'The NHL has postponed all games for the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers through at least the Christmas weekend amid worsening COVID-19 test results across the league.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game against the Avalanche Dec. 22 postponed due to COVID-19
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Dahlin scores twice, Luukkonen gets his win; Sabres beat Jets, 4-2
'Rasmus Dahlin scored twice, with the first goal of the game 7:14 into the first period and another, his fifth goal of the season, with 19 seconds remaining in the second period, which put the Sabres ahead 3-2 at the second intermission.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores twice, Luukkonen gets his win; Sabres beat Jets, 4-2
Hamilton Take2: Should Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stick with the Sabres?
'Luukkonen has been absolutely spectacular making the big save in all the big moments against very good offensive teams in the Anaheim Ducks, New York Rangers and Washington Capitals. His goals against is a stingy 1.98 and his save percentage is an amazing .938.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Should Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stick with the Sabres?
Sabres fall to Capitals in shootout
'Victor Olofsson scored to set up Luukkonen against one of the best in the NHL in shootouts in T.J. Oshie. Oshie slowly approached the net and confused Luukkonen to score, winning it 3-2 in a shootout for the Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Capitals in shootout
Sabres drop fifth-straight game in Luukkonen's NHL return
'Luukkonen has spent the season in Rochester after playing four NHL games last season and was called up because of injuries in net on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop fifth-straight game in Luukkonen’s NHL return
Hamilton Take2: Too early to make call on Dahlin
'What Dahlin needs to do is the same thing Dylan Cozens needs to do, get stronger. Cozens is 20-years-old and Dahlin is 21-years-old. They haven’t grown into what will be their adult bodies yet.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Too early to make call on Dahlin
Buffalo Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights
'According to Dreger, Eichel is expected to have the disc replacement surgery he wanted and the Sabres disagreed over "very soon."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Jack Eichel to Vegas Golden Knights
Growing up Granato: Sabres coach Don and gold medalist Cammi on their hockey family
'"I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up the way I did. We were a team. We were really close. We were each other's playmates. We were each other's advocates, support system. We pushed each other," Cammi said.' … [Read more...] about Growing up Granato: Sabres coach Don and gold medalist Cammi on their hockey family
Reports: Sabres close to dealing Eichel
'Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada as of Wednesday evening said he still didn't think Calgary was the favorite to land Eichel, noting that Vegas has been central in trade talks.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres close to dealing Eichel
Get 2 Know Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato
'"It's not what you don't have, it's what you do have, and that starts with our leadership with Donny," Sabres new veteran goaltender Craig Anderson said after Buffalo's season opener, a 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Get 2 Know Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato
Hamilton Take2: Sabres success sustainable?
'The key to keeping the season on an upward swing is to make sure when things start going bad, you don’t let it get out of control. There can’t be any 10 games losing streaks. You must keep believing in yourself and knowing you’ll get out of it.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres success sustainable?
Hamilton Take2: There's no reason for concern about the Sabres
'The problem is going to be the inability to score off of Grade-A chances. They made two rookie goalies making their first NHL starts look like Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy, who is the world’s best goalie.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: There’s no reason for concern about the Sabres
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin goes one-on-one with Julianne Pelusi
'"All these young guys coming from winning cultures, and everyone wants to compete against each other, and we have such hard practices and battle so hard... but after practices we laugh, and I think the competitiveness in this team right now, it's very high... I really think we can do something good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin goes one-on-one with Julianne Pelusi
Sabres welcome fans back; team starts season with 4 home games
'Vendors emphasizing local ties, and beers brewed in WNY are offered throughout Key Bank Center. The Sabres Store has been redone, filled with the royal blue and gold that fans asked for.' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome fans back; team starts season with 4 home games
Hamilton Take2: What to watch for as Sabres start new season
'Craig Anderson and Dustin Tokarski definitely earned the job in preseason. In two games Anderson built a 1.80 goals against and .923 save percentage while in three games, Tokarski had a 1.46 goals against and .951 save percentage. If this team is going to get better they MUST get the big save at the big time. The also have to get the routine save. Too many times in the past 10 … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: What to watch for as Sabres start new season