'It’s a bit of a shock, considering that Power has five assists in 10 games, while posting a plus-3 rating. Those are decent numbers for a defenceman, especially one who is still only 19 years old. But with Seattle’s Matty Beniers (4/1) leading rookies with nine points in 12 games and Ottawa’s Shane Pinto (6/1) having scored six goals in 10 games, Power is no longer the … [Read more...] about Despite hot start to the season, Buffalo’s Owen Power is no longer the Calder Trophy favourite
Archives for November 2022
Saturday's Carolina Coverage
While Martin Necas shines bright, again, Sebastian Aho sends hats flying in Canes win (Raleigh News and Observer) Recap: Aho's Four-Point Night Pushes Canes To Fourth Straight Win (Hurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage
Aho has 3 goals, assist as Hurricanes beat Sabres 5-3
'Jacob Bryson, Victor Olofsson and Rasmus Dahlin scored for the Sabres, who had won three straight. Jack Quinn had two assists and Craig Anderson finished with 28 saves.' … [Read more...] about Aho has 3 goals, assist as Hurricanes beat Sabres 5-3
Sabres open road trip with loss in Carolina
'The Sabres got on the scoreboard right away, scoring just 28 seconds into the game to take a 1-0 advantage over Carolina. Jacob Bryson scored his first goal of the season, Dylan Cozens helped create a turnover in the offensive zone and fed the defenseman that resulted in the game's first goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open road trip with loss in Carolina
Opinion: Sabres got too far behind Carolina, couldn't recover
'As the period went on, the Hurricanes seemed to settle down and get their focus. After that, Don Granato’s crew had no answers for Sebastian Aho, Martin Necas and Svechnikov.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres got too far behind Carolina, couldn’t recover
Opinion: Three observations: Sluggish Sabres lose to Hurricanes
'The power play, on the other hand, was sloppy all night long. The Hurricanes were shorthanded only four times, but it took 19:59 of game action for the Sabres to score. The first three opportunities with the man advantage were very sloppy.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sluggish Sabres lose to Hurricanes
Aho has hat trick, assist to help Hurricanes top Sabres
'"We weren't as sharp tonight, and I would say there were a handful of guys that didn't look like themself," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "It happens. They tried to fight through. I don't question their compete, I don't question their effort."' … [Read more...] about Aho has hat trick, assist to help Hurricanes top Sabres
Sabres' win streak snapped in road loss to Hurricanes
'"Like I said prior to the game, these are the games you want to play," Granato said. "Against top players, in a building like this with the energy, you learn from mistakes. The passion was there, the effort was there. Like I said, some guys just didn't have their normal game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak snapped in road loss to Hurricanes
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Third-period surge helps Amerks take down Comets (Amerks.com) Forced to return home, Davidson happily finds his way back to Amerks (Amerks.com) Comets lose on the road to the Americans, 5-3 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres rookie Owen Power unleashes offensive gifts by focusing on defending
'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
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