'Things got so bad in Buffalo this week, the Buffalo News had the Sabres 32nd in its weekly NHL Power Rankings. That’s one spot below a team that hasn’t played: the expansion Seattle Kraken.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo is burning. The desperate Sabres need some of that Bills magic to rub off
Archives for March 2021
Ex-Knights goalie Michael Houser signs one-year deal with Sabres
'The Youngstown, Ohio native played three seasons with the Knights, backstopped London to a 2-1 loss to Shawinigan in the 2012 Memorial Cup final and he is the club’s all-time leader with 93 wins.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Knights goalie Michael Houser signs one-year deal with Sabres
Sabres' Saturday matchup with Bruins postponed due to COVID-19 protocols
'Both the Sabres and Bruins were forced to cancel their morning skates on Thursday after having members of each organization enter the NHL's COVID-19 Protocols. The Sabres had a team staff member enter the league's protocols, while Boston had their first player go into the league's protocols.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Saturday matchup with Bruins postponed due to COVID-19 protocols
New coach Don Granato got to work in his first practice with the Sabres
'This is not ideal circumstances for Granato to come into and he doesn’t even know if he can practice on Saturday, “There would be an option to wait a day. I mean take a day to wait it out and I think we’re leaning that way.” Granato said he needs to meet with Kevyn Adams to decide what’s best for the organization.' … [Read more...] about New coach Don Granato got to work in his first practice with the Sabres
Report: Sabres are trading goaltender Jonas Johansson to Colorado
'NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes reports that the Sabres and Colorado Avalanche are closing in on a deal to send the Swedish netminder to Denver.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres are trading goaltender Jonas Johansson to Colorado
Krueger 'loved every minute' of tenure as head coach in Buffalo
'Just hours after the firing on Wednesday, TSN hockey insider Pierre LeBrun shared a text conversation he had with the former Sabres head coach. When asked about his brief time in Buffalo, Krueger was nothing but class, as usual, in his response.' … [Read more...] about Krueger ‘loved every minute’ of tenure as head coach in Buffalo
Sabres' game against Boston on Saturday postponed
'Joining Sean Kuraly on the list are forwards David Pastrnak, Craig Smith, Jake DeBrusk, and David Krejci.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ game against Boston on Saturday postponed
Sabres’ Saturday game against Bruins postponed; fans will be refunded
'It’s not yet clear when the Sabres will play next after their loss to the Bruins on Wednesday night. The Sabres are currently on a 13-game winless streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Saturday game against Bruins postponed; fans will be refunded
Sabres fans disappointed about postponed game, won’t be refunded for COVID-19 test
'But people will not be refunded the 64 dollars they had to pay for a COVID-19 test. Under the Governor’s restrictions, fans have to be tested three days before the game they’re going to, and show proof of a negative result in order to attend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans disappointed about postponed game, won’t be refunded for COVID-19 test
Saturday's Sabres vs Bruins game postponed due to NHL's COVID protocol
'The Sabres played the Bruins on Thursday. That game had been in question after a member of the Sabres hockey staff entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.' … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Sabres vs Bruins game postponed due to NHL’s COVID protocol
Sabres game against Bruins on March 20 postponed
'As a result of four additional Boston Bruins players entering the NHL's COVID Protocols earlier today, Boston's games tomorrow against the Sabres and Tuesday versus the New York Islanders will be postponed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game against Bruins on March 20 postponed
'It is challenging' | Sabres react to Saturday's postponement
'The Sabres previously experienced a 15-day pause in February after hosting the Devils on Jan. 31. The Devils had six players marked as COVID-related absences entering that game. The Sabres had nine players enter COVID protocol over the ensuing week, eight of whom tested positive.' … [Read more...] about ‘It is challenging’ | Sabres react to Saturday’s postponement
Sabres sign Houser to one-year deal
'Houser, 28, joined the organization in 2018-19 when he signed an AHL deal with the Rochester Americans. He has primarily manned the net for the Sabres' ECHL affiliate, the Cincinnati Cyclones. Cincinnati opted out of the 2020-21 season so Houser has been on the Amerks' roster this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Houser to one-year deal
Observations: Sabres' next step is to implement Don Granato's vision as coach
'“Donnie did the best he could with the time he had, as far as trying some different things and implementing some different things that he wanted to see,” center Eric Staal said. “Clearly, we can get better in some of the areas he’s talking about. It wasn’t good enough today.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ next step is to implement Don Granato’s vision as coach
Mike Harrington: You can't always control results, but you can control how hard you play
'That's a 13-game winless streak, one shy of the franchise record set by the 2015 tankers. But hey, at least this baker's dozen wasn't another doughnut. The Sabres got a fluke goal from Kyle Okposo – his first in over a year – to score on home ice for the first time in more than eight periods.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: You can’t always control results, but you can control how hard you play