'Ray is now a broadcaster for the Buffalo Sabres, and he often does his reporting from the ice level next to the two teams' benches. But, the benches don't have glass boards, and neither does his own personal broadcast booth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres broadcaster bloodied after taking puck to face
The Sabres Report - Dec 13, 2023
Look: Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray brushes off taking a puck to the face during Coyotes game
'While that might knock most out of the action for a while, Ray simply wiped the blood off of his face with a towel, bandaged up the cut, and kept on performing his duties.' … [Read more...] about Look: Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray brushes off taking a puck to the face during Coyotes game
Erik Johnson's idea of switching sides with Connor Clifton has worked
'"I felt like he was a little uncomfortable on the left, and I wanted to see his game get a little bit better," said Johnson on Tuesday when talking about why he approached Clifton about switching sides. "I wanted to see my game get better too, so I think that switch helped."' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson’s idea of switching sides with Connor Clifton has worked
Granato sees Sabres playing with needed urgency now
'"Those three games, last night included, are a stark contrast to how we played starting with mindset, playing with urgency," said Granato with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase on WGR. "My challenge a few weeks ago to the team, I felt we were comfortable on a plateau and trying to stay on it. That would be the guys liking the spot they are, the role they have. What they have … [Read more...] about Granato sees Sabres playing with needed urgency now
Erik Johnson faces former team; UPL returns for road-trip
'"It will be sweet to go back there," said Johnson. "We built that thing from the bottom all the way to the top. So, it will be extra special to be there with all my old teammates and the fans."' … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson faces former team; UPL returns for road-trip
Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray takes puck to the face, doesn’t stop him from calling game
'“I’m just trying to clean my glasses up a little bit so I can put them on and see through them again,” Ray said. “Good to go. A normal guy would have been carried out of here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray takes puck to the face, doesn’t stop him from calling game
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
Practice Report | Johnson readies for return to Colorado against former team
'“We built that thing from the bottom all the way to the top, so it'll be extra special to be there with all my old teammates and the fans and as much as it'll be kind of my return, it's also me wanting to give thanks to that fan base and that organization for all they did for me over the past almost 15 years.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Johnson readies for return to Colorado against former team
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks facing ‘really hard trip’ to get back on track (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 12, 2023
Observations: Kyle Okposo, Eric Robinson earn their wings as Sabres roll past Arizona
'Captain Kyle Okposo and newcomer Eric Robinson easily earned their wings around center Peyton Krebs, with Okposo and Robinson collecting three points apiece in a solid 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Kyle Okposo, Eric Robinson earn their wings as Sabres roll past Arizona
A whirlwind few days for Sabres' winger Alex Tuch: Birth of son, imminent return to the lineup
'“It was a special moment. Firstborn, you hear a lot of stories. I didn’t really know what to expect,” Tuch said. “All I can say is my wife is a warrior. Twenty-seven hours of labor and ended up having an emergency C-section. You never know what’s gonna happen when you go in there and she was unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about A whirlwind few days for Sabres’ winger Alex Tuch: Birth of son, imminent return to the lineup
Sabres’ Eric Robinson scores in win, making fast impact in Buffalo
'With Robinson, the Sabres have possessed it regularly. They’re 2-0-1 since they traded a conditional seventh-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday in exchange for the speedy winger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eric Robinson scores in win, making fast impact in Buffalo
‘Persistence’ helps Brett Murray earn recall from Sabres: ‘Lots of initiative’
'After playing 19 games for the Sabres in 2021-22, Murray returned to the AHL. Other than a one-day recall last season – he skated in the pregame warm-up but was scratched – he toiled in the minors for almost two years, quietly developing into one of Rochester’s best forwards.' … [Read more...] about ‘Persistence’ helps Brett Murray earn recall from Sabres: ‘Lots of initiative’
Tuesday's Arizona Coverage
Coyotes Fall to Sabres in Buffalo on Monday (ArizonaCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Arizona Coverage
Okposo and Robinson each have a goal and 2 assists as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2
'“Now we have a template of how we need to play, how we need to work,” Okposo said. “And now we can get better from there. And I think that’s the mantra is continuing to get better every night and build off that. And it’s not hard to play like that. It’s just a commitment to it.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo and Robinson each have a goal and 2 assists as Sabres beat Coyotes 5-2