Savoie heads to sabres leaving lasting impact as an Amerk (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 8, 2023
The Sabres Report - Nov 7, 2023
Matt Savoie back with Sabres, preparing for NHL debut after strong showing with Amerks
'An NHL audition is inevitable. The Sabres can play Savoie for as many as nine games without burning the first year of his entry-level contract. Ideally, they would be able to have the 19-year-old in Rochester for the duration of the regular season, but the NHL’s development agreement with Canada’s top junior leagues prevents him from skating in the AHL regular season unless … [Read more...] about Matt Savoie back with Sabres, preparing for NHL debut after strong showing with Amerks
With Devon Levi healthy, Sabres will likely rotate goalies
'“There’s no need for that type of a grind and the benefit, quite honestly, would be less because he’s had the experience it,” Granato said of Levi. “Now, I think he’s ready for it need be if we were down and had to deal with injuries, but I think UPL has been good. Devon was good the other night.' … [Read more...] about With Devon Levi healthy, Sabres will likely rotate goalies
After strong stint with Rochester, Matt Savoie rejoins Sabres, could play soon; Dylan Cozens close to returning
'“It’s exciting,” Savoie said of returning to Buffalo. “It’s been a dream of mine to play in the NHL since, I mean, as long as I can remember. So to be back up here and practicing and back involved with the big club, it’s pretty special."' … [Read more...] about After strong stint with Rochester, Matt Savoie rejoins Sabres, could play soon; Dylan Cozens close to returning
Tuesday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres visit the Hurricanes after Tuch’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: November 7 vs. Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) Projected Lineup: November 7 vs. Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage
Savoie back with Sabres, won't play Tuesday against Hurricanes
'Savoie won’t play on Tuesday in Carolina against the Hurricanes, because head coach Don Granato would like to get him some practice time.' … [Read more...] about Savoie back with Sabres, won’t play Tuesday against Hurricanes
Sabres recall Matt Savoie, rookie won’t play Tuesday
'Savoie featured in six games during his 14-day stint with the Amerks, tallying two goals and five points. The 19-year-old suffered a shoulder injury during the prospect’s challenge in September, which kept him out for a few weeks and prompted the loan to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Matt Savoie, rookie won’t play Tuesday
Practice Report | Savoie taking things day by day as he returns to practice with Sabres
'“It was huge. I wanted to pick up right where I left off. I had a really good summer and just wanted to continue building on that,” Savoie said. “I was playing with really good linemates, and the coaching staff gave me really good opportunities. So yeah, it was good.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Savoie taking things day by day as he returns to practice with Sabres
The Sabres Report - Nov 6, 2023
After surprise recall, Sabres rookie Ryan Johnson stands out in win in Toronto
'The Sabres moved the 6-foot-1, 195-pound Johnson around, giving him action beside different defenders, including Rasmus Dahlin and Erik Johnson.' … [Read more...] about After surprise recall, Sabres rookie Ryan Johnson stands out in win in Toronto
The Sabres Report - Nov 5, 2023
Observations: Alex Tuch breaks through with two late goals as Sabres outlast Leafs
'"It took me not even seeing the puck until the last second and being very thankful it didn't hit me in the face to get that piano off my back," cracked Tuch. "I felt like I was skating well out there. It was good. We had a lot of guys show up tonight and play really good hockey."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Alex Tuch breaks through with two late goals as Sabres outlast Leafs
Alex Tuch breaks loose late in Sabres’ win over Maple Leafs; Dylan Cozens misses game with injury
'Fresh off a breakout 36-goal campaign, Tuch hadn’t been his normal self for three weeks, and his struggles has been wearing on him. Having scored one goal in 11 games entering the night, he rarely looked like the first-line power forward he has developed into during his two years in Buffalo. That’s why Saturday’s performance in Scotiabank Arena was so significant.' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch breaks loose late in Sabres’ win over Maple Leafs; Dylan Cozens misses game with injury
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
No urgency, no secondary scoring among problems in Maple Leafs' loss to Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Sun) Team defence, scoring depth emerges as bigger problems for Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs say they'll change their ways after failure to respond to Liljegren incident (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs’ losing streak reaches four games despite another Matthews hat trick … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres survive Matthews' third hat trick of the season, down Maple Leafs 6-4
'"Even if they scored, we didn't let them get too much momentum," Tuch said. "We didn't sit back and whine and complain. We just kept playing Sabres hockey."' … [Read more...] about Sabres survive Matthews’ third hat trick of the season, down Maple Leafs 6-4
Sabres outrace Maple Leafs in back-and-forth game
'Alex Tuch was one of five different goal scorers for the Sabres on the night, as he netted two goal in the victory. Meanwhile, Buffalo survived a hat-trick another performance on Saturday Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews to secure the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outrace Maple Leafs in back-and-forth game
Sabres overcome Matthews hat trick, edge Maple Leafs
'"[Our effort tonight] was a reflection of a lot of anger,” Buffalo coach Don Granato said. “I'm not speaking just for myself. The room took it to heart. They were disappointed to be below their standard and they rose to it tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome Matthews hat trick, edge Maple Leafs