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Archives for March 13, 2022

Sabres prepare for the 'mystique' of facing a rival outdoors at the Heritage Classic

'Some Sabres wore extra layers to protect against the cold. Others applied eye black to combat the glare off the ice. Conditions are expected to be similar for the game, as the forecast is calling for 18 mph winds and a temperature of 28 degrees shortly before the two teams take the ice for warmups.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare for the ‘mystique’ of facing a rival outdoors at the Heritage Classic

Buffalo News |

Sabres Notebook: Craig Anderson could earn another outdoor win in Heritage Classic

'“The other two I was part of it were just a great experience,” Anderson said following the Sabres’ outdoor practice Saturday. “I wasn't really looking forward in time for this game. But now that we're here, and it's upon us, I remember how much fun it is out there. We're on the ice, cold, all bundled up. And just kind of the pure joy of hockey takes over.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Craig Anderson could earn another outdoor win in Heritage Classic

Buffalo News |

Heritage Classic helps refresh Sabres, ‘brighten things up’

'“You’re playing a lot of games are practicing every day,” said Sabres goalie Craig Anderson, who will start this afternoon’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “This breaks it up to the point where fresh look, fresh life, similar to an All-Star break or whatnot, just kind of really lighten the mood and brighten things up for it.”' … [Read more...] about Heritage Classic helps refresh Sabres, ‘brighten things up’

Olean Times Herald |

Sabres notes: Craig Anderson to start; Buffalo to make lineup change

'“But now that we’re here … I remember how much fun it is out there,” Anderson said. “Being out there, today’s skate, you’re on the ice, it’s cold, the wind’s blowing, you’re all bundled up. And just kind of the pure joy of hockey takes over. It’s still the NHL. It’s the kid’s game, the pure joy of the game comes out of these type of experiences.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Craig Anderson to start; Buffalo to make lineup change

Olean Times Herald |

Sunday's Toronto Coverage

Sabres' Cozens, Anderson will be familiar playing in the elements ... GameNight (Toronto Sun) ‘Holy crap, that was cold.’ Leafs and Sabres get first taste of outdoor hockey in Hamilton (Toronto Star) Everything you need to know the NHL Heritage Classic at Tim Hortons Field (Hamilton Spectator) Sabres to host Matthews and the Maple Leafs (AP) Maple Leafs, Sabres set to … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

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Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs prepared for extreme wind, cold ahead of Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ontario

'The weather is expected to be much like it was on Saturday -- temperatures around 10 degrees, wind gusts approaching 30 mph, and a chance of snow. Only Toronto's practice, which happened about 90 minutes after the Sabres' on Saturday, had an appearance of snow, but Buffalo is prepared for the possibility come Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs prepared for extreme wind, cold ahead of Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ontario

ESPN |

Sabres set for spotlight in 2022 NHL Heritage Classic against Maple Leafs

'"Especially as of late, we've been playing pretty good hockey," forward Casey Mittelstadt said. "Some of those wins speak for it. Obviously tomorrow is going to be on a big stage, on national television and quite a few people are going to be at the game. It's going to be highly covered. We all know that and we're going to be ready to go and we're going to be hungry."' … [Read more...] about Sabres set for spotlight in 2022 NHL Heritage Classic against Maple Leafs

NHL.com |