'"It's obviously been nice to be back with the boys and get in some practice and have some contact," he said. "Get your timing back a little bit. Obviously, there's going to be a little bit of that done in the game, but yeah, I'm excited. I've been chomping at the bit for a while now. I'm definitely excited."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt to return to lineup Thursday in Florida
Archives for December 2021
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Pair of Amerks games postponed as coach Seth Appert enters Covid protocol (Buffalo News) AHL postpones two Amerks games due to COVID-19 protocols (Olean Times Herald) Amerks hockey games postponed due to COVID-19 protocols (WROC-TV) Amerks games through Friday rescheduled due to COVID-19 protocols (WHEC-TV) This week’s Amerks home games postponed (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin is a flashpoint for Sabres' defensive woes
'Dahlin is still only 21, young in life but not in hockey. We're talking a player who has played 200-plus games in the NHL. And now you're talking a $6 million a year player, too. That ups the ante substantially.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Rasmus Dahlin is a flashpoint for Sabres’ defensive woes
Sabres Notebook: Dustin Tokarski's status unclear after shot to head in practice
'Tokarski has played in 10 of the Sabres' last 12 games and has started the last three. He is 4-5-3 with a 3.28 goals-against average and .903 save percentage for the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Dustin Tokarski’s status unclear after shot to head in practice
Travis Yost's Sabre Metrics: Effectiveness increases when Tage Thompson is at center
'But one of the reasons Thompson’s turnaround is so encouraging is that he flat-out looks like a better player on the interior. Thompson seems much more comfortable using his big frame working the insides, and allowing playmaking wingers – the type of players he wasn’t accustomed to seeing on the fourth line – to work the boards and funnel pucks around the offensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: Effectiveness increases when Tage Thompson is at center
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin struggling to find consistency
'“He’s not compared to another defenseman in the league; he’s compared to the absolute best defensemen in the league with no experience,” Sabres coach Don Granato said following Tuesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “That’s when he entered the league. And that’s a challenge for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin struggling to find consistency
Sabres’ Dustin Tokarski leaves practice early; Casey Mittelstadt on track to play
'The Sabres, who leave this afternoon for a two-game road trip, have one other healthy goalie on the roster, Aaron Dell.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dustin Tokarski leaves practice early; Casey Mittelstadt on track to play
Rasmus Dahlin needs to understand he can't get frustrated
'“If an experienced player in this league isn’t feeling it, they adjust their game. When he gets frustrated he doesn’t tweak his game, he forces things, he presses and the second goal was a perfect example, he just pressed. There was an easy play wide open on the other side, but he tried to take it over himself and he’s got to learn to fight that urge. He would’ve saw the play … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin needs to understand he can’t get frustrated
'This was meant to be' | Why Murray's 1st NHL goal had special meaning
'"Here's his girlfriend sitting right next to me and she's a cancer survivor," Melody said. "The universe conspired to make it happen. It was wonderful to be there to witness it."' … [Read more...] about ‘This was meant to be’ | Why Murray’s 1st NHL goal had special meaning
Sabres place Wolanin on waivers
'Wolanin, 26, has played one game for the Sabres this year. In 62 NHL games with Buffalo, Los Angeles and Ottawa, he has totaled 18 points (5+13) in 62 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Wolanin on waivers
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Update | Quinn takes over AHL scoring lead (Sabres.com) Amerks sign Wyatt Ege to professional tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage