'“He is close,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice. “He’s going to go through a couple days of contact and we’ll get a better picture of strength, response. It won’t be within the next five days (he returns), but it could be soon after that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch practices in contact role, close to playing again
Archives for December 2021
Thursday's Minnesota Coverage
Wild Gameday: Buffalo gets much-needed victory in Winnipeg (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Minnesota takes on Buffalo, looks for 7th straight home win (AP) Wild Warmup: Minnesota vs. Buffalo (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Minnesota Coverage
Tuch nearing Sabres debut after practicing without non-contact jersey
'Tuch, acquired by the Sabres as part of the trade that sent Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights on Nov. 4, has practiced with the team wearing a non-contact jersey since Nov. 29. Coach Don Granato said he will not play on the current road trip, which concludes in Pittsburgh on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Tuch nearing Sabres debut after practicing without non-contact jersey
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans announce schedule changes after COVID postponements (WHEC-TV) Amerks drop second straight to Checkers (Amerks.com) Amerks announce schedule updates (Amerks.com) Scott Wilson, Logan Hutsko lead Checkers to third straight win (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres ground Jets behind the work of Dahlin and Luukkonen
'"Tonight we were looking past the opposition and finding our options," said coach Don Granato. "There was a calm to our game and presence with the puck, which was nice to see. Hopefully it's a sign of growth."' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres ground Jets behind the work of Dahlin and Luukkonen
Rasmus Dahlin performs dynamically in Sabres’ win: ‘A vision into his future’
'But in ending their seven-game winless skid and earning their first victory since Nov. 26, the Sabres offered a glimpse into what could be a very bright future. They possess a lot of young talent, and right now, some of it is starting to mature.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin performs dynamically in Sabres’ win: ‘A vision into his future’
Sabres make goalie moves, send Aaron Dell to Amerks
'Dell, 32, struggled with the Sabres, compiling a 0-5-0 record with a 4.52 goals-against average and an .872 save percentage in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make goalie moves, send Aaron Dell to Amerks
Wednesday's Winnipeg Coverage
Jets fall flat in 4-2 loss to lowly Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Change the one constant for Lowry (Winnipeg Free Press) Lacklustre effort equals Jets loss to the Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets' penalty kill finding confidence after changes; Wheeler won't need surgery (Winnipeg Sun) Jets' latest loss should be viewed as a collective failure (Sportsnet) Free-falling Sabres dump … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Sabres beat Jets 4-2, snap seven-game winless streak
'“Of course the goals are always nice, but I think you can see (Dahlin) was playing really well today and breaking up the puck,” the 22-year-old Luukkonen said. “Defensively, too, it’s nice to see that and I think everybody feels good when the guys play well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Jets 4-2, snap seven-game winless streak
Luukkonen, Dahlin shine for Sabres in win over Jets
'Dahlin made his presence known early drawing a power play for the Sabres midway through the first period. He then capitalized on the man advantage to give Buffalo a 1-0 lead. Kristian Vesalianen tripped the Buffalo defenseman and was in the penalty box when Dahlin received a Tage Thompson pass in the offensive end and scored his fourth goal of the year.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Dahlin shine for Sabres in win over Jets
Opinion: Sabres finally win for young goalie in Winnipeg
'What I really liked about this win is as the second period rolled on, the Jets came at the Sabres in waves. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was, again, spectacular, making huge saves when his team needed him. It’s something this team has rarely seen since Craig Anderson got hurt.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres finally win for young goalie in Winnipeg
Listen: Granato: Luukkonen progressing well with Sabres
'“He looks better from the standpoint of reading shooters better, reading situations better and holding his ground better," Granato said while chatting with Howard Simon and Jeremy White. "Those are all confidence things... he regained it down in Rochester. This is his second set of games, and he’s shown tremendous progress.”' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: Luukkonen progressing well with Sabres
Sabres top Jets 4-2, Luukkonen gets first win this season while in net for Sabres
'Ukko-Pekka Luukonen stopped 32 of 34 shots, for his first NHL win of the season and 1st win in his last seven NHL appearances. He's now started in net for the Sabres in four straight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Jets 4-2, Luukkonen gets first win this season while in net for Sabres
Dahlin scores twice, Luukkonen gets his win; Sabres beat Jets, 4-2
'Rasmus Dahlin scored twice, with the first goal of the game 7:14 into the first period and another, his fifth goal of the season, with 19 seconds remaining in the second period, which put the Sabres ahead 3-2 at the second intermission.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores twice, Luukkonen gets his win; Sabres beat Jets, 4-2
Dahlin, Sabres end seven-game skid with win against Jets
'"[Dahlin] is a great player and he's going to make more plays than he's going to give the other team," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "Tonight was a really good vision into his future. That was a vision into his future and capabilities and nice to see."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin, Sabres end seven-game skid with win against Jets