'“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."' … [Read more...] about Okposo week-to-week with lower-body injury, Granato returns from illness
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Sabres place Eric Comrie on waivers
'Comrie appeared in seven games for the Sabres this season, earning a .863 save percentage and averaging 4.01 goals against.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Eric Comrie on waivers
Records of the surging Bills, sputtering Sabres are impacting tickets, merchandise sales
'Giammusso: "Some of the prices right now, you can get in for $50 or $60 for a Sabres game."' … [Read more...] about Records of the surging Bills, sputtering Sabres are impacting tickets, merchandise sales
Buffalo Sabres to hold 'Winter Fest' during next 4 home games
'The team announced on its social media that they're holding a Winter Fest for fans during the team's next upcoming home games through the end of the year.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to hold ‘Winter Fest’ during next 4 home games
Jack Quinn could make season debut against Columbus Tuesday
'Granato then added “So now, it could be as soon as tomorrow. … Today was a real good test for him in a way we weren’t able to test him much in the last month, really. And he was real good with it. So, I’ll have another conversation with him and medical, and we’ll see where we’re at. But if it’s not tomorrow, it’s very close.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn could make season debut against Columbus Tuesday
Sabres place forward Jeff Skinner on IR
'Skinner sustained an upper-body injury in Colorado on Wednesday night while the team was playing against the Avalanche. He took a hit from Avalanche forward Nathan Mackinnon during the second period causing him to leave the game and not return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place forward Jeff Skinner on IR
Rob Ray takes a puck to the face
'The announcer had been sitting between benches while broadcasting the game when the puck soared up and hit him in the face. He was attended to by trainers, and patched up all while continuing to announce.' … [Read more...] about Rob Ray takes a puck to the face
First period deficit leads to Sabres third straight defeat in 2-1 loss to Predators
'This loss at home followed a pretty similar script to the Sabres' previous two defeats in Carolina and St. Louis. Nashville took a 2-0 lead in the first period, scoring twice in the time span of 74 seconds via Filip Forsberg and Yakov Trenin.' … [Read more...] about First period deficit leads to Sabres third straight defeat in 2-1 loss to Predators
GM Kevyn Adams discusses where the Sabres stand after 22 games
'“One thing that we have talked about organizationally - and we shared this with Devon - is as a goaltender in the National Hockey League, you’re no longer having the ability to think about development," Adams said. "... It’s winning, and it’s winning that game any way you’re going to win... Now in Rochester, obviously we want to win every game, but you’re also focusing on your … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams discusses where the Sabres stand after 22 games
Sabres to send Devon Levi to Rochester Americans
'Levi signed a three-year deal with the team back in March and has played nine games for the Sabres so far this year, going 3-4-1 and earning a .876 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to send Devon Levi to Rochester Americans
Hamilton Take 2: Sabres fight inconsistency
'Now the elephant in the room. How can this team play its best third period of the season, recover from a two-goal deficit, and beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 and in their next game, go out and give up four first-period goals to a New Jersey Devils team that had lost 6-of-7 games?' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: Sabres fight inconsistency
Sabres recall forwards Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen from Rochester
'Buffalo recalled forwards Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen from the AHL affiliate Rochester Americans on Saturday. The move comes with forwards Zemgus Girgensons going on injured reserve with a lower body injury and Jordan Greenway out for Saturday's game in New Jersey due to personal reasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall forwards Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen from Rochester
Sabres hang on, end losing streak with 3-2 win over Chicago
'Chicago put a shot through the crease in the dying seconds of regulation that ended up hitting the goal post, but it wouldn't go as the Sabres improved to 8-9-1 overall on the year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on, end losing streak with 3-2 win over Chicago
Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres are struggling to find consistency
'This team has too much talent to be on the same pace they were last year. They should be a better team, and they’re not. Last season after 17 games, the Sabres were 7-10-0. This season they’re 7-9-1.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: The Sabres are struggling to find consistency
Sabres place Tage Thompson on IR
'The team also announced on Friday night that they have assigned forward Lukas Rousek to the Rochester Americans and have activated both forward Zach Benson and goaltender Eric Comrie from injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Tage Thompson on IR