'"Seeing what he did to Ras, it was a really dirty crosscheck and a dangerous cross-check by him," Cozens said. "So I decided to go out there and finish my check on him. And obviously a couple of guys didn't like that. But I'd do it again if I had to. Dahlin is ... one of the best defensemen in the league. And he's gonna be a great player for us. So that's a guy that anyone on … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens relishes statement he made at end of Sabres’ big win
Archives for March 16, 2022
Sabres Notebook: Time to move past Heritage hype, prepare for road trip
'"I just think we take the experience from it and use it, mature from it, realize that we're starting to take some steps here," alternate captain Kyle Okposo said Tuesday in HarborCenter. "I think it was definitely a positive step in the right direction. Every game is a new game. We're going into a couple of really tough buildings on a back to back and we're looking forward to … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Time to move past Heritage hype, prepare for road trip
Dylan Cozens, Terry Pegula and what it means for the Sabres
'“That whole sequence of events was … a pretty big moment for our team,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said of the final minutes outdoors against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “Obviously, the cross-check from Matthews was not good. I don’t care that he’s their best player. When you do it to arguably our best player, you’re going to get a response. I don’t care who you are on the other … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens, Terry Pegula and what it means for the Sabres
Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons close to returning; Mark Jankowski waived
'With Girgensons practicing on a line, winger John Hayden skated as an extra. The Sabres on Tuesday afternoon also waived center Mark Jankowski, who has been a healthy scratch 10 of the last 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons close to returning; Mark Jankowski waived
The story behind the Sabres’ Semi-Pro Flint Tropics uniforms
'Eakin ordered the uniforms – it was too late for the Sabres to sport their own numbers – and they turned heads Sunday as they walked into the venue.' … [Read more...] about The story behind the Sabres’ Semi-Pro Flint Tropics uniforms
Sabres' Cozens explains decision to defend Dahlin after Matthews cross-check
'“He's just sticking up for his star centreman, too,” Cozens said about Bunting. “Good on him for that, but I think there's different ways he could have gone about it if he really wanted to fight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens explains decision to defend Dahlin after Matthews cross-check
Players feel 'like brothers' as Sabres continue to grow
'“As a coach and management, you can ruin that by overreacting to things, by not appreciating people or work that goes in. You can crush the opportunity for that," Granato said after Tuesday's practice. "Kevyn has really allowed us to have and create a family-type environment here.”' … [Read more...] about Players feel ‘like brothers’ as Sabres continue to grow
Girgensons ready to return to Sabres lineup
'"It was mentally tough at the start, where it kinda kept going back and forth with how long I was going to be out, and it kinda just brought flashbacks from last season, but at the end I know I was coming back," Girgensons said, in reference to a hamstring injury he suffered during a training camp scrimmage, causing him to miss all of last season.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons ready to return to Sabres lineup
Sabres open to all possibilities ahead of NHL Trade Deadline, GM says
'"Now, I guess in terms of quiet, it's been a little quieter, maybe, than last year leading up to the deadline. I don't know if that is to some extent where teams are with the [NHL] salary cap, certain players out there that maybe teams have identified and then everything's kind of hinging on that, so maybe that's a little bit of it too. But I do think as you get closer to … [Read more...] about Sabres open to all possibilities ahead of NHL Trade Deadline, GM says
Girgensons expected to return on upcoming road trip
'Girgensons has been out since Jan. 25 with an undisclosed injury. He has practiced with the Sabres since their morning skate on March 4.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons expected to return on upcoming road trip