'"We know we need to play well at home to be a top team in this league," said Adams during his appearance on "Schopp and the Bulldog" on WGR. "You need to be rock-solid at home where when teams come into your building, they know it’s going to be tough to get points."' … [Read more...] about Adams knows winning on home ice is key to Sabres’ success
The Sabres Report - Nov 11, 2023
Sabres win 3-2 vs. Wild, lift record above .500
'Skinner scored his team-leading seventh goal on a breakaway to give the Sabres (7-6-1) a 2-1 lead late in the second period, JJ Peterka provided insurance scoring sixth goal, with Tage Thompson recording his 100th career assist on the winner, defenseman Henri Jokiharju had an early goal, and Devon Levi made 31 saves, improving his record to 3-3-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3-2 vs. Wild, lift record above .500
Skinner, Peterka spark Sabres in win against Wild
'“Hopefully, finding a way to win is going to become a typical way, because we needed to find a way to win tonight,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “I thought specifically in the third period, the determination elevated, you saw it down the stretch. … And Devon played very well obviously, to do that, that’s what good goaltenders do and good goaltending does, and it worked out. … [Read more...] about Skinner, Peterka spark Sabres in win against Wild
Levi's 33 saves help Sabres to 'gut-check' victory over Wild
'“I don’t know how it got there, but there again, it was just a reactionary save,” Levi said. “I think my butt may have been touching the ground. Just trying to close the five-hole. Then again, guys got the rebound and cleared it. Great job by the boys.”' … [Read more...] about Levi’s 33 saves help Sabres to ‘gut-check’ victory over Wild
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks survive third-period push from Comets (Amerks.com) Comets comeback falls short against Americans, lose 4-3 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 10, 2023
Sabres seeking power surge with man advantage
'“The power play is weird,” said center Casey Mittelstadt, who was on the first power-play unit with Dahlin and forwards Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner against Carolina. “It can be horrible one game and unbelievable the next.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres seeking power surge with man advantage
Sabres goalie Devon Levi adjusting to NHL, happy to share net
'“I was having fun, man,” Levi said following Thursday’s practice. “It was just great to be back into the game. Playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, it’s definitely a dream to able to be in that building."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Devon Levi adjusting to NHL, happy to share net
Sabres’ Alex Tuch injured; Matt Savoie could make NHL debut this weekend
'Coach Don Granato said the Sabres are “leaning toward using” the youngster this weekend. They also play a road game Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch injured; Matt Savoie could make NHL debut this weekend
Friday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild at Sabres game preview: broadcast info, odds and analysis (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Sabres take on the Wild in a non-conference matchup (AP) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Minnesota Coverage
Greenway looking forward to playing his old team Friday
'"There are a couple of different ways you can look at it," Greenway said. "You can look at it from a negative standpoint and be mad about it, or you can find a way to turn it into a positive. You’ve got a new beginning, a new look, and you can go in with a fresh slate. So from my perspective, I looked at it as a positive."' … [Read more...] about Greenway looking forward to playing his old team Friday
Sportico analysis: Value of the Buffalo Sabres has jumped by 42% in last year to $900 million
'"I think there's a little bit of a catchup with the NHL going on," Kurt Badenhousen, Sports Business Reporter for Sportico, tells 7 News.' … [Read more...] about Sportico analysis: Value of the Buffalo Sabres has jumped by 42% in last year to $900 million
Report: Buffalo Sabres yearly team value increases despite seeing a drop in league valuation ranking
'According to the 2023 NHL valuation rankings, Sportico lists the Sabres at 30th overall in the league for overall franchise value at $900 million, up $265 million from last year and $300 million from 2021.' … [Read more...] about Report: Buffalo Sabres yearly team value increases despite seeing a drop in league valuation ranking
Practice Report | Samuelsson, Comrie feeling good in return to practice
'“It just kind of happened, I guess. It was a weird, little play,” Comrie said. “I mean, the day before the game, I had a jump test and it was my best jump ever. So, I was pretty proud of where my body was and the fitness was. So, it wasn't like I was in a low spot or anything like that. I was in a good spot, so I was excited to be playing that game and I was ready to go. And … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Samuelsson, Comrie feeling good in return to practice
The Sabres Report - Nov 9, 2023
Five days after fight, Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens returns to practice with full face-shield
'“The situation probably didn’t call for (engaging in a fight) there,” Cozens said. “I let my frustrations get the best of me. I went after him, and it escalated a lot quicker than I prepared myself for and I need to know who I’m going up against and be a little smarter next time for sure. It’s definitely unneeded at the end of the game like that. I learned my lesson, and (it) … [Read more...] about Five days after fight, Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens returns to practice with full face-shield
Rookie Ryan Johnson impresses Sabres, earns big minutes with Rasmus Dahlin
'“He was awesome, to the point that he finished the game with Dahlin, and I think Dahlin enjoyed having him as a partner,” Granato said.' … [Read more...] about Rookie Ryan Johnson impresses Sabres, earns big minutes with Rasmus Dahlin