'Goaltender Craig Anderson made 27 saves in net as Buffalo lost its sixth game in a row.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Buffalo closes out homestand with loss to Vancouver
Archives for November 2022
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Flu bug wreaks havoc on Amerks goaltenders (Amerks.com) Amerks announce roster moves (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tage Thompson still 'hungry' to score more, defend better to help Sabres win
'“I think I think just being more hungry,” he said. “Hungry to score more, hungry to win, hungry to be better in the D zone. Just trying to out-compete other guys that I'm lining up against. I'm going against other (teams') best D pairs and I just want to be better than them."' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson still ‘hungry’ to score more, defend better to help Sabres win
Sabres notebook: Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson closer to returning
'Defenseman Henri Jokiharju was cleared to return to the lineup and expects to play when Vancouver is in Buffalo or when the Sabres face the Ottawa Senators on the road Wednesday night. Mattias Samuelsson has also progressed in rehab skates as he works his way back from a lower-body injury and might rejoin the Sabres for practice sometime this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Henri Jokiharju, Mattias Samuelsson closer to returning
Rest helping Sabres’ Craig Anderson thrive as backup to Eric Comrie
'Among goalies who have played at least five times this season, his 2.40 goals-against average ranks 13th in the NHL and .922 save percentage 11th. Despite starting just five of the Sabres’ first 14 games, he has earned three of their seven wins.' … [Read more...] about Rest helping Sabres’ Craig Anderson thrive as backup to Eric Comrie
Jack Quinn out with injury; Sabres to recall one or two forwards
'Sabres winger Jack Quinn, who was struck in the head by the puck Saturday, is being evaluated for an undisclosed injury and likely won’t play this week, according to the team.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn out with injury; Sabres to recall one or two forwards
Tuesday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks Game Day: Tough trip coming to end in Buffalo vs. similarly struggling Sabres (Vancouver Province) Canucks bring losing streak into game against the Sabres (AP) Canucks at Sabres (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vancouver Coverage
Jack Quinn injured, won't play this week
'Sabres wingers Kyle Okposo and Jack Quinn missed practice on Monday. Okposo is day-to-day, while Quinn is being evaluated on Monday and isn’t likely to be available this week. Head coach Don Granato said one, maybe two forwards will be called up from Rochester on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn injured, won’t play this week
Sabres honor breast cancer survivor who now strives to help others
'"Walking out on the ice was an adrenaline rush, it felt so surreal," Vargo told NHL.com. "The incredible level of support I felt from the Sabres and the Bruins, tapping their sticks. They were so loud. It was beyond words."' … [Read more...] about Sabres honor breast cancer survivor who now strives to help others
Practice Report: Jokiharju cleared to return, Quinn sidelined with injury
'Jokiharju has participated in the Sabres' last two skates - a gameday morning skate on Saturday and a full practice on Monday - without a non-contact jersey. He previously wore a non-contact jersey for multiple practices beginning on November 9.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report: Jokiharju cleared to return, Quinn sidelined with injury
Inside the NHL: Linus Ullmark piling up the numbers in Bruins' goal
'It's easy to enter that revisionist history now, given how well Ullmark has played in helping the Bruins to the top of the Atlantic Division. Refresher: The Sabres were breaking up the band of their 31st-place team in 2021 and weren't willing to go four years and $20 million for Ullmark, who was good here but had injury troubles and never played more than 37 games in a … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Linus Ullmark piling up the numbers in Bruins’ goal
Bills tackle Dawkins wears Sabres throwback to Sunday's game
'The Bills offensive lineman arrived at the game wearing a black and red Buffalo Sabres throwback jersey with the famous Bison head logo (commonly referred to as the "goathead") from 1996-2006.' … [Read more...] about Bills tackle Dawkins wears Sabres throwback to Sunday’s game
Observations: Sabres drop fifth straight, show they're 'still learning' in loss to Bruins
'The Sabres were left wondering what could have been. They held a one-goal lead over the Atlantic Division’s first-place Boston Bruins for over 32 minutes in front of a sold-out crowd, and there was an opportunity to earn at least a point with a strong third period.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres drop fifth straight, show they’re ‘still learning’ in loss to Bruins
Mike Harrington: It's been a goofy week in Buffalo sports, and not just on the scoreboards
'Playoffs? The Sabres don't know what those are, of course, and you can't remotely think about them in November. But you were allowed to dream just a smidgen when the Sabres got through 10 games in second in the Atlantic Division and fifth in the NHL's overall standing.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s been a goofy week in Buffalo sports, and not just on the scoreboards
Game play platform helping drive revenue for Buffalo Sabres
'It is a mobile platform used not only by leagues and teams to promote fan engagement, but also sportsbooks. As part of the deal with the Sabres, its use is being sponsored by Seneca Resorts and Casinos, which has a lounge inside KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Game play platform helping drive revenue for Buffalo Sabres