'"You never want to see anyone get injured and then obviously first game of the season with so much excitement," said center Tage Thompson. "But I think we've got the guys to do it, guys who are capable of stepping up and filling that role. I think everyone is just going to pull together."' … [Read more...] about Two key injuries quickly shake Buffalo Sabres back to reality after big opening night
Archives for October 16, 2021
Sabres Notebook: Robert Hagg has a block party on defense in opener
'"That's what I'm trying to bring every night, play hard, play physical and blocking shots when you have to do that," said Hagg, who played the last four years in Philadelphia and was acquired in July as part of the Rasmus Ristolainen trade. "I think that's something everybody can do. I don't know if I can say I was lucky last night to block a couple but it's part of my game … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Robert Hagg has a block party on defense in opener
Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens growing into roles as Sabres’ top centers
'“It’s a little bit more of a challenge, but I’m just trying to embrace it and make the most of the opportunity,” Thompson said.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens growing into roles as Sabres’ top centers
Sabres lose Casey Mittelstadt, Henri Jokiharju to injuries: ‘Not short-term’
'Meanwhile, Arttu Ruotsalainen, a healthy scratch Thursday, practiced in Cozens’ spot centering Anders Bjork and Drake Caggiula. Will Butcher, who also sat out opener, skated in Jokiharju’s place beside Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Casey Mittelstadt, Henri Jokiharju to injuries: ‘Not short-term’
Saturday's Arizona Coverage
Up Next: Coyotes at Buffalo Sabres (Arizona Republic) Buffalo plays non-conference foe Arizona (AP) Preview: Arizona Looks to Rebound Against Buffalo on Saturday (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Arizona Coverage
Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to miss time due to injury
'“'Mittsy' [Mittelstadt] is an upper-body injury, and [he and Jokiharju will] both be out for a couple of weeks. It’s not short-term for them," Granato said following Friday's practice. "The doctors are still evaluating them. There’s thought it could be around that range, and there’s thought that it could be a little more than that. It’s too early to tell on both those … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to miss time due to injury
Opinion: Sabres entertained their fans; won first game of 2021-22 season
'It was the line of Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons and Cody Eakin that got things started. From their very first shift, they were hard on the forecheck and never let Montreal out of its zone. The trio had a four-point night, with Okposo and Girgensons celebrating their captaincies with goals.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres entertained their fans; won first game of 2021-22 season
Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju out 'a couple of weeks' for the Buffalo Sabres
'According to the team, Mittelstadt has an upper body injury and Jokiharju has a lower body injury.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt and Henri Jokiharju out ‘a couple of weeks’ for the Buffalo Sabres
Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to miss time with injuries
'"I'm bummed for those two guys because they came into the season prepared and in shape and they had a good training camp," Granato said. "And right in game one, this happens."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to miss time with injuries
Kyle Okposo: Thank you for a special Opening Night
'Number one: We are going to work. You should see our effort every single night.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo: Thank you for a special Opening Night
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Not rushing the development process with JJ Peterka (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Jankowski to one-year AHL contract (Amerks.com) Amerks 2021-22 season preview (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage