'“The guys kind of told me when I came here, ‘We’re a lot different team right now,’” Bjork said. “We’re still growing, but it’s cool to see where we’re heading.”' … [Read more...] about Bjork, Sabres spoil Backstrom’s 1,000th game, beat Capitals
Archives for April 2021
Sabres beat up Capitals in D.C.
'The Buffalo Sabres made their final meeting of 2020-21 with the Washington Capitals a memorable one, as the blue and gold came into Capital One Arena and dispatched the home team by a final score of 5-2. Dustin Tokarski grabbed the win for Buffalo between the pipes; his first NHL victory in over five years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat up Capitals in D.C.
Opinion: Buffalo plays well from start to finish and beats the red hot Capitals
'You can see how much fun these players are having on the ice together. They enjoy that what they do well on the ice is appreciated and wanted in the game plan.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Buffalo plays well from start to finish and beats the red hot Capitals
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres take it to Capitals in D.C.
'It was more than about Dylan Cozens tonight, but Cozens is the engine that makes things happen for the lines he centers, and tonight, you saw that on full display.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres take it to Capitals in D.C.
Jack Eichel doesn't need surgery yet
'Adams said after that portion of the rehab took place, they all got together on Tuesday, “The next steps were to shut Jack down for the season, continue to do his rehab and then we will reexamine him early into May and see where we are then,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel doesn’t need surgery yet
Tokarski earns first win since 2015 as Sabres top Capitals 5-2
'Casey Mittelstadt has taken his game to a new level and it’s one of the most important developments for the Sabres this season. Three months ago, plenty of fans were wondering if Mittelstadt was a bust. Now, he looks like a promising young talent worthy of the hype that surrounded him when he was drafted.' … [Read more...] about Tokarski earns first win since 2015 as Sabres top Capitals 5-2
Tokarski breaks long win drought, Sabres beat Capitals 5-2
'“I lost my dad a few years back, so that was the first NHL win since he’s passed so I was just pointing up to him for that special moment and then all the guys were just awesome coming and there’s nothing better for a goalie than celebrating with your teammates after a win,” Tokarski said.' … [Read more...] about Tokarski breaks long win drought, Sabres beat Capitals 5-2
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams expands on decision to shut Jack Eichel down for the season with neck injury
'“He [Eichel] sustained an injury a few weeks ago that quickly after our medical team took a look at, did all the imaging and there was a herniated disc in his neck there. The course of treatment was to rehab it and to give it some time to see if the disc could move back to where the doctors were comfortable and then the hope was that he could jump back in and play,” Adams … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams expands on decision to shut Jack Eichel down for the season with neck injury
Sabres, Tokarski defeat Capitals, spoil Backstrom's 1,000th NHL game
'"Real credit to our entire team," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "We limited them in quality chances. We limited their shot selection and [Tokarski] stood tall for us. Lot of fun. Lot of fun when you see guys work that hard and get rewarded for it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Tokarski defeat Capitals, spoil Backstrom’s 1,000th NHL game
5 takeaways | Sabres earn emotional win for Tokarski in D.C.
'"And then all the guys were just awesome coming in, and there's nothing better for a goalie than celebrating with your teammates after a win."' … [Read more...] about 5 takeaways | Sabres earn emotional win for Tokarski in D.C.
At The Final Horn: Sabres 5 - Capitals 2
'Tokarski's last win came on December 12, 2015 when he was a member of the Montreal Canadiens. It's the 16th-longest span between victories in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn: Sabres 5 – Capitals 2
Adams: Karmanos a 'critical hire' for Sabres front office
'"I feel that Jason is someone, for me, that checked all the boxes. He is a person of integrity, high character, has great experience, a track record of success in multiple organizations and certainly someone I've known for many years and trust."' … [Read more...] about Adams: Karmanos a ‘critical hire’ for Sabres front office
Sabres recall Houser from taxi squad
'Houser, 28, joined the organization in 2018-19 when he signed an AHL deal with the Rochester Americans. He has primarily manned the net for the Sabres' ECHL affiliate, the Cincinnati Cyclones, in that time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Houser from taxi squad
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Karmanos to serve as Amerks general manager (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres name Jason Karmanos associate general manager under Kevyn Adams
'"This is a really good choice," Rutherford told The Buffalo News. "He's a very experienced assistant general manager. He knows the game, he knows the players, he knows the CBA, he knows contracts and he's going to be able to help in all area. This was a good hire for the Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Jason Karmanos associate general manager under Kevyn Adams