'“It seemed like one of those nights,” Skinner said. “Those games you just have to stick with it and find an extra gear.”' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner scores in overtime as Sabres beat Blue Jackets without coach Don Granato
The Sabres Report - Dec 31, 2023
Sabres battle back for OT win against Columbus
'Buffalo outshot Columbus 12-7 in the opening period but trailed on the score sheet thanks to a goal late in the frame. Damon Severson was able to follow up his original shot from the slot to convert his rebound chance. Severson's fourth goal of the season gave the Blue Jackets a 1-0 lead with :12.1 remaining in the first.' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle back for OT win against Columbus
Opinion: Jeff Skinner calls game as the Sabres beat Columbus in overtime
'Before I get too far into this, I want to talk about how good Luukkonen was in this game. He made big saves at the big times getting his first win since Nov. 27 in New York against the Rangers. Luukkonen looked like the goalie he was before he got sick and the Sabres really need him to be that.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Jeff Skinner calls game as the Sabres beat Columbus in overtime
Adams expects Granato to be back by next week Thursday
'“He hasn’t been feeling well in the last 48 hours, and it took a turn for the worse last night," said Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams while taking questions before Saturday’s game. "When I talked with him this morning, right away he did not sound good, so the most important thing was making sure he was OK and taking care of him, so doctors got involved and they just wanted … [Read more...] about Adams expects Granato to be back by next week Thursday
Sabres coach Don Granato out with illness, Seth Appert called up from Rochester
'Sabres coach Don Granato was home sick for Saturday’s 3-2 overtime win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and he will not join the team for its trip to Ottawa on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato out with illness, Seth Appert called up from Rochester
Skinner lifts Sabres to comeback win against Blue Jackets
'"You get in a game like that, you need to find that extra gear, that extra little bit of desperation, urgency around the net," Skinner said. "It seemed like one of those nights where that was the way it was going to go. … I think those games, you just have to stick with it and find an extra gear. If you're not getting a bounce or it's not going for you, you've got to create it … [Read more...] about Skinner lifts Sabres to comeback win against Blue Jackets
Sabres erase 3rd-period deficit to earn OT win over Blue Jackets
'The result was a well-earned reward for the Sabres on a night that required patience. They earned a 24-11 edge in shot attempts after the first period but trailed due to a Damon Severson goal scored with 12.1 seconds remaining. When Jack Quinn evened the score during the second period, the Blue Jackets responded with an Adam Fantilli goal scored on an odd-man rush coming out … [Read more...] about Sabres erase 3rd-period deficit to earn OT win over Blue Jackets
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks close out 2023 with shootout win over Utica (Amerks.com) Utica battles to shootout loss (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 30, 2023
Devon Levi 'learning how to manage' challenges as a rookie goalie for the Sabres
'The Sabres’ plan for Levi runs counter to how teams typically develop their goalie prospects. The traditional school of thought suggests that athletes at that position should have approximately 100 games in the AHL, ECHL or European professional leagues before they ascend to a full-time role in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Devon Levi ‘learning how to manage’ challenges as a rookie goalie for the Sabres
With roster move needed, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie has uncertain future
'With the Sabres in win-now mode, Comrie, 28, has been dropped to a distant third on the depth chart. He hasn’t played in the last 10 games entering Saturday afternoon’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. He last dressed for a game Dec. 16.' … [Read more...] about With roster move needed, Sabres goalie Eric Comrie has uncertain future
Tyson Jost clears waivers, assigned to Amerks; Sabres send rookie to AHL
'Right now, the Sabres have a full 23-man roster. If they want to activate winger Zemgus Girgensons from injured reserve before Saturday afternoon’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center, they must make another move.' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost clears waivers, assigned to Amerks; Sabres send rookie to AHL
Saturday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets take on the Sabres following overtime win (AP) Preview: Blue Jackets hope to build momentum in Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage
The Sabres make a couple of big changes to the power play groups
'In Friday’s practice, Don Granato made a major change swapping the quarterbacks of the two units. Owen Power is now with Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Jeff Skinner and Casey Mittelstadt while Rasmus Dahlin will run the power play with Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka and Zach Benson, Granato said,' … [Read more...] about The Sabres make a couple of big changes to the power play groups
Sabres send F Tyson Jost to minors
'Jost has two goals and two assists in 29 games for the Sabres this season. Buffalo claimed the 25-year-old off waivers last November, and re-signed Jost for this season after he tallied 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) in 59 games. Drafted in the first round by Colorado in 2016, Jost has 138 points (56 goals, 82 assists) in 442 NHL games. He has seven points (five goals, … [Read more...] about Sabres send F Tyson Jost to minors
Olean fan cave shows off passion for Bills and Sabres
'He’s met some of his favorite defensive players for both hockey and football, including Rob Ray and Bruce Smith.' … [Read more...] about Olean fan cave shows off passion for Bills and Sabres