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'“He’s been really good production wise, for sure,” linemate Jordan Greenway said. “He does great things with the puck. He’s able to hold guys off, create space for other guys, and typically find guys in areas where they can score. So yeah, it’s no surprise to me at all how well he’s doing.”' … [Read more...] about ‘An elite player’ | Mittelstadt’s linemates share thoughts on his productive start

'“Obviously, there’s a concern for him, first of all, but he’s been playing better and better certainly the last 15 games,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “He’s had a really great stretch. He’s a competitor, an ultra-competitor. He’s obviously the leader that we know and those are two areas we’ve talked a lot about, being more competitive and gritty.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Okposo week to week with lower-body injury, Granato returns from illness

'Comrie has appeared in seven games for the Sabres this season, posting a 1-5-0 record and .863 save percentage. The 28-year-old played in 19 games for Buffalo last season after signing a two-year deal with the Sabres on July 13, 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Comrie to Rochester

'The Sabres outshot the Senators 46-31 but were stifled by goaltender Anders Forsberg with the exception of Thompson’s goal, which cut into a 2-0 deficit with 13.4 seconds remaining in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Senators in 2nd game of back-to-back set

'The result was a well-earned reward for the Sabres on a night that required patience. They earned a 24-11 edge in shot attempts after the first period but trailed due to a Damon Severson goal scored with 12.1 seconds remaining. When Jack Quinn evened the score during the second period, the Blue Jackets responded with an Adam Fantilli goal scored on an odd-man rush coming out … [Read more...] about Sabres erase 3rd-period deficit to earn OT win over Blue Jackets

'Tage Thompson was activated from the non-roster list and returned to practice with the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, putting him on track to be in the lineup Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.' … [Read more...] about Thompson returns to practice as Sabres make changes to power-play units

'Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson has been assigned to the non-roster list due to a personal reason but is expected to be an option for Saturday’s game against Columbus, coach Don Granato announced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Thompson assigned to non-roster list, Girgensons eyes return to lineup

'The Bruins scored on their first three power plays and finished the night 3-for-4. The Sabres went 0-for-6, which included 28 seconds at 5-on-3 and 1:32 at 4-on-3.' … [Read more...] about Special teams makes the difference in Sabres’ loss to Bruins

'“Good, very good effort,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Great atmosphere, obviously, tonight and we had to come back, we had to fight, we had to scratch, we had to fight a lot of different elements today and refocus on some different elements and stay focused, and I thought our guys did a great job with it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight back to earn point in OT loss to Rangers

'“It felt really nice,” Cozens said after practice on Friday. “We all missed him a lot. For him to come back and score in his second game back, it meant a lot to him and it meant a lot to us. We were all really happy for him, so I felt honored to be able to pass the sword to him.”' … [Read more...] about ‘It was like a reunion’ | Cozens, Quinn, and Peterka found instant chemistry against Toronto

'Kulich will represent Czechia at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. Czechia will open up play against Slovakia on Dec. 26.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign Kulich to Czech national junior team

'This year’s tournament will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. The Sabres have six prospects officially slated to participate: forward Matt Savoie and goaltender Scott Ratzlaff for Canada, forwards Noah Ostlund and Anton Wahlberg for Sweden, defenseman Maxim Strbak for Slovakia, and forward Jiri Kulich for Czechia.' … [Read more...] about What to watch for from each Sabres prospect at the IIHF World Junior Championship

'“They just wanted to play. They played for a greater - I think - just a greater passion and love of the game, which is something we’ve missed,” Granato said. “And just playing for the right reason. The reason that’s made you great. The pure joy of playing and love of it. … If we get back to that, you’re going to see a lot more talent and skill. And that’s kind of the mission … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 unanswered goals in dominant win over Maple Leafs

'“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

'“It wasn’t good enough,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We know that, and we’ll go right to work tomorrow, as we’ll go right to work right now on that. I’ve stood here before in situations like this and told you I have conviction and confidence that we’ll resolve it. And we will.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres open homestand with loss to Blue Jackets