‘“Obviously, my rookie year being in the NHL, the first thing I wanted to do was just prove I can play at this level, show that I was responsible defensively,” Cozens said following practice Friday in KeyBank Center. “Once I kind of showed that, I think I want to take the next step in my offensive game. Obviously, I’ve had a lot of things going on this season, but I’ve been able to watch a lot of games and just learn from watching. I’m happy where my game is at right now.”’
Archives for April 17, 2021
Sabres starting goalie Linus Ullmark ‘week to week’ with a lower-body injury
‘The Sabres need at least three healthy goalies between the active roster and taxi squad for each game day, although the National Hockey League granted the team an exemption Thursday.’
Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens showcasing offense, emerging as special talent
‘“There’s lots of responsibility playing center and I had just been coming on the wing learning the speed of the game and learning how to defend on the wing,” Cozens said on a Zoom call following Friday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “It was big for me to start and once I gained more confidence, moving to was center was good for me.’
Sabres’ goalie picture for weekend still unclear; Linus Ullmark week to week
‘The Sabres need to add a goalie to their taxi squad.’
Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Crosby and Pittsburgh take on Buffalo (AP)
Game Preview: 04.17.21 at BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com)
Injury to Ullmark further depletes Sabres’ goalie depth
‘The injuries leave the Sabres preparing to call up top minor-league prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to make his NHL debut. The timetable for that is uncertain with Luukkonen recovering from an injury he sustained earlier this week.’
Linus Ullmark out week-to-week with lower-body injury
‘Granato confirmed on Friday that goalie Linus Ullmark is out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury, but acknowledged that there are only so many weeks left in the season. Buffalo only has 13 games remaining over the next four weeks, with the regular season finale set for Saturday, May 8 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.’
Ullmark week-to-week with lower-body injury
‘”Right now, it’s week-to-week and we don’t have many weeks left,” Granato said. “So, that one’s a little touchy.”‘