'“It was just to try to keep getting better and staying engaged in the game,” Quinn said of the lessons from that rehab period. “Never kind of losing it from my brain and watching hockey and stuff like that. I felt like when I came back, there was a little bit of stuff with the timing. But other than that, I was mentally right in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Jack Quinn returns to practice more than two months after injury
The Sabres Report - Mar 27, 2024
Sabres know Jack Quinn’s return from injury can give them boost
'Sabres coach Don Granato said Quinn, who has missed 23 games since getting his left ankle caught in the boards Jan. 27 in San Jose, is officially day to day. He participated in a full-contact practice Tuesday in his usual spot at right wing alongside center Dylan Cozens and JJ Peterka.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know Jack Quinn’s return from injury can give them boost
Garrioch: The Ottawa Senators shouldn't take any lessons from the Buffalo Sabres
'Buffalo has gone about this all the wrong way and that’s why the most recent time the franchise made the playoffs was in 2010-11. It’s tough for a passionate fanbase to swallow and, at some point, the message of hope gets old when you continuously fail to deliver.' … [Read more...] about Garrioch: The Ottawa Senators shouldn’t take any lessons from the Buffalo Sabres
Wednesday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch: The Ottawa Senators shouldn't take any lessons from the Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Senators play the Sabres following Chychrun’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Senators at Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) Game Day 5: OTT at BUF (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Jack Quinn may return Wednesday from lower-body injury
'Quinn only played 17 games after recovering from an offseason Achilles injury, and did well, scoring five goals and seven assists for 12 points. His first game back was on Dec. 19, and he suffered his latest injury during a win over the San Jose Sharks.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn may return Wednesday from lower-body injury
Granato needs Sabres to stay focused game-by-game
'"You're in it until you're not," said Granato on Tuesday during his weekly appearance during the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR. "The points behind, all that stuff, that can cloud what you have to do. You just have to go out and win the next game. I think this date last year, we were in the same situation virtually. I think we were six, seven points out, and we ended up one … [Read more...] about Granato needs Sabres to stay focused game-by-game
Jack Quinn nears return for Sabres in closing stretch
'“He’s very close,” Granato said following Tuesday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “I would say he’s officially day to day, meaning it could be tomorrow, based on a conversation we’ll have following this.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn nears return for Sabres in closing stretch
Quinn returns to practice with Sabres, could play Wednesday vs. Ottawa
'“He looked really good in practice,” Granato said. “He fit in. I mean, obviously he had lots of time while we were gone to skate. He skated every day or every day he was available to push it hard every day. He was cleared for that in rehab skates. You know, I thought it’s totally different when you hop in a practice. Conditioning level, puck battles against."' … [Read more...] about Quinn returns to practice with Sabres, could play Wednesday vs. Ottawa
The Sabres Report - Mar 26, 2024
After trade, Vsevolod Komarov cements status as one of Sabres’ top prospects
'“You’ll find with a lot of guys putting up those kinds of points, that that’s their gimmick, like they are an offensive guy, a skill guy,” Sabres development coach Zach Redmond, a former NHL defenseman, told the Times Herald. “That’s that. But Komarov, it’s just so much more.”' … [Read more...] about After trade, Vsevolod Komarov cements status as one of Sabres’ top prospects
The Sabres Report - Mar 25, 2024
Observations: Sabres lean on lessons from brutal loss to wrap trip with 4-1 win
'“That was a grind of a game,” said Thompson, who, along with Connor Clifton, scored with Flames goalie Dustin Wolf pulled for an extra attacker. “They play hard and for us, obviously, we had a game in Edmonton where we were going into the third tied and kind of let that one slip away and get away from us. In a similar situation tonight, it was a good opportunity for us to … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres lean on lessons from brutal loss to wrap trip with 4-1 win
Sabres notes: Zemgus Girgensons open to possibility of returning next season
'“Disappointed, to be honest,” Girgensons told The News following practice Saturday in Edmonton. “We came in with higher expectations, then we went downhill, then we kind of got back on the horse a little bit. It’s disappointing because of all the skill that we have and the team that we can be. Definitely disappointed we’re not higher in the standings.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zemgus Girgensons open to possibility of returning next season
Sabres assign forward prospect Anton Wahlberg to Rochester, make other roster move
'The Sabres drafted the 6-foot-3, 191-pound Wahlberg in the second round in 2023, 39th overall. He signed his entry-level NHL contract last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign forward prospect Anton Wahlberg to Rochester, make other roster move
Monday's Calgary Coverage
Flames give up three in the third, fall to Sabres (Calgary Sun) After third straight loss, Flames playoff chances take another hit (Calgary Sun) Flames sign defence prospect Joni Jurmo to entry-level contract (Calgary Sun) Flames Takeaways: Wolf shows mental toughness, but Sabres win battle of rebuilding teams (Sportsnet) Flames Fall To Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Say What … [Read more...] about Monday’s Calgary Coverage
Buffalo Sabres' JJ Peterka scores game-winner in 4-1 win over Calgary Flames
'Peterka scored a go-ahead goal at 11:04 thanks to a heavy forecheck by the twin towers of Thompson and Alex Tuch, who are both over six-foot-four. Thompson stepped out from behind the net to feed Peterka in the slot.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ JJ Peterka scores game-winner in 4-1 win over Calgary Flames
Sabres douse Flames in Calgary
'Peyton Krebs and company took care of the Flames inside Scotiabank Saddledome by a final score of 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres douse Flames in Calgary