'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 31, 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