'"We are monitoring, and we know the Sabres have a game tomorrow," Poloncarz said Wednesday. "If the driving ban is still in effect, of course, there would be no game. Well, they could hold the game. The airport is going to be open, and if (the Red Wings) came in, they could hold the game – but there should be nobody driving down to attend the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres game here Thursday expected to be played as driving ban gets lifted
Archives for December 29, 2022
Mike Harrington: The Sabres' season will go on and long blizzard break leaves them in a tough spot
'Players like games but the Sabres can't be happy about this. It's hard to believe the team will go 10 days between games – without a practice in there. And you can assume there's only so much you can do in a morning skate before you use up too much of your team's energy.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The Sabres’ season will go on and long blizzard break leaves them in a tough spot
Year in Buffalo Sports: Josh Allen leads another Super Bowl quest, stadium, RJ's farewell, lots of hoop dreams
'Farewell, RJ. The 2021-22 season marked the swan song for iconic Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret, who joined the team in 1971 and coined phrases that will live on in the lexicon of franchise history. The team "retired" Jeanneret's microphone and put a banner in the rafters in his honor in a ceremony prior to the April 1 win over Nashville and the night ended with an … [Read more...] about Year in Buffalo Sports: Josh Allen leads another Super Bowl quest, stadium, RJ’s farewell, lots of hoop dreams
Red-hot Sabres host Red Wings after extended holiday break caused by storm
'The Sabres lead the NHL with 126 goals, while their elite-level forward is one of three players to have recorded 50-plus points already this season. Thompson has netted 26 goals, which was second in the league behind Edmonton’s Connor McDavid entering the holiday break, while Buffalo’s budding superstar has added 24 assists through 26 games. Thompson’s 26 games played were the … [Read more...] about Red-hot Sabres host Red Wings after extended holiday break caused by storm
Sabres prospects Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen turning heads at World Juniors
'He said the AHL rookies have evolved over the past three months, displaying a willingness to play on the inside and attack the net. Without the puck, they’ve learned how to forecheck and about the physicality needed to thrive in pro hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen turning heads at World Juniors
Thursday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit Red Wings game score vs. Buffalo Sabres: Time, TV for 2nd game of back-to-back (Detroit Free Press) How to Watch the Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres - NHL (12/29/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview (Ann Arbor News) Red Wings in action against the Sabres following overtime win (AP) Red Wings look for back-to-back wins after Wednesday's historic victory … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres' Tuch feels for the victims of the blizzard and their families
'Tuch was in his home of Syracuse for the storm and they came back when the Amherst driving ban was lifted. He of course has kept up with the overage and said, “It’s been terrible to hear how bad it is downtown and it’s just really awful and my thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tuch feels for the victims of the blizzard and their families
Listen: Granato rest is a huge weapon
'“I don’t have much of a concern for that because there is always a healthy balance when you’re in an 82 game schedule, rest is a weapon as the old saying is.” Granato said on the Howard and Jeremy show.' … [Read more...] about Listen: Granato rest is a huge weapon
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks edge Comets in overtime for fourth straight win (Amerks.com) Comets score four unanswered, fall in overtime 5-4 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage