'Ilya Lyubushkin, a right-shot defenseman who sat three games last week to rest a bothersome lower-body injury, insisted on skating through the ailment Saturday in Tampa Bay with Dahlin out of the lineup. Lyubushkin plans to play through discomfort as the Sabres wait to see if Jokiharju will be able to return to practice this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ ‘underdogs’ on defense pressed into big roles with Rasmus Dahlin day to day
Archives for November 8, 2022
Bills GM Brandon Beane's family lends goats to Sabres for jersey reveal
'Following the announcement, Hayley Beane tweeted: "Well I love this!! Well done Sabres. World, meet my goats. ... Silk, Corduroy and Georgie! #onebuffalo They actually loved Sabretooth. They live at the beautiful Stillwater Farm in Boston, N.Y."' … [Read more...] about Bills GM Brandon Beane’s family lends goats to Sabres for jersey reveal
With Rasmus Dahlin, other Sabres hurt, Owen Power displaying star qualities
'The 6-foot-6, 218-pound Power performed superbly in Saturday’s game, registering a team-high 73 percent Corsi For and assisting on two goals. He created winger Zemgus Girgensons’ first-period score by carrying the puck into the Tampa Bay zone. In the second period, center Casey Mittelstadt tipped his point shot in.' … [Read more...] about With Rasmus Dahlin, other Sabres hurt, Owen Power displaying star qualities
Sabres unveil revamped black and red ‘Goathead’ third jersey
'The Sabres have made small changes to their new black and red jersey. They’ve updated the crest, adding shadow details, horns and outlines to the bison, according to the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil revamped black and red ‘Goathead’ third jersey
Tuesday's Arizona Coverage
Coyotes take on the Sabres following Ritchie’s 2-goal performance (AP) Preview: Coyotes Look to Carry Momentum into Buffalo on Tuesday (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Arizona Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin has chance to play Tuesday against Coyotes
'I believe Dahlin has been an instigator this season, which isn’t a bad thing. Players have come after him since he entered the league, and I think he’s initiating a lot more. Granato, however, doesn’t think so.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin has chance to play Tuesday against Coyotes
Sabres reveal new 'goathead' third jersey
'Buffalo will first wear them on Wednesday, Nov. 23 against the St. Louis Blues, along with 11 other games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal new ‘goathead’ third jersey
Buffalo Sabres unveil new black and red 'goathead' third jersey
'The team said the new third jersey is modeled after its primary uniforms that were worn from 1996 to 2006. On Monday, the team unveiled the jersey.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres unveil new black and red ‘goathead’ third jersey
Sabres unveil black and red “goathead” alternate jersey
'Among those tweaks are a slightly redesigned white bison logo, a simplified “B Sword” logo on the shoulders, an added color on the jersey numbers and an adjusted sock pattern.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil black and red “goathead” alternate jersey
Sabres unveil new black & red Goathead uniforms
'The Sabres made the reveal on Twitter this morning, after sharing a live stream of goats being let loose in the locker room. The goats, by the way, belong to Brandon Beane’s family.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil new black & red Goathead uniforms
Power among young defenseman playing big minutes while developing in NHL
'It's very rare when a player can come in and have a major impact right away. I'm not saying he can't, but as far as the defensive position, you know the players have skill, they have great hockey IQ, and they can make plays.' … [Read more...] about Power among young defenseman playing big minutes while developing in NHL
Dahlin (upper body) misses practice, not ruled out for Tuesday
'The Sabres are also without Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) and Henri Jokiharju (facial fracture), the latter of whom resumed skating on his own last week but has not practiced with the team. Lyubushkin missed four games with a lower-body injury before returning in Tampa.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin (upper body) misses practice, not ruled out for Tuesday
Sabres reveal new black and red 3rd jerseys
'The team will wear the black and red uniforms, inspired by the primary uniforms worn by the club from 1996 until 2006, for 12 home games during the 2022-23 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reveal new black and red 3rd jerseys
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Biro picking up right where he left off (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage