'“A lot of the legwork has been done and for me it usually starts six weeks before where you talk to every team in the league, you explain where you are and they’ll talk about where they are, but strategies change, so this week is more narrowing your focus."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Adams said he’s been preparing for the NHL Trade Deadline for some time now
The Sabres Report - Mar 4, 2024
Third period collapse haults Buffalo Sabres momentum as Winnipeg Jets win 5-2
'The Buffalo Sabres entered the third period of Sunday night's game at the KeyBank Center with a one-goal lead. However the Winnipeg Jets would score four unanswered goals in the final period. On their way to a 5-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Third period collapse haults Buffalo Sabres momentum as Winnipeg Jets win 5-2
Sabres slip up in the 3rd period, lose chance at another 3-win streak
'Defenseman Josh Morrissey tied the game for the Jets at 10:38 into the third, and Morgan Barron got the winner less than three minutes later. Backup goalie Laurent Brossoit needed to make only 18 saves in the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slip up in the 3rd period, lose chance at another 3-win streak
Jets rally in 3rd period again, surge past Sabres
'The Jets scored four straight goals to rally in the third period for the second straight day. They scored five straight in the third to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Jets rally in 3rd period again, surge past Sabres
Sabres fall to Jets to conclude back-to-back set at home
'“We made too many mistakes,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “It cost us. Lost some battles that you would like to have won and made some mistakes. That was the difference.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Jets to conclude back-to-back set at home
The Sabres Report - Mar 3, 2024
Sunday's Winnipeg Coverage
Jets visit the Sabres after Niederreiter’s 2-goal game (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Zemgus Girgensons, Kyle Okposo help Sabres pull away for 7-2 win over Vegas
'“We blew that lead quick and we knew that we wanted to get that back," said Cozens. "We had a few good shifts there of just pressure and keeping them hemmed in and the crowd got into it and gave us that boost, and we just kept it rolling from there.”' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons, Kyle Okposo help Sabres pull away for 7-2 win over Vegas
Alex Tuch recalls the fun of long road trips with Golden Knights
'“Difficult, but they were also a lot of fun, too,” Tuch said of the trips after Saturday’s morning skate. “Definitely, Western teams have a little bit different travel schedule than teams in the East. There wasn’t any hour and a half bus rides to Toronto, nothing that close. Longer trips, wear and tear on the body a little bit, but the camaraderie with the teammates was … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch recalls the fun of long road trips with Golden Knights
Inside the NHL: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's second half answers all of Sabres' questions in goal
'Entering Saturday night, Luukkonen leads the NHL in goals-against average (1.84) and save percentage (.934) among goalies who have played at least seven games since Jan. 1. He’s played 18 games in that stretch and it’s downright criminal his record is only 11-7-0 in that time.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s second half answers all of Sabres’ questions in goal
Sabres illustrate growth by annihilating Golden Knights: ‘A mature response’
'Coach Don Granato has recently been saying the Sabres have matured and become better equipped to handle adversity. Saturday’s triumph over the defending Stanley Cup champion and Thursday’s 3-2 overtime road victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning certainly illustrates that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres illustrate growth by annihilating Golden Knights: ‘A mature response’
Sunday's Vegas Coverage
3 takeaways from Knights’ loss: Buried in Buffalo; still no Eichel (Las Vegas Review Journal) Golden Knights fall apart in 7-2 loss to Sabres (Las Vegas Sun) Buffalo Sabres blow out Vegas Golden Knights 7-2 (KTNV-TV) Golden Knights Handed 7-2 Loss by Sabres (VegasGoldenKnights.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vegas Coverage
Dylan Cozens scores two short-handed goals as Sabres beat Golden Knights 7-2
'“What are you going to do, worry about the past?” said Skinner, who added two assists and reached the 20-goal mark for the 10th time in his 14 seasons. “For us, we keep moving forward. We got another game (Sunday night). And we try and keep the good things in our game going.”' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens scores two short-handed goals as Sabres beat Golden Knights 7-2
Sabres resoundingly defeat Vegas thanks to special teams
'The Buffalo Sabres scored five unanswered goals on their way to a 7-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres resoundingly defeat Vegas thanks to special teams
Opinion: Cozens leads Sabres with two shorthanded goals against Vegas
'In two games this season against the champs, Buffalo has outscored them, 12-4.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Cozens leads Sabres with two shorthanded goals against Vegas
7 count em', 7 goals puts the game away as Buffalo Sabres take down Las Vegas Golden Knights
'The Buffalo Sabres delivered a seven-goal performance for fans inside the KeyBank Center Saturday night in a 7-2 win over the Las Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about 7 count em’, 7 goals puts the game away as Buffalo Sabres take down Las Vegas Golden Knights