Senators take losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Game Day 5: OTT at BUF (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 11, 2024
Peterka, Cozens playing well, but it hasn't translated into goals
'“I’d like to think so. I feel like when we get out there, we almost get a good chance every shift and we know we’re playing good, but at some point, we’ve gotta bear down and put some in the back of the net and I’ve struggled to do that this year and it’s frustrating for sure. You do your best to try not to get frustrated, and just keep working thinking it’s going to change … [Read more...] about Peterka, Cozens playing well, but it hasn’t translated into goals
Leading scorer Jeff Skinner adds to Sabres injury toll
'“We won’t know until we get the imaging and then the final doctors look at it and assess it, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to be long,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice. “That’s the hope and we can only stick to that right now.”' … [Read more...] about Leading scorer Jeff Skinner adds to Sabres injury toll
Sabres forward Jeff Skinner misses practice with upper-body injury
'Head Coach Don Granato said that he doesn't expect Skinner to be out for long, but the team won't know more until the imaging results come back.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jeff Skinner misses practice with upper-body injury
Practice Report | Skinner misses practice with upper-body injury
'Coach Don Granato said Skinner had imaging done and the team will wait for the results for more information on his status.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Skinner misses practice with upper-body injury
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks and Jr. Amerks come together for outdoor skate (WHEC-TV) Rosen, Kulich named to American Hockey League All-Star roster (Amerks.com) Stage set for Amerks’ outdoor sequel (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 10, 2024
Observations: Sabres' shaky goaltending, 'disappointing' play ends short-lived win streak
'There was plenty of time for the Sabres to mount a comeback. They were only down by three goals and have overcome larger deficits. Yet their coach, Don Granato, saw an alarming lack of confidence from his players after they fell behind to an opponent that had a 10-game point streak and six consecutive wins.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ shaky goaltending, ‘disappointing’ play ends short-lived win streak
Mike Harrington: Sabres are left in scramble mode after a wacky first half
'“It’s definitely been a little crazy,” center Casey Mittelstadt said with a pained smile after Tuesday’s morning skate. “But as players, you don’t really look at it that way. You just try to look at the next day, do what you can, worry about what you can control and just continue to move forward and try to get better.”' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres are left in scramble mode after a wacky first half
Defensive lapses doom Sabres in loss to Kraken: ‘It was the mistakes we made’
'The Sabres, having won two straight games for just the second time this season, began Tuesday feeling pretty good about themselves. As they started a six-game home stand, they had a terrific opportunity to close their disappointing first half and extend their short streak to begin making a playoff push. Instead, after taking an early lead and dominating Seattle for much of the … [Read more...] about Defensive lapses doom Sabres in loss to Kraken: ‘It was the mistakes we made’
Ten months after trade, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway playing big minutes
'While he has battled injuries following his arrival March 3 – he had shoulder problems last year and recently returned from a lower-body injury – his effectiveness has grown.' … [Read more...] about Ten months after trade, Sabres’ Jordan Greenway playing big minutes
Wednesday's Seattle Coverage
Kraken run winning streak to 7 games, 1 shy of tying franchise record (Seattle Times) Kraken’s Andre Burakovsky hopes injury woes are finally behind him (Seattle Times) Final Buzzer: Buffa-WHOA (SeattleKraken.com) Postgame Instant Analysis: Seattle at Buffalo (SeattleKraken.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Seattle Coverage
Kraken score 3 second-period goals to pull away for 5-2 win over Sabres
'“I think it was the mistakes we made, simple as that,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “I don’t want to discredit them obviously, good hockey team and a team that came in here hot, confident ... but they’re in a stretch where they’re very confident and we made mistakes that, we pressed.”' … [Read more...] about Kraken score 3 second-period goals to pull away for 5-2 win over Sabres
Sabres unable to keep pace in loss to Kraken
'The Buffalo Sabres were unable to use a quick start to their advantage against the Seattle Kraken, falling 5-2 on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to keep pace in loss to Kraken
Opinion: Sabres went from their best game to worst in loss to Seattle
'With the season now being half over, the problem with the Sabres is even though they were playing a team that was going to be extremely hard to beat, every loss is now a disaster. They have dug their own hole, but they aren’t going to win 41-straight games to end the season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres went from their best game to worst in loss to Seattle
Granato on Thompson: 'I think we will see a surge'
'"He did deal with an injury that prolonged it. I think he's back full now," Granato said with Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase. "Just in the last couple of weeks, maybe the last five games, he's actually been a full go, where he's got full mobility and mechanics are back to normal. So I do think we will see a surge. I think there's high potential for a surge for him right now."' … [Read more...] about Granato on Thompson: ‘I think we will see a surge’