'Any mistakes committed by Power across his first 10 games were overshadowed by the poise he has with the puck and his often flawless execution of subtle details that allow him to play a prominent role despite having only 18 games of NHL experience. He never forgets the errors, though, even if they are inconsequential in the result of the game for the Sabres (7-3), who face the … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Owen Power unleashes offensive gifts by focusing on defending
Archives for November 4, 2022
After injury, slow start, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo producing offense again
'Okposo enters Friday’s road contest against the Carolina Hurricanes enjoying his best stretch all season. During the Sabres’ three-game winning streak, he has consistently created offense, scoring his first goal this season and five points.' … [Read more...] about After injury, slow start, Sabres captain Kyle Okposo producing offense again
Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin nearing return from lower-body injury
'“Too early to tell,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “It sounds like from the medical side there’s reason to be encouraged. But now that he’s on the ice we’ll have a conversation with him and see how it goes. But it’s nice to get him out there. I think the way the injury is this thing is resolving quicker now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin nearing return from lower-body injury
Friday's Carolina Coverage
Sabres play the Hurricanes following Olofsson’s 2-goal performance (AP) Preview: November 4 vs. Buffalo (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage
JJ Peterka loving playing in front of his mother for first time
'When parents go on these trips, they get to sit in on team dinners and meetings to see what their sons go through. Peterka thinks it'll be fun spending time with her, “It’s cool to have my mom experience what I have and for her to see how I live.”' … [Read more...] about JJ Peterka loving playing in front of his mother for first time
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan gets into it with fans for banging on glass
'Amidst a scrum on the ice, it appeared a fan began banging on the glass behind the Pittsburgh bench, bumping Sullivan. Security quickly got involved to quell the situation but not before the Penguins coach and two supporters exchanged seemingly heated words and gestures.' … [Read more...] about Penguins coach Mike Sullivan gets into it with fans for banging on glass
Lyubushkin returns to practice, will join team for road trip
'"It sounds like, from the medical side, there's reason to be encouraged," Sabres coach Don Granato said. "But now that he's on the ice and went full-go I'll have a conversation with him and see how it goes.' … [Read more...] about Lyubushkin returns to practice, will join team for road trip
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks relying on depth to produce results (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Zmolek to PTO (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage