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
The Sabres Report - Jan 10, 2024
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’
Sabres at midseason, falling short of expectations
'Coming off consecutive road wins, the Sabres began a six-game homestand, the longest of the season, striving for their first three-game win streak. Seattle’s 5-2 victory dropped Buffalo’s record to 17-20-4, good for 38 standings points through the first 41 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at midseason, falling short of expectations
Kraken defeat Sabres for 7th win in row, run point streak to 11
'“[We] shouldn’t be able to just dominate like that and then one play doesn’t go our way and boo hoo, sit back on our heels and reel it in,” Tuch said. “We’ve got to keep pushing forward, and I thought we did that at times but nowhere near as consistent enough as we should have. I thought we lost our composure a little bit with how we wanted to play the game and how we wanted … [Read more...] about Kraken defeat Sabres for 7th win in row, run point streak to 11
Sabres open homestand with loss to Kraken
'The Sabres outshot the Kraken 38-26 but had trouble finding the back of the net as Seattle goaltender Joey Daccord made 36 saves to lead his team to victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open homestand with loss to Kraken
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres waive Eric Comrie, but goalie could be big addition for Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Jan 9, 2024
Sabres face major test to open homestand in surging Kraken
'“It’s going to be a really good battle. It’s gonna be a man’s game for 60 minutes,” Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin said after practice Monday in KeyBank Center. “We have to stay in structure. It’s going to be a real mature game. It’s whoever makes the mistake is going to lose.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres face major test to open homestand in surging Kraken
Sabres’ long home stand could decide playoff fate: ‘The time is now’
'“But we’re not getting to that aggressive play,” said Granato, whose Sabres are just 8-9-1 at home this season. “You can tell it doesn’t make me happy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ long home stand could decide playoff fate: ‘The time is now’
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo returns to practice, could play soon
'“I felt pretty good,” said Okposo, who skated on his own during the weekend. “I’ll see how it responds tonight and tomorrow and kind of go from there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo returns to practice, could play soon
Tuesday's Seattle Coverage
Kraken bring win streak into matchup against the Sabres (AP) Kraken (16-14-9) at Sabres (17-19-4) | 4:00 p.m. (SeattleKraken.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Seattle Coverage
Owen Power seems to be responding well to fewer minutes played
'For the last two games, he’s been paired with veteran Erik Johnson, and it has seemed to work.' … [Read more...] about Owen Power seems to be responding well to fewer minutes played
Sabres prepare for six-game homestand
'Captain Kyle Okposo re-joined the team after missing the last two games with a lower-body injury. Though he is not expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday, head coach Don Granato says that Okposo is inching closer to his return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare for six-game homestand