'The Sabres’ defenseman fell short of becoming just the third NHL skater to log 29 or more minutes in eight straight games, but instead added a pair of blocked shots and an assist in 27:55 of ice time to help Buffalo secure the victory and improve to 8-2-0 in its last 10 road games.' … [Read more...] about ‘The complete package’ | Dahlin scores OT winner to defeat Lightning
The Sabres Report - Mar 1, 2024
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks February 2024 Report Card (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 29, 2024
Sabres notebook: Tage Thompson hopeful that the goals will start to come
'Entering play Wednesday, only three NHL players had more shots on goal in February than Thompson’s 48 in 10 games: Jack Hughes (68), Nathan MacKinnon (64) and David Pastrnak (50). Yet, during that span, Thompson has three goals and six points. He’s converted only 6.3% of his shots on goal, continuing a season-long trend for the 25-year-old franchise pillar.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Tage Thompson hopeful that the goals will start to come
Thursday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning try to end home slide in game against the Sabres (AP) Nuts & Bolts: Bolts back home against Buffalo (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Granato: 'There was plenty that you can be aggravated with'
'"There was plenty that you can be aggravated with and I think our guys were. They want to win, they feel they can, they see a way they can, I'm happy for that and proud of them for that. You fight all sorts of elements let's face it we're in sports, you're always gonna fight different elements and elements we're talking about and you gotta rise. So, at the end of it, there is … [Read more...] about Granato: ‘There was plenty that you can be aggravated with’
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Promoting inclusivity: Rochester Amerks host fourth sensory-friendly game (WHAM-TV) Amerks close out February with 5-2 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch rally past Amerks, 5-2 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Feb 28, 2024
Observations: Don Granato defends decision to 'stand up' for Sabres to officials in loss
'“Very, very tough night in regard to that,” Granato said, referring to the officiating. “At some point, you’ve gotta stand up for your team. 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 Observations: Don Granato defends decision to ‘stand up’ for Sabres to officials in loss
Behind the numbers for Rasmus Dahlin's 'amazing' workload on Sabres' blue line
'However, the performance was the latest in a long line of historic feats by Dahlin since he arrived as the No. 1 draft pick in 2018. He set a career high in ice time, skating 31:43 against the Hurricanes, to continue a seven-week stretch during which no player in the NHL has shouldered a heavier workload.' … [Read more...] about Behind the numbers for Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘amazing’ workload on Sabres’ blue line
Sabres coach Don Granato confident in Tage Thompson: ‘Inevitable he’ll score’
'“It’s going to work out,” Granato said following Monday’s practice in LECOM Harborcenter. “You can’t bring baggage in, negative in and you can’t play a victim mentality. He’s done none of that. Just keep playing the way he’s playing. He was an impact in that game (Sunday). He was dynamic in that game, even though he didn’t score last night."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato confident in Tage Thompson: ‘Inevitable he’ll score’
Wednesday's Florida Coverage
‘What we’re doing is working’: Florida Panthers are winning playing their style of hockey (Miami Herald) Recap: Panthers 3, Sabres 2 (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage
Matthew Tkachuk scores in return, Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-2
'“I think against any team in this league, you’re not going to get to the net easy,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “That’s why you get rewarded when you get there, you have to pay a price to get there. I think, as a team, we can do a better job of doing that.”' … [Read more...] about Matthew Tkachuk scores in return, Florida Panthers defeat Buffalo Sabres 3-2
Sabres' winning streaks end in Florida
'The loss for Buffalo snaps not only a three-game winning streak, but also a five-game road winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ winning streaks end in Florida
Opinion: Granato loses cool with officials, costs Sabres game-winning goal in Florida
'"I think with any team, you’re not going to get to the net easy, and that’s why you get rewarded when you go there. You’ve got to pay the price, and to get there is not easy," said Thompson following Tuesday's loss. "I think as a team, we can do a lot better job of staying in there and getting second chances. And if our [defensemen] are getting their heads up at the blue line … [Read more...] about Opinion: Granato loses cool with officials, costs Sabres game-winning goal in Florida
Tkachuk, Panthers stay hot with win against Sabres
'“I said [six weeks] ago that we are in a different place right now mentally and with our psyche," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “Our guys know how to win, have matured through lots of adversity and challenges this year. They are dialed in. I don’t think that’s going to change. They have grown a lot and their appetite is increasing. We’re all watching it happen.’’' … [Read more...] about Tkachuk, Panthers stay hot with win against Sabres
Sabres fall short in physical road matchup with Panthers
'“You’re going to get outplayed by good teams at points,” he said. “They’re a really good hokey team and they push – and that’s OK. We got out of it. Our goalie played extremely well to keep us in the hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short in physical road matchup with Panthers