'A seventh-round pick in 2017, Weissbach played four years at Wisconsin and just signed his entry-level contract in April. The winger has showed plenty of speed and a nose for the puck during prospect games and training camp.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Linus Weissbach sparks Sabres’ big rally in preseason opener
Archives for September 29, 2021
Sabres coach Don Granato will lean on Jason Christie's history in 'crisis management'
'“Jason Christie was a big part of things for me because of all his years of head-coaching experience,” Granato explained. “I mean, the crisis management that you have at the ECHL level and being a head coach is amazing. You're dealing with not only agents and players, the entire staff, training, medical, all that stuff, immigration, you do everything. So, for Jason, he's like … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Don Granato will lean on Jason Christie’s history in ‘crisis management’
J-J Peterka, Jack Quinn showcase skills in Sabres’ come-from-behind win
'“We just played with heart in the third,” Peterka said on a Zoom call from Nationwide Arena. “Everyone was working for everyone and everyone was supporting, everyone wanted us to get the puck deep, to get the pucks on the net and everyone was also cheering for each other. That was an awesome feeling.”' … [Read more...] about J-J Peterka, Jack Quinn showcase skills in Sabres’ come-from-behind win
Sabres storm back to beat Columbus in shootout; Quinn nets game-winner
'Buffalo trailed 4-1 to end the second period but used a three-goal third to storm back and send the game to overtime. During the third-period flurry, the Sabres scored two 6-on-5 goals, using the manufactured man-advantage to overcome the steep deficit late in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres storm back to beat Columbus in shootout; Quinn nets game-winner
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets collapse late, drop second preseason tilt to Buffalo Sabres in shootout (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Buffalo rallies to down Blue Jackets in a shootout (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Offseason of dysfunction has Sabres seeking a fresh start
'“There were a lot of things, different dynamics before that factored into the equation of us being successful,” Okposo added. “I hope that we’re in a place where some of those things have been alleviated, and now we can focus on playing hockey and teaching these young guys how to be pros.”' … [Read more...] about Offseason of dysfunction has Sabres seeking a fresh start
What's Going to Happen to Jack Eichel and Vladimir Tarsenko Next?
'Despite their fan support, the Sabres are not even close to being the type of playoff squad Eichel wants to spend his peak years playing for. He wants to be either on a current contender, or on a team on the cusp of being one.' … [Read more...] about What’s Going to Happen to Jack Eichel and Vladimir Tarsenko Next?
Sabres Comeback To Win 5-4 In Shootout
'J.J. Peterka and Linus Weissbach scored late in the third period and Jack Quinn scored in the shootout in a 5-4 victory for the Buffalo Sabres that became a showcase of the youth movement taking place in the Sabres organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Comeback To Win 5-4 In Shootout
Opinion: The Sabres open the preseason with a come from behind victory
'Plain and simply Granato very much disliked the effort of his team in the first half of the game, “There’s no excuse for not working as hard as you possibly can work and compete and doing things more direct when you’re not on your game, putting pucks to the net, getting to the net, putting pucks in spaces where you can track them down and we weren’t even focused on that in the … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres open the preseason with a come from behind victory
Sabres erase three-goal deficit & top Blue Jackets 5-4 in shootout
'"Everything should be meaningful," head coach Don Granato said after the game. "In perspective, it is the preseason, it's not regular season NHL level by any means, but it's like when you go play in the backyard against your friends, you want to win. We have to have that approach any night."' … [Read more...] about Sabres erase three-goal deficit & top Blue Jackets 5-4 in shootout
Experience is key for young guys in Sabres’ first preseason game
'“We are definitely a young team and I think we have good leaders in the group,” forward Zemgus Girgensons said. “There is young leaders as we know. I think anytime there’s a fresh team, fresh faces, it bonds the guys right away together.”' … [Read more...] about Experience is key for young guys in Sabres’ first preseason game
Sabres rally to beat Blue Jackets in preseason opener
'It was in the third that plenty of the youth settled down and rallied. The Sabres got goals from Michael Mersch, JJ Peterka, and Linus Weissbach who tallied at 19:06 to tie the game 4-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to beat Blue Jackets in preseason opener
Success from young Sabres imperative in preseason
'If the Sabres are going to have any success this season, they're going to need some very young players to step up into roles they aren't quite ready for right now.' … [Read more...] about Success from young Sabres imperative in preseason
Weissbach, Peterka fuel late comeback in SO win over Blue Jackets
'Arttu Ruotsalainen and Michael Mersch also scored goals for the Sabres. Goaltender Aaron Dell stopped 12 of 15 shots before giving way to Dustin Tokarski, who turned away all but one of the 17 shots he faced and was perfect on three shootout attempts.' … [Read more...] about Weissbach, Peterka fuel late comeback in SO win over Blue Jackets
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Breaking down the Amerks 2021-22 home schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage