'It's true. The Sabres, for the most part, wish they could've been playing this type of hockey earlier in the season. With a shuffled roster due to COVID and injuries, it was tough, but it seems they are starting to piece together what's needed to be successful.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘planting roots’; Okposo doesn’t want season to end
Archives for April 2022
Sabres eliminated, miss playoffs for NHL-record 11th straight season
'Here is a look at what happened in the 2021-22 season for the Sabres and why things could be better next season...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres eliminated, miss playoffs for NHL-record 11th straight season
'Nobody wants it to end' | Sabres seek to carry momentum into road trip
'"There's no, 'Let's just make it to the end and just ride this thing out, maybe get a couple wins.' It's go-time every day. That's a fun feeling to have. I think the way that we're building kind of the relationships and the culture here I think is going to be what carries over."' … [Read more...] about ‘Nobody wants it to end’ | Sabres seek to carry momentum into road trip
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Rochester Amerks player suspended 8 games for using homophobic language during game against Utica (WROC-TV) Amerks' Ben Holmstrom suspended 8 games for 'homophobic language' (WHEC-TV) Amerks drop first of two to Laval (Amerks.com) Amerks leadership core primed for final playoff push/a> (Amerks.com) Americans’ Holmstrom suspended for eight games (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres avoid extending playoff drought with come-from-behind win
'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
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’