'Playing behind a struggling Sabres team inside Little Caesars Arena, Luukkonen allowed five goals on 31 shots in a 6-2 loss that illustrated how much work is ahead for coach Don Granato and his players before the season opens Oct. 14.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has ups, downs in Sabres’ loss
Archives for October 1, 2021
Sabres Notebook: After a wild year in Preds organization, WNYer Sean Malone is back
'"It’s fun to see him now ... to see him as an older individual player (26)," Granato said. "I had him when he was 17, 18, and he was great for us then. Haven’t been with him, obviously, since, but to see the growth and maturity in him, the confidence in him, is great. I’ve known him since then as a very talented guy and he remains that, so I’m glad he’s here. He’s done a real … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: After a wild year in Preds organization, WNYer Sean Malone is back
Mark Pysyk enjoying return to Sabres: ‘Going to be a fun team to watch’
'During Pysyk’s first stint here, he and Girgensons were considered key pieces of the Sabres’ future as they began rebuilding. These days, as the Sabres begin another rebuild, they’re two of the team’s elder statesmen.' … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk enjoying return to Sabres: ‘Going to be a fun team to watch’
West Seneca’s Sean Malone excited for second stint in Sabres organization
'Malone, a dependable two-way presence, provides much-needed depth at center. If he doesn’t make the Sabres out of training camp, he could solidify himself as a top recall option from the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about West Seneca’s Sean Malone excited for second stint in Sabres organization
Sabres give way to Red Wings in lopsided preseason defeat; UPL up and down in debut
'There were few positives to take away from Thursday’s Sabres loss. But the performance of Asplund was among them as the former second-round pick chipped in an assist on Ruotsalainen’s goal to go with his lamp-lighter late in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give way to Red Wings in lopsided preseason defeat; UPL up and down in debut
Friday's Detroit Coverage
'Fun, fast hockey': Raymond makes grand arrival as Red Wings cruise past Sabres, 6-2 (Detroit News) Red Wings lose Jakub Vrana to shoulder surgery; he'll miss at least 4 months (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Detroit Red Wings beat Sabres, 6-2: Pius Suter will make impact (Detroit Free Press) Detroit Red Wings' Jakub Vrana to have shoulder surgery, out at least … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage
After two games the Sabres goaltending has not sorted itself out
'This was a golden opportunity for Luukkonen to establish himself as a challenger to Dell and Craig Anderson this season, but he didn’t do it.' … [Read more...] about After two games the Sabres goaltending has not sorted itself out
Aaron Dell saw Buffalo as good fit in goal
'“It was pretty wild," Dell explained. "I went straight from San Jose [Sharks] to Toronto, and they called to get me there as soon as I could to get through the two-week quarantine. I was there for a few months (he never played), and they put me on waivers and I got picked up by [New] Jersey. I had another week waiting for my [work] visa coming back across the border, and right … [Read more...] about Aaron Dell saw Buffalo as good fit in goal
Sabres fall 6-2 to Red Wings in second preseason game of 2021 season
'Luukkonen made 27 saves in the loss in his first appearance this preseason. Dylan Cozens had two assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall 6-2 to Red Wings in second preseason game of 2021 season
Second period dooms Sabres vs. Red Wings
'Then the second period started. Detroit scored four times in the period, including three goals in the first 5:18 to take control of the game.' … [Read more...] about Second period dooms Sabres vs. Red Wings
Luukkonen makes 26 saves as Sabres fall to Detroit in preseason contest
'"It was a fast-paced game. The other night, the first game, felt like a preseason game," Sabres head coach Granato said. "This felt a lot more like a regular-season game from the standpoint of pace, intensity, confined time and space."' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen makes 26 saves as Sabres fall to Detroit in preseason contest
Sharpen Up: October 1, 2021 | Sabres host Penguins tonight
'Tickets are on sale now. If you're in the Buffalo broadcast market and can't make it to the game, we'll be streaming it live on Sabres.com.' … [Read more...] about Sharpen Up: October 1, 2021 | Sabres host Penguins tonight