'The Sabres are 0-7-2 in their last nine games in Boston, which has a league-best plus-57 goal differential. The Bruins entered play Friday ranked first in the NHL in goals allowed per game, while sitting second in goals scored per game and penalty-kill success rate. They’re 7-0-2 in their last nine games, led by former Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark, who owns a remarkable 20-1-1 … [Read more...] about Sabres’ rematch with Bruins an opportunity to measure their progress
Archives for December 2022
Sabres’ Peyton Krebs developing with Zemgus Girgensons, Kyle Okposo
'“We all know what we’re going to do, each and every one of us,” Krebs said Friday in KeyBank Center. “I think we have a good mix. Gussy’s got a lot of speed, wins his battles. Okie’s the same thing, he can shoot the puck. Myself, I just try to win my 50-50 battles and make plays to allow them to get into those areas to score.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Peyton Krebs developing with Zemgus Girgensons, Kyle Okposo
Lawrence Pilut clears waivers, assigned to Amerks by Sabres
'“It’s good that we have tough decisions,” Sabres coach Don Granato said following today’s practice. “He’s filled in very admirably and showed to get better. So the message to him is simple, we don’t want to lose him but we sure appreciate him.”' … [Read more...] about Lawrence Pilut clears waivers, assigned to Amerks by Sabres
Saturday's Boston Coverage
Sabres take on the Bruins after Okposo’s hat trick (AP) Need to Know: Bruins vs. Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres Girgensons is having the time of his NHL life
'If you’re looking for goals, Girgensons isn’t your man. He averages 11 goals over 82 games, but what you get is a player hard on the puck, hard on the forecheck and gives his all every shift.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Girgensons is having the time of his NHL life
Hamilton's year in review: Sabres show growth, endure growing pains
'The fast tracking for immediate gratification didn’t work when Tim Murray tried it. As a matter of fact, it was a disaster. All it did was send away talented prospects for good players, that didn’t help.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton’s year in review: Sabres show growth, endure growing pains
Practice Report | Girgensons' hustle play helped seal win vs. Red Wings
'Girgensons not only won the race to the puck in the corner of the offensive zone, he then outmuscled Larkin for possession and found linemate Kyle Okposo for a much-needed, empty-net goal. The Sabres celebrated an emotional 6-3 victory a few minutes later.' … [Read more...] about Practice Report | Girgensons’ hustle play helped seal win vs. Red Wings
Sabres loan Pilut to Rochester
'Pilut, who cleared waivers today, has three points (1+2) in 17 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres loan Pilut to Rochester
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks hold off Belleville to win fifth straight (Amerks.com) Amerks ink Bartkowski to one-year AHL deal (Amerks.com) Belleville Sens unable to complete comeback in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Sabres' emotional return following blizzard ends in 6-3 win
'“It was awesome to see,” said Sabres coach Don Granato. “First of all, the energy in the building was incredible. I even talked to the coaching staff, and we minimized our strategy going into the game just knowing the crowd was going to be as big as it was. The passion our guys have for being a Buffalo Sabre, being in our community, and I think that was, I felt that beforehand … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ emotional return following blizzard ends in 6-3 win
Mike Harrington: In the wake of another crisis, the Sabres were there for us again
'"I know our guys are very, very proud to be Buffalo Sabres," Granato said. "And they’ll be very proud to step on that ice for more than just themselves."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In the wake of another crisis, the Sabres were there for us again
Sabres shift focus to resuming season following 'horrific' winter storm
'Each player in the Sabres’ dressing room has his own tale from the storm. Some monitored the devastation from afar before flying into Rochester, Buffalo or, in Casey Mittelstadt’s case, Columbus, Ohio. Others were in the city and without power, causing them and their families in town for the holiday to relocate to a nearby hotel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shift focus to resuming season following ‘horrific’ winter storm
Buffalo Sabres Foundation donates $50K toward blizzard relief efforts
'"We are very proud to lend our support to these outstanding organizations who are providing critical services and resources to our community as we continue to deal with the effects of this tragic storm," said Rich Jureller, president of the Buffalo Sabres Foundation. "We are committed to doing our part in helping Western New York citizens, many of whom rely on these … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Foundation donates $50K toward blizzard relief efforts
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo scores hat trick in emotional win following blizzard
'“This is life and lots of people in life and death situations, lots of families, too many lost loved ones, too many felt the pain of this storm that went through, and to have a guy like Okie that loves this community score three I felt was appropriate,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo scores hat trick in emotional win following blizzard
After blizzard ravages Buffalo, Sabres return to work with heavy hearts
'“I just want to offer my condolences to everybody who lost their lives in the storm,” Okposo said, echoing what Adams, Granato and his teammates said. “It … was horrific. It was terrifying at times. And I can’t imagine those families or people that lost loved ones.”' … [Read more...] about After blizzard ravages Buffalo, Sabres return to work with heavy hearts