'“Being back in a professional environment you learn from the older guys and become more professional and you know how to be a better goalie and a better player all around,” Luukkonen said.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen: “…trying to learn as much as I can” in Buffalo
Archives for March 2021
“I don’t think we play very smart” – Sabres looking in mirror to find solution to winless streak
'“I don’t think we play very smart,” defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen said. “We make really stupid mistakes that leads to way too many odd man rushes every game and a team like Pittsburgh, they have skill up front, and they had way too many odd man rushes and yeah I think that we should keep it very simple.”' … [Read more...] about “I don’t think we play very smart” – Sabres looking in mirror to find solution to winless streak
Sabres set shootout-era record with 15th straight loss against Penguins
'"I guess anybody's confidence would be affected with the scenario," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "They did continue to push through to the end. They skated hard, so there's no question everybody's confidence goes up and down."' … [Read more...] about Sabres set shootout-era record with 15th straight loss against Penguins
5 takeaways | Turnovers prove costly in loss to Pens
'"I don't think we play very smart," Ristolainen said. "We make really stupid mistakes that lead to way too many odd-man rushes every game, and a team like Pittsburgh, they have skill up front and they had way too many odd-man rushes. I think we should keep it very simple."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Turnovers prove costly in loss to Pens
At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 - Penguins 5
'Buffalo is 0-13-2 over the last 15 games. The team's last win came on February 23.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 2 – Penguins 5
Sabres recall Houser from taxi squad
'Houser, 28, joined the organization in 2018-19 when he signed an AHL deal with the Rochester Americans and has primarily manned the net for the Sabres' ECHL affiliate, the Cincinnati Cyclones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Houser from taxi squad
'I'm just trying to learn' | Luukkonen hopes to benefit on taxi squad
'Teams are required to carry at least one goaltender on the taxi squad this season, prompting Luukkonen to get the call on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about ‘I’m just trying to learn’ | Luukkonen hopes to benefit on taxi squad
As trade deadline approaches, Sabres' Eric Staal focusing on 'what I can control'
'“It hasn’t been good enough,” Staal lamented Thursday. “I haven’t been good enough.”' … [Read more...] about As trade deadline approaches, Sabres’ Eric Staal focusing on ‘what I can control’
Sabres' Linus Ullmark returns to practice; Dustin Tokarski to start Wednesday
'The Sabres’ top three goalies at the start of this season won’t be available to Granato on Wednesday: Hutton, Ullmark and Jonas Johansson, who was traded to Colorado in exchange for a sixth-round draft choice. Another loss would make the Sabres’ winless streak the longest in the NHL since the Phoenix Coyotes dropped 15 games in a row from Feb. 21 to March 21, 2004.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Linus Ullmark returns to practice; Dustin Tokarski to start Wednesday
Sabres through 30 games: As you would figure, this season is one of the worst
'Want a gruesome comparison? There are nine teams in the league with 20+ wins so far and three others are at 19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres through 30 games: As you would figure, this season is one of the worst
Sabres confident Victor Olofsson will overcome struggles: ‘He’ll get there’
'Olofsson, 25, has endured a rough sophomore season, compiling eight goals, 20 points and a wretched minus-17 rating in 30 games entering Wednesday’s contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres confident Victor Olofsson will overcome struggles: ‘He’ll get there’
Linus Ullmark returns to practice; Sabres have more injuries
'Granato wouldn’t rule out Ullmark playing later in the road trip. The Swede went through drills for 20 minutes Tuesday inside PPG Paints Arena.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark returns to practice; Sabres have more injuries
Wednesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins need sweep of woeful Sabres after yielding points to Devils last week (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Buffalo plays Pittsburgh, looks to stop road skid (AP) Game Preview: 03.24.21 vs. BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Sabres’ goalie depth thinned with Hutton sent home for tests
'Granato said Tobias Rieder could miss a second consecutive game with an undisclosed injury, and Kyle Okposo isn’t expected to be available until after Buffalo completes its four-game road trip at Boston on Sunday. Okposo has already missed one game and didn’t travel with the team because of an upper body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie depth thinned with Hutton sent home for tests
Linus Ullmark returns to practice for Sabres
'At that point of the season, Ullmark had been playing pretty well for Buffalo with a 5-4-2 record in 12 games played with a 2.44 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage. Leading up to the injury, former head coach Ralph Krueger had turned to Ullmark for five straight starts, going 2-2-0 with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark returns to practice for Sabres