'“How do we rebound? We need the healthy group of our lineup, which is our [defense] corps that is the strength of our team, to play better,” Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said. “To execute better and to lead this team. Goaltenders are healthy, they need to play better and lead this team. That’s where it should start, that area back. Those are the guys that are healthy. We’ll piece … [Read more...] about Sabres score 7, surge past Golden Knights
The Sabres Report - Mar 3, 2024
Sabres score 5 unanswered goals to defeat Golden Knights
'“We just have to make sure we have faith in the way that we know how to play and we were playing tonight,” Okposo said. “There was nothing wrong with how we were playing and we just wanted to make sure we continued that. It was definitely a mature response.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 unanswered goals to defeat Golden Knights
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Senators flip the script on Amerks (Amerks.com) B-Sens bounce back with 4-1 win over Amerks (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 2, 2024
Heat stays on Sabres' schedule as defending Cup champion Vegas hits town with Jack Eichel still out
'The Sabres, who were off Friday, have four sets of games on consecutive nights this month, and the first one is the toughest of all, even though it doesn’t include any travel.' … [Read more...] about Heat stays on Sabres’ schedule as defending Cup champion Vegas hits town with Jack Eichel still out
Saturday's Vegas Coverage
Sabres host the Golden Knights after overtime win (AP) Morning Skate Report: March 2, 2024 (VegasGoldenKnights.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vegas Coverage
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks cruise to 4-1 win in Belleville (Amerks.com) Senators drop Friday night matchup with Amerks (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 1, 2024
Observations: Sabres' top players shine in come-from-behind win over Lightning
'“It wasn’t pretty, but we got some individual skill and talent in this group,” said Dahlin. “Really nice shot by Thommer. We knew coming into this game that this game was really, really important. I’m just happy we won.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ top players shine in come-from-behind win over Lightning
NHL fines Sabres coach Don Granato $25,000 for criticizing officials in Florida
'When asked directly if he regretted the decision to call out the officials with the Sabres down a goal against one of the best teams in the NHL, Granato said: "You don’t feel good about anything when you don’t win a hockey game. Do I regret anything? What I watched transpire in that game, from one minute before the incident where they gave Greenway a double-minor, Cousins goes … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach Don Granato $25,000 for criticizing officials in Florida
Inside the Sabres: How GM Kevyn Adams can approach the trade deadline
'Matt Savoie, Noah Ostlund, Anton Wahlberg, Prokhor Poltapov and Vsevelod Komarov are among the signed draft picks that Buffalo has playing elsewhere. Few, if any, teams in the NHL can match the Sabres’ future assets if Adams is willing to part ways with prospects and draft picks to upgrade his roster.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: How GM Kevyn Adams can approach the trade deadline
NHL fines Sabres’ Don Granato $25,000 for outburst directed at officials
'“At some point, you got to stand up for your team,” Granato told reporters in Florida following the game. “You’re put in that position as a coach. It’s a tough position to be in, but you can’t sit and watch.”' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres’ Don Granato $25,000 for outburst directed at officials
Friday's Tampa Bay Coverage
How the Lightning fell apart late in home overtime loss to Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Fall To Sabres In OT (WDAE-FM) Recap: Sabres 3, Lightning 2 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 3, Lightning 2 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Dahlin scores in overtime to give Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning
'“One of the best in the world,” Mittelstadt said of Dahlin. “We’re lucky to have him, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores in overtime to give Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL fines Sabres coach Granato and Maple Leafs coach Keefe $25,000 each for arguing with officials
'Granato was issued a bench minor in the third period of Buffalo’s 3-2 loss at Florida, after questioning officials for penalizing Zach Benson for tripping, while suggesting they missed several calls against the Panthers earlier in the game.' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach Granato and Maple Leafs coach Keefe $25,000 each for arguing with officials
Sabres win overtime affair in Tampa
'The Buffalo Sabres earned a mid-week split of the state of Florida. A 3-2 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday was followed up with a 3-2, overtime win over the Lightning inside Amalie Arena; a game in which the Sabres spent zero-seconds of game time with a lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win overtime affair in Tampa
Opinion: Sabres get two power play goals to overcome 2-1 deficit, win in Tampa Bay
'Granato said he wanted to shorten the bench in the third period and Krebs, Kyle Okposo and Jeff Skinner all got one shift 5-on-5. For most of the game I thought both teams played like they had a grenade on the end of their sticks and there was very little flow. The player that I thought made some good plays was Krebs. I didn’t see at all what Granato was seeing to bench him. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres get two power play goals to overcome 2-1 deficit, win in Tampa Bay