Buffalo looks to break road losing streak, visits Montreal (AP) BUF@MTL: What you need to know (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 4, 2024
Sabres goalies have different thoughts and having just two goalies in practice
'“There’s more flow to the practices when there’s two goalies, so that’s probably the biggest thing because we’ve had a pretty even rotation otherwise (in games), so practice probably is the biggest thing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalies have different thoughts and having just two goalies in practice
Granato excited to have lineup continuity
'"There's no question you need a streak, and we need to put that together," said Granato on Wednesday during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "There's always the urgency. I think the challenge and benefit is if you think about the top perennial teams over the last seven, eight, nine years, they're getting older, and they're starting to come down. … [Read more...] about Granato excited to have lineup continuity
'An elite player' | Mittelstadt's linemates share thoughts on his productive start
'“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
The Sabres Report - Jan 3, 2024
Sabres' Tage Thompson finally 'back to normal' after shedding bothersome brace
'Doctors cleared Thompson to return for a game against Detroit on Dec. 5, but with one bothersome caveat: He had to wear a brace on his left hand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson finally ‘back to normal’ after shedding bothersome brace
Sabres notebook: Don Granato returns to work after missing 2 games with illness
'“Even in-game, you feel like you would in the press box or as a defensive coordinator or something like that, absolutely a different perspective when it came to puck drop and game time,” said Granato. “Fortunate we were able to have Seth come in and keep everybody in their spots and keep moving with some continuity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Don Granato returns to work after missing 2 games with illness
After slow start, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens playing confidently again
'“I have high expectations for myself, high standards,” Cozens said following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “When I’m not meeting them, I’m not happy with myself. I think that’s something I could be better at is … sometimes just acknowledging positive things about my game.”' … [Read more...] about After slow start, Sabres’ Dylan Cozens playing confidently again
Injured Kyle Okposo sidelined week to week; Don Granato returns to Sabres
'“I talked a lot about how nice it would be to have both of them in because we have not had both of them in for quite some time … that competitive guy, that experienced guy that knows how to play the game hard and direct,” Granato said following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “So that’s unfortunate, because as a tandem, they’re good, they’re great, they’re even better. … [Read more...] about Injured Kyle Okposo sidelined week to week; Don Granato returns to Sabres
Granato returns to Sabres after an illness
'"Seth and I have been close for years and we’ve run teams very similar and we talk a lot and even in [training] camp, a lot of the head coaching responsibilities I would delegate to Seth when he’s here, so it’s just natural and that’s the point, keep everything the same and Seth’s in the routine as a head coach, so he knows all the details and the things you’ve got to think … [Read more...] about Granato returns to Sabres after an illness
Okposo week-to-week with lower-body injury, Granato returns from illness
'“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
Practice Report | Okposo week to week with lower-body injury, Granato returns from illness
'“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
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
As calendar flips, Amerks needs to start finding ways to win (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) How never dreaming for the NHL got Appert there (Amerks.com) Amerks December 2023 Report Card (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 2, 2024
Goalie Eric Comrie clears waivers, sent to Amerks by Sabres
'Comrie, 28, last played in the AHL one year ago, when he started three games for the Amerks during a conditioning assignment.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Eric Comrie clears waivers, sent to Amerks by Sabres
Sabres assign Comrie to Rochester
'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 Report - Jan 1, 2024
Observations: Sabres bid adieu to 2023 with dreary loss in Ottawa
'The Sabres (15-19-4) had a 46-31 advantage in shots on goal but that was really nothing more than shiny window dressing in a loss to the Eastern Conference's worst team. The reality is they gave up far too many odd-man rushes, did nothing of note as usual in going 0-for-3 on the power play and turned another backup goalie into a star.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres bid adieu to 2023 with dreary loss in Ottawa