'The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Davis, 26, was summoned by the Sabres once this season before Friday, although he did not play. He has scored two goals and five points in 19 games with the Amerks this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall defenseman from Amerks
Archives for December 2022
Saturday's Arizona Coverage
Coyotes host the Sabres after Keller’s 2-goal game (AP) Preview: Coyotes Host Sabres at Mullett Arena on Saturday (ArizonaCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Arizona Coverage
Sabres recall Davies from Rochester
'Davies, 26, has five points (2+3) in 19 games this season with Rochester. The left-shot defenseman joined the organization on a one-year contract this past offseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Davies from Rochester
Jeanneret: On 5-goal games, big hits, and wishes for 2023
'It's so much fun to watch this team score goals they way they're scoring them. The only problem I have with it is, "Hey, guys! You've got to play defense sometimes!" People might be pointing at the goaltenders, and I'm saying, "Oh no! You can't put all this on the goaltenders. This is too much fun scoring goals." And this is what makes them so much fun to watch and what people … [Read more...] about Jeanneret: On 5-goal games, big hits, and wishes for 2023
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Update | Biro picking up where he left off (Sabres.com) Three-goal first period propels Amerks past Checkers (Amerks.com) Rochester uses early onslaught to beat Checkers (CharlotteCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Observations: Short-handed Sabres get huge night from Luukkonen in stunner over Avalanche
'Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson, Kale Clague, Casey Fitzgerald and Lawrence Pilut performed admirably on the opener of a three-game road trip in support of the marquee NHL performance by Buffalo goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Samuelsson played a game- and career high 31:31, Dahlin clocked in at 28:37 and Clague was at 23:34. Samuelsson and Dahlin each had four blocked shots as the … [Read more...] about Observations: Short-handed Sabres get huge night from Luukkonen in stunner over Avalanche
Injured goalie Eric Comrie rejoins Sabres on road trip, looks for reset of his season
'"It's for the medical team now. There's a lot you're gonna know day by day," Granato said. "The last phase, because of his position, is much different. Lots of up and down, lots of lateral movement, lots of pushing in the lower body area where he was injured.' … [Read more...] about Injured goalie Eric Comrie rejoins Sabres on road trip, looks for reset of his season
Why don’t the Sabres play goalie Craig Anderson more often?
'Right now, Anderson, the NHL’s oldest player, is clearly the better option for the Sabres, who ranked last in the eight-team Atlantic Division.' … [Read more...] about Why don’t the Sabres play goalie Craig Anderson more often?
Sabres trade Oskari Laaksonen to Stars for Youngstown’s Joseph Cecconi
'Meanwhile, the 6-foot-2, 183-pound Laaksonen, 23, appeared to be out of the Sabres’ plans when he was a healthy scratch for eight of the Amerks’ 10 playoff games last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Oskari Laaksonen to Stars for Youngstown’s Joseph Cecconi
Friday's Colorado Coverage
Scoring depth continues to elude Avalanche in 4-2 loss to Sabres (Denver Post) Claimed off waivers by Sabres, Tyson Jost’s new team reminds him of early days with Avalanche (Denver Post) Evan Rodrigues returns to lineup in Avalanche loss to Sabres (Colorado Springs Gazette) Avalanche rookie Jean-Luc Foudy continuing quick progression in first call-up (Colorado Springs … [Read more...] about Friday’s Colorado Coverage
Thompson, Luukkonen lead Sabres over Avalanche, 4-2
'“A lot of poise to set that goal up and really set a tone by (Casey) Mittelstadt, Thompson and Tuch,” Sabres coach Don Granato said of his top line. “Impressive start and our guys were dialed in all the way through. It wouldn’t have been nice to chase that game.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson, Luukkonen lead Sabres over Avalanche, 4-2
Sabres double up Avalanche
'The Buffalo Sabres kept their scoring ways going on Thursday night. The blue and gold rode the high of their six-goal third period against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, and added four more tonight against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Avalanche
Opinion: Luukkonen backstops the Sabres to a big win in Colorado
'Luukkonen made numerous big saves including 15 in the third period to preserve the win. Colorado outshot Buffalo, 17-1 and took over a game that Buffalo had played well in for 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Luukkonen backstops the Sabres to a big win in Colorado
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres stop Avalanche, win second in-a-row
'Lukkonen was touted as one of the Sabres top goalie prospects in years past and if this style of play continues this season, he could regain that title.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres stop Avalanche, win second in-a-row
Sabres acquire local defenseman from Stars
'The 25-year-old Cecconi is a local product from Youngstown. He played for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres and is familiar with Tage Thompson and Casey Fitzgerald as he won a gold medal with them at the World Juniors in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire local defenseman from Stars