'The move was also out of necessity. The Sabres are thin down the middle, with Casey Mittelstadt out multiple weeks because of an upper-body injury and Jack Eichel awaiting a trade out of Buffalo. Dylan Cozens, a 20-year-old drafted seventh overall in 2019, ascended to the top-line center role against Arizona. In addition to the Thompson experiment, Granato moved Arttu … [Read more...] about Sabres’ shuffling at center yields promising results through two games
Archives for October 18, 2021
Wild Buffalo crowd gave Sabres’ Robert Hagg ‘goosebumps’
'“(They said), ‘Jesus, I haven’t been seeing this for a long time,’” Hagg said Friday. “And guys were just laughing about it and having fun with it. I was actually sitting on the bench in the third period, having goosebumps when they start singing and clapping and all that, so it was a lot of fun. And I didn’t know it was 8,000. But it seemed like a lot more.”' … [Read more...] about Wild Buffalo crowd gave Sabres’ Robert Hagg ‘goosebumps’
Sabres notes: Don Granato wants to spread around ice time: ‘It’s a necessity’
'“I don’t believe it’s right to separate guys at this point,” he said. “I guess I look at my roster and I’m confident to spread ice time around. I think it’s a necessity. We need to play with a lot of energy. … They all have to play important situations."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Don Granato wants to spread around ice time: ‘It’s a necessity’
Opinion: Sabres have treated fans with good hockey, two well-earned wins
'The one thing I can tell you is the team is getting record small crowds, but they’re enthusiastic and they’re being entertained. The building is alive and loud again, and that is showing us that maybe, just maybe, this organization is heading in the right direction.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres have treated fans with good hockey, two well-earned wins
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Utica Comets show 'potential' in opening new affiliation on positive note with 6-2 win (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks drop season opener to Comets (Amerks.com) Comets defeat Americans 6-2 in front of sold out crowd on opening night (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage