'"I just wanted it to be competitive. We didn't really ask each other about it," Cammi Granato said by phone. "Of course, we want our teams to win, but it goes deeper than that, right? I root for Don and my family. That's just the way we are. It was competitive fun. I've never been in a position exactly like that."' … [Read more...] about As Seattle hits town, Hall of Famer and Kraken scout Cammi Granato reflects on brother Don
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Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski bounces back with two strong outings
'“He was sharp and confident,” Granato said of Tokarski. “The saves, I think the two goals against were the only times he didn’t look very comfortable. I don’t think his confidence, I don’t question that at all at any point. But every time he was comfortable in posture he was in front of the puck and stood tall and it was great to see.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Dustin Tokarski bounces back with two strong outings
Sabres sign Mark Jankowski; Arttu Ruotsalainen sent to Amerks
'Jankowski, the 21st overall pick by the Calgary Flames in 2012, has compiled five goals and 12 points in 13 games with the Amerks this season. He spent all of last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, recording four goals and 11 points in 45 contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Mark Jankowski; Arttu Ruotsalainen sent to Amerks
Monday's Seattle Coverage
Kraken visit the Sabres after Eberle’s 2-goal game (AP) 3 Game Essentials | Kraken at Sabres | Nov. 29 (SeattleKrakenHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Seattle Coverage
Sabres sign center Mark Jankowski from Rochester
'Ruotsalainen has struggled this season with the Sabres, scoring only two goals and two assists for four points in 16 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign center Mark Jankowski from Rochester
Sabres sign Jankowski to 1-year contract
'Jankowski, 27, joined the Rochester Americans on a one-year AHL contract on Oct. 15. He ranks fifth on the Amerks with 12 points (5+7) in 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jankowski to 1-year contract
Observations: In finale of grueling week, Sabres are clipped by Red Wings in OT
'"When you’re in front there at 6-on-5, I just try to stay loose really just in case there’s a rebound or deflection," said Skinner, who notched his sixth goal. "Fortunately, I was able to get my stick on it and it went in."' … [Read more...] about Observations: In finale of grueling week, Sabres are clipped by Red Wings in OT
Sunday's Detroit Coverage
Raymond gets winner in OT as Red Wings defeat Sabres 3-2 (Detroit News) Red Wings see positives out of penalty killing (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Lucas Raymond gives Detroit Red Wings 2nd straight win with OT goal vs. Buffalo, 3-2 (Detroit Free Press) Why Michigan football had Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin waking up early from nap (Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage
Raymond scores early in OT, Red Wings beat Sabres 3-2
'Sabres coach Don Granato said: “Toker did a great job of keeping us in the game – he was the reason we were able to get a point out of here.”' … [Read more...] about Raymond scores early in OT, Red Wings beat Sabres 3-2
Sabres fall in OT to Red Wings again
'Despite opening the scoring, the Sabres coughed up a pair of goals to Detroit and had to play comeback in the waning minutes just to force overtime in Michigan. In the end, it was an up-and-coming rookie forward dropping the curtain on the Sabres on this night by way of a 3-2 final.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in OT to Red Wings again
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres salvage a point late but lose in OT to Red Wings
'We'll see what the Sabres do in net moving forward, but it seems Granato only has one guy he can trust at the moment.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres salvage a point late but lose in OT to Red Wings
Opinion: The Sabres find a way to get a point in Detroit
'Tokarski made 38 saves on the game and there’s no way Buffalo gets a point out of this game without him, but he admitted the overtime goal by Lucas Raymond was on him, “I saw it the whole way, I think it’s just one of those ones that I should’ve saved it and I know probably for a fact that’s not where he was shooting, so he took something off it and handcuffed me and it slid … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres find a way to get a point in Detroit
Sabres fall to Red Wings 3-2 on the road in OT
'After an early lead thanks to Sabres forward Dylan Cozens, Buffalo folded like a chair in just three shifts. The Red Wings scored twice in less than 90 seconds to take a 2-1 lead in the second period. They held onto that advantage until the final few minutes of regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Red Wings 3-2 on the road in OT
Sabres fall to Red Wings in OT, 3-2
'The Sabres took the lead in the second period on a goal from Dylan Cozens. Detroit responded back with two goals in less than two minutes. Carter Rowney scored the game-tying goal, and Pius Suter gave the Red Wings the lead in the second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Red Wings in OT, 3-2
Raymond lifts Red Wings past Sabres in OT
'Raymond took a drop pass from Dylan Larkin and skated into the Sabres zone before beating Dustin Tokarski five-hole.' … [Read more...] about Raymond lifts Red Wings past Sabres in OT