'"It's a good lesson. Not only in hockey but in life," he said. "Things aren't going your way, what are you going to do about it? Are you going to quit or are you pick yourself back up, show up the next day and get better? That's my mindset now."' … [Read more...] about As Sabres shuffle the deck, Jimmy Vesey gets big chance to finally notch first goal
Archives for November 2019
Sabres assistant coach Don Granato returns to practice after serious illness
'Granato's condition was serious enough for his brother, former NHL player and current University of Wisconsin coach Tony Granato, to come to Buffalo to be at his side for more than a week. Few details have been provided about his illness, and Granato was not available for comment Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant coach Don Granato returns to practice after serious illness
Reeling Sabres’ reshuffling lands Jimmy Vesey spot on top line
'Of course, no one thought that chance would materialize after scoring zero goals in his first 18 outings. But right now, Vesey is the reeling Sabres’ No. 1 left winger.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres’ reshuffling lands Jimmy Vesey spot on top line
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Buffalo visits Marchand and the Bruins (AP) Sabres looking to recapture October magic vs. Bruins (Field Level Media) Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Sabres Lines, Pairings (NESN) Sabres at Bruins preview (NHL.com) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres assistant coach Don Granato is back
'Chris Taylor has been filling in, but he isn’t immediately going back to Rochester. Krueger said, “Donnie’s going on the trip and then we’re going to take the transition for Chris Taylor day-to-day here, but right now he’s coming on the trip and we’re just going to see how things go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant coach Don Granato is back
Krueger: 'We feel there's an upside to the group'
'"There's always multiple things you can look at. When he had the winning streak going, there were things we were working on that we weren't happy with and we tried to change. Now, the things we're not happy with and we're working on and trying to change are magnified. It comes down to details. There's little moments in games where we're giving up what we were good at, slight … [Read more...] about Krueger: ‘We feel there’s an upside to the group’
Sabres' misery continues
'Jeremy tweeted Wednesday about how at one point last spring, the Sabres had lost 17-of-20 games, yet the only player from the last of those games that they've moved off the roster since is Alexander Nylander.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ misery continues
Sabres may try some different looks at forward on road trip
'Larsson has missed the past three games with an upper-body injury, but is expected to make the trip that includes games against the Bruins, Panthers and Lightning. He's one of five forwards on the injury report, including Marcus Johansson, who could be back with the team this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may try some different looks at forward on road trip
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Vail joins the Amerks on Professional Tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres insist otherwise, but this sure feels like last year all over again
'The Sabres ended October No. 1 in the NHL's overall standing. Doesn't seem possible now that they're just six points from the basement. … [Read more...] about The Sabres insist otherwise, but this sure feels like last year all over again
John Gilmour gets his chance back in the lineup – at forward
'Gilmour, easily one of the best skaters on the Buffalo defense, said he had not played forward since his Midget hockey days as a teenager. He played on a line with fellow winger Zemgus Girgensons and center Rasmus Asplund – and they got the start against Minnesota's top line of Mikko Koivu between Zach Parise and Kevin Fiala.' … [Read more...] about John Gilmour gets his chance back in the lineup – at forward
The Wraparound: Minnesota Wild 4, Buffalo Sabres 1
'There are moments in a season where a team hopes it has reached a low point and can only go up from here.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Minnesota Wild 4, Buffalo Sabres 1
Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin's numbers are dreadful. Why might that be?
'Either way, we know Dahlin is struggling with one or both of Miller or Montour.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin’s numbers are dreadful. Why might that be?
Trade could be coming for hapless Sabres following ugly loss to Wild
'“Listen, we’re not talking about last year,” captain Jack Eichel said following the Sabres’ ugly 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild before an announced crowd of 15,522 on Tuesday inside KeyBank Center. “This is a new year. I’ll just leave it at that.”' … [Read more...] about Trade could be coming for hapless Sabres following ugly loss to Wild
Sabres notes: John Gilmour moves up to forward as injury replacement
'With centers Marcus Johansson and Johan Larsson day-to-day with upper-body injuries, Gilmour’s run up front will likely last one game. The Sabres play the Boston Bruins on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: John Gilmour moves up to forward as injury replacement