'“Going back to MSG, never would have guessed in a million years that the first time I go back there is coaching another team and the first game I’m coaching as well,” said Girardi, 36. “It’s definitely something I didn’t see coming and didn’t really realize it until the game (against Boston) got canceled the other day. It’s definitely going to be a pretty surreal atmosphere … [Read more...] about Dan Girardi’s coaching a ‘fresh perspective’ for Sabres’ struggling defensemen
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Goalie Linus Ullmark to join Sabres on three-city, four-game road trip
'"At this point, we’re planning on him joining us on the road trip, which is great news," said interim coach Don Granato. "We need to integrate him into practice at some point. That’s the next step here. At that point, we can evaluate a potential return, so that’s all good news with Linus."' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark to join Sabres on three-city, four-game road trip
Sabres believe Dan Girardi’s playing experience will help defense corps
'“I’m talking to guys like I’m just out there with them in practice (as a player), just talking about random things, chirp here and there, just get a good feeling between all of us and get a better feeling back in the building,” Girardi said on Zoom call following Sunday’s practice inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Dan Girardi’s playing experience will help defense corps
Goalie Linus Ullmark to join Sabres on road trip, start practicing
'“We need to integrate him into practice,” interim Sabres coach Don Granato said on a Zoom call this afternoon. “At some point, that’s the next step here. And at that point, we can evaluate when a potential return is.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark to join Sabres on road trip, start practicing
Monday's New York Coverage
Buffalo faces New York on 6-game road skid (AP) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. BUF 3.22.21 (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage
Dan Girardi relishing opportunity to help coach Sabres
'"I don't see any concern at this point, certainly none that's going to disrupt what we're doing and what we want to do and lay out as a staff," Granato said following Sunday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Dan Girardi relishing opportunity to help coach Sabres
Sabres return to practice after game postponed for COVID-19 protocol
'"We spoke of it," Granato said. "I asked what the comfort level was to continue [practice] because when this happened weeks ago, everybody had great concern, 'Is this within our group now and where's it going?' The players collectively wanted to continue practicing and they continued to practice at a very intense level, so that was a great response from the standpoint of if … [Read more...] about Sabres return to practice after game postponed for COVID-19 protocol
Interim coaching staff focused on pace, connectivity
'"I think just keeping a lot of movement out there, making sure we're playing with a fast pace, keeping our speed up," Thompson said. "And he stresses offense quite a bit. I think that's something we've been struggling with. We've got to find ways to score. Hopefully that's something we can add to our game."' … [Read more...] about Interim coaching staff focused on pace, connectivity
Sabres assign Fogarty, Houser to taxi squad
'Fogarty has appeared in one game with the Sabres this season. He has eight points (5+3) in 10 games with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Fogarty, Houser to taxi squad