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Archives for March 2022

Sabres end six-game losing streak with win against Maple Leafs

'"I thought our guys, all four lines, all six defensemen and [goalie Craig Anderson], all played hard for each other," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "The details were there, and they mattered. They worked hard for the guys next to them. Our guys had worked really hard, and I don't think they necessarily deserved to be on the string they were on of not winning."' … [Read more...] about Sabres end six-game losing streak with win against Maple Leafs

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NHL Heritage Classic against Maple Leafs will be special for Sabres GM

'"All of us grew up playing outside and, you know, for me in Buffalo growing up it was about playing on the pond in the backyard and having your toes frozen and seeing your breath. I mean, you fell in love with the game doing those things, and I think no matter what, it takes you back to that part of your childhood and the love of the game."' … [Read more...] about NHL Heritage Classic against Maple Leafs will be special for Sabres GM

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Sabres GM hopes fans show appreciation when Eichel returns to Buffalo

'"As an organization, we want to do everything first class, and in every part of our organization, and whether it's Sam Reinhart or Rasmus Ristolainen, who were on our team last year, or Jack Eichel coming back, you want to see our fan base that loves this organization appreciate what people did before for the team. So I guess that's the way I would look at it. Again, … [Read more...] about Sabres GM hopes fans show appreciation when Eichel returns to Buffalo

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Key question for Sabres vs. Leafs: Will their top line produce at both ends of the ice?

'"It's a rivalry that's gone back a ways now," Tuch said. "It's right over the border, and they have a really good team over there, so we're going to have to give our best and come out and have a really good start to the game. Try to make them play in the defensive zone as much as possible because they've got a lot of offensive weapons over there. I'm really excited for the … [Read more...] about Key question for Sabres vs. Leafs: Will their top line produce at both ends of the ice?

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Granato is trying to get the Thompson line to an elite level

'At first blush, you would say the Sabres line of Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner has turned into a No. 1 line in the NHL. The production is there, as over 82 games Thompson is on a pace for 36 goals and 66 points. Tuch is on a pace for 26 goals and 56 assists and 82 points while Skinner is on a pace for 32 goals and 59 points. The problem is Don Granato doesn’t feel … [Read more...] about Granato is trying to get the Thompson line to an elite level

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Granato: Sabres trying to 'get as much out of the big picture moment' during losing streak

'“Everyday you're trying to balance it," Granato explained with Jeremy White and Nate Geary on Tuesday. "Trying to get as much out of the big picture moment, win the next game for the immediate and then for the long-term, you know these guys have the capacity to get better.”' … [Read more...] about Granato: Sabres trying to ‘get as much out of the big picture moment’ during losing streak

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