Love for the game allowing Amerks to overcome adversity together (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for March 2022
Don Granato on the anniversary of his promotion: 'It's been a wild 12 months'
'Granato has helped younger players thrive, such as his move to take Tage Thompson from wing and put him at center. Veterans Jeff Skinner and Kyle Okposo, who were utterly lost under Krueger, have again become big contributors.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato on the anniversary of his promotion: ‘It’s been a wild 12 months’
One year after hiring, Don Granato has dramatically changed the Sabres
'Only nine players from Granato’s first game as coach are still with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about One year after hiring, Don Granato has dramatically changed the Sabres
Sabres’ Colin Miller close to returning; Mark Jankowski clears waivers
'Miller, who was trying to play through an upper-body injury earlier this season, has missed the last 23 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Colin Miller close to returning; Mark Jankowski clears waivers
Thursday's Edmonton Coverage
Game night: Buffalo Sabres at Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton Journal) Sabres visit the Oilers after Krebs’ 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Oilers vs. Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Edmonton Coverage
Miller to return on West Coast trip
'Miller had surgery to repair a nagging lower-body injury in late January. He last played on Jan. 15.' … [Read more...] about Miller to return on West Coast trip
Cozens: Sabres showed 'what we're all about' during step into spotlight
'"In a normal game, if nothing had happened before that, I probably wouldn't have taken that hit," Cozens admitted Tuesday. "But just seeing what he did to Ras, that was a really dangerous cross-check and a dirty cross-check by him, so I decided to go out there and finish my check on him."' … [Read more...] about Cozens: Sabres showed ‘what we’re all about’ during step into spotlight
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Knoepke to amateur tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Dylan Cozens relishes statement he made at end of Sabres' big win
'"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
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