'Sound familiar? The Sabres' captain, Kyle Okposo, called the trend "frustrating, brushed off the notion that the team is buckling under the weight of playoff expectations and, despite their three consecutive goals, lamented that he disliked everything about their game, from body language to repetitive mistakes.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres still trying to solve ‘frustrating’ starts after another brutal loss
Archives for December 6, 2023
Mike Harrington: Tage Thompson returns out of necessity but issues continue for struggling Sabres
'Their comeback amounts to fool's good. Close doesn't count. If this group would show up for the start of games, things might be different. If this group wasn't so damn fragile when it gives up a goal to not turn it into two or three or four goals, it might get somewhere.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Tage Thompson returns out of necessity but issues continue for struggling Sabres
Sabres Notebook: In wake of his contract choice, Patrick Kane lauds Buffalo's future
'“They were good. I think they’re building something good here, too,” Kane said of Adams and Granato. “They have a lot of young players. I know it’s kind of been up and down for them a little bit this year. But I think they have a bright future here. I’ve known those guys a long time. So it’s nothing really new talking to them, nothing really that changed the way I felt about … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: In wake of his contract choice, Patrick Kane lauds Buffalo’s future
Sabres fall behind early again, lose to Red Wings: ‘I didn’t like our game’
'Well, it’s hard to say the Sabres lack consistency. Their win-one, lose-one start feels like a distant memory. These days, count on them falling behind early and losing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall behind early again, lose to Red Wings: ‘I didn’t like our game’
Sabres notes: Tage Thompson returns from injury; Alex Tuch could play soon
'“Things progressed a little quicker,” Thompson said prior to recording an assist in Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in KeyBank Center. “X-rays came back good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tage Thompson returns from injury; Alex Tuch could play soon
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
Wings edge Sabres 5-3 for fourth straight win, move into second in Atlantic race (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings jump out early, then hang on late for 5-3 win over Buffalo Sabres (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings stay hot, foil Sabres’ comeback attempt for 5-3 win (Ann Arbor News) Recap: Larkin's milestone night … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Dylan Larkin scores 2 as the Red Wings beat the Sabres 5-3 for 3rd straight victory
'“We’re having trouble starting games on time and it bit us again,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “When we got down, we were trying to find any sign of life, and we get one there in the second and you battle back and you’re finally in the game. But we just shot ourselves in the foot too much too early.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Larkin scores 2 as the Red Wings beat the Sabres 5-3 for 3rd straight victory
Tage Thompson is returning to Sabres’ lineup ahead of schedule for their game against Detroit
'“(Thompson) felt his conditioning is in a really good place,” Granato said. “He wanted to feel a little battle this morning, and he knows his body well. He knows what it takes to perform and wanted this morning to confirm it, and that’s great news.”' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson is returning to Sabres’ lineup ahead of schedule for their game against Detroit
Sabres' Tage Thompson returns as Red Wings await Patrick Kane debut
'"I wouldn't say [I felt rushed] at all," Thompson said after the Sabres' morning skate Tuesday. "If he didn't get hurt, I still feel like today would have been a good timeline for me. Obviously, I had a schedule [in mind], but it feels good. There's been no issues. And obviously I got cleared medically, so it's just up to me now [to play]."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson returns as Red Wings await Patrick Kane debut
Late Sabres rally not enough in loss to Red Wings
'Once again, the Sabres found themselves trailing their opponent early in a contest.' … [Read more...] about Late Sabres rally not enough in loss to Red Wings
Opinion: Sabres need to find different approach, because this one isn't working
'Sabres head coach Don Granato said he has players that hold themselves accountable, but I don’t see how. They make the same mistakes over-and-over again.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres need to find different approach, because this one isn’t working
Granato, Sabres have tough stretch given multiple injuries
'"When you're missing top players, it's hard in this league. You can just look through the league, the parity in the league is incredible," said Granato during his weekly appearance on WGR with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase. "For us, we've got to muscle through a stretch here of a lot of games, very little practice time-to-no practice time, and kind of a depleted forward group. … [Read more...] about Granato, Sabres have tough stretch given multiple injuries
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson set to return, Jordan Greenway and Alex Tuch placed on injured reserve
'Although Thompson will be returning, the Sabres forward group will still be shorthanded as forwards Alex Tuch and Jordan Greenway have been placed on injured reserve. The Sabres said Tuch is expected to miss seven to 10 days after sustaining an upper-body injury in a game against the Nashville Predators on Sunday. Greenway is expected to miss the same amount of time with an … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson set to return, Jordan Greenway and Alex Tuch placed on injured reserve
Sabres lose 4th in a row, 5-3 vs. Red Wings
'Comrie gave up two goals in the first nine minutes, and two more in the second period, to finish with 22 saves and lose his sixth consecutive start.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose 4th in a row, 5-3 vs. Red Wings
Larkin scores twice, Red Wings hold off Sabres for 3rd straight win
'“We’re professional athletes, this is what we do,” Buffalo captain Kyle Okposo said. “You’ve got to be able to give it up every game, regardless of what’s going on. I’ve been through streaks in the past where they look like there’s no end in sight, and this isn’t one of those. That’s not where we’re at. Today, I didn’t like our game at all.”' … [Read more...] about Larkin scores twice, Red Wings hold off Sabres for 3rd straight win