Jakob Silfverberg scores twice as Ducks beat Sabres to snap skid (Orange County Register) Recap: Silfverberg Scores Twice as Ducks Down Sabres in Zellweger's Debut (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 24, 2024
Silfverberg scores twice as Ducks beat Sabres 4-2 to halt 3-game losing streak
'While the Sabres looked sluggish and shaky in their first game after traveling to the West Coast, the Ducks looked energized despite playing their third game in four days.' … [Read more...] about Silfverberg scores twice as Ducks beat Sabres 4-2 to halt 3-game losing streak
Sabres doubled up by Ducks
'The home side opened the scoring less than six-minutes into the contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up by Ducks
Opinion: Sabres put in six minutes of effort, which spells loss in Anaheim
'It’s pretty bad when the national announcers from ESPN call out the effort of your team.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres put in six minutes of effort, which spells loss in Anaheim
Granato believes Sabres' offense will come back with time
'"He gave me confidence by his daily routine a year ago. The practice intensity, the focus, ability to learn, the speed of learning. Those are all signs that pointed to his ability to get back up after maybe a bad game or a lousy performance, his ability to reset," said Sabres head coach Don Granato on Tuesday during his weekly appearance on the "Jeremy and Joe Show" on WGR.' … [Read more...] about Granato believes Sabres’ offense will come back with time
Silfverberg scores twice, Ducks hold off Sabres
'"The compete wasn't there," Granato said. "You look at the two goals that we did score in the third period, Okposo and Greenway, we had net front in both. ... We get to the net and we get rewarded. We don't get rewarded when we don't get to the net."' … [Read more...] about Silfverberg scores twice, Ducks hold off Sabres
Sabres' comeback falls short in loss to Ducks
'“It was probably the worst period we played all year, to be honest with you,” Okposo said. “It was awful. I mean, I don’t know. It was just not good enough. Just giving up chance after chance, on the wrong side of the puck. It was bad. We just put ourselves in too big of a hole. We battled in the third, but this league’s too good to be in a hole like that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ comeback falls short in loss to Ducks
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks use perfect week to rise in standings; Devon Levi makes successful appearance (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 23, 2024
As rumor mill turns, Casey Mittelstadt expresses desire to remain with Sabres
'“It’s actually kind of weird,” Mittelstadt told The Buffalo News following practice Monday. “I was just sitting at home watching NHL Network and all of a sudden, my name is getting thrown around. So, that was surprising to me, to be honest with you. It’s obviously something I’ve never experienced before.”' … [Read more...] about As rumor mill turns, Casey Mittelstadt expresses desire to remain with Sabres
Sabres’ Peyton Krebs confident scoring will come: ‘I have all the tools’
'Since joining the Sabres two years ago, Krebs, who turns 23 on Friday, has established himself as their fourth-line pivot, showcasing a high-octane style, usually between Zemgus Girgensons and Kyle Okposo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs confident scoring will come: ‘I have all the tools’
Jeff Skinner close to returning from injury; Sabres recall defenseman
'“Skinner went full go in practice, and I’ll find out exactly what that means,” Sabres coach Don Granato said Monday in KeyBank Center. “It’s definitely good he went through very well. I would expect him very, very soon, if not tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner close to returning from injury; Sabres recall defenseman
Tuesday's Anaheim Coverage
Anaheim takes on Buffalo following Henrique’s 2-goal performance (AP) ‘It’s Going to be a Special Night’: Ducks Assistant Coaches Eager to Face Their Sons (AnaheimDucks.com) Preview: Fathers and Sons Face Off as Ducks Host Sabres Tonight at Honda Center (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Anaheim Coverage
Sabres still can't translate recent defensive success into wins
'The Sabres had an extremely disappointing six-game homestand, going 3-3-0. What made it worse was Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has only given up three goals in his last four games, yet, the team is only 2-2-0 in that time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still can’t translate recent defensive success into wins
Practice Report | Skinner nears return; Levi readies for next opportunity
'“Skinner went full-go at practice and I’ll find out exactly what that means. It is definitely good,” Granato said. “He went through practice very well and would expect [a return] very, very soon, if not tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Skinner nears return; Levi readies for next opportunity
The Sabres Report - Jan 22, 2024
Sabres recall rookie Devon Levi from Rochester, send goalie to Amerks
'The Sabres this morning recalled Levi, 22, from the Amerks and sent goalie Eric Comrie back to their AHL affiliate. Levi made 14 saves in Saturday afternoon’s 7-3 win over the Springfield Thunderbirds in Rochester, his first game action since Jan. 9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall rookie Devon Levi from Rochester, send goalie to Amerks