'“They just wanted to play. They played for a greater - I think - just a greater passion and love of the game, which is something we’ve missed,” Granato said. “And just playing for the right reason. The reason that’s made you great. The pure joy of playing and love of it. … If we get back to that, you’re going to see a lot more talent and skill. And that’s kind of the mission … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 unanswered goals in dominant win over Maple Leafs
The Sabres Report - Dec 22, 2023
The Sabres Report - Dec 21, 2023
Mike Harrington: The Leafs are coming to town and that provides 'instant urgency' for reeling Sabres
'“We have to play fearless and to our identity and we seem to do that against the Leafs most nights,” said Tuch, who has five goals and six points in the last three meetings with Toronto. “They bring a lot of firepower. If their top guys score one or two goals, we have to come back and score three or four and we’ve been able to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Leafs are coming to town and that provides ‘instant urgency’ for reeling Sabres
Sabres finally healthier up front with Jeff Skinner, Jordan Greenway close to returning
'It was the first time in a week that Skinner had skated with the team because he’s been working his way back from an upper-body injury that he suffered when he was checked into the boards by Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon in Denver.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally healthier up front with Jeff Skinner, Jordan Greenway close to returning
Sabres want to add pace, reunite Dylan Cozens line as forwards get healthy
'“If I compare … seeing a game from last season and a game from this season, it’s the pace,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center. “The pace is the difference. … We compete better when we play with pace. We’re more aggressive defensively when we play with pace and we attack better on offense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to add pace, reunite Dylan Cozens line as forwards get healthy
Thursday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs visit the Sabres after Matthews’ 2-goal game (AP) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres fans turn up heat on coach Granato during ugly loss to Blue Jackets
'The Sabres have been wildly inconsistent this season, beating powerhouses like the New York Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights and Toronto Maple Leafs while delivering pitiful performances against the likes of the Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils and Arizona Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans turn up heat on coach Granato during ugly loss to Blue Jackets
Jeff Skinner nearing return from upper-body injury
'Skinner was back on a line with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch and he said he felt good, but Don Granato thinks the next 24 hours will be important,' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner nearing return from upper-body injury
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
Practice Report | Skinner returns to the ice for Sabres practice
'“Jeff is still in a progression, and today was a big part of that progression to see where he’s at,” Granato said. “And so, it’s not certain he would be in tomorrow, but the progression today looked good and then he’ll follow up with medical and doctors to see where that leaves him.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Skinner returns to the ice for Sabres practice
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Cleveland power-play too much for Amerks to handle (Amerks.com) Monsters late rally results in 5-3 win over Americans (ClevelandMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 20, 2023
Observations: Boos erupt from crowd as Blue Jackets embarrass Sabres 9-4
'The scene was ugly. The Sabres were trailing 7-1 with 12:05 left in the second period. Fans bellowed Bronx cheers.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Boos erupt from crowd as Blue Jackets embarrass Sabres 9-4
Mike Harrington: GM Kevyn Adams shares fans' pain, but Sabres' plan feels on the brink yet again
'When Adams woke up Tuesday, the Sabres’ general manager was running a team that was seventh in the Atlantic Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference. The fans didn’t expect that to happen. Neither did the GM.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: GM Kevyn Adams shares fans’ pain, but Sabres’ plan feels on the brink yet again
Sabres' Jack Quinn makes season debut as Jacob Bryson clears waivers
'“I think that was the biggest thing in this recovery was kind of not pushing it,” Quinn said. “Just with the risk of kind of coming back too early. ... You want to do more, but you can’t really until the proper time is given.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Quinn makes season debut as Jacob Bryson clears waivers
Reeling Sabres implode in ugly loss to Blue Jackets: ‘We got to find it’
'“Listen, I’m not gonna sit here and bash the coaches,” he said following the Sabres’ second straight loss and eighth in their last 11 games. “I’m not gonna talk about us quitting. I’m not gonna talk about Donny and us not listening. That’s not right. Donny has our full support. We are going play hard for Donny and that’s it.”' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres implode in ugly loss to Blue Jackets: ‘We got to find it’
Sabres notes: Eric Robinson’s brother, Buddy, set strong example; Jeff Skinner recovering from injury
'“They gave me a chance to play in the NHL, something that I never could’ve dreamed of doing,” he said prior to Tuesday’s 9-4 loss in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Eric Robinson’s brother, Buddy, set strong example; Jeff Skinner recovering from injury