'This wasn’t the response coach Don Granato wanted after the Sabres’ resilient showing Sunday in Colorado. They were only outshot 35-32, but Vegas scored within the first two minutes of each period. Buffalo (14-24-7) won three of its previous six games but sits 27th overall in the NHL at the break.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Alex Tuch shines in return to Vegas, but Sabres outplayed in loss
Archives for February 2, 2022
The stories flow as Rick Jeanneret mingles with fans and alums at Sabres Road Crew
'Yep, Jeanneret revealed he was among the 11 members of the traveling party ensnared by the initially positive Covid-19 tests that were revealed Saturday and kept three players and assistant coach Matt Ellis out of the Sabres' win over the Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about The stories flow as Rick Jeanneret mingles with fans and alums at Sabres Road Crew
Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt to talk to surgeon; Tage Thompson set to return
'Mittelstadt left Sunday’s 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, just his third outing since undergoing surgery Dec. 10, with soreness in his upper body after playing just 4 minutes, 59 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt to talk to surgeon; Tage Thompson set to return
Jeopardy! Sister Joanne Suranni ices the Zamboni
'“I’ve been with them through two failed chances at the Stanley Cup and a bunch of other close calls,” she said. “I remember the French Connection and how great they were.”' … [Read more...] about Jeopardy! Sister Joanne Suranni ices the Zamboni
Wednesday's Vegas Coverage
Golden Knights overpower Sabres in final game before break (Las Vegas Review Journal) Alex Tuch gets warm reception in return to T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas Review Journal) Golden Knights handle Sabres ahead of all-star break in Tuch’s return (Las Vegas Sun) Mailbag: Golden Knights face roster decisions with healthy Eichel (NHL.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Vegas Flies by … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Vegas Coverage
Vegas closes first half of season with 5-2 win over Buffalo
'Along with Tuch, former Golden Knights Peyton Krebs and Cody Eakin also returned for the first time. The trio started for the Sabres. They were greeted by a tribute video in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Vegas closes first half of season with 5-2 win over Buffalo
Sabres had no answers in loss to Golden Knights
'Vegas wasted little time taking a 1-0 lead over the Sabres in the opening period. Reilly Smith scored his third goal of the season on a two-on-one opportunity. William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault were credited with the assists on the goal that came just 33 seconds into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres had no answers in loss to Golden Knights
Opinion: Sabres play way too loose, get blown out in Vegas
'Buffalo did put 32 shots on Robin Lehner including 17 in the second period, but don’t let that fool you, sloppy, loose play helped the Golden Knights dominate.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres play way too loose, get blown out in Vegas
Alex Tuch taking on leadership role with Sabres on and off the ice
'"I'm a big believer in the three F's. Find it, fix it, and forget about it," Tuch said. "This is a downtime in our organization. We have to move on to the next thing and be better every game, and it's not looking too far ahead at the same time. [You can't think] like hey, in four or five years we're going to be unbelievable. You have to think about now and get better now."' … [Read more...] about Alex Tuch taking on leadership role with Sabres on and off the ice
Howden scores in third straight game, Golden Knights defeat Sabres
'"Mentally, we're not as sharp, and it manifested physically," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "Just took us too much time to snap in it each period throughout the game. We could never consistently do what we do. Just flashes here, flashes there. Even when we generated chances, we couldn't convert."' … [Read more...] about Howden scores in third straight game, Golden Knights defeat Sabres
Sabres seek to regroup during break following loss to Golden Knights
'"I think it was indicative of just missing it tonight mentally," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "Just mentally we're not as sharp and it manifests physically. Again, it just took us too long to snap into it in each period and throughout the game. We could never consistently do what we do when we're rolling. Just parts. Flashes here and flashes there. Even when we generated … [Read more...] about Sabres seek to regroup during break following loss to Golden Knights
At The Final Horn | Tuch scores in return to Vegas
'The Golden Knights jumped out to a 4-0 lead before Tuch scored in his return to Las Vegas. Tuch played 249 of his 268 career games with Vegas, where he posted 139 points (61+78).' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Tuch scores in return to Vegas
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks top five facts from the month of January (Amerks.com) Amerks’ Orrison Pilgrim blazing a trail for women in professional hockey (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage