'"He was calm and confident," added coach Don Granato. "He read the shooters and the situations moments before they were transpiring. He was key. And I think our guys rallied around that."' … [Read more...] about Observations: After blowing 3-0 lead, Sabres get Anderson an OT win on Asplund’s goal
Archives for October 29, 2021
Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin back at practice, closing in on return
'"I was happily surprised with Cody today, he looked way better (than expected)," coach Don Granato said. "I didn't go into it with much expectation. I thought he would stay out of anything close to a contact situation. He just wouldn't. He jumped right in. So he is definitely feeling better. But no timetable yet."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Cody Eakin back at practice, closing in on return
As Jack Eichel turns 25, the former Sabres captain still awaits a resolution
'Five years remain on Eichel’s contract that carries a $10 million annual cap hit. His no-movement clause begins in July, which would allow Eichel to nix any trade. Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams is valuing Eichel as a healthy, elite centerman with a track record that includes five seasons of 20 goals and three appearances in the NHL All-Star game.' … [Read more...] about As Jack Eichel turns 25, the former Sabres captain still awaits a resolution
How breaking sticks set JJ Peterka on a path from Austria to the Sabres
'“He’s got the ability, that’s for sure,” said Don Jackson, the Minnesota-born longtime coach of EHC Red Bull Munchen. “The rest is mental and taking advantage of the opportunity, which he has right now.”' … [Read more...] about How breaking sticks set JJ Peterka on a path from Austria to the Sabres
Overtime win against Ducks shows Sabres might be special group
'The Sabres escaped the first period up 1-0 thanks to 17 saves from goalie Craig Anderson. Barely six minutes into the second period, they led 3-0. Then the Ducks roared back, erasing the deficit by early in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Overtime win against Ducks shows Sabres might be special group
Sabres notes: Craig Anderson’s hot start no surprise to Don Granato
'“On Day One when I saw him in shape and as serious and intent as he was, that’s all I needed to see,” Granato said of the 40-year-old, who’s beginning his first season in Buffalo. “Nothing surprised me after that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Craig Anderson’s hot start no surprise to Don Granato
Friday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks erase 3-goal deficit, but lose to Sabres in overtime (Orange County Register) Ducks coach Dallas Eakins encourages players, staff members to speak up (Orange County Register) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Recap: Ducks Earn a Point, Fall 4-3 in OT to Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Anaheim Coverage
Rasmus Asplund’s 2nd goal in OT puts Sabres past Ducks 4-3
'“It was all Olie there,” Asplund said. “I was just on the back side of the net and then tapped it in, so it’s his goal, and I was just happy to be able to finish it off for him there.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Asplund’s 2nd goal in OT puts Sabres past Ducks 4-3
Sabres start road trip with win over Anaheim
'Buffalo had the only two shots on goal in the three-on-three overtime session, and were able to score the game-winning goal with less than a minute to go in the period. Asplund received a pass from Olofsson across the ice and scored on an open net for the 4-3 victory. Olofsson and Dahlin assisted on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start road trip with win over Anaheim
Opinion: Three observations: Asplund and Anderson key in Sabres' 4-3 OT win against Ducks
'At 40-years-old, Anderson is still showing he can still a goal away from time to time. He's taken the majority of Buffalo's starts this year and seems to be showing he can still handle the responsibility of a decently-sized workload early in the season.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Asplund and Anderson key in Sabres’ 4-3 OT win against Ducks
Opinion: The Sabres are a difficult team to deliver a knockout punch to.
'The Sabres had three shots in the final 24:16 of this game, but that’s all they needed. Hats off to Victor Olofsson, he was pretty much the team’s worst 5-on-5 player since he came into the NHL, but he is so much better this season. He has really worked hard on his game and in overtime, he made a gorgeous play staying strong as he cut to the net. He dragged the puck and then … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres are a difficult team to deliver a knockout punch to.
ConnectLife offering free pair of tickets to Sabres home game if you donate blood in November
'ConnectLife says it is experiencing a blood shortage heading into the holiday season.' … [Read more...] about ConnectLife offering free pair of tickets to Sabres home game if you donate blood in November
Asplund nets OT winner, Sabres top Ducks 4-3
'Anaheim had scored three unanswered goals, and the Sabres only had one shot on goal in the third period, but it didn’t matter. Buffalo made their opportunities count, and in overtime, Rasmus Asplund delivered the game-winning goal to give them the 4-3 victory.' … [Read more...] about Asplund nets OT winner, Sabres top Ducks 4-3
Get 2 Know Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato
'"It's not what you don't have, it's what you do have, and that starts with our leadership with Donny," Sabres new veteran goaltender Craig Anderson said after Buffalo's season opener, a 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Get 2 Know Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato
Sabres recover, defeat Ducks in OT to open road trip
'Asplund tapped the puck into an open net after receiving a pass from Victor Olofsson, who got around Trevor Zegras before warding off Jamie Drysdale to make the play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recover, defeat Ducks in OT to open road trip