'Laaksonen, 22, has found a groove over the last three games, registering one goal and four points. In Saturday afternoon’s thrilling 6-5 road win against the Laval Rocket, he showcased his slick offensive skills, setting up Jack Quinn’s early power-play goal before converting JJ Peterka’s nifty feed in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Oskari Laaksonen generating offense for Amerks
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Sabres prospect Jack Quinn recognized for dynamic month with Amerks
'“(His) work ethic, his daily habits, they’ve always been good,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said on a Zoom call Monday. “It’s taken another notch now. He’s really embracing being a pro, he’s embracing coming to the rink and finding ways to try to get 1, 2, 5 percent better at different areas of his game on and off the ice every day."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jack Quinn recognized for dynamic month with Amerks
Sabres start fast but lose to Kings; Don Granato makes changes
'The Sabres’ defense kept getting caught flat-footed and often looked lost around goalie Dustin Tokarski. The Sabres took three penalties in the third period. One led to Anze Kopitar’s tying goal. The other two came in the final six minutes, stymieing their chances of knotting the contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast but lose to Kings; Don Granato makes changes
Sabres’ road opponents dealing with COVID-19: ‘It is nerve-wracking’
'“It does seem like it’s escalating all around us,” Granato said on a Zoom call following the Sabres’ 3-2 loss at Staples Center. “It is the way we’re all living at this point. I think we’ve all adjusted to it and it looks like we’re all gonna have to keep adjusting to it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ road opponents dealing with COVID-19: ‘It is nerve-wracking’
Overtime win against Ducks shows Sabres might be special group
'The Sabres escaped the first period up 1-0 thanks to 17 saves from goalie Craig Anderson. Barely six minutes into the second period, they led 3-0. Then the Ducks roared back, erasing the deficit by early in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Overtime win against Ducks shows Sabres might be special group
Sabres notes: Craig Anderson’s hot start no surprise to Don Granato
'“On Day One when I saw him in shape and as serious and intent as he was, that’s all I needed to see,” Granato said of the 40-year-old, who’s beginning his first season in Buffalo. “Nothing surprised me after that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Craig Anderson’s hot start no surprise to Don Granato
Sabres defensemen Robert Hagg, Mark Pysyk thriving together as partners
'That style, of course, can be a tad boring. Still, it has been effective for the duo entering Thursday’s contest against the Anaheim Ducks, the start of a four-game road trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defensemen Robert Hagg, Mark Pysyk thriving together as partners
Sabres’ Cody Eakin, Casey Mittelstadt nearing return from injuries
'In other injury news, Granato said defenseman Mattias Samuelsson, out since suffering a lower-body injury Sept. 17, has joined the Rochester Americans to continue his rehab. Samuelsson has participated in the Sabres’ last two morning skates at home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Eakin, Casey Mittelstadt nearing return from injuries
Sabres answer coach Don Granato’s intermission challenge, beat Lightning
'“I had a message for them,” Granato said. “I didn’t like what was transpiring and felt we needed to respond. You certainly have to respect what they have over there. But there’s something to giving them too much respect, and that can’t happen. Can’t happen.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres answer coach Don Granato’s intermission challenge, beat Lightning
Lightning’s Jon Cooper traces Sabres’ early success to Don Granato
'“You have a chance to have a cold one with somebody, Donny Granato’s a good guy to have one with,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Lightning’s Jon Cooper traces Sabres’ early success to Don Granato
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin maturing, responding to adversity within games
'“He doesn’t carry that forward,” he said. “Even when I first got here a couple years ago, he would’ve carried that for a long time. He would’ve carried that through the game. So he was able to let that go, move on and refocus."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin maturing, responding to adversity within games
Goalie Dustin Tokarski establishes himself as trusted option for Sabres
'“He’s reading where and when and how shots are coming,” Granato said on a Zoom call following Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. “… When you see a guy playing aggressively in net, confidently, you know he has that feel of it’s a six-man unit out there.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Dustin Tokarski establishes himself as trusted option for Sabres
Sabres recall Brett Murray from Amerks
'The 6-foot-5, 228-pound Murray, 23, played his first two NHL games late last season. He earned a long look from the Sabres during training camp and appeared in line to receive a recall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Brett Murray from Amerks
Sabres can’t convert early chances, lose to Bruins: ‘Could’ve won that game’
'The Sabres did not generate enough prime scoring chances around the net. And when they broke down defensively, the Bruins capitalized.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t convert early chances, lose to Bruins: ‘Could’ve won that game’
Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson nearing return, focused on sticking in NHL
'“You come into camp, your body feels great, you’re ready to compete, show what you have and unlucky timing for that one,” Samuelsson said prior to Friday’s game against the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. “To sit out the whole camp, yeah, it was hard mentally. You obviously want to be out there competing and trying to build something for this team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mattias Samuelsson nearing return, focused on sticking in NHL