'Wearing a brace on his right knee, Samuelsson had good news to share. While the awkward collision with the Canucks’ Curtis Lazar caused a painful tweak of the area, he avoided the worst-case scenario. His teammates backed him on the ice, too, by scoring three goals in the third period to improve to 4-1 this season.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres roll over Canucks, lose Mattias Samuelsson to injury
Archives for October 23, 2022
Craig and Nicholle Anderson balancing hockey, family in Sabres encore
'“I don't think I'd be where I am right now if it wasn't for her impact on, you know, what she brings to the table for the family,” Craig said. “At the end of the day, she's the one at home, raising the kids allowing me to kind of be selfish and chase my dream of still playing. So I think I'm in debt for a very long time. And I'll be working that off within the next couple of … [Read more...] about Craig and Nicholle Anderson balancing hockey, family in Sabres encore
Sabres’ Don Granato says early news on Mattias Samuelsson’s injury ‘positive’
'Granato said while the Sabres won’t know more about Samuelsson’ lower-body injury until today, the early word is “positive.” “So much happier after I heard where he’s at,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Don Granato says early news on Mattias Samuelsson’s injury ‘positive’
Sunday's Vancouver Coverage
Sabres 5, Canucks 1: Continued winless streak greeted by chorus of boos (Vancouver Province) ‘Totally embarrassing’: Canucks reach desperate lows as jerseys hit ice in home opener (Sportsnet) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage
Jerseys hit the ice as Canucks lose ugly home opener to Sabres
'Three Vancouver jerseys hit the ice in the game's dying minutes and boos accompanied players as they left the ice.' … [Read more...] about Jerseys hit the ice as Canucks lose ugly home opener to Sabres
Winless Canucks no match for Sabres
'Thanks in part to timely scoring and goaltending, the Buffalo Sabres defeated the reeling Canucks by a final score of 5-1 on Saturday night inside Rogers Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.' … [Read more...] about Winless Canucks no match for Sabres
Opinion: The Sabres celebrate their 4-1 start to the season
'In all four of their wins this season, they have found a different way to do it. In this game, Buffalo was the better team for all but the second half of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres celebrate their 4-1 start to the season
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres dominate Canucks for third win in a row
'When they play against weaker teams Vancouver, they now find ways to exploit the weaknesses of the team, rather than playing with those same weaknesses.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres dominate Canucks for third win in a row
Sabres' Tuch on Dahlin's hot start: 'I don't think he's come close to being as good as he can be'
'"The guy's playing lights out lately, not only offensively but defensively. He's not getting scored on at all out there. He's just locking it down," Tuch said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tuch on Dahlin’s hot start: ‘I don’t think he’s come close to being as good as he can be’
Dahlin scores in fifth straight game, Sabres spoil Canucks home opener
'Victor Olofsson had two goals and an assist, Alex Tuch and Zemgus Girgensons scored, and Craig Anderson made 29 saves for the Sabres (4-1-0), who have won the first three games of a four-game road trip that concludes at the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin scores in fifth straight game, Sabres spoil Canucks home opener
CHL Notebook: Savoie works on game with Sabres while in WHL
'The forward prospect, selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the No. 9 pick of the 2022 NHL Draft, said he's been speaking frequently with Sabres director of player development Adam Mair since returning to Winnipeg of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about CHL Notebook: Savoie works on game with Sabres while in WHL
Postgame Report | Dahlin, Tuch again lead Sabres to victory
'Victor Olofsson lit the lamp twice and Zemgus Girgensons also scored for the Sabres. Craig Anderson made 29 saves.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Dahlin, Tuch again lead Sabres to victory
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks fall in rematch with Crunch (Amerks.com) Felix Robert records hat trick in 6-2 win over Rochester Americans (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage