'“We have to play fearless and to our identity and we seem to do that against the Leafs most nights,” said Tuch, who has five goals and six points in the last three meetings with Toronto. “They bring a lot of firepower. If their top guys score one or two goals, we have to come back and score three or four and we’ve been able to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Leafs are coming to town and that provides ‘instant urgency’ for reeling Sabres
Archives for December 21, 2023
Sabres finally healthier up front with Jeff Skinner, Jordan Greenway close to returning
'It was the first time in a week that Skinner had skated with the team because he’s been working his way back from an upper-body injury that he suffered when he was checked into the boards by Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon in Denver.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally healthier up front with Jeff Skinner, Jordan Greenway close to returning
Sabres want to add pace, reunite Dylan Cozens line as forwards get healthy
'“If I compare … seeing a game from last season and a game from this season, it’s the pace,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “The pace is the difference. … We compete better when we play with pace. We’re more aggressive defensively when we play with pace and we attack better on offense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to add pace, reunite Dylan Cozens line as forwards get healthy
Thursday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs visit the Sabres after Matthews’ 2-goal game (AP) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres fans turn up heat on coach Granato during ugly loss to Blue Jackets
'The Sabres have been wildly inconsistent this season, beating powerhouses like the New York Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights and Toronto Maple Leafs while delivering pitiful performances against the likes of the Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils and Arizona Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans turn up heat on coach Granato during ugly loss to Blue Jackets
Jeff Skinner nearing return from upper-body injury
'Skinner was back on a line with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch and he said he felt good, but Don Granato thinks the next 24 hours will be important,' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner nearing return from upper-body injury
Records of the surging Bills, sputtering Sabres are impacting tickets, merchandise sales
'Giammusso: "Some of the prices right now, you can get in for $50 or $60 for a Sabres game."' … [Read more...] about Records of the surging Bills, sputtering Sabres are impacting tickets, merchandise sales
Practice Report | Skinner returns to the ice for Sabres practice
'“Jeff is still in a progression, and today was a big part of that progression to see where he’s at,” Granato said. “And so, it’s not certain he would be in tomorrow, but the progression today looked good and then he’ll follow up with medical and doctors to see where that leaves him.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Skinner returns to the ice for Sabres practice
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Cleveland power-play too much for Amerks to handle (Amerks.com) Monsters late rally results in 5-3 win over Americans (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage