'The Sabres had nothing going and seemed ready to head to the airport for the charter flight home. But coach Don Granato made some tweaks to his forward lines and sent a surge of energy through his team.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres erase four-goal deficit and stun Hawks on Thompson goal
Archives for March 29, 2022
It's a mixed bag for former Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe with Blackhawks
'"It's tough obviously. I've been in the situation before where you're sellers at the trade deadline and rebuilding for years to come maybe," McCabe, 27, said Monday in United Center prior to the Hawks' game against the Sabres. "I'm sitting here in the prime of my career, so it's a little bit frustrating in that sense, but I'm just trying to be a good leader and help along the … [Read more...] about It’s a mixed bag for former Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe with Blackhawks
Pegula Sports executive: Buffalo Sabres are not for sale
'"No. None of them are for sale," Raccuia said on the front lawn of The Breakers hotel. "None of them are for sale, none will be. There's no plans at all for that."' … [Read more...] about Pegula Sports executive: Buffalo Sabres are not for sale
Sabres illustrate growth with thrilling comeback win over Blackhawks
'“Even at 3-0, I just felt we have a chance in this game,” said Granato, whose Sabres host the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday at KeyBank Center. “We still have a chance. Just, let’s not get all worked up here. There’s lots of game to go. We were one step behind our own pace, and … we were doing it to ourselves, I felt. We just didn’t acclimate and get into the game yet.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres illustrate growth with thrilling comeback win over Blackhawks
Tuesday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks blow four-goal lead, suffer embarrassing loss to Sabres (Chicago Sun Times) Blackhawks blow another big lead, fall to Sabres (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Hawks' identity takes a hit in 'disappointing' loss to Sabres (NBC Sports Chicago) 10 observations: Hawks blow 4-goal lead, fall to Sabres (NBC Sports Chicago) Recap: Blackhawks Let Sabres Back in Game, Fall … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Chicago Coverage
Thompson winner with 10.6 left, Sabres rally past Blackhawks
'“I was already halfway to the bench,” Thompson said. “I turned around and saw them chasing me down. I had no clue.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson winner with 10.6 left, Sabres rally past Blackhawks
Sabres win a wild one in Chicago
'On a power play chance for the rest of regulation, Rasmus Dahlin fed Thompson for a one-time opportunity. The forward's shot attempt exploded his stick, but the puck slunk its way in the goal after rebounding off the back boards and off the skate of Lankinen with just 11.3 seconds left in the third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win a wild one in Chicago
Opinion: It had been over 33 years since the Sabres had overcome a four goal deficit to win.
'Buffalo hadn’t comeback from a four goal deficit to win since Jan. 21, 1989 in Boston when Pierre Turgeon scored in overtime for a 6-5 win, so it seemed improbable that it would happen, but out of nowhere the Sabres got their legs, were hard on pucks, hard in battles and got pucks and players to the net.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: It had been over 33 years since the Sabres had overcome a four goal deficit to win.
Sabres rally from four goals down, defeat Blackhawks
'Thompson broke his stick on a one-timer from the left circle, but the puck caromed off the end boards, hit the left skate of Kevin Lankinen, and deflected into the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally from four goals down, defeat Blackhawks
Sabres mount 4-goal comeback, extend point streak to 6 games
'"I will tell you with all honesty, I love Chicago, it's where I grew up," he said. "But as I said over the summer when there were other job openings, I wanted to be in Buffalo. And I told our players that after the game. I feel like we all belong in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Sabres mount 4-goal comeback, extend point streak to 6 games
At The Final Horn | Buffalo claims thrilling victory over Blackhawks
'Down 4-0 early in the second period, Buffalo rallied back to tie the game in the third period, only to see the game slip away again. However, Alex Tuch scored to tie things up with 2:14 remaining in regulation and Tage Thompson was credited with the winner with only 10.6 seconds to play in Buffalo's 6-5 victory at United Center.' … [Read more...] about At The Final Horn | Buffalo claims thrilling victory over Blackhawks
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sean Malone’s career season filled with growth, frustration in Rochester (Olean Times Herald) Playoff race full of lessons for young Amerks (TheAHL.com) Amerks acquire defenseman Mark Alt from San Jose (Amerks.com) San Jose Barracuda acquire Mason Jobst from Rochester (SJBarracuda.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage