'While there have been some questionable goals allowed, Tokarski hasn't let them linger and has calmed down in the crease considerably in recent games. Playing three games in four days, including a back-to-back against Pittsburgh, was no easy feat, and the 5-foot-11 Tokarski handled it brilliantly.' … [Read more...] about Dustin Tokarski has given a boost to Sabres’ play in the crease
Archives for April 20, 2021
Sabres notebook: Bruins hit town with 4-0 mark since trade for Taylor Hall
'Hall is playing on the second line with center David Krejci and winger Craig Smith. His mandate from the club was clear: Come in and be a complementary player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Bruins hit town with 4-0 mark since trade for Taylor Hall
Travis Yost's Sabre Metrics: What numbers show about improvement under Don Granato
'The organization will need more time to evaluate Granato. The team’s playing better, and the front office knows they have some heavy lifting to do to repair the lineup. And not everything has been great – the power play has just four goals under Granato, and the team is 6-8-3 since the transition.' … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: What numbers show about improvement under Don Granato
Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen ready for chance in NHL
'“His work ethic has been fabulous this year, the way he goes about every day,” Appert said on a Zoom call Monday. “He really approaches things like a pro now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen ready for chance in NHL
Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski named NHL’s First Star of Week
'Overall, Tokarski has compiled a 2-5-2 record with a 3.15 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage in nine games this season. He hadn’t played in the NHL since 2016 before last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski named NHL’s First Star of Week
Notebook: Bruins could have their hands full with Sabres
'Not counting Eichel, the Sabres have seven top 10 picks in their lineup, some acquired in trades, others from their own years of futility. But what may be more important than the untapped talent level, the Sabres’ compete level has been raised. In the loss in Boston last week, the Sabres lost both the war and the battles (Matt Irwin and Tage Thompson taking one-sided beatings … [Read more...] about Notebook: Bruins could have their hands full with Sabres
Tuesday's Boston Coverage
Notebook: Bruins could have their hands full with Sabres (Boston Herald) Buffalo hosts Boston after Reinhart’s 2-goal game (AP) Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Sabres Lines, Pairings (NESN) Need to Know: Bruins at Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage
Dustin Tokarski named ‘First Star’ of Week in NHL
'With all the Sabres’ injuries in net, it's doubly impressive that Tokarski put up the numbers he did, playing four games in six nights. He'll likely continue to play the majority of the games until the Sabres get healthier.' … [Read more...] about Dustin Tokarski named ‘First Star’ of Week in NHL
Sabres netminder Tokarski named NHL's First Star of the Week
'"It was pretty incredible, to be honest," Tokarski said after the win, which would eventually help him earn the NHL's First Star of the Week honor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres netminder Tokarski named NHL’s First Star of the Week
Tokarski, Roswell RN Michaela Pastorius named NHL First Stars of the Week
'Tokarski went 2-1-1 in four games over the past week, stopping 128 of 137 shots for a save percentage of .934.' … [Read more...] about Tokarski, Roswell RN Michaela Pastorius named NHL First Stars of the Week
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
East Amherst native Nick DeSimone acquired by Amerks on loan from Vegas (Buffalo News) DeSimone loaned to Rochester from Vegas (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage