'“For me, the culture in the locker room that we build is really important,” Adams told The Buffalo News last week. “The young core that we’re excited about and that we’re building moving forward, they have to be guided, too. They have to have people they can turn to and, ‘OK, here’s an experience he can share with me.’ It’s really powerful. Maybe it doesn’t, right away, pay … [Read more...] about How GM Kevyn Adams’ plan for the Sabres was shaped by his time in Carolina
Archives for December 2021
Sabres Notebook: Marquee callup is a thought if Casey Mittelstadt is out long termc
'Rochester winger Jack Quinn, Buffalo's No. 1 draft choice in 2020, entered the Amerks' game Wednesday against Utica tied for the AHL lead with 24 points and second in goals with 11, but sat out the game with a non-Covid illness. Winger JJ Peterka, taken in the second round last year, was just outside the top 10 with 18 points and had a team-high 14 assists. Forward Peyton … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Marquee callup is a thought if Casey Mittelstadt is out long termc
With Casey Mittelstadt injured, could Sabres utilize JJ Peterka or Jack Quinn?
'“It’s tough for him, it’s tough for me when I think of him because he is committed, determined player and determined to make the Buffalo Sabres a competitive team,” Granato said following practice inside KeyBank Center. “He was one of the guys that I mentioned didn’t want to go home last summer after the season, wanted to stay here and train, be in Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about With Casey Mittelstadt injured, could Sabres utilize JJ Peterka or Jack Quinn?
Sabres' Granato doesn't want to interrupt player development this season
'Don Granato understands what proper development is for two 20-years-olds and a 19-year-old, but the temptation is always there to rush it, “There’s a big temptation, yes. When you go to Rochester and you see the skill level of those kids, there’s a big temptation that’s tough to fight at times, but we want to make sure we’re doing the right thing for the long-term and it’s … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Granato doesn’t want to interrupt player development this season
Don Granato: We had chances, just couldn't score
'“ What was upsetting was that this was a winnable hockey game. There were some frustrations within the context of the game that hadn’t been resolved and all of that tied in with that being a loss and we had chances we just didn’t score.”' … [Read more...] about Don Granato: We had chances, just couldn’t score
Mittelstadt could be out long term with injury sustained Tuesday
'"He'll get some imaging today and see the doctors" he said, "There is a concern that it could be a re-injury, which is not good."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt could be out long term with injury sustained Tuesday
Prospects Update | Rosen named to World Juniors roster
'Rosen tallied nine points (2+7) in seven contests at the U-18 World Championship in May, earning recognition as a top-three player on Sweden's bronze-winning team.' … [Read more...] about Prospects Update | Rosen named to World Juniors roster
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks down Comets in overtime for fourth straight win (Amerks.com) Comets drop road game in overtime (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen steady in goal, Sabres still lose to Ducks
'While the Sabres’ typically fast-paced attack moved at a snail’s pace at times Tuesday night in KeyBank Center, their 22-year-old goaltender provided stability in net.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen steady in goal, Sabres still lose to Ducks
Mike Harrington: Don Granato's work-in-progress season remains tough to figure
'The Sabres know where their issues are and how they're going to fix them. Alex Tuch's return is just a few weeks away. Jack Quinn, J.J. Peterka and Peyton Krebs will be here next year and probably get a taste of things this season. Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson will be instant upgrades on defense whenever they arrive, too.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Don Granato’s work-in-progress season remains tough to figure
Ducks score ‘Michigan’ goal in win over Sabres; Casey Mittelstadt injured
'“We looked a little lethargic,” coach Don Granato said of the Sabres’ offensive effort. “You can only guess why and we’re going to try to figure that out ourselves on the coaching side, because we … didn’t look like ourselves and didn’t play with the pace that we typically do.”' … [Read more...] about Ducks score ‘Michigan’ goal in win over Sabres; Casey Mittelstadt injured
Sabres notes: Offense on best scoring pace in 11 years as defense struggles
'Having scored 69 goals in 24 games entering Tuesday’s contest, 2.8 an outing, the Sabres were on pace to register 235 goals this season. That would be their highest total since 2010-11, when they scored 240 times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Offense on best scoring pace in 11 years as defense struggles
Wednesday's Anaheim Coverage
Trevor Zegras, Sonny Milano team up to lead Ducks past Sabres (Orange County Register) Ducks' Trevor Zegras pulls off ridiculous assist from behind net, helps Sonny Milano score unique goal (CBS Sports) With an alley-oop on ice, Zegras' ingenious play sends hockey world into frenzy (Sportsnet) Zegras shocked his lacrosse-style pass to Milano resulted in Ducks goal … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage
Zegras’ over-the-net flip lifts Ducks over Sabres, 2-0
'Luukkonen stopped 21 shots in his season debut for the Sabres. Buffalo has lost five in a row and fell to 1-8-1 over its past 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Zegras’ over-the-net flip lifts Ducks over Sabres, 2-0
Sabres shut out by Anaheim
'A highlight reel goal by the Anaheim Ducks in the second period was enough to help defeat the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Anaheim