'"You take a win any possible way you can. You need to win a game, and if you don't win a game, you damn-well better be entertaining. That means you better be working hard, competing, fighting, scratching, clawing, and have some passion. Certainly the objective is to win, but I don't like to play a boring style, and I don't think the players like playing that either. In fact, I … [Read more...] about Granato: We don’t want our players afraid to make mistakes
Archives for April 21, 2021
Sabres shut out for 8th time this season as Bruins win 2-0
'The Sabres finished the day 0-for-6 on the power play and generated only five shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out for 8th time this season as Bruins win 2-0
Rask, Bruins blank Sabres 2-0
'A combination of good goaltending by the Bruins and a lack of power play production was Buffalo’s undoing in the 2-0 loss.' … [Read more...] about Rask, Bruins blank Sabres 2-0
Caggiula will make Sabres debut against Boston
'"There’s not too many games left in the season and whatever situation I get put in, I’m ready to answer the bell and I’m looking forward to getting back out and playing," Caggiula said after Tuesday's morning skate.' … [Read more...] about Caggiula will make Sabres debut against Boston
Rask gets first shutout of season to help Bruins defeat Sabres
'"We got ourselves in trouble early, probably puck management, and chased the game," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We chased the game. Rask was good when he had to be, but we didn't set the pace. They set the pace. And again with the challenge in puck management to keep it simple. We exerted a lot of energy."' … [Read more...] about Rask gets first shutout of season to help Bruins defeat Sabres
Rask robs Cozens with eye-popping glove save in Bruins win vs. Sabres
'Trailing 1-0, the Sabres put together a series of glorious scoring opportunities while on the power play. Rask first made a pad save on Jeff Skinner's redirected shot then stopped Arttu Ruotsalainen before lunging to his right to deny Cozens with his glove.' … [Read more...] about Rask robs Cozens with eye-popping glove save in Bruins win vs. Sabres
5 takeaways | Sabres shut out to open 3-game set with Bruins
'The Bruins out-attempted the Sabres, 40-24, at 5-on-5 during the first 40 minutes and built a 2-0 lead on the strength of goals from Brad Marchand and Connor Clifton. They were able to stave off a comeback push by the Sabres in the third.' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres shut out to open 3-game set with Bruins
At The Final Horn: Bruins 2 - Sabres 0
'With 2:34 remaining in regulation, Buffalo was set up to have a 5-on-3 opportunity for 1:33 that they turned into a 6-on-3 when they pulled goaltender Dustin Tokarski in favor of the extra attacker. Buffalo generated zero shots on the 6-on-3 and then committed a too-many-men-on-the-ice penalty once the initial two-man advantage expired.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Bruins 2 – Sabres 0
Luukkonen recalled to active roster
'Luukkonen, 22, was selected by the Sabres during the second round of the 2017 NHL Draft. In 14 games with Rochester this season, he's 7-5-2 with a .888 save percentage and a 3.60 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen recalled to active roster
Borgen skates with Sabres, could play Thursday
'"It went numb right away when it hit," Borgen said. "I was just feeling it out on the ice. They taped it up and stuff. Had a little bit of adrenaline, so I didn't feel all the pain. I definitely wasn't feeling too strong out there. I wasn't feeling great."' … [Read more...] about Borgen skates with Sabres, could play Thursday
Sabres sign Rousek to 2-year, entry-level contract
'Rousek, 22, was selected by the Sabres during the sixth round of the 2019 NHL Draft (160th overall). He tallied a career-high 38 points (14+24) in 49 games this season with HC Sparta Praha of Czech Extraliga, the highest-level pro league in the Czech Republic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rousek to 2-year, entry-level contract
Rousek heads to Buffalo:: The NHL is my big dream!
'Already during the semifinals, the agent told me that Buffalo might be interested in signing a contract. But I didn't want to bother with that, so we agreed to wait until after the playoffs so that I could fully concentrate on Sparta. I wanted to succeed.' … [Read more...] about Rousek heads to Buffalo:: The NHL is my big dream!
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Genesee Brew House introducing Amerks Amber Ale for team's 65th anniversary (WHEC-TV) Amerks look to rebound with another busy week ahead (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Hawkins to professional tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage