‘“Tip your (hat) off to him, he came in a tough spot and has come in and done the job and done everything you’ve asked of him, the team asked from him,” said Sabres goalie Craig Anderson, a 19-year veteran of the NHL. “Kudos to him. Same thing, he wants to go out there and earn his ice and earn his spot. Why not him? That would be my message to him. Why not you? The door’s open, kick it open.”’
The Sabres Report - January 28, 2022
With Sabres thin in net, goalie Michael Houser has special chance to impress ★
‘Right now, Houser is the only Sabres goalie who’s officially available for Saturday’s contest.’
Anderson still trying to see if he can play this weekend ★
‘Anderson said up to this point, everything has been positive for him since he started practicing with the team on Jan. 21. He said it’s too early to tell about being in the lineup against the Coyotes, “It was my first full practice with my own net, so we’re just trying to see how the recovery is.”‘
Craig Anderson’s rehab improving, won’t rush return to lineup ★
‘“The last seven days so of skating, it’s been kind of similar or better than the day before, so that is positive,” Anderson said.’
Anderson continues to progress, will evaluate playing status on Friday ★
‘”We’re just trying to see how the recovery is now, right? Felt pretty good,” Anderson said. “Kind of the trend is as soon as you get out there, start moving, warm up, things start to feel better. As the day goes on, you see how the recovery goes. It’s hard to say true yes or no as far as what your status is for the weekend, but we’ll know more tomorrow after we get on the ice and keep progressing.”‘
Prospects Update | Johnson's game evolving at University of Minnesota ★
‘This season as a Big 10 preseason second-team selection, Johnson has dressed in all 24 games for Minnesota, scoring a career-high two goals and nine assists. He’s top five on the team in both plus/minus rating (plus-8) and blocked shots (27).’
The Sabres Report - January 27, 2022
Aaron Dell suspended 3 games, causing more issues in goal for Sabres ★
‘”Dell takes an active step into Batherson, shifting his weight and delivering a hit to an unsuspecting player that causes a dangerous fall into the boards,” the video announcing the suspension explained. “Finally, it is also important to note that Batherson does not have the puck and is therefore not eligible to be checked on this play in any manner.’
Sabres mailbag: Predicting the plan to add around the young core ★
‘I’ll get to an option on defense later in this piece, but at forward, call the Vegas Golden Knights to see if they’re moving Jonathan Marchessault or Evgeny Dadonov. Something has to give in Vegas with Jack Eichel returning. Another possible option is Kevin Fiala of the Minnesota Wild. He’s a pending restricted free agent, and the Wild are going to have trouble affording his contract. This sort of trade will likely have to wait until the offseason.’
Aaron Dell’s three-game suspension creates big goalie problem for Sabres ★
‘Perhaps Anderson can at least back up Houser. But what do the Sabres do if he can’t? Would they acquire another goalie? Stay tuned.’
Sabres’ Dell suspended 3 games, thinning team’s goalie ranks ★
‘Buffalo is already missing four goalies due to injury. Dell’s suspension means the team will likely need to sign another netminder before leaving for a three-game western swing starting at Arizona on Saturday.’