'“I’m more worried about the psyche of our team, which is a priority that takes care of itself when we’re playing high-tempo hockey," said Granato. "I think we were concerned with trying not to lose a little bit, which was hidden in there and that’s what you get. You get stung, so you can’t fear. We’re a group that can’t. We’re building a group that doesn’t, and we want the … [Read more...] about Quinn back up with Sabres; Krebs goes down to Rochester
Archives for January 2023
Girgensons to miss Nashville trip with non-COVID illness
'"We want to make sure there's nothing filtered to other guys," Granato said regarding the decision to hold Girgensons back in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons to miss Nashville trip with non-COVID illness
Observations: Sabres shut down by Jets' Connor Hellebuyck in final minutes of loss
'"We did have enough opportunity right down to that last one when they had their game-winning goal," said Granato. "We had two opportunities, actually. So, it looked like we had a perfect chance to go up 3-2. And in 10 seconds, you know how that happens sometimes and it happened tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Observations: Sabres shut down by Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck in final minutes of loss
Sabres generate offense, fall to Jets, Connor Hellebuyck: ‘Like a sumo wrestler with athleticism’
'Following two losses in which they scored three total goals, the Sabres recaptured their slick form on Thursday, showcasing an aggressive style before the crowd of 15,208 fans at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres generate offense, fall to Jets, Connor Hellebuyck: ‘Like a sumo wrestler with athleticism’
When will Sabres rookies Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka play again?
'The Sabres want Quinn and Peterka, both of whom sat out Tuesday’s contest, to take a step back and regroup.' … [Read more...] about When will Sabres rookies Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka play again?
Comrie happy and healthy in Buffalo
'“The door (with Winnipeg) was always open. I was really happy to go either way. Just this opportunity came about, and it was a really good opportunity. A really good chance,” said Comrie. “It’s a team on the rise right now, a team (where) I think a lot of players are going to want to be. They have a great coaching staff, a really good management group here and players here are … [Read more...] about Comrie happy and healthy in Buffalo
Former Jets netminder Eric Comrie loving life in Buffalo
'“I actually got lucky it wasn’t worse than what it is,” Comrie, who suffered an MCL sprain, admitted Thursday after Buffalo’s morning skate. “It could have been really bad. I got hit kind of awkwardly. Just an unfortunate play, a guy going hard to the net.”' … [Read more...] about Former Jets netminder Eric Comrie loving life in Buffalo
Friday's Winnipeg Coverage
Hellebuyck comes up big in 4-2 victory over Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Comrie happy and healthy in Buffalo (Winnipeg Free Press) Connor Hellebuyck solid as Jets defeat Sabres 4-2 (Winnipeg Sun) Former Jets netminder Eric Comrie loving life in Buffalo (Winnipeg Sun) Jets rebound against Sabres as Hellebuyck delivers vintage performance (Sportsnet) Hellebuyck's 39 saves … [Read more...] about Friday’s Winnipeg Coverage
Kyle Connor breaks 3rd-period tie, Jets beat Sabres 4-2
'“We’re going to wake up tomorrow and get ready to go to Nashville to play there Saturday night,” Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt said. “What happens, happens there, and we’re going to get ready for the next one.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Connor breaks 3rd-period tie, Jets beat Sabres 4-2
Sabres doubled up by Winnipeg to end homestand
'The Sabres had their best chance to tie the game midway through the period when they enjoyed a four-on-three power play chance. However, they were unable to secure another game-tying goal. Instead, Karson Kuhlman doubled the Jets lead to 4-2 with an empty net goal with less than a minute remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doubled up by Winnipeg to end homestand
Opinions: Three observations: Sabres fall short to Jets, losing third-straight game
'The first power play unit has gone flat over the past five games, and it could mean it's time for the team to shake things up. As for the second power play unit, they haven't been consistent either.' … [Read more...] about Opinions: Three observations: Sabres fall short to Jets, losing third-straight game
Sabres drop its 3rd straight game
'"I think we've been way better in these last couple of games of doing that but it something that we have to build on," said Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop its 3rd straight game
Sabres in shooting slump on 3-game skid
'The Sabres lost their third home game in a row Thursday night, 4-2 to the Jets. Following the first shutout defeat of the season, 4-0 Monday against the Flyers, and Tuesday night’s 4-3 loss to the Kraken, the Sabres’ five-goal tally this week is their lowest in a three-game stretch this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in shooting slump on 3-game skid
Connor breaks tie in 3rd, Jets defeat Sabres
'"A really important factor for us tonight was to get back to our game, play a higher tempo, higher paced game," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "I thought [the Jets] played with a lot of intent to try to deny that. … They were aggressive defensively. They clogged the neutral zone up very well. We had to work hard to get our ice and create our ice. I thought our guys did a nice … [Read more...] about Connor breaks tie in 3rd, Jets defeat Sabres
Postgame Report | Sabres unable to take lead in home loss to Jets
'The Sabres finished with a 41-27 edge in shots and twice erased one-goal deficits. They took 16 shots in the third period alone, including Tyson Jost's game-tying goal at the 2:50 mark.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres unable to take lead in home loss to Jets