'“We’ve been maintaining the best we can,” Comrie said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about As goalie Devon Levi thrives as Sabres’ starter, Eric Comrie, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen wait for chance
Archives for October 2023
Sabres canine mascot serving through veterans program
'Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti said Blue and four other dogs are getting their service training at the jail through a program in which incarcerated persons spend time training them. Blue has been in Niagara County for a month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres canine mascot serving through veterans program
Thursday's Calgary Coverage
Sabres take on the Flames after overtime victory (AP) 5 Things - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected Lineup - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage
Sabres have been much improved on penalty kill
'"It’s been a huge focus for us," said Tuch following Wednesday's practice. "We were terrible last year, it's plain and simple. We were a really bad penalty kill last year. It was something we really focused on during camp, because we wanted to improve on it. We couldn’t get any worse on it, in our eyes, so we thought it could be easy adjustments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have been much improved on penalty kill
Practice Report | Jost makes immediate impact in season debut
'“You’re a hockey player, you want to play hockey games,” he said. “It’s hard when you’re kind of off for a week and a half, two weeks almost. You don’t want to lose that game speed and stuff like that and those touches. So yeah, I definitely want to be out there. I was hungry to get back in the lineup for sure. It just felt great to be back in yesterday.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Jost makes immediate impact in season debut
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Kulich’s hat trick powers Amerks to OT win over Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres avoid 'frustrating' finish, earn first win of the season
'“Yeah, that was big to get that one, especially after giving up a goal with seven seconds left,” Cozens said. “It would have been frustrating to lose that game, but those are the type of games we need to win. Low-scoring, gritty games and games where we just find a way.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres avoid ‘frustrating’ finish, earn first win of the season
Mike Harrington: Sabres among Atlantic trio targeting the Lightning, and early injuries are trouble for Tampa Bay
'The loss of Vasilevskiy is a dire one for the Lightning, who are going mostly with former Sabres farmhand Jonas Johansson in goal largely because a salary cap crunch gives them little other choice.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres among Atlantic trio targeting the Lightning, and early injuries are trouble for Tampa Bay
Sabres start fast, beat Lightning in OT: ‘They earned it’
'In opening up a 2-0 lead by the 15:28 mark, the Sabres had the Lightning on the ropes. But they let their Atlantic Division rival hang around, and the struggling heavyweight tied it with seven seconds left in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast, beat Lightning in OT: ‘They earned it’
Sabres notes: Tyson Jost replaces Victor Olofsson; Jonas Johansson earns No. 1 job for Lightning
'Over the years, Olofsson, 28, has shown he’s cognizant of his deficiencies and willing to evolve. Last season, despite losing his spot in the lineup late, he scored 21 even-strength goals, two more than he had in the previous two years combined.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tyson Jost replaces Victor Olofsson; Jonas Johansson earns No. 1 job for Lightning
Wednesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning salvage a point from tough opening road trip (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning captain Steven Stamkos misses a second straight game (Tampa Bay Times) Recap: Sabres 3, Lightning 2 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 3, Lightning 2 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Cozens scores in OT, lifts Buffalo Sabres to 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning
'“That would be frustrating to lose that game,” Cozens said. “But those are the type of games we need to win. Low scoring, gritty games and games where we just find a way.”' … [Read more...] about Cozens scores in OT, lifts Buffalo Sabres to 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning
Sabres able to top Tampa Bay in overtime
'Buffalo was able to control the puck for the entire overtime period and eventually were able to secure the game-winning goal. Dylan Cozens first goal of the season was the difference in the game and one-goal victory over Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres able to top Tampa Bay in overtime
The Sabres earn their first win of the season with an overtime victory
'The Sabres were the better team throughout, but they over passed the puck, declining to shoot on a struggling goaltender. That allowed Tampa Bay to hang around and get a point that Buffalo would’ve preferred they didn’t get.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres earn their first win of the season with an overtime victory
Granato looks to unlock offensive depth
'"We're 0-2 to start, but I don't see it as any bad thing at all," said Granato during his Tuesday appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "We've shown massive growth since a year ago. I think it's just a matter of time before we get in sync here and get moving."' … [Read more...] about Granato looks to unlock offensive depth