'"I think we have a good start, we don't get one to go in, and they get one and it deflates the bench rather than give us some energy and, pardon my language, a little kick in the ass," forward Casey Mittelstadt, who returned from a 16-game absence, said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to answer 1st-period run in loss to Senators
Archives for January 2022
At The Final Horn | Sabres unable to overcome slow start in Ottawa
'Three goals allowed in 2:55 in the later stages of the first period put the game out of reach in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres unable to overcome slow start in Ottawa
Adams sees development opportunities for Levi, Power at Olympics
'"Whatever they felt they were comfortable with, we wanted to support. I look at this as an opportunity on a development path of just another experience, another stage, another learning-type experience. I look at it as a tremendous honor and a lot of positives."' … [Read more...] about Adams sees development opportunities for Levi, Power at Olympics
Mike Harrington: It was set up for the Bills, just like the 2006 Sabres. And then it wasn't
'The Sabres' series against Carolina was a battle of attrition as injuries to Dmitri Kalinin, Teppo Numminen and Henrik Tallinder crushed the defense corps. The topper was the leg infection that felled Jay McKee the night before Game 7. And still, Buffalo had a 2-1 lead through 40 minutes before finally losing the series finale 4-2.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It was set up for the Bills, just like the 2006 Sabres. And then it wasn’t
Sabres Notebook: Racist incident involving Malcolm Subban's brother is 'disturbing'
'"I've obviously thought about him quite a bit and I will connect with him as soon as I can here," Granato said. "Kevyn reached out to him and had a good conversation with him. ... We haven't seen him because he's been out. But I'm looking forward to connecting with him and certainly hope he's doing well, both with the family and his surgery. It is sad and disturbing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Racist incident involving Malcolm Subban’s brother is ‘disturbing’
Halfway through season, Sabres feel progress, excited about future
'So in his first days, Granato thrust some young players who had been getting scratched or skating short minutes down the lineup – centers Casey Mittelstadt and Tage Thompson, for example – into prominent roles.' … [Read more...] about Halfway through season, Sabres feel progress, excited about future
Sabres troubled by racial taunt Jordan Subban experienced: ‘It’s really sad’
'“It is sad, disturbing,” Granato said of what Jordan Subban experienced. “I do believe that the rallying of people in unfortunate instances that happen is really inspiring and motivating and influential, very positive, influential. I think from a league standpoint, from a hockey standpoint … there’s issues that have to be dealt with but it’s a reflection of the person or the … [Read more...] about Sabres troubled by racial taunt Jordan Subban experienced: ‘It’s really sad’
Tuesday's Ottawa Coverage
Sabres visit the Senators after Krebs’ 2-goal game (AP) Gameday 5: Senators vs. Sabres, Jan. 25 (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Kyle Okposo saddened by, yet, another racial incident in hockey
'“I think that the best way to effect change is through people that you know and have real and honest conversations. I think social media is in a lot of ways just garbage. There’s so much negativity that gets spread through comments and it’s not real. You wouldn’t say something face-to-face that you’re going to post in somebody’s comments, that’s part of this problem, that … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo saddened by, yet, another racial incident in hockey
'True competitor' Mittelstadt expected to return Tuesday in Ottawa
'"He was extremely vocal 6-on-5," Granato said. "He did not like when we failed to execute, and he let it be known when he came back to the bench. … First game back at that point, but again his standard is he will not accept lack of success, and that's what we need."' … [Read more...] about ‘True competitor’ Mittelstadt expected to return Tuesday in Ottawa
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks trio making most of opportunity in Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Peyton Krebs, rest of 2-goal club help Sabres snap home skid
'This time, though, the Sabres (13-21-7) avoided the sort of third-period collapse that has plagued them this season. Tage Thompson had two power-play goals only 24 seconds apart in the first period and had an assist for his first career three-point game. Jeff Skinner scored his team-leading 15th and 16th goals of the season, the latter of which sealed the win in the third.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Peyton Krebs, rest of 2-goal club help Sabres snap home skid
Mike Harrington: Flyers are new for Rasmus Ristolainen but it has to feel the same
'"It is weird," he said in a session before the Flyers absorbed their 6-3 drubbing. "Even last night, landing and going to the hotel. But obviously it's nice to be back, see some close people to me last night and very excited about this game this afternoon."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Flyers are new for Rasmus Ristolainen but it has to feel the same
Sabres’ Peyton Krebs scores first NHL goals in win: ‘A pretty special talent’
'“At his age, it’s incredible,” Granato said of Krebs’ backcheck. “I mean, he works probably harder when there’s a switch that goes off in him when the puck is coming toward our net. I saw it watching film of him before we had him and you watch it now. He knows his responsibility and the team player in him kicks in high gear when a puck starts going toward our net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs scores first NHL goals in win: ‘A pretty special talent’
Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen has warm memories of Buffalo
'“It was time for me to see something new, and, obviously, first there was a little bit sadness, but then, obviously, I think it was good for me to go somewhere else,” Ristolainen said. “I liked being in Buffalo. I liked living here, I liked the fans, they were great."' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Ristolainen has warm memories of Buffalo