'"He just seems more confident and more assertive," said winger Kyle Okposo. "He seems to know the play that he's going to make before he gets the puck and when he gets it, he's really confident with it. Really like what he's brought in when got in the lineup and he got on the power play against Washington. He definitely seems to have taken some steps, which is great."' … [Read more...] about It seems like Casey Mittelstadt will get more looks in Sabres’ lineup
Archives for February 2, 2021
Travis Yost's Sabre Metrics: Taylor Hall's scoring rates are down; too soon to worry?
'One of the biggest questions surrounding Hall in recent years has concerned his environment. Hall’s offensive production has slowed, but that slowing has been collinear with the teams he has played with. Neither the New Jersey Devils nor Arizona Coyotes offered much in terms of supporting cast, and he was traded midseason before the Covid-19 stoppage. So yes, it’s a bit … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: Taylor Hall’s scoring rates are down; too soon to worry?
Casey Mittelstadt impressing Sabres, could earn more game action
'While Mittelstadt’s play has earned Krueger’s praise – “He is on the verge here, and we’re excited to see what’s happening with him,” he said – opportunities have been limited.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt impressing Sabres, could earn more game action
Sabres send Jack Quinn to Amerks, recall two players to taxi squad
'The Sabres drafted Quinn eighth overall last year. In a normal year, he would likely be playing with his junior team, the Ontario Hockey League’s Ottawa 67s. Junior-age players can play in the AHL because their leagues are paused right now because of the COVID-19 pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Jack Quinn to Amerks, recall two players to taxi squad
Storm forces Sabres to change plans; Sam Reinhart will travel with team
'The Sabres will be staying at home today and plan to fly to New York on Tuesday morning for their 6 p.m. game against the Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Storm forces Sabres to change plans; Sam Reinhart will travel with team
Tuesday's New York Coverage
New York takes on Buffalo on 5-game losing streak (AP) Game Preview: Islanders vs. Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
Mittelstadt taking in everything he can this season in Buffalo
'“Watching some of the games before has been helping me be able to see things from up-top a little bit at least. Obviously nothing replaces playing, but getting to see the game and see the time and the space you have in certain areas and different things, especially after a while, I think has helped me in my first couple of games," Mittelstadt said after Monday's practice at … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt taking in everything he can this season in Buffalo
Sabres call up C.J. Smith, J.S. Dea to taxi squad
'This is the first time that Smith and Dea have been called up to the Sabres' taxi squad this season, as both players have spent the past couple of weeks preparing for the Amerks' season in Rochester. Smith was in Buffalo to take part in training camp before the 2020-21 season got started, while Dea was placed on waivers just before training camp and he did not take part in the … [Read more...] about Sabres call up C.J. Smith, J.S. Dea to taxi squad
Offseason program helping Casey Mittelstadt's game
'"No one wants to have that long of an off-season," Mittelstadt said. "But for me, being in the weight room to get quicker was good for me."' … [Read more...] about Offseason program helping Casey Mittelstadt’s game
Sabres will wear “Reverse Retro” jerseys six times this season
'For those Sabres history buffs out there, you recognize the Sabres Reverse Retro jersey. It’s modeled after the team’s first third jersey from the 2000-01 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will wear “Reverse Retro” jerseys six times this season
Sabres expect to play Tuesday night, despite flight delay to Long Island
'"We aren't concerned at all," Krueger said about Tuesday's game still being played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect to play Tuesday night, despite flight delay to Long Island
Devils' season paused for COVID-19 issues, day after back-to-back games against Sabres
'A Sabres spokesperson told 2 On Your Side's Adam Benigni the Sabres haven’t been impacted at this point but are closely monitoring the situation.' … [Read more...] about Devils’ season paused for COVID-19 issues, day after back-to-back games against Sabres
Reinhart to travel to Long Island, could play Tuesday
'"We're just still evaluating, but we're hoping that he'll be available tomorrow," Krueger said.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart to travel to Long Island, could play Tuesday
Sabres add Dea, Smith to taxi squad
'Dea and Smith have been participating in Amerks training camp as Rochester prepares for its first game of the season this weekend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Dea, Smith to taxi squad
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Jack Quinn added to Amerks roster (WHEC-TV) Back to work with opening night around the corner (Amerks.com) Jack Quinn among the latest newcomers to Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage