Archives for October 2, 2019

'"He’s very responsible without the puck, but he’s also responsible with it," said Krueger, who labeled Olofsson as "permanently dangerous" during the preseason. "He shows a maturity there that allows him to play on the top line and we all see his shooting ability. We all know the scoring threat, but as coaches, we’re excited about what he does away from the puck and how hard … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson aims for improvement after making Sabres’ roster, earning first-line role

'Adam Mair, a development coach with the Sabres, will join the Amerks' coaching staff on an interim basis. Granato, who is officially on medical leave, has made progress since being hospitalized, according to Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant coach Don Granato taking medical leave, Chris Taylor joins staff

'The franchise began with a bold, calculated strategy by two brothers, rose to prominence in an era when the Canadiens were seemingly unstoppable, navigated the challenges of players defecting through free agency or to the now-defunct World Hockey Association, provided solace to a city suffering economically and survived bankruptcy to reach its hallmark 50th season in 2019-20.' … [Read more...] about ‘Thank you, Sabres!’ From start, Buffalo fans have given their hearts to hockey

'It was spring hockey but summer-like weather. The high temperature that day was 82 degrees, with temps still in the 70s at night and a humidity figure of more than 60 percent. Those numbers rated as the most significant numbers of the day — because the Aud had no air conditioning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Fog Game had it all: Unforgettable atmosphere, iconic goals, odd interruptions

'1. May 20, 1975 – 5-4 OT win over Philadelphia: Sabres win famous "Fog Game" in first Stanley Cup Final contest at home. Rene Robert's goal at 18:29 gets Buffalo within 2-1 in series.' … [Read more...] about 50 most memorable games in Sabres history

'1A and 1B: Dominik Hasek (1992-2001) and Gilbert Perreault (1970-87).' … [Read more...] about A ‘Golden’ team of the greatest Sabres

'1. April 24, 1993: May Day! Brad May's spectacular goal at 4:48 of overtime gives the Sabres a 6-5 win over Boston to complete a four-game sweep and the team's first playoff series win in 10 years.' … [Read more...] about He shoots, he scores! The Sabres’ most memorable goals

'Brad May’s April 24, 1993, goal that gave the Sabres a four-game playoff sweep of the big, bad Boston Bruins: “It really raised the roof off the Aud,” said Jeanneret. “Not the call because people sitting in their seats didn't hear the call. But the goal itself. I think what a lot of people have forgotten nowadays is that May beat Raymond Bourque, a Hall of Fame defenseman. It … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret’s list of his Top 10 Sabres memories is scary good

'The city is always first or second in local television ratings because people in Buffalo are great sports fans and great hockey fans and they love the Sabres, but let's talk here about Terry and Kim Pegula and what they represent. I remember vividly Terry's interview with our Executive Committee when he was coming into the league and the two things I remember the most are how … [Read more...] about Gary Bettman on Sabres’ 50th anniversary, Pegulas and No Goal