'“The difference in the game, for me, was Calgary did a nice job playing a very direct game and they got their bounces. They made their breaks. I felt we didn’t play direct enough,” Granato said. “Five-on-five we wanted to play a little bit pretty at times and we didn’t play direct enough.”' … [Read more...] about Johnson tallies first goal as a Sabre in loss to Calgary
The Sabres Report - Oct 20, 2023
Anderson to serve as hockey liaison for Sabres organization
'Craig Anderson served as a dependable presence in net, a respected leader on the bench, and a mentor in the dressing room during his two seasons with the Buffalo Sabres. He will return to a mentorship role with the organization this season as hockey liaison, the team announced Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Anderson to serve as hockey liaison for Sabres organization
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Davies cherishes homecoming in Laval (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 19, 2023
Sabres notebook: Tyson Jost makes 'impact right out of the gate' in first game
'“It’s tough,” Jost said of the healthy scratches. “You’re a hockey player, you want to play hockey games. Just try to be a pro about it. I was working a lot on the ice after practice, just on my own and trying to stay in shape. It’s hard when you’re kind of off for a week and a half, two weeks almost. You don’t want to lose that game speed and stuff like that and those … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Tyson Jost makes ‘impact right out of the gate’ in first game
As goalie Devon Levi thrives as Sabres’ starter, Eric Comrie, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen wait for chance
'“We’ve been maintaining the best we can,” Comrie said following Wednesday’s practice in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about As goalie Devon Levi thrives as Sabres’ starter, Eric Comrie, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen wait for chance
Sabres canine mascot serving through veterans program
'Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti said Blue and four other dogs are getting their service training at the jail through a program in which incarcerated persons spend time training them. Blue has been in Niagara County for a month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres canine mascot serving through veterans program
Thursday's Calgary Coverage
Sabres take on the Flames after overtime victory (AP) 5 Things - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected Lineup - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage
Sabres have been much improved on penalty kill
'"It’s been a huge focus for us," said Tuch following Wednesday's practice. "We were terrible last year, it's plain and simple. We were a really bad penalty kill last year. It was something we really focused on during camp, because we wanted to improve on it. We couldn’t get any worse on it, in our eyes, so we thought it could be easy adjustments.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have been much improved on penalty kill
Practice Report | Jost makes immediate impact in season debut
'“You’re a hockey player, you want to play hockey games,” he said. “It’s hard when you’re kind of off for a week and a half, two weeks almost. You don’t want to lose that game speed and stuff like that and those touches. So yeah, I definitely want to be out there. I was hungry to get back in the lineup for sure. It just felt great to be back in yesterday.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Jost makes immediate impact in season debut
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Kulich’s hat trick powers Amerks to OT win over Rocket (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 18, 2023
Observations: Sabres avoid 'frustrating' finish, earn first win of the season
'“Yeah, that was big to get that one, especially after giving up a goal with seven seconds left,” Cozens said. “It would have been frustrating to lose that game, but those are the type of games we need to win. Low-scoring, gritty games and games where we just find a way.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres avoid ‘frustrating’ finish, earn first win of the season
Mike Harrington: Sabres among Atlantic trio targeting the Lightning, and early injuries are trouble for Tampa Bay
'The loss of Vasilevskiy is a dire one for the Lightning, who are going mostly with former Sabres farmhand Jonas Johansson in goal largely because a salary cap crunch gives them little other choice.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres among Atlantic trio targeting the Lightning, and early injuries are trouble for Tampa Bay
Sabres start fast, beat Lightning in OT: ‘They earned it’
'In opening up a 2-0 lead by the 15:28 mark, the Sabres had the Lightning on the ropes. But they let their Atlantic Division rival hang around, and the struggling heavyweight tied it with seven seconds left in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast, beat Lightning in OT: ‘They earned it’
Sabres notes: Tyson Jost replaces Victor Olofsson; Jonas Johansson earns No. 1 job for Lightning
'Over the years, Olofsson, 28, has shown he’s cognizant of his deficiencies and willing to evolve. Last season, despite losing his spot in the lineup late, he scored 21 even-strength goals, two more than he had in the previous two years combined.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Tyson Jost replaces Victor Olofsson; Jonas Johansson earns No. 1 job for Lightning
Wednesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning salvage a point from tough opening road trip (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning captain Steven Stamkos misses a second straight game (Tampa Bay Times) Recap: Sabres 3, Lightning 2 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Sabres 3, Lightning 2 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage