'“He’s been seeing some different specialists and gathered all the information and then made the decision a few days ago that he was moving forward with the surgery,” Adams said inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Drake Caggiula to undergo season-ending neck surgery
Archives for February 2022
Friday's Ottawa Coverage
Garrioch: Senators score 3-1 win over old friend Craig Anderson's Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Snapshots: GM Pierre Dorion sizing up talent with a stop in Winnipeg (Ottawa Sun) Senators have the best on Anderson (Le Droit) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Sens collect road win in Buffalo (OttawaSenators.com) Three Thoughts: Penalty kill leads Sens to win in Buffalo … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage
Austin Watson scores winner, Senators beat Sabres 3-1
'“It felt like, OK we won a couple games, and we can just flip a switch on,” Granato said. “And you can’t do that in competition at this level.”' … [Read more...] about Austin Watson scores winner, Senators beat Sabres 3-1
Sabres fall to Ottawa 3-1
'Ottawa outshot Buffalo eight to four in the final period, with the Sabres first shot of the frame coming with just minutes remaining in regulation. The Senators finished the game with 28 shots on goal, while the Sabres recorded 24.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Ottawa 3-1
Opinion: Three Observations: Senators rally as Sabres powerplay falters
'The Sabres controlled play for more than half of the game after Kyle Okposo converted on the power play in the first. However, late in the second period, the Senators would tie the game and that would be it for any chance of a Sabres win. Ottawa would go on to score two more goals in the third one being an empty netter.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Senators rally as Sabres powerplay falters
Opinion: Sabres weren't willing to break Ottawa trap, cost them a loss
'With the game tied at 1-1, the Sens just locked down the neutral zone playing a 1-1-3. By doing that, they worked to snuff out any rush the Sabres had, especially since Buffalo wasn’t willing to put the work in that’s necessary to break through that wall.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres weren’t willing to break Ottawa trap, cost them a loss
Kevyn Adams on Luukkonen: He's proved he belongs in this league
'"He proved to himself that he belongs in this league. That was a mental process he went through... We really believe in him and what he's going to be for us, but for right now that is Rochester where he'll get to play a lot."' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams on Luukkonen: He’s proved he belongs in this league
Listen: Tuch: It’s not that hard to embrace being a Buffalo Sabre
'Tuch was born in Syracuse and when asked if it was hard to go from a winning organization like the Las Vegas Golden Knight to a team that has not won very much in the past few seasons, Tuch kept it short and simple, “ It’s not that hard to embrace being a Buffalo Sabre.” … [Read more...] about Listen: Tuch: It’s not that hard to embrace being a Buffalo Sabre
Buffalo Sabres lose 3-1 at home to Ottawa Senators
'In the third period, Ottawa took the lead with Austin Watson's third of the season, and Brady Tkachuk scored his 16th extend the Senators lead.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres lose 3-1 at home to Ottawa Senators
Buffalo Sabres release jersey for 2022 NHL Heritage Classic
'According to the team, the design "draws inspiration from classic looks and details from the organization's history, creating a fresh look for this marquee event."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres release jersey for 2022 NHL Heritage Classic
Anderson, Sabres fall to Senators in his first game against former team
'"As a forward group we just didn't have enough sustained pressure in the offensive zone and allowed them too much room to get speed and get on our [defensemen]," Okposo said.' … [Read more...] about Anderson, Sabres fall to Senators in his first game against former team
Sabres, Maple Leafs reveal jerseys for 2022 NHL Heritage Classic
'The jersey has the same blue and gold stripes under the crest, and multiple stripes on the socks all the way up to the knees, to pay homage to Buffalo's uniforms worn during its first 25 seasons in the NHL. The pants are royal blue with a gold stripe on each side, the gloves are royal blue, and player names and numbers are royal blue.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Maple Leafs reveal jerseys for 2022 NHL Heritage Classic
Sabres' power play unable to capitalize in loss to Sens
'"They played, you know, a pretty stable 1-1-3 or whatever in the neutral zone and we just weren't able to kind of get through it," Anderson said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play unable to capitalize in loss to Sens
At The Final Horn | Sabres fall at home to Senators
'The Buffalo Sabres went just 1-for-6 on the power play Thursday night in their 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Sabres fall at home to Senators
Caggiula to undergo season-ending surgery
'Buffalo Sabres forward Drake Caggiula will undergo surgery to repair a herniated disc and miss the remainder of the season, general manager Kevyn Adams told reporters Thursday. The expected recovery time is six to eight months.' … [Read more...] about Caggiula to undergo season-ending surgery