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Archives for March 19, 2022

Observations: Sabres take ugly loss 'to heart,' respond with character win in Calgary

'The way the Sabres won this game showed why coach Don Granato was visibly frustrated following the loss to the Oilers. He knows his club is capable of more. In March alone, Buffalo (21-33-8) has defeated Toronto twice, including outdoors at the Heritage Classic, as well as Vegas and Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres take ugly loss ‘to heart,’ respond with character win in Calgary

Buffalo News |

Evaluating Sabres' internal, external options for supporting Owen Power

'“We're excited about him, what he's gonna do for our franchise,” Adams said of Power. “So I do think about, OK, how do we make sure that we are setting him up for success? What does he need next to him in terms of a partner to put him on the absolute best path because as good as he is, he's young, and you just need that right type of person."' … [Read more...] about Evaluating Sabres’ internal, external options for supporting Owen Power

Buffalo News |

If Sabres trade Craig Anderson, Mark Pysyk, could they return next season?

'“I have had many different conversations, not just with the agents, but with our players directly, sitting down and just discussing and saying that if we did move whatever player and we may potentially look to bring them back, if they want to be back, if they were free agents,” Adams said. “To make sure they knew we have a job to do.”' … [Read more...] about If Sabres trade Craig Anderson, Mark Pysyk, could they return next season?

Olean Times Herald |

Saturday's Calgary Coverage

Snapshots: Markstrom’s splendid night spoiled by overtime gaffe in loss to Sabres (Calgary Sun) ‘If you think he’s that good, he’ll take your icetime away’: Cousin Calle comes highly recommended (Calgary Sun) In Jarnkrok's Flames debut, Markstrom steals spotlight in more ways than one (Sportsnet) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Overtime heartbreak (CalgaryFlames.com) Say what: … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Calgary Coverage

SabreSpace.com |

Sabres douse Flames in overtime

'The Sabres and Flames battled through two scoreless periods to start the night, though it didn't come without some incredible saves along the way. Dustin Tokarski and Jacob Markstrom went toe-to-toe in the nets, but Tokarski stole the show with a highlight-reel save in the second period on forward Calle Jarnkrok.' … [Read more...] about Sabres douse Flames in overtime

WGR-AM |

Thompson gives Sabres OT win against Flames

'"We weren't ourselves last night," Tokarski said. "Little too casual, not enough intensity in our battles, I think, maybe gave them a little too much respect. The focus coming into tonight was it doesn't matter who we play, we've got to play the game the same way and play the game of hockey. When you cheat the game, teams make you pay. That's what happened in Edmonton. Tonight … [Read more...] about Thompson gives Sabres OT win against Flames

NHL.com |