'The Sabres’ progress under interim coach Don Granato will be measured more so by player development than points in the standings. While the 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals on Friday was the Sabres’ 15th consecutive defeat at the hands of the East Division’s top four teams, Mittelstadt was one of several young players to stand out.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Casey Mittelstadt, other young players shine in Sabres’ loss
Archives for April 10, 2021
Wraparound: Sabres lose another game to a top team in the East Division
'An uneven 60 minutes of hockey included some encouraging performances from young players, most notably Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju, and a better defensive showing against the prolific Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Wraparound: Sabres lose another game to a top team in the East Division
Sabres claim forward Drake Caggiula off waivers from Arizona Coyotes
'“Speed, competitiveness,” said Granato. “He’s got a deep passion and love for the game. He plays hard. He plays a quick game. He can play up and down the lineup. He can penalty kill, he can keep up speed-wise and push the pace with your top players. He just fits anywhere up and down the lineup.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim forward Drake Caggiula off waivers from Arizona Coyotes
Casey Mittelstadt, Sabres’ other young players growing under Don Granato
'“Extremely happy,” Granato said on a Zoom call of the young players’ development. “That’s a priority. It will remain a priority simply because their ceiling is so high and we need to become a better team. That was obvious when I stepped in and the other obvious was the guys with the highest ceiling, we needed to move toward that."' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt, Sabres’ other young players growing under Don Granato
Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju shaking off poor stretch, playing confidently
'“It’s so much easier to play,” Jokiharju said on a Zoom call this afternoon of skating with Dahlin. “We kind of read off each other, so I think both of us, we can play some better hockey. … I can have the puck a little bit more. We’re making plays out there and having fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju shaking off poor stretch, playing confidently
Sabres add new player, claim Drake Caggiula off waivers from Coyotes
'Interim Sabres coach Don Granato knows Caggiula well, having coached him with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2018-19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add new player, claim Drake Caggiula off waivers from Coyotes
Saturday's Washington Coverage
The Capitals do just enough to hold off NHL-worst Sabres (Washington Post) Capitals get much needed two points over last-place Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) Capitals ride fast start to win over Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) Laviolette hopes Vrana regains confidence with end of goal drought (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Caps Down Sabres, 4-3 … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Coyotes move on from Drake Caggiula, who lands with new team
'That's good news for the 26-year-old forward, who keeps drawing a salary to support his infant son, albeit with a new team after less than four months as a Coyote.' … [Read more...] about Coyotes move on from Drake Caggiula, who lands with new team
Schultz has 3-point outing in Capitals 4-3 win over Sabres
'Tokarski hasn’t won since the journeyman backup stopped 25 shots in Montreal’s 3-1 victory over Ottawa on Dec. 12, 2015.' … [Read more...] about Schultz has 3-point outing in Capitals 4-3 win over Sabres
Sabres drop two in a row thanks to Washington
'Tage Thompson scored for the second straight night. This time with Dustin Tokarski pulled for an extra skater, bringing the Sabres within a goal late in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop two in a row thanks to Washington
Opinion: The Sabres played Washington even, but still couldn't win
'Both teams took 33 shots on goal and the same amount of shots attempted too. The only difference in the Capitals 4-3 win was goaltending.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres played Washington even, but still couldn’t win
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres push late but come up short against Capitals
'Tonight's pairing of defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju may leave a bit more to be desired in defensive aspects at this point of their careers, but whenever they're on the ice, they're involved at both ends of the ice, and it's resulted in offense for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres push late but come up short against Capitals
Sabres claim Drake Caggiula off waivers
'Caggiula went most of the 2020 offseason unsigned until he inked a one-year deal with the Coyotes worth the league-minimum of $700,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Drake Caggiula off waivers
Sabres comeback falls short in 4-3 loss to Capitals
'Before Thompson brought the game within one, Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju scored Buffalo's first two goals. But a third-period tally from Jakub Vrana put the tilt out of reach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short in 4-3 loss to Capitals
Buffalo Sabres claim forward Drake Caggiula off waivers
'Caggiula was a member of the Sabres development camp in 2014.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres claim forward Drake Caggiula off waivers