'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
Archives for December 2023
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
Sabres' late surge falls short in loss to Red Wings
'"Lately we've been on our heels after that first goal against," Skinner said. "And yeah, I mean, if you're on your heels, it's tough to defend. It's tough to get back on offense and then teams take advantage and they've been capitalizing on opportunities early in games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ late surge falls short in loss to Red Wings
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Slaggert ‘using every day to get better’ (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres mailbag: Why GM Kevyn Adams needs to move swiftly to bolster roster
'Dylan Cozens and Peyton Krebs have combined for five goals. Tage Thompson had six in 16 games. Injuries have drained head coach Don Granato’s depth and prospects from Rochester don’t seem ready to help.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mailbag: Why GM Kevyn Adams needs to move swiftly to bolster roster
Frustrations mounting for Sabres’ Dylan Cozens: ‘I’ve lacked a little bit of confidence
'“He used his feet better, he skated more, he pressured more and thought less,” said Granato, whose Sabres host the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. “In my assessment, he’s overthinking. He’s been playing very frustrated. You guys know of the frustration he’s carried and harbored and pent up.”' … [Read more...] about Frustrations mounting for Sabres’ Dylan Cozens: ‘I’ve lacked a little bit of confidence
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres: What streaming service is tonight's game on? (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings look to reverse trend against Sabres (Ann Arbor News) How to Watch the Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres - NHL (12/5/23) | Channel, Stream, Preview (Ann Arbor News) Red Wings visit the Sabres after shootout win (AP) Preview: Seeking third straight win, Red … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Observations: Early deficit, Alex Tuch injury too much for Sabres to overcome
'“You can’t run from it,” said Granato. “You can’t hide from it. This is part of a process, dealing with pressure. We had lots of it last year. How many times we came in here and had to fight through certain things and it’s finding a way to fight through it. I have confidence the group will do that. They have done it in the past. And I know they will in this case.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Early deficit, Alex Tuch injury too much for Sabres to overcome
Reeling Sabres lose game to Predators, Alex Tuch to injury
'Tuch departed the 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators about 7:34 into the third period and did not return. As Forsberg zoomed in on goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Tuch grabbed his hamstring and left the ice.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres lose game to Predators, Alex Tuch to injury
Sabres’ Jordan Greenway sits with injury; Erik Johnson scratched
'Sabres winger Jordan Greenway missed Sunday’s game against the Nashville Predators after suffering an apparent shoulder injury a night earlier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jordan Greenway sits with injury; Erik Johnson scratched
Monday's Nashville Coverage
How Juuse Saros, Filip Forsberg helped Nashville Predators end losing streak at two (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Nashville Coverage
Juuse Saros makes 34 saves, Predators beat Sabres 2-1
'“I feel like right now it’s like it’s two different teams out there,” Sabres forward Dylan Cozens said. “We play a completely different way when we’re down and that’s how we need to play right off the bat. We need to play like we’re desperate.”' … [Read more...] about Juuse Saros makes 34 saves, Predators beat Sabres 2-1