'"He's in a rhythm. The work to rest ratio he had, the day yesterday to reenergize," Granato said. "So we're looking at lots of things that we can look at: Can we put this guy back in? Over the last little bit, he's shown us, 'OK, if (all) three guys are ready, the edge is to him right now. He's in a groove. He's been winning games. And so today's decision is based on … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres fall to Florida after Luukkonen gets endorsement as the top dog in goal
Archives for January 2023
Buffalo restaurant Draft Room takes down Instagram post of MLK in Sabres jersey
'The caption accompanying the photo read, "Come in tomorrow while we celebrate MLK day and hopefully a Sabres win! Other restaurants in the area may not be open but we are, at 11am...see you there!"' … [Read more...] about Buffalo restaurant Draft Room takes down Instagram post of MLK in Sabres jersey
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen emerging as Sabres’ No. 1 goalie: ‘Edge is to him right now’
'For the past week, Luukkonen’s emergence has forced the Sabres to make roster moves nearly every day, shuffling players to the AHL in paper transactions. Keeping three goalies in play has been difficult, and they clearly can’t do it much longer.' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen emerging as Sabres’ No. 1 goalie: ‘Edge is to him right now’
Tuesday's Florida Coverage
Sergei Bobrovsky dominant as Florida Panthers beat Sabres to start three-game trip (Miami Herald) Recap: Tkachuk, Bobrovsky shine as Panthers open trip with win in Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Florida Coverage
Verhaeghe powers Panthers to 4-1 win over struggling Sabres
'“We got to be better in front of him,” Tuch said. “He deserved a win today and we weren’t able to help him out.”' … [Read more...] about Verhaeghe powers Panthers to 4-1 win over struggling Sabres
Sabres defeated in Monday matinee by Panthers
'Alex Tuch was able to bring the Sabres to within a pair of goals with his career-best 21st tally of the season. The forward was able to beat Bobrovsky with a wrist shot from the half-wall midway through the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeated in Monday matinee by Panthers
Opinion: Sabres play second dud Monday game in-a-row, losing to Panthers
'The Sabres didn’t back off the physical part of the game, and actually took some penalties from the aggressive plays. These two teams just don’t like each other, but I think the Sabres got way too preoccupied with it.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres play second dud Monday game in-a-row, losing to Panthers
Sabres drop fourth straight home game, fall to Panthers 4-1
'Former Sabre Brandon Montour opened the scoring for the Panthers just four minutes into the game. Sam Bennett and Anton Lundell also scored goals for the Panthers, while Carter Verhaeghe added an empty-netter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop fourth straight home game, fall to Panthers 4-1
Sabres slog through matinee loss, 4th in a row at home
'“We just didn’t quite start on time today,” Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. “They obviously had some jump. It’s a big game, they knew it right away, and they came out and they jumped on us. When we realized we were in a fight, it was a little too late.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres slog through matinee loss, 4th in a row at home
Tkachuk has 3 points, Panthers defeat Sabres
'"It wasn't anything we haven't seen before out of some of the teams that play a fast style against us," Tuch said. "They were structured and they're a good team, they have a lot of skill, so we have to be ready for that. But we do have to play a little simpler at times and try not to have any turnovers in the neutral zone because they were looking to capitalize on that, keep … [Read more...] about Tkachuk has 3 points, Panthers defeat Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres fall short in home loss to Florida
'"We just didn't quite start on time today," Sabres captain Kyle Okposo said. "They, obviously, had some jump. It's a big game, and they knew it right away, and they came out and they jumped on us. When we realized we were in a fight, it was a little too late."' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres fall short in home loss to Florida
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
First pro hat trick a bittersweet moment for Mason Jobst (Amerks.com) Week 14 Round-up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka look 'fresh,' effective after sitting twice for Sabres
'The Sabres had 68.42% of the shot attempts in 5-on-5 situations when Quinn, Peterka and Cozens were on the ice, according to Natural Stat Trick. The performance showed that Quinn and Peterka made the most of their time off.' … [Read more...] about Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka look ‘fresh,’ effective after sitting twice for Sabres
Sabres rookies Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka look like stars in return to lineup
'“We played like we started playing at the start when got together, and I think (we) kept things easy and kind of tried to play with each other instead of playing alone,” Peterka said following Sunday’s practice at KeyBank Center. “So I think that made the difference.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka look like stars in return to lineup
Monday's Florida Coverage
Sabres aim to stop home losing streak in game against the Panthers (AP) Preview: Panthers hit the road again, battle Sabres in Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Florida Coverage