'“That second period, I think was one of our best periods of the year. I don’t think we played in the ‘D’ zone at all to be honest,” Krebs said Friday as the Sabres got to PNC Arena to prepare for Saturday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. “Every line was creating opportunities and we had a gazillion shots. That was exciting. That’s the way we need to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: As his line thrives, Peyton Krebs finally breaks through with some offense
The Sabres Report - Dec 2, 2023
Saturday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres visit the Hurricanes in Eastern Conference action (AP) Preview: December 2 vs. Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage
Erik Johnson continues to try to settle in with new defensive system
'"I think he’ll get better 5-on-5. It’s a big system change from man-on-man, and I still think that affects him," said Sabres head coach Don Granato. "It takes time, and he’s played it for a lot of years. Through reps and through games, that’s something that will resolve, in a sense that he’ll get better with it. But I do think it’s been a challenge for him, absolutely. So I … [Read more...] about Erik Johnson continues to try to settle in with new defensive system
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks top B-Bens in shootout in Levi's debut (Amerks.com) Senators pick up point to begin back-to-back set with Americans (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Dec 1, 2023
Observations: Sabres fail to take advantage of opportunities in loss to Blues
'The Sabres used an aggressive forecheck to drive the Blues batty all night. They set season highs in shots on goal and shot margin with a 46-20 advantage that was wholly reflective of the play. They had a massive advantage in shot attempts (82-44) and a big edge in scoring chances (36-21) and high danger scoring chances (17-9). And it got them nothing.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres fail to take advantage of opportunities in loss to Blues
Why did Sabres send Jiri Kulich back to Rochester and keep Isak Rosen?
'The bottom line to coach Don Granato was that he didn’t want either player in a fourth-line role when there were still first-line minutes to be had in Rochester. Rosen was slotted in on the Sabres’ third line for Thursday’s game against the St. Louis Blues with Tyson Jost and red-hot Victor Olofsson, who has six assists in his previous four games.' … [Read more...] about Why did Sabres send Jiri Kulich back to Rochester and keep Isak Rosen?
Friday's Saint Louis Coverage
Blues respond with win over Sabres after building, surrendering three-goal lead (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Schenn and Neighbours star as Blues beat Sabres 6-4
'“We had our chances,” Dahlin said. “I mean, we played really good. We could have had five more goals. But they didn’t want to go in today. It is what it is sometimes, but I think we got to just look forward.”' … [Read more...] about Schenn and Neighbours star as Blues beat Sabres 6-4
Sabres lose doozy to Blues
'Despite owning zone possession and shot totals throughout the night, the Sabres found themselves trailing by multiple goals in an eventual 6-4 road loss to the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose doozy to Blues
Opinion: The Blues were awful on Thursday, but were still good enough to beat the Sabres
'Offensively the Sabres absolutely dominated. They rolled four lines and each one of them would get a cycle going in the offensive zone for minutes and minutes. The Blues couldn’t handle the line of Jordan Greenway, Peyton Krebs and Kyle Okposo. They caused numerous turnovers by the Blues keeping pressure on goalie Jordan Binnington.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Blues were awful on Thursday, but were still good enough to beat the Sabres
Feeling the Blues: Sabres struggle to keep even with St. Louis in 6-4 loss
'Tonight, following his impressive performance against the New York Rangers on Monday. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and the Buffalo Sabres were gashed, allowing six goals in a 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues.' … [Read more...] about Feeling the Blues: Sabres struggle to keep even with St. Louis in 6-4 loss
Blues recover, score 6 to defeat Sabres
'Rasmus Dahlin, Peyton Krebs and Zach Benson each had a goal and an assist for the Sabres (10-11-2), who were 3-1-1 their previous five games. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen allowed six goals on 20 shots after allowing a total of five in his previous three starts.' … [Read more...] about Blues recover, score 6 to defeat Sabres
Sabres fall to Blues despite season-high shot total
'“I mean, personally, I think there’s definitely a few I should have put away,” Mittelstadt said. “It definitely stings. … A few (chances) go their away, a few don’t go ours, and that’s the game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Blues despite season-high shot total
The Sabres Report - Nov 30, 2023
Devon Levi embracing Sabres' plan for rookie goalie to grow, develop in Rochester
'“This is all part of the process,” Adams told reporters Wednesday in KeyBank Center. “We’re super excited about Devon and believe in him and just feel like this is an opportunity for him to get in a rhythm, get sharpened up, even through some more structured practice reps. And that’s something that we have the luxury and the ability to do right now, and I think it’s the right … [Read more...] about Devon Levi embracing Sabres’ plan for rookie goalie to grow, develop in Rochester
Sabres notebook: Kevyn Adams ready to 'turn the page' after pursuit of Patrick Kane
'“I’m always a little hesitant to get too much into the details of other teams’ players or free agents in negotiations or anything,” Adams told reporters Wednesday in KeyBank Center. “What I think I would probably be comfortable saying is that he knew we were interested dating back to July 1. And the conversations I’ve had with Pat Brisson dating back to summer were that we’re … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Kevyn Adams ready to ‘turn the page’ after pursuit of Patrick Kane