Third-period snowballs on Utica Comets vs. Rochester as team falls to 0-8 (Rome Daily Sentinel) Amerks dismantle Comets to win third straight (Amerks.com) Comets drop home game to Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Nov 2, 2024
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Dylan Cozens shifts to the wing as Lindy Ruff tries to unlock Sabres' offense
'Cozens is expected to play right wing Friday night when the Sabres host the New York Islanders in KeyBank Center. He hasn’t played the position on a full-time basis since 2020-21, when former coach Ralph Kreuger used Cozens with Eric Staal and Taylor Hall, but Ruff wants to get Cozens scoring again. He has zero goals and three assists through 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens shifts to the wing as Lindy Ruff tries to unlock Sabres’ offense
Sabres hope shifting struggling Dylan Cozens to wing can ignite him
'“Well, if he scores four off the wing, it’d be a permanent thing,” Ruff joked after the Sabres prepared for Friday’s game against the New York Islanders in KeyBank Center. “Even if he scores a couple.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope shifting struggling Dylan Cozens to wing can ignite him
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Islanders bring losing streak into matchup with the Sabres (AP) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage
Ruff moves Cozens to wing in an effort to get him going
'"I know he’s played there and he’s played well, and scored a lot of goals over there," said Ruff following Thursday's practice. "I don’t think it’s a gamble. I think he’s been comfortable playing over there. and if it frees him up a little bit. It’s better for us."' … [Read more...] about Ruff moves Cozens to wing in an effort to get him going
Practice Report | Cozens moves to wing as Sabres tweak forward lines
'“I’m trying to free [Cozens] up to get him a few more opportunities,” Ruff said. “You get him with a left-handed centerman that can get him the puck and possibly use his speed. We’re trying to get both him and Jack a little bit of a different look and see if it works and get us a little more offense and get both of those guys going.”' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Cozens moves to wing as Sabres tweak forward lines
The Sabres Report - Oct 31, 2024
Sabres' power play still languishing last in the NHL, but is finally on a goal streak
'“It’s simplicity, shooting pucks. I think we’ve had a shooting mentality,” Zucker said. “If you look at our goal (Saturday against Detroit), I think we had six or seven shots or opportunities with puck recoveries. (Monday), it started off of a shot after JJ (Peterka) had a great jump off the faceoff. We lose that faceoff, but he does a heck of a job getting that puck back for … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play still languishing last in the NHL, but is finally on a goal streak
Alex Tuch is off to a strong start for the Sabres, but wants to reach another level
'“I still want to be better,” said Tuch. “I still want to continue to have better puck touches, a little bit better offensive instincts. I think I’m still coming into my game a little more, too. Throwing out (the loss Monday night), I’ve gotten more opportunities and scoring chances. I’m finding myself in the right spots and finding my teammates a little more. Those are good … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch is off to a strong start for the Sabres, but wants to reach another level
The Sabres Report - Oct 30, 2024
Sabres’ Owen Power piling up points during fast start
'Owen Power, who turns 22 on Nov. 22, has quietly enjoyed the fastest start of his short career. Entering Tuesday’s schedule, his eight even-strength points ranked fourth among NHL defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Owen Power piling up points during fast start
The Buffalo Sabres Need Their Defense To Protect Their Young Goalies
'Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 3.31 goals-against average and .890 save percentage, while Devon Levi has a 3.79 GAA and .874 SP. While the Sabres finished last season with the 11th-fewest goals against per game, at 2.96, they're ranked 26th in that category at 3.60 this season.' … [Read more...] about The Buffalo Sabres Need Their Defense To Protect Their Young Goalies
Dahlin fined by the NHL for slashing Lundell in the face
'The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety has fined Rasmus Dahlin $5,000 for slashing Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell in the face. There was seven minutes left to go in a 3-2 game when Dahlin took the two-minute minor penalty. The Panthers scored on the power play to take a two-goal lead and won the game.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin fined by the NHL for slashing Lundell in the face
Appert: "We just need to keep building on what we've done so far"
'"We were seeing a good process that we were seeing in practice it was coming out in game. We had about three or four real good efforts before we finally got the results. Even in the Dallas game, we only had one power play. We didn't score, but we created a ton of momentum, because the scoring chances that were created off of it. That positive momentum then led to us scoring … [Read more...] about Appert: “We just need to keep building on what we’ve done so far”
Sabres power play scores twice in back-to-back games
'"We've seen that type of progress for probably three weeks," Appert said. "We've seen it in practice a lot, we've seen it in some parts of games, not all. I'm a believer that if you're doing things right, I believe in the process. If you're doing things right in practice and they're doing right things in games, results will come if you don't get discouraged by the current … [Read more...] about Sabres power play scores twice in back-to-back games
Practice Report | Appert talks progress on power play
'“It’s been a slow, steady march of buying into the process of how we enter, how we get pucks back, how we attack retrievals, how we solve pressure out of retrievals, and all of those things need to be in order for the players to then allow their skill to shine,” Appert said.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Appert talks progress on power play
The Sabres Report - Oct 29, 2024
Rasmus Dahlin's 'tough' penalty costs Sabres: 5 takeaways from 5-2 loss to Panthers
'“We’ve got some good stuff that’s starting to happen,” Ruff said after the Sabres’ three-game win streak ended. “We had a chance to beat a good team. It was right there, and we just weren’t good enough to get it done.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s ‘tough’ penalty costs Sabres: 5 takeaways from 5-2 loss to Panthers