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Archives for December 2022

'Kid Line' showing 'swagger,' maturity while solidifying Sabres' top six

'Cozens is the catalyst. At 21 years old, and amid his third NHL season, he has emerged as a dynamic center. He is using his elite speed to create time and space for his rookie linemates. His 24 points in 25 games ranked second among all players drafted in 2019, only five behind No. 1 pick Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils, entering Monday.' … [Read more...] about ‘Kid Line’ showing ‘swagger,’ maturity while solidifying Sabres’ top six

Buffalo News |

Mike Harrington: Matthew Barnaby keeps it real in 'Unfiltered,' and there's lots of '90s Sabres memories

'He was never afraid to speak his mind as a wild 20-something in the NHL and that's clearly not about to change now. In his new book, "Matthew Barnaby Unfiltered", the 49-year-old takes us inside his 14-year career and relives plenty of moments from the Sabres' wild times of the late 90s.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Matthew Barnaby keeps it real in ‘Unfiltered,’ and there’s lots of ’90s Sabres memories

Buffalo News |

Torrid week earns Sabres’ Dylan Cozens NHL’s Second Star honors

'Cozens, 21, scored in last Monday’s 6-5 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning before adding two more goals in Wednesday’s 5-4 shootout road win over the Detroit Red Wings. The Yukon native followed up by recording one goal and two assists in Thursday’s 6-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. He closed the week by adding three more assists in Sunday’s 6-3 win over the San Jose … [Read more...] about Torrid week earns Sabres’ Dylan Cozens NHL’s Second Star honors

Olean Times Herald |

Observations: Sabres' prolific offense, improved team defense earn 6-3 win

'The Sabres (11-13-1) are 4-2-1 since snapping an eight-game skid and improved to 9-0 when leading at the second intermission. Their potent offense gave the Sharks (8-16-4) fits, particularly on the power play where Quinn and Tage Thompson had a goal apiece. JJ Peterka and Jeff Skinner also scored during a three-goal second period before Alex Tuch added an empty-net goal in the … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres’ prolific offense, improved team defense earn 6-3 win

Buffalo News |

Sabres beat Sharks, get more scoring from ‘Kid Line’: ‘A lot of chemistry’

'“We stayed out of the box and there weren’t calls, which was a huge help,” Sabres coach Don Granato said. “That’s been a problem. It certainly was (last week) with Tampa and then in Detroit and against Colorado. So the last three games have been real penalty issues. We stayed out of that through the third period.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Sharks, get more scoring from ‘Kid Line’: ‘A lot of chemistry’

Olean Times Herald |