'“These are good problems, but this is great," said Adams on Monday. "We have three guys getting healthy, and we very much like where U.P.L.’s game is right now and where he’s progressed. The games he’s played in tough buildings against tough teams, and he looks like he has a calmness to him and a confidence that our group has in front of him.”' … [Read more...] about Adams: There will be daily roster management
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Sabres win overtime thriller against Minnesota
'Dahlin's second goal of the game came with 2:24 left in regulation and tied the game 5-5 between the Sabres and Minnesota. The defenseman was able to unleash a slap shot from the half-wall and beat Fleury for his 12th goal of the year and fourth point of the night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win overtime thriller against Minnesota
Tage Thompson selected to 2023 NHL All-Star Game
'Thompson is currently third in league scoring with 55 points, while his 30 goals is just three behind the NHL's league leader Connor McDavid, who was also selected for the Pacific Division team representing the Edmonton Oilers.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson selected to 2023 NHL All-Star Game
Craig Anderson discusses events after Damar Hamlin's medical emergency
'“These occasions happen so few and far between that you don’t see them, you don’t get to comprehend them until it happens and I’ve been a part of a couple situations that were life or death on the ice and it’s no different and the sports part is second nature and you think of the family and the kids that are sitting there watching it because they don’t understand.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson discusses events after Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency
Sabres needed time to process what happened to Damar Hamlin
'Before their game with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, the team met in the morning to talk about their emotions about what happened to Hamlin. Don Granato said, “We collective sat and we don’t know how everybody is going to feel when they see what happened to Damar and you think about his family and the team and you think of your own vulnerabilities, so we have taken a lot … [Read more...] about Sabres needed time to process what happened to Damar Hamlin
Granato not against keeping three goalies on roster
'“We hope that it continues to be a very tough decision, and it would be today because UPL is playing incredibly well and at some point Comrie will exhaust time that he can be in Rochester by virtue of his veteran status.” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Granato not against keeping three goalies on roster
Sabres defeat Washington in overtime thanks to another Tage Thompson hat-trick
'Ahead of Tuesday's puck drop in the nation's capital, both teams and the crowd in attendance held a moment of silence for Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday night in the first quarter of Buffalo's matchup with the Bengals in Cincinnati.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Washington in overtime thanks to another Tage Thompson hat-trick
Emotional Adams speaks following Tuesday's overtime win in Washington
'“Our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers are with Damar and his family and the entire Bills organization,” said Adams at the top of his postgame press conference.' … [Read more...] about Emotional Adams speaks following Tuesday’s overtime win in Washington
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres earn another big win over Capitals
'While names like Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen still need some time to grow into their roles, there are others who are already there. Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin are a couple of players that consistently perform for the Sabres night-in and night-out.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres earn another big win over Capitals
Sabres' win streak ends with loss to Ottawa
'Zemgus Girgensons was able to slip behind the Ottawa defense and score his fourth goal of the season to tie the game at 1-1 early in the second period. The forward received a stretch pass in the offensive zone from defenseman Mattias Samuelsson, and was able to beat Anton Forsberg to tie the score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak ends with loss to Ottawa
Sabres' Thompson is one of the NHL's three stars for December
'Thompson was second in league scoring with 13 goals and 9 assists for 22 points in 11 games. Buffalo was 8-2-1 in the month led by Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Thompson is one of the NHL’s three stars for December
Sabres close out 2022 calendar with overtime win in Boston
'It was a victorious end to the 2022 calendar year for the Buffalo Sabres in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres close out 2022 calendar with overtime win in Boston
Opinion: Luukkonen is again the star as the Sabres get their biggest win of the season in Boston
'After a rough start, the young goalie has for the second year in a row, earned a place on this roster. He didn’t get it last time and with Eric Comrie in Rochester on a conditioning assignment, another decision is coming.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen is again the star as the Sabres get their biggest win of the season in Boston
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres rally late, win sixth game in-a-row over Bruins
'The Sabres have established an identity for themselves over the past month and seemed to forget that identity for at least the first period. Entering an opposing building against the league's best team, who also haven't lost in regulation at home, can do that though.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres rally late, win sixth game in-a-row over Bruins
Sabres Girgensons is having the time of his NHL life
'If you’re looking for goals, Girgensons isn’t your man. He averages 11 goals over 82 games, but what you get is a player hard on the puck, hard on the forecheck and gives his all every shift.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Girgensons is having the time of his NHL life