'Cozens has two goals and five points with 10 shots on goal in his last three games. Finishing the pass from Quinn made Cozens the first Sabre with 28 goals in an age 21 or younger season since Pierre Turgeon (32) and Alexander Mogilny (30) in 1990-91.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens continues to rise for Sabres in breakout season
Archives for March 2023
Sabres notes: Tage Thompson will likely keep gutting out injury
'“As long as he can fight through it, tolerate any pain that there might be, the decision is his (whether to play),” coach Don Granato told reporters Saturday in New York following the Sabres’ 2-0 win over the Islanders. “With the tolerance threshold, only he knows.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson will likely keep gutting out injury
Monday's Montreal Coverage
March 27, 2023: Canadiens at Sabres — five things you should know (Montreal Gazette) Skinny hope, threesomes and young firsts (La Presse) Canadiens visit the Sabres after Harvey-Pinard’s hat trick (AP) MTL@BUF: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage
Hamilton: Are the Sabres capable of living up to expectations?
'The team has only played that way in a handful of games this season, and it made me wonder if he had the kind of team that is capable of playing that way. Forwards are often out of sync with the defensemen, which has led to an unusual amount of outnumbered situations. They turn the puck over at an alarming rate and have to defend off the rush, which is harder. They also rarely … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Are the Sabres capable of living up to expectations?
Rousek loaned to Rochester
'Rousek, a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, was recalled Saturday on an emergency basis, but did not play in last night's 2-0 road win over the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Rousek loaned to Rochester
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sweep weekend with 5-2 win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters come up short in 5-2 loss against Americans (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Patience pays off for Sabres with Kyle Okposo's game-winner vs. Isles
'The Sabres bided their time and kept pushing until Okposo broke through on a short-side shot from the left circle that beat goalie Semyon Varlamov with 6:29 left in the third period, and Jeff Skinner added an empty-netter to lift Buffalo to a 2-0 win.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Patience pays off for Sabres with Kyle Okposo’s game-winner vs. Isles
With Tage Thompson injured, Sabres recall prospect Lukas Rousek
'The Sabres are also missing wingers Jordan Greenway, who has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, and Vinnie Hinostroza, who has been away from the team for personal reasons.' … [Read more...] about With Tage Thompson injured, Sabres recall prospect Lukas Rousek
Sunday's New York Coverage
Islanders fail to strengthen playoff hopes in lackluster loss to Sabres (New York Post) Islanders’ Zach Parise following dad’s footsteps in the twilight of his career (New York Post) Islanders’ Samuel Bolduc sees limited time in turnover-plagued outing (New York Post) Another lame Isles effort results in shutout loss to Sabres (Newsday) It took a while, but Hudson Fasching … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage
Okposo scores, Comrie gets shutout as Sabres beat Islanders
'“It was a very mature game, I thought from us,” Okposo said. “We played the game that needed to be played today and we didn’t get frustrated. We just continued to play our game. We didn’t get sucked into trying to make too many plays or taking things that weren’t there. That’s obviously a very frustrating team to play against, they know how to win, they know how to lock it … [Read more...] about Okposo scores, Comrie gets shutout as Sabres beat Islanders
Comrie earns shut out in Sabres 2-0 win
'Early in the third, Noah Dobson headed to the penalty box for hooking but once again the Sabres could not take advantage with the extra man. With 6:29 remaining in regulation the Sabres would finally break through as Kyle Okposo would slam home a deflection in front giving the Sabres the 1-0.' … [Read more...] about Comrie earns shut out in Sabres 2-0 win
Opinion: The Sabres played a complete game on Saturday with all phases of the game playing well
'If you want to talk about mentally tough, how about Eric Comrie? He gave up 10 goals to the Dallas Stars and then got injured. In his first game back, he pitched a 26-save shutout for his first as a Sabre and the second of his career.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres played a complete game on Saturday with all phases of the game playing well
Comrie's second career shutout, late goal from Okposo gives Sabres massive win over Islanders
'Obviously when you talk about shutout's you have to start with the goaltending. And tonight's performance by Eric Comrie was arguably the best he's put in as a member of the Sabres. In total he's credited with 26 saves and it marks his second career shutout.' … [Read more...] about Comrie’s second career shutout, late goal from Okposo gives Sabres massive win over Islanders
Okposo scores in 3rd, Sabres shut out Islanders
'"If you start thinking about where you're at in the standings and playing, you're not going to play well," said Okposo, the Buffalo captain. "There's going to be too much anxiety. You're not going to make the plays that you normally do. You have to stay in the moment and trust that the process will take care of itself. Because if you do all the right things, [more] likely than … [Read more...] about Okposo scores in 3rd, Sabres shut out Islanders
Postgame Report | Comrie posts shutout as Sabres defeat Islanders
'"I just told everybody to stay present," Okposo said. "There's been some emphasis put on that, put on the playoffs, put on results. I just think it cost us to get a little bit too emotional over the past three weeks to a month and I think our game suffered a little bit because of that."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Comrie posts shutout as Sabres defeat Islanders