'Comrie showed no signs of uneasiness, though. He appeared confident and technically-sound in goal, stifling the Panthers enough times to keep the deficit within reach entering the third period of the Sabres’ second game. And though Comrie couldn’t help Buffalo earn a point in the 4-3 loss to the Panthers, he showed why he received a two-year contract from general manager Kevyn … [Read more...] about Observations: Eric Comrie stands tall, Sabres’ comeback falls short
Archives for October 16, 2022
Mike Harrington: Even in defeat, lots for Sabres to learn from tussle with pugnacious Panthers
'The 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Florida Panthers in KeyBank Center might look like any other loss in the standings, but don't be fooled. Coach Don Granato was so pumped after it, you felt like he wanted to run his team back out on the ice Sunday night against the same opponent.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Even in defeat, lots for Sabres to learn from tussle with pugnacious Panthers
Sabres, Bisons use technology to reduce long stadium food lines
'“We’re eager to show operators what’s possible for stadiums and football fans,” said R.J. Horsely, chief operating officer of SpotOn. “The fan experience is a key factor in attracting fans to stadiums, convincing them to spend more than $50 billion annually on their favorite teams and leagues, and developing a relationship that will carry a fan from their first game to … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bisons use technology to reduce long stadium food lines
Sabres, Panthers plant seeds of fierce rivalry in heated early-season game
'Saturday’s heated affair at KeyBank Center looked more like a late-season contest between two teams battling for a playoff spot, not game two of 82 in mid-October.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Panthers plant seeds of fierce rivalry in heated early-season game
Sunday's Florida Coverage
Special teams pave way for Florida Panthers in gritty win over Buffalo Sabres (Miami Herald) Panthers goalie Knight makes stunning save on Skinner (NHL.com) Recap: Panthers stellar on special teams in win over Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) 5 Takeaways: Panthers 4, Sabres 3 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
Tkachuk has goal, assist in Panthers’ 4-3 win over Sabres
'“That’s the type of hockey he’s going to play. I knew it,” Tuch said. “It’s something that he wants to bring to the table and I’d say a lot of us don’t really want to give him the time of day. But sometimes, you have to stick up for your teammates.”' … [Read more...] about Tkachuk has goal, assist in Panthers’ 4-3 win over Sabres
Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk incites Sabres' ire in first Atlantic clash
'Tkachuk took a pair of minor penalties in the game, including a roughing minor for his role in a game-ending dust-up. Several Sabres, including Dylan Cozens (who also earned a penalty for his role), Tuch, Rasmus Dahlin, and Jeff Skinner went after Tkachuk following the final buzzer – a fitting ending to what was a chippy, back-and-forth game with the kind of emotion often … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk incites Sabres’ ire in first Atlantic clash
Special teams the difference in Sabres loss to Florida
'The Panthers took advantage of an early power play chance in the second period to re-take the lead over Buffalo, 3-2, less than a minute in. Aaron Ekblad was able to wire a wrist shot into the net on the power play for his first goal of the season. Ex-Sabre Sam Reinhart was credited with an assist, along with Aleksander Barkov.' … [Read more...] about Special teams the difference in Sabres loss to Florida
Opinion: The Sabres showed grit, but couldn't get past Florida
'One of the things that maybe helped the Sabres lose the game was they couldn’t stay out of the penalty box. Florida had six power plays and scored on two of them.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres showed grit, but couldn’t get past Florida
Sabres fall short against Panthers 4-3
'Third period definitely showcased the "chippiness" that ensued for most of this afternoon's contest. Lots of scuffles around the ice including multiple after the final horn. Florida kept Buffalo off the boards in the final 20 minutes to hold on for a 4-3 road win at the KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short against Panthers 4-3
4 Observations: Sabres show competitive spirit, Comrie solid, power play struggling
'The Sabres converted on 25% of power plays over the final 28 games of last season. With mostly the same units back, they have gone 0 for 8 through the first two games. Even with a 5-on-3 advantage for 24 seconds on Saturday, the Sabres couldn’t finish from in-tight.' … [Read more...] about 4 Observations: Sabres show competitive spirit, Comrie solid, power play struggling
Tkachuk has goal, assist to help Panthers defeat Sabres
'"I think at times we let the game get away from us a little bit, took too many penalties against one of the best power plays in the League, if not the best," Tuch said. "But I thought we had a good pushback, I really thought we did. I thought we had a lot of effort from a lot of different guys. Like I said, just got away from us a little bit, but you know what? It's a good … [Read more...] about Tkachuk has goal, assist to help Panthers defeat Sabres
Postgame Report | Granato lauds Sabres' response in loss to Panthers
'The Sabres' comeback effort ultimately fell short, but the response to adversity was reason for encouragement. Buffalo weathered a first-period push from Florida, answered quickly after falling behind 2-1 and 4-2, and answered when the Panthers engaged physically.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Granato lauds Sabres’ response in loss to Panthers
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Isak Rosen scores goal, enjoys impressive debut with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Amerks drop rematch with Marlies to split weekend set (Amerks.com) Toronto Marlies Top Rochester Americans In Home Opener (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage