'"I think it's a good opportunity for us to keep things going," center Tage Thompson, who scored his 14th goal of the season in 22 games, said after practice Tuesday. "The result isn't what we wanted last game, but I thought we played a good game. They're obviously a really talented team and they're very opportunistic. I thought we honestly outplayed them for the majority of … [Read more...] about Schedule gives Sabres no time to brood after shocking loss to Lightning
The Sabres Report - Nov 30, 2022
Tyson Jost finding home with Sabres: ‘He brings an awful lot’
'“I always liked his game,” said Okposo, whose Sabres play a road game on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings before hosting Colorado on Thursday. “You get different opportunities in your career, and that’s what this game is about. It’s a lot about timing. You just need someone to believe in you at a certain point, and then you got to take advantage of your opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Tyson Jost finding home with Sabres: ‘He brings an awful lot’
Sabres captain Kyle Okposo on Nikita Kucherov: ‘A terrific player but he’s dirty’
'“It’s a bad play,” Okposo said following Tuesday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “… He’s obviously a terrific player but he’s dirty as well. He just is. You know what you’re going to get out there and he gets (ticked) off sometimes and he takes some liberties at times. We’ll see those guys again, but, yeah, we’re obviously upset. I mean, they say he gets hit into there, that’s … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Kyle Okposo on Nikita Kucherov: ‘A terrific player but he’s dirty’
Wednesday's Detroit Coverage
Sabres face the Red Wings in Atlantic Division action (AP) Preview: Red Wings look to bounce back against Sabres Wednesday on TNT (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
Granato: 'We are still a rapidly evolving team'
'“It’s almost you get to the point where, ‘OK, we’ve done so much, let’s get this game over with.’ You can’t play that way,” Granato said during his weekly appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Granato: ‘We are still a rapidly evolving team’
'We're going to have fun' | Sabres' young forward line showing promise
'"The three of them together, they developed a chemistry on the ice," Granato said. "On the bench, they communicate really well. And Cozens is a leader, we know that. Now he's got two guys that unequivocally, he can lead. He's doing a great job of that."' … [Read more...] about ‘We’re going to have fun’ | Sabres’ young forward line showing promise
The Sabres Report - Nov 29, 2022
Mike Harrington: Hard lessons continue for Sabres in frustrating thrillers vs. Lightning
'Through all this legitimate talk of development and learning and building and finding guys who want to be here, it's important not to lose sight of one key thing: They still keep score in these games. The Buffalo Sabres have played 22 of them this year. They've won only nine.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Hard lessons continue for Sabres in frustrating thrillers vs. Lightning
Observations: Sabres squander late two-goal lead, fall to Lightning in overtime
'The Sabres' defense, led by Dahlin, shut down the Lightning at 5-on-5 until late in regulation. They were a different team in the final several minutes of the third period, though. Rather than continuing to pressure Tampa Bay following Skinner's goal that made it 5-3, Buffalo's forwards and defensemen backed off.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres squander late two-goal lead, fall to Lightning in overtime
Sabres implode late, fall to Lightning in OT: ‘We backed off’
'Then the Sabres lowered their guard. They gave the stacked Lightning, which has reached three consecutive Stanley Cup finals, extra time and space. It cost them the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode late, fall to Lightning in OT: ‘We backed off’
Sabres notes: Former Buffalo prospect Brandon Hagel thriving with Lightning
'“When that dream comes to an end because a team doesn’t want to sign you, there’s a little motivation to prove them wrong, and I think I’ve done a pretty good job at it,” Hagel said prior to recording a goal and an assist in Monday’s 6-5 win over the Sabres at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Former Buffalo prospect Brandon Hagel thriving with Lightning
Tuesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Lightning battle back to beat Sabres in overtime (Tampa Bay Times) Recap: Lightning 6, Sabres 5 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) Mishkin's Extra Shift: Lightning 6, Sabres 5 - OT (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Stamkos lifts Lightning past Sabres 6-5 in OT
'“You allow good players a little bit of extra time and a little bit of extra space, they’re going to make plays on you,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “We had hesitation in our game and it was only the last 10 minutes.”' … [Read more...] about Stamkos lifts Lightning past Sabres 6-5 in OT
Sabres fall to Lightning 6-5 in overtime
'In overtime, the Sabres had multiple chances to win the game. But it was Stamkos scoring the game winner completing the comeback win 6-5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Lightning 6-5 in overtime
Malacaro: Defense may be young, but don't call them inexperienced
'One thing that should start to show up for this young group of defensemen is the recognition of the opponent the more times they see the likes of Tampa Bay and Toronto each season. Learning the opposition’s tendencies on the ice will only help them get better and play with more confidence.' … [Read more...] about Malacaro: Defense may be young, but don’t call them inexperienced
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres fizzle in overtime loss to Lightning
'The Sabres need to keep that intensity and shot volume in games moving forward, especially when having some of the better teams in the NHL on their upcoming schedule.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres fizzle in overtime loss to Lightning