'Tokarski stopped 37 of 39 shots to send the Sabres to a 3-1-1 record after the Devils outshot Buffalo 29-12 over the final 40 minutes of regulation. Entering overtime, Tokarski had an impressive 2.53 goals saved above expected, a metric that measures how a goalie performs based on the quality of shots.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Dustin Tokarski salvages a point for tired Sabres in New Jersey
Archives for October 24, 2021
Sabres notebook: Dan Girardi still spending time around the NHL roster
'“I don’t think of Danny as a development coach,” Granato said of Girardi. “He has too much experience, and he did a tremendous job last year instilling some calm and confidence in our defensive group and even our whole team. He’s respected by everybody here, and anytime you can get him around our guys more, even our coaching staff more, the better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Dan Girardi still spending time around the NHL roster
Inside the NHL: When it comes to Eichel, the money is as big an issue as the surgery
'In a flat-cap time, there's just not many teams that can afford a $10 million contract for the next four years, and the Sabres aren't budging about retaining any salary.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: When it comes to Eichel, the money is as big an issue as the surgery
Sabres players picked their goal songs – and Jeff Miers has thoughts
'There’s not much here that is particularly surprising, a la Josh Allen’s predilection for Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Sammy Davis Jr. during his pregame preparation. Many of the Sabres seem to have pulled their faves from Spotify’s “Today’s Top Hits” playlist. No foul there. Goal songs need to be upbeat and anthemic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres players picked their goal songs – and Jeff Miers has thoughts
Bills, Sabres 'mistakenly' donate items to Tonawanda GOP candidate
'Brown clearly identified himself and the reason for his request when he filled out online forms asking the organizations to contribute auction prizes for a pair of campaign fundraisers, according to interviews and election records.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres ‘mistakenly’ donate items to Tonawanda GOP candidate
Goalie Dustin Tokarski establishes himself as trusted option for Sabres
'“He’s reading where and when and how shots are coming,” Granato said on a Zoom call following Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. “… When you see a guy playing aggressively in net, confidently, you know he has that feel of it’s a six-man unit out there.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Dustin Tokarski establishes himself as trusted option for Sabres
Sabres recall Brett Murray from Amerks
'The 6-foot-5, 228-pound Murray, 23, played his first two NHL games late last season. He earned a long look from the Sabres during training camp and appeared in line to receive a recall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Brett Murray from Amerks
Sunday's New Jersey Coverage
Photo gallery (NHL.com) Daws, Devils Record Comeback Overtime Victory vs. Buffalo | Game Story (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage
Pavel Zacha scores in OT to lift Devils past Sabres, 2-1
'“Our goalie was the freshest guy in the game, and he looked like it,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “Clearly he had fresh energy, and he did what he should’ve done. He did a hell of a job for us.”' … [Read more...] about Pavel Zacha scores in OT to lift Devils past Sabres, 2-1
Sabres fall to Devils 2-1 in Overtime
'Dustin Tokarski had a stand out sequence in the second period as the Devils nearly tied the game twice on opportunities from in close. Yegor Sharangovich hit a goal post just beyond the halfway mark of the period, and in the pursuit that followed Marian Studenic had an a clear shot that Tokarski was able to stop through desperate acrobatics. The goal horn was even briefly … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Devils 2-1 in Overtime
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres sputter in OT loss to Devils
'The Sabres clearly looked like a team trying to get to the shootout to give themselves a chance, but Pavel Zacha had other plans. Devils defenseman Damon Severson find an open Zacha on the top left circle. Zacha had time to load up and fire and well-placed wrister on the high glove side of Tokarski, and that would be that.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres sputter in OT loss to Devils
Opinion: The Sabres are improved, but not quite ready for the elite teams yet
'Buffalo could’ve had a lot more Grade-A chances, but they still have the habit of passing when good opportunities are staring them right in the face.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres are improved, but not quite ready for the elite teams yet
Sabres fall short to Devils 2-1 in OT
'Dylan Cozens gave the Sabres an early lead less than four minutes into the game for his first goal of the year. Neither side found the back of the net again until the early third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short to Devils 2-1 in OT
Sabres drop second straight in OT loss to New Jersey
'Fatigue could have played a factor in this one, as the Sabres were fresh off a game Friday night against the Boston Bruins. Head coach Don Granato said he noticed a shift in team energy late in the contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop second straight in OT loss to New Jersey
Daws wins NHL debut, helps Devils defeat Sabres in OT
'Dylan Cozens scored his first goal of the season, and Dustin Tokarski made 37 saves for the Sabres (3-1-1) in their first road game. Buffalo lost 4-1 to the Boston Bruins on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Daws wins NHL debut, helps Devils defeat Sabres in OT