'Quinn, 22, was trying to spin away from Hertl between the left circle and blue line when he took the hit. He stayed on the SAP Center ice before putting no weight on his left leg as he skated off 7:07 into the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn leaves win against Sharks after injuring left leg
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After roster move by Sabres, goalie Eric Comrie seizing chance in Rochester
'“Sometimes it’s a blessing in disguise,” said Comrie, who has a 4.01 goals-against average and an .863 save percentage in seven games with the Sabres this season. “You learn the most from your hardships, and I think I’ve come down here and really embraced a lot of things and (I’ve been) trying to find that love for the game again and trying to really just enjoy everything I … [Read more...] about After roster move by Sabres, goalie Eric Comrie seizing chance in Rochester
Sabres’ Peyton Krebs confident scoring will come: ‘I have all the tools’
'Since joining the Sabres two years ago, Krebs, who turns 23 on Friday, has established himself as their fourth-line pivot, showcasing a high-octane style, usually between Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs confident scoring will come: ‘I have all the tools’
Jeff Skinner close to returning from injury; Sabres recall defenseman
'“Skinner went full go in practice, and I’ll find out exactly what that means,” Sabres coach Don Granato said Monday in KeyBank Center. “It’s definitely good he went through very well. I would expect him very, very soon, if not tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner close to returning from injury; Sabres recall defenseman
Sabres recall rookie Devon Levi from Rochester, send goalie to Amerks
'The Sabres this morning recalled Levi, 22, from the Amerks and sent goalie Eric Comrie back to their AHL affiliate. Levi made 14 saves in Saturday afternoon’s 7-3 win over the Springfield Thunderbirds in Rochester, his first game action since Jan. 9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall rookie Devon Levi from Rochester, send goalie to Amerks
Sabres end home stand with loss to Lightning; Don Granato confused by late penalty on Zach Benson
'The Sabres finished their longest stint at KeyBank Center this season 3-3-0. Kind of meh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end home stand with loss to Lightning; Don Granato confused by late penalty on Zach Benson
Jeff Skinner among Sabres greats as he keeps evolving, scoring goals
'In averaging 34 goals and 73 points over the past two seasons, the struggles Skinner, 31, endured three and four years ago – he mustered six goals and 11 points during a wretched 66-game stretch – have become a distant memory. As the Sabres have added and developed more talent, he has even become overshadowed.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner among Sabres greats as he keeps evolving, scoring goals
Erik Johnson misses practice as other injured Sabres near returns
'Defenseman Erik Johnson, who missed Friday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter, has joined the list. Phillipp Kurashev hit Johnson, 35, awkwardly into the end boards in the third period in Thursday’s 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, earning a five-minute major for boarding. Johnson immediately departed the game.' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson misses practice as other injured Sabres near returns
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen posts another shutout win, Sabres stay hot: ‘Playing with mojo right now’
'Luukkonen’s current six-game run in which he has compiled a 5-1-0 record with a 1.17 goals-against average and a .956 save percentage is the best stretch by a Sabres goalie in a long time.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen posts another shutout win, Sabres stay hot: ‘Playing with mojo right now’
Devon Levi waiting for next chance; Sabres recall defenseman
'“Upie’s playing well, so all the credit to him,” Levi said Thursday morning in KeyBank Center. “I’m just staying ready. I have a lot of practice time, which is great. You’re not playing as much, but you’re practicing more. So it’s just different. Not better, not worse; just different.”' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi waiting for next chance; Sabres recall defenseman
NHL postpones Sabres game against Blackhawks until Thursday
'KeyBank Center falls within the area of Buffalo affected by a driving ban. Seven other municipalities in Erie Country have also issued bans.' … [Read more...] about NHL postpones Sabres game against Blackhawks until Thursday
Hockey smarts help Sabres rookie Zach Benson solidify top line
'Granato said sometimes when Mittelstadt skates with Thompson and Tuch, their skill makes them “get a little bit too fancy, a little less direct.”' … [Read more...] about Hockey smarts help Sabres rookie Zach Benson solidify top line
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stars in shutout, emerging as Sabres’ starter
'But since Dec. 30, Luukkonen, who posted a 28-save shutout in Monday afternoon’s 3-0 win over the hapless San Jose Sharks, has emerged as the Sabres’ top option again.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stars in shutout, emerging as Sabres’ starter
JJ Peterka establishing himself as one of Sabres’ top scorers in second year
'Peterka, who turned 22 on Sunday, has emerged as perhaps the Sabres’ most improved player through 43 games this season.' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka establishing himself as one of Sabres’ top scorers in second year
Sabres generate offense, still lose to Canucks; Mattias Samuelsson leaves game with head injury
'The Sabres, of course, started the game with six defensemen. But 13 seconds into the second period, Filip Hronek elbowed Mattias Samuelsson in the head, knocking him into concussion protocol out of the contest. At the 4:02, J.T. Miller elbowed Rasmus Dahlin, sending him into concussion protocol until late in the period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate offense, still lose to Canucks; Mattias Samuelsson leaves game with head injury