'Without Thompson and the departed Casey Mittelstadt, coach Don Granato was suddenly without two of his top three centers for most of the season. And it showed how much Mittelstadt is missed. There's nobody on this roster ready to take up his minutes.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres are off key in 4-2 loss to Predators in Music City
Archives for March 8, 2024
Mike Harrington: A big move on defense has big impact in Sabres' dressing room
'Cozens decided to head to Mittelstadt’s hotel room, which was a beehive of activity as his friend quickly packed while his phone was crackling with calls and texts. “A lot of guys didn’t have a chance to say goodbye,” Cozens said. “They were sleeping. It’s crazy how quick change like that is.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: A big move on defense has big impact in Sabres’ dressing room
Following trade, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson earns another chance, scores goal
'“It’s not fun,” said Olofsson, who also played in Thursday’s road game against the Nashville Predators. “I’ve been watching most games and just trying to stay ready and be ready when I’m in lineup again.”' … [Read more...] about Following trade, Sabres’ Victor Olofsson earns another chance, scores goal
Sabres believe trade gives them special person, player in Bowen Byram
'“Then on the ice, he has a ton of skill, works his brains out,” he said. “He’s not afraid to get dirty in the corners, too. He’s a Cup champion and we need that in our own locker room and on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe trade gives them special person, player in Bowen Byram
Friday's Nashville Coverage
How Filip Forsberg pulled off 9th career hat trick in Nashville Predators' win over Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Forsberg Nets Ninth Career Hat Trick, Powers Predators to 4-2 Win Over Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Nashville Coverage
Forsberg’s hat trick leads Predators over Sabres 4-2
'“It was nice to get it out of the way,” Byram said. “Obviously, not the way you want your first game with a new team to end, but that’s the way it goes. We’ll head back to Buffalo now and I’ll try to get my life somewhat sorted and get ready to play again.”' … [Read more...] about Forsberg’s hat trick leads Predators over Sabres 4-2
The Morning Take: A Trip To Cancun May Have Led Byram to Buffalo
'“We’ve talked so much about being on the same team," Cozens said after Wednesday's game. “I went on All-Star break with him and he just told me how much he’d love to be here and play with us.”' … [Read more...] about The Morning Take: A Trip To Cancun May Have Led Byram to Buffalo
Sabres doubled up in Nashville
'It was an eventful and memorable first period in Nashville for the newest member of the Sabres, defenseman Bowen Byram.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up in Nashville
Buffalo couldn't find a way to win on Byram's first game as a Sabre
'The Sabres played an overtime game in Toronto on Wednesday and didn’t get into their rooms until 4 am Eastern Time. On Thursday despite only having 15 shots, Buffalo only trailed 2-1 and good teams find ways to win that game or get a point, despite fatigue, but it seemed like mental fatigue took over and the Preds got out to a 4-1 lead thanks to a Filip Forsberg hat trick.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo couldn’t find a way to win on Byram’s first game as a Sabre
Forsberg has hat trick, Predators defeat Sabres to push point streak to 10
'“He’s dynamic,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “He’s in the peer group with Dahlin. A year different, a draft year different, has won a Stanley Cup, is a top-five pick. To have him, knowing he’s gone through incredible experiences already in this League, and keep in mind [Byram and Dahlin] around 22 years old with not a lot of life experience yet. Dynamic, and it’s exciting to … [Read more...] about Forsberg has hat trick, Predators defeat Sabres to push point streak to 10
Byram records 2 points in Sabres debut in Nashville
' “… I just decided I wanted to get out here and be with the guys and try to get in the first game,” Byram said. “So, it was pretty easy once I started feeling better yesterday to try to get to Nashville and play.”' … [Read more...] about Byram records 2 points in Sabres debut in Nashville