'Ever since Don Granato took over, his team has beaten goalies that had had total mastery over them. Not only did they beat them, they chased the Flyers Brian Elliott and the Capitals Vitek Varecek.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Tokarski backstops the Sabres first win over Pittsburgh this season
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Opinion: Three observations: Reinhart shines; Sabres youth movement stays hot
'Reinhart's goals brought him to 17 on the season to go along with 30 points. He's been one of the main core pieces who continues to produce in a lost season. A restricted free agent this summer, Reinhart has given the Sabres a lot to think about in the off-season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Reinhart shines; Sabres youth movement stays hot
Sabres come up a goal short to Penguins
'The Sabres pulled to within one just past the midway point of the third when the blue and gold capitalized on a powerplay. Red-hot Casey Mittelstadt ripped his seventh goal of the last 10 games in behind Jarry on the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up a goal short to Penguins
Opinion: The Sabres come up short to Pittsburgh in the NHL's first combined Pride Game
'This was a game for the Sabres where they were officially eliminated from the playoffs for the 10th straight year which ties a NHL record. Honestly, when I started covering the Sabres I always thought the playoffs were a given. I never could’ve dreamed that Buffalo would go 10 straight years without a playoff game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres come up short to Pittsburgh in the NHL’s first combined Pride Game
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres hang with Penguins in 3-2 loss
'The Sabres did a good job of battling back throughout the entire game, finding their legs in the second period and scoring a couple of goals to keep things close, but ultimately, all the Penguins had to do was ensure Buffalo doesn't tie things up. They never allowed the Sabres to get back into it.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres hang with Penguins in 3-2 loss
Kyle Okposo done for season with broken bone in cheek
'The 33-year-old veteran was having a nice bounce-back stretch to his season, producing two goals and 10 assists for 12 points over the last 16 games played.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo done for season with broken bone in cheek
Linus Ullmark out week-to-week with lower-body injury
'Granato confirmed on Friday that goalie Linus Ullmark is out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury, but acknowledged that there are only so many weeks left in the season. Buffalo only has 13 games remaining over the next four weeks, with the regular season finale set for Saturday, May 8 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark out week-to-week with lower-body injury
Sabres beat up Capitals in D.C.
'The Buffalo Sabres made their final meeting of 2020-21 with the Washington Capitals a memorable one, as the blue and gold came into Capital One Arena and dispatched the home team by a final score of 5-2. Dustin Tokarski grabbed the win for Buffalo between the pipes; his first NHL victory in over five years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat up Capitals in D.C.
Opinion: Buffalo plays well from start to finish and beats the red hot Capitals
'You can see how much fun these players are having on the ice together. They enjoy that what they do well on the ice is appreciated and wanted in the game plan.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Buffalo plays well from start to finish and beats the red hot Capitals
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres take it to Capitals in D.C.
'It was more than about Dylan Cozens tonight, but Cozens is the engine that makes things happen for the lines he centers, and tonight, you saw that on full display.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres take it to Capitals in D.C.
Jack Eichel doesn't need surgery yet
'Adams said after that portion of the rehab took place, they all got together on Tuesday, “The next steps were to shut Jack down for the season, continue to do his rehab and then we will reexamine him early into May and see where we are then,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel doesn’t need surgery yet
Sabres hire Jason Karmanos as associate general manager
'According to the team's official release, Karmanos will serve as the general manager of the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League, while also oversee the scouting, player development and analytics departments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Jason Karmanos as associate general manager
Jack Eichel done for 2020-21 season with herniated disk in neck
'Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman reports that Eichel will need surgery to repair the damage in his neck, and the goal will be to get the surgery done soon so he can begin preparations for next season.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel done for 2020-21 season with herniated disk in neck
Caggiula looking forward to opportunity with Sabres
'"I think it's a great opportunity for myself," Caggiula said during his introductory Zoom conference call with the Buffalo media on Wednesday. "You never want to be put on waivers or anything like that, but being claimed this late in the season with the circumstances with [COVID-19] and all that sort of stuff; It's a little bit more of a difficult situation, but it's obviously … [Read more...] about Caggiula looking forward to opportunity with Sabres
Sabres lose in Boston on Tuesday
'With about 12-minutes gone in the final period of regulation, Rasmus Dahlin gave himself a fantastic 21st-birthday present. The defenseman's slick moves and eventual slapshot evened the score at two goals apiece.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in Boston on Tuesday