'“I thought I made a good move and that’s one I wish I could take back,” lamented Bjork.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Anders Bjork helps Sabres push back in shootout loss to Bruins
Archives for April 14, 2021
The Wraparound: Ullmark leaves with injury in Sabres' shootout loss
'The Sabres appeared overwhelmed by the Bruins’ pressure on the puck, as Boston’s checking-line players provided a heavy presence on the forecheck. This approach led to a possession advantage for the Bruins, who received goals from David Krejci and Craig Smith. Buffalo, though, tied the score with 8:07 remaining in regulation when Rasmus Dahlin's shot from the point went off a … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ullmark leaves with injury in Sabres’ shootout loss
Only vaccinated Bills, Sabres fans can attend games this fall
'Poloncarz announced the vaccination policy after expressing deep disappointment at the sudden drop-off in people making vaccine appointments.' … [Read more...] about Only vaccinated Bills, Sabres fans can attend games this fall
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin responds to challenge of playing heavy Bruins
'“I haven’t been in a playoff game, but it didn’t feel like a regular-season game,” said Dahlin, whose goal 11:53 into the third period tied the game at 2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin responds to challenge of playing heavy Bruins
Anders Bjork excited for opportunity with Sabres: ‘A fresh start for me’
'Two shoulder surgeries and a brutal concussion stymied the 6-foot, 197-pound winger’s development with the Boston Bruins. This year, he fell out of the lineup, becoming a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Anders Bjork excited for opportunity with Sabres: ‘A fresh start for me’
Anders Bjork Looking Forward To Fresh Start With Sabres After Trade
'“I was excited, for sure,” Bjork said Tuesday morning on a Zoom call with reporters. “There’s opportunity. It’s a fresh start for me. I don’t think my time in the NHL has gone the way I wanted it, but this is a great opportunity for me to start over and begin working even harder to become the player I believe I can be.”' … [Read more...] about Anders Bjork Looking Forward To Fresh Start With Sabres After Trade
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Bruins in battle to the finish, finally foil Sabres in shootout (Boston Globe) Newest Bruins were just OK, but they were part of a win, which is the goal (Boston Globe) Bruins work all three trade deadline acquisitions into the lineup (Boston Globe) Bruins survive in shootout, beat Sabres 3-2 (Boston Herald) Deadline deals a shot in the arm for Bruins (Boston … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Bruins beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout in Hall’s debut
'“What I loved about this game is we didn’t feel good, we weren’t crisp, we weren’t sharp, we were messy,” said Sabres interim coach Don Granato. “They found it within to fight when things didn’t go right.”' … [Read more...] about Bruins beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout in Hall’s debut
Buffalo sports fans will need vaccine to attend games
'“Our goal is to have a 100% full house for the Bills and the Sabres starting in the fall,” Poloncarz said during a daily briefing.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo sports fans will need vaccine to attend games
Sabres lose in Boston on Tuesday
'With about 12-minutes gone in the final period of regulation, Rasmus Dahlin gave himself a fantastic 21st-birthday present. The defenseman's slick moves and eventual slapshot evened the score at two goals apiece.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in Boston on Tuesday
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres battle back but lose to Bruins in shootout
'The Sabres played a messy game, with the Bruins all over them early after the Sabres opening goal from Colin Miller. Despite that, the Sabres came to play in the third period and finally broke through on the goal by defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres battle back but lose to Bruins in shootout
Opinion: The Sabres fought back in two ways to pick up a point in Boston
'Don Granato said during the intermission, he brought up how they were getting thrown all over the ice, but he said that the players were pretty upset about it and I give them full marks for showing up for the rest of the game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres fought back in two ways to pick up a point in Boston
Granato: We have to be demanding, but encouraging with young players on roster
'"They really are a big key to us and our franchise. There's always a lot of speak about the 'future of the franchise.' Well, I don't like talking about the future. How about immediately right now making them 'key in the franchise?' All of our guys are key in the franchise. That doesn't mean Sam Reinhart is any less key, but why would they not be just as key? They're playing … [Read more...] about Granato: We have to be demanding, but encouraging with young players on roster
Bruins beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout
'A few minutes later, Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark left the game after he was slow to get up following a Bruins shot. Ullmark did not return to the game.' … [Read more...] about Bruins beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout
Poloncarz: no vaccine means no entry to Bills and Sabres games in the fall
'Poloncarz said the way to allow that is to require all fans and staff to be fully vaccinated. If you're not vaccinated, you would not be allowed to enter.' … [Read more...] about Poloncarz: no vaccine means no entry to Bills and Sabres games in the fall