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Archives for April 2021

Opinion: The Sabres were "outworked" by the Devils and lost 6-3

'The Sabres made many mistakes and they cost them dearly. They were very sloppy with the puck and guys like Jacob Bryson, Rasmus Ristolainen, Brandon Montour, Colin Miller and Kyle Okposo had very tough nights. Okposo was on the ice for the first five goals scored in this game, two for and three against. Overall he was on the ice for two goals for and four against. Ristolainen … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres were “outworked” by the Devils and lost 6-3

WGR-AM |

Sabres' point streak snapped with 6-3 loss to Devils

'Victor Olofsson put the Sabres on the board in the first minute of the game but the remainder of the 1st period belonged to the Devils - scoring twice on the power play and another even strength goal to take a 3-1 lead. The Sabres turned up the energy in the 2nd, with both Tage Thompson [power play] and Jeff Skinner scoring off the rebound to tie things up heading into the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ point streak snapped with 6-3 loss to Devils

WKBW-TV |

First and third periods sink Sabres in 6-3 loss

'“I think that was the first game in a little bit that here, probably in the last six that we really have kind of gotten away from what we’ve tried to have as our identity and we just didn’t execute tonight, it starts with me,” forward Kyle Okposo said. “I’ve got to be better and I think, I think everybody knows that that one wasn’t our best.”' … [Read more...] about First and third periods sink Sabres in 6-3 loss

WIVB-TV |

Devils defeat Sabres in first game without Palmieri, Zajac

'"The third period, the winning goal, we had the puck on our stick," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "We, on the draw, had the puck on our stick multiple times and didn't exit the zone. It ended up in our net. So they were hungrier than we were tonight. That's a tough game when your opponent's hungrier than you, and that was the case."' … [Read more...] about Devils defeat Sabres in first game without Palmieri, Zajac

NHL.com |

'Confident' again, Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin thriving under interim coach Don Granato

'Dahlin rarely showed joy under Krueger this season. Dahlin wasn’t carrying the puck with confidence. His lack of engagement offensively carried over into his own zone, where there were continued lapses in coverage around the Sabres’ net. He seemed to be second-guessing himself and his abilities.' … [Read more...] about ‘Confident’ again, Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin thriving under interim coach Don Granato

Buffalo News |

No timeline for Sabres to receive Covid-19 vaccinations, says interim coach Don Granato

'“I know that the medical team here, the trainers have been looking at that,” Granato said following an optional practice Wednesday when asked about vaccinations. “I don’t have any news today on it, but they’ve been looking at that for a while, when this will potentially become available for our guys. So, I’m sure they’re hard at work on it. I know, like I’ve said, they’ve been … [Read more...] about No timeline for Sabres to receive Covid-19 vaccinations, says interim coach Don Granato

Buffalo News |

Rasmus Asplund promoted to Sabres’ first line, close to earning regular duty

'“I’m looking forward to the next day, which I felt last year I didn’t do,” said Asplund, a second-round-pick in 2016, 33rd overall. “I was still (thinking about) yesterday and thinking about the game yesterday. Just my mind never really got a rest. So when you get to play like 25, 30 games like I did last year, your mental game is not there. You feel tired, you’re not sleeping … [Read more...] about Rasmus Asplund promoted to Sabres’ first line, close to earning regular duty

Olean Times Herald |

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Four potential landing spots for the Sabres winger

'Yes, Hall has battled injuries in the last few years and he only dressed for 33 games in 2018-19 due to a knee injury that resulted in arthroscopic surgery to remove bone fragments. But he also has some firepower with 582 points in 664 career games. One major concern though is that the 29-year-old 2010 first-round pick looks to now be destined for his fifth NHL team in just 11 … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall trade rumors: Four potential landing spots for the Sabres winger

The Sporting News |

Top Five Trade Destinations for Taylor Hall

'The Panthers check more boxes than any other team when it comes to a hospitable Hall environment. They rank among the top Stanley Cup contenders in the NHL at the moment. They need a true No. 2 left winger behind Jonathan Huberdeau rather than mixing and matching the likes of Mason Marchment, Anthony Duclair and Frank Vatrano. In matchup master Joel Quenneville, they have a … [Read more...] about Top Five Trade Destinations for Taylor Hall

The Hockey News |