'The Sabres were a Jekyll-and-Hyde outfit last season, going 20-11-4 at home but ruining their hopes with a 10-20-4 road record that ranked 28th out of the 31 teams in points away from home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking to reverse trend of not taking kindly to the road
Archives for January 18, 2021
Sabres Notebook: Dylan Cozens gets a bigger role with move to second line
'"They're a lot stronger than what I'm used to, so that's a big adjustment there," he said. "But I think the biggest thing I've picked up on is just how much guys take care of their bodies. Especially in a year like this, where there's so many games in such a short period of time, I think the biggest thing is just ensure I take care of my body."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Dylan Cozens gets a bigger role with move to second line
Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens earns fast promotion to Eric Staal’s line
'“I don’t really want to bug him too much,” Cozens said following Sunday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “But obviously he’s a guy who’s been in the league for a long time, he knows a lot, he’s won a Stanley Cup, he knows what it takes. So there’s a lot of things I can learn from him just helping me out, giving me advice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens earns fast promotion to Eric Staal’s line
Sam Reinhart misses practice with lower-body injury
'“We will do a pregame skate again tomorrow where we can then decide our roster after that,” Krueger said on a Zoom call following this afternoon’s practice at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart misses practice with lower-body injury
Sabres’ Ralph Krueger on Bills’ win, INT return: ‘The whole city just exploded’
'“How they’ve evolved and grown from being thrashed by the Patriots in big games just a few years ago and how they’re learning and growing,” Krueger said. “So it is a big buzz in our room. We’re all big Bills fans and we couldn’t be more pleased for (owners) Kim and Terry (Pegula) and the whole organization for the opportunity that lies ahead.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ralph Krueger on Bills’ win, INT return: ‘The whole city just exploded’
Monday's Philadelphia Coverage
High-scoring Flyers host Buffalo Sabres, try to start 3-0 for first time in 10 years (Philadelphia Inquirer) Philadelphia hosts Buffalo after Konecny’s 3-goal game (AP) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Sabres juggle lines with Reinhart and Okposo missing practice
'“Sam is day-to-day with a lower-body injury that appears to be manageable, so he’ll come with us on the trip and we’ll make that final decision at the pregame skate," said head coach Ralph Krueger after practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres juggle lines with Reinhart and Okposo missing practice
Sabres move up game against Capitals next Sunday to avoid conflict with AFC Championship Game
'The Sabres game was scheduled for 7 p.m., but has since been moved up to 3 p.m. so it doesn't interfere with the AFC Championship game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move up game against Capitals next Sunday to avoid conflict with AFC Championship Game
NHL moves up Sunday’s Sabres game, avoids overlap with Bills AFC Championship game
'The Buffalo Bills are scheduled to play their AFC Championship Game at 6:40 p.m. on January 24.' … [Read more...] about NHL moves up Sunday’s Sabres game, avoids overlap with Bills AFC Championship game
Sabres game time moved, avoids conflict with AFC championship game
'That change, announced by the NHL on Sunday afternoon, was made to avoid a conflict with the AFC championship game, which will start at 6:40 p.m. next Sunday. The Bills will play either the Cleveland Browns or the Kansas City Chiefs, which is the No. 1 seed and last year's Super Bowl champion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game time moved, avoids conflict with AFC championship game
Cozens earns promotion, skates with Staal & Olofsson
'Cozens was promoted to a line with Staal and Victor Olofsson during practice on Sunday, a testament to the rookie's strong first two games. Playing alongside Cody Eakin and Tobias Rieder, Cozens impressed coach Ralph Krueger with his defensive commitment and his ability to hold up physically against Washington.' … [Read more...] about Cozens earns promotion, skates with Staal & Olofsson
Sabres' road game against Washington on January 24 moved up to 3 p.m.
'The game was originally scheduled for 7 p.m., which would've been at the same time as the NFL's AFC Championship Game. The Buffalo Bills advanced to the AFC Championship Game (set for 6:40 p.m. next Sunday) after defeating the Baltimore Ravens last night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ road game against Washington on January 24 moved up to 3 p.m.