'Among the current Sabres, only Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons have been in Buffalo for more than four seasons. Neither Don Granato nor his players are responsible for the various organizational mistakes that have Buffalo on the verge of tying the New York Jets for the second longest active playoff drought in North American professional sports.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres avoid extending playoff drought with come-from-behind win
Archives for April 6, 2022
Alan Pergament: RJ Night led to MSG's season-high rating, but Sabres hot streak isn't driving viewership
'The Sabres’ recent hot streak hasn’t translated into a huge viewing surge for the young and promising team featuring Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, Jeff Skinner and Alex Tuch that has made fans finally have hope for the future.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: RJ Night led to MSG’s season-high rating, but Sabres hot streak isn’t driving viewership
Victor Olofsson, Sabres continue hot streaks in win over Hurricanes
'Following a wretched, career-worst stretch in which he endured a 30-game goal drought, Olofsson has caught fire. Clearly, he’s recovered from the upper-body injury that hampered his shooting, his best asset.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson, Sabres continue hot streaks in win over Hurricanes
Sabres’ Kevyn Adams happy with goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s play
'“I like the way he’s played, he’s made big saves at big times,” Adams said. “I think there’s been times we’ve been sloppy in front of him. And then when he we had so many injuries, he was (facing) 50, 55 shots (a game). His game for me has been good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kevyn Adams happy with goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s play
Sabres prospect Devon Levi wants to ‘feel that pressure’ at Northeastern
'“We think it’s good for him,” he said. “If he came and he was ready mentally and what he thought was right for him, that would’ve been great, too."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devon Levi wants to ‘feel that pressure’ at Northeastern
Wednesday's Carolina Coverage
Carolina Hurricanes have ‘unacceptable’ effort in 4-2 road loss to the Buffalo Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Recap: Canes Fall 4-2 In Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage
Olofsson rallies Sabres in 4-2 win over Hurricanes
'Earning a point for the ninth time in 10 games (6-1-3), Buffalo held off being eliminated from the playoffs for an NHL-record 11th consecutive season.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson rallies Sabres in 4-2 win over Hurricanes
Sabres take down Hurricanes to snap 11-game losing streak to Carolina
'Victor Olofsson scored the game-winning goal in the third period, while Craig Anderson made 32 saves in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take down Hurricanes to snap 11-game losing streak to Carolina
Opinion: Sabres celebrate another win against top team in NHL
'One thing I can tell you is the Sabres are no longer afraid to go up against the best teams in the league. These four games pit them against the third-, second-, sixth- and fourth-best teams in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres celebrate another win against top team in NHL
Kevyn Adams supports Devon Levi's decision to stay at Northeastern
'According to Adams, Levi didn’t feel totally ready to make the jump after just one season of college hockey.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams supports Devon Levi’s decision to stay at Northeastern
Listen: Granato: 'You could feel the energy and the nostalgia'
'“We haven’t had sell-out crowds, we haven't had enthusiasm to that level. You could feel the energy and the nostalgia,” said Granato during his appearance on the "Howard and Jeremy Show" on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato: ‘You could feel the energy and the nostalgia’
Sabres top Hurricanes 4-2 for first win against Carolina since 2016
'Victor Olofsson scored the game-winning goal on a pretty feed from Rasmus Dahlin with less than eight minutes left in the final frame. Dylan Cozens sealed the win with a power play goal three minutes later, snapping a 17-game scoring drought.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Hurricanes 4-2 for first win against Carolina since 2016
Sabres knock down Carolina, 4-2
'The Canes tied it up in the third on a Nino Niederreiter goal. That lasted less than ten minutes, though. Victor Olofsson scored to put the Sabres back on top 3-2. Dylan Cozens added another to make it 4-2, and the Sabres held on from there.' … [Read more...] about Sabres knock down Carolina, 4-2
Hurricanes lose to Sabres, give up ground in Metropolitan
'"I feel we're super confident as a group right now," Olofsson said. "Even when they scored at 2-2, we just kind of settled down a little bit and just kept it a little bit more simple. I think we turned a lot of pucks over there in the beginning of the third, and then just kept it more simple. Got pucks behind them again, like we did in the second."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes lose to Sabres, give up ground in Metropolitan
'We know how to do it' | Sabres adjust, battle back to beat Hurricanes
'The Sabres are now 10-4-3 since the beginning of March. That run includes wins over Minnesota, Vegas, Toronto (twice), Pittsburgh, and Nashville - all of which occupied playoff spots as of Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about ‘We know how to do it’ | Sabres adjust, battle back to beat Hurricanes