portillo to Kings for third-round pick
Sabres acquire third-round pick from Kings for rights to Erik Portillo
'According to multiple reports, Portillo didn't plan on signing with the Sabres and was willing to test the market once the Sabres no longer owned his rights. Portillo leaving provides an even clearer path for fellow prospect, Devon Levi, who is having another phenomenal season at Northeastern.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire third-round pick from Kings for rights to Erik Portillo
Sabres deal Portillo to L.A. Kings for 3rd-round pick
'Buffalo drafted Portillo in the third round of the 2019 draft. He's been playing for the last three seasons at the University of Michigan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Portillo to L.A. Kings for 3rd-round pick
Stillman joins Sabres, could debut Thursday in Boston
'"They're a team that we didn't want to play against," Stillman said. "The skill and the talent and the ability of the guys to buy into each other and want to win for each other - you look down the bench from the visiting team and a guy scores, they're just as happy and they had nothing to do with it, right? ' … [Read more...] about Stillman joins Sabres, could debut Thursday in Boston
Sabres acquire 3rd-round pick from Kings for Portillo
'Portillo, 22, is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent on August 15. The Sabres drafted Portillo during the third round in 2019.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 3rd-round pick from Kings for Portillo
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Biro’s first hat trick not enough in 7-5 loss to Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres unable to complete comeback in 5-3 loss to last-place Blue Jackets
'“We were not sharp," said Sabres coach Don Granato. "I felt that – we definitely feel we could have competed and worked harder. … Again, not taking enough shots or a shot mentality. So, lots of issues will transpire when you don’t have an elevated compete level.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres unable to complete comeback in 5-3 loss to last-place Blue Jackets
Mike Harrington: Once again, it feels like any place but home for the Sabres
'But the numbers are confounding: The Sabres are 12-16-2 at home, and only Philadelphia (11-15-3) is worse in the East. Buffalo is 19-8-2 on the road, and only Boston and New Jersey have more wins in the league.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Once again, it feels like any place but home for the Sabres
Sabres notebook: Don Granato sees 'intriguing' potential in Riley Stillman
'“When I watch him, I see that he wants to play more aggressive,” Granato said of the 24-year-old. “He has that in him. So, running through just edits the last little bit, there's a lot of intriguing things. I think it's, in fairness to him, we play a very aggressive style and it's going to probably take him a little bit to adjust to that or (readjust) to it. …"' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Don Granato sees ‘intriguing’ potential in Riley Stillman
Sabres’ home woes continue in loss to Blue Jackets: ‘We were not sharp’
'In December, the Sabres annihilated Columbus, scoring nine goals. Easy win, right? Well, not exactly. The Sabres looked ugly and disjointed against a weak opponent, falling behind early and losing 5-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home woes continue in loss to Blue Jackets: ‘We were not sharp’
After assignment to Rochester, Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza happy to be back
'“It’s been a long month for myself and my family, just staying right mentally, taking care of my body and just staying ready for an opportunity,” Hinostroza said prior to Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about After assignment to Rochester, Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza happy to be back
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Robinson nets first NHL hat trick to lead Columbus Blue Jackets past Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Robinson scores 3 goals in Blue Jackets’ 5-3 win over Sabres
'“Not a lot of lessons this time of year. You’ve got to win,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “We didn’t come out and play well enough in the first two periods to win a game. We move on and we try to win the next one.”' … [Read more...] about Robinson scores 3 goals in Blue Jackets’ 5-3 win over Sabres
Sabres comeback falls short against Columbus
'The Buffalo Sabres trailed by three goals heading into the third period, and came within a goal but could not complete the comeback in a 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short against Columbus